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Burning Brakes
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Am I alone?
I have to say that I find the C5 Coupe body much better looking than the C5 Z06. The long sweeping window makes the whole difference. The car looks much smoother and aerodynamic (though it may not be so). The Z06's non-body colored rear brake vents look very tacky (functionality aside).
However the Z06's performance obliterates the Coupe, which is why I chose the Z06 (and buying one this spring).
Am I the only who'se ideal Vette is a Coupe body with an LS6 engine, tranny & suspension?
However the Z06's performance obliterates the Coupe, which is why I chose the Z06 (and buying one this spring).
Am I the only who'se ideal Vette is a Coupe body with an LS6 engine, tranny & suspension?
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by Vette Dream
I have to say that I find the C5 Coupe body much better looking than the C5 Z06. The long sweeping window makes the whole difference. The car looks much smoother and aerodynamic (though it may not be so). The Z06's non-body colored rear brake vents look very tacky (functionality aside).
However the Z06's performance obliterates the Coupe, which is why I chose the Z06 (and buying one this spring).
Am I the only who'se ideal Vette is a Coupe body with an LS6 engine, tranny & suspension?
However the Z06's performance obliterates the Coupe, which is why I chose the Z06 (and buying one this spring).
Am I the only who'se ideal Vette is a Coupe body with an LS6 engine, tranny & suspension?
Melting Slicks
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You're not the only one, the coupe has the classic lines of the Vette. The ZO6 is nice (I'd love to have one) but I don't care for most of the colors (very generic, nothing exotic for such an awesome car, imho) that it was offered in. 
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Originally Posted by Vette Dream
I have to say that I find the C5 Coupe body much better looking than the C5 Z06.
This topic has been beat to death for years on this Forum. Thank goodness there's a choice but the bottom line is that they're both Corvette's so who cares
To each his own.
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I prefer the looks of the coupe so I bought one. However, the look of the FRC or Z06 appeals to others, and the performance of the Z06 can't be disputed.
I don't like the fake brake duct look on coupes though.
I don't like the fake brake duct look on coupes though.
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Originally Posted by Vette Dream
I have to say that I find the C5 Coupe body much better looking than the C5 Z06. The long sweeping window makes the whole difference. The car looks much smoother and aerodynamic (though it may not be so). The Z06's non-body colored rear brake vents look very tacky (functionality aside).
However the Z06's performance obliterates the Coupe, which is why I chose the Z06 (and buying one this spring).
Am I the only who'se ideal Vette is a Coupe body with an LS6 engine, tranny & suspension?
However the Z06's performance obliterates the Coupe, which is why I chose the Z06 (and buying one this spring).
Am I the only who'se ideal Vette is a Coupe body with an LS6 engine, tranny & suspension?
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Originally Posted by Icemanskis
I like the ZO6 look much better. I think the ZO6 rear window design gives a bad azz look. I think the brake ducts look out of place on a coupe.
but I bought a coupe because I wanted an A4 (for many reasons so lets not go there 
)EG
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Originally Posted by Vette Dream
I have to say that I find the C5 Coupe body much better looking than the C5 Z06. The long sweeping window makes the whole difference. The car looks much smoother and aerodynamic (though it may not be so). The Z06's non-body colored rear brake vents look very tacky (functionality aside).
However the Z06's performance obliterates the Coupe, which is why I chose the Z06 (and buying one this spring).
Am I the only who'se ideal Vette is a Coupe body with an LS6 engine, tranny & suspension?
However the Z06's performance obliterates the Coupe, which is why I chose the Z06 (and buying one this spring).
Am I the only who'se ideal Vette is a Coupe body with an LS6 engine, tranny & suspension?
Melting Slicks
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Why is it that GM chose the C5R to be a coupe but the Z06 in the stubby FRC body? Who's smarter in the design groups? It's always bugged me that the sweet coupe line could only be had in Caddy like ride. I'll never own a Z06 just because of the looks and that a shame to miss out on that kind of performance, but I've started the transformation with upgraded suspension parts and boost. I've read that there is little in common between the C6 and C6-Z06. Even the frame is aluminum. But they wised up and used the coupe as the starting point.
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Actually I think most people prefer the coupe -- I sure do! And with the right mods the coupe can perform as well, or better, than a Z06. The FRC reminds me of the hardtop midyears. I always liked the fastback midyears better also. They also remind me of the difference in the look between the early Mustang coupes and fastbacks. 
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I like them both, but for me, the ability to carry a lot of items in the back was a deciding factor (besides the price difference). Someday though, I will own a Z06.