C6 Convertable or Z06
Melting Slicks
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From: Albuquerque N.M.
I love the way the Converts. look with the top down but i dont care for all that wind in my face, So i put my deposit on the 07 Z06 more for the better looks than the Coupe/Convert. than for performance.
When GM first showed the C-6 coupe I like it over the C-5 BUT i new if GM had just tweaked with the body just a little bit more they would of NAILED it.
Well when GM unveild the 06 Z06 I said my PRAYERS have been answered, Every area that i did not like on the Coupe/Convert was addressed.
1. 3.3 inches wider at the front&rear fenders ( Awesome )
2. 1.0 inch more front bumper overhang ( AWESOME )
3. Popout side vents with BADGES as i have been a big fan of the Z-51 Badges ( AWESOME )
4. Wider open mouth at the front just like the C6R ( AWESOME )
5. 427 / 7.0 liter 505HP ( AWESOME )
To each his own but i Choose the 07 Z06.
When GM first showed the C-6 coupe I like it over the C-5 BUT i new if GM had just tweaked with the body just a little bit more they would of NAILED it.
Well when GM unveild the 06 Z06 I said my PRAYERS have been answered, Every area that i did not like on the Coupe/Convert was addressed.
1. 3.3 inches wider at the front&rear fenders ( Awesome )
2. 1.0 inch more front bumper overhang ( AWESOME )
3. Popout side vents with BADGES as i have been a big fan of the Z-51 Badges ( AWESOME )
4. Wider open mouth at the front just like the C6R ( AWESOME )
5. 427 / 7.0 liter 505HP ( AWESOME )
To each his own but i Choose the 07 Z06.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Surrey BC
Originally Posted by Ucraz-E
you love mad power but the z06 would just be intimidating ?
if expensiver doesn't matter then go for the z06, it's betterer
if expensiver doesn't matter then go for the z06, it's betterer
Originally Posted by cvette4081
1. 3.3 inches wider at the front&rear fenders ( Awesome )
2. 1.0 inch more front bumper overhang ( AWESOME )
3. Popout side vents with BADGES as i have been a big fan of the Z-51 Badges ( AWESOME )
4. Wider open mouth at the front just like the C6R ( AWESOME )
5. 427 / 7.0 liter 505HP ( AWESOME )
2. 1.0 inch more front bumper overhang ( AWESOME )
3. Popout side vents with BADGES as i have been a big fan of the Z-51 Badges ( AWESOME )
4. Wider open mouth at the front just like the C6R ( AWESOME )
5. 427 / 7.0 liter 505HP ( AWESOME )
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Originally Posted by tbyrne
The Z06 is an awesome car but for me I prefer to be able to put the top down when I cruise. So, I look at it this way -
C6 convertible plus a Magnuson supercharger and a few bolt-ons will equal plenty of power to run as fast (actually faster) than a Z06.
The Z06 is a potent performer but there is no chance of putting the top down.
No wrong choice, just depends on what is important to you.
C6 convertible plus a Magnuson supercharger and a few bolt-ons will equal plenty of power to run as fast (actually faster) than a Z06.
The Z06 is a potent performer but there is no chance of putting the top down.
No wrong choice, just depends on what is important to you.
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Originally Posted by tbyrne
The Z06 is an awesome car but for me I prefer to be able to put the top down when I cruise. So, I look at it this way -
C6 convertible plus a Magnuson supercharger and a few bolt-ons will equal plenty of power to run as fast (actually faster) than a Z06.
The Z06 is a potent performer but there is no chance of putting the top down.
No wrong choice, just depends on what is important to you.
C6 convertible plus a Magnuson supercharger and a few bolt-ons will equal plenty of power to run as fast (actually faster) than a Z06.
The Z06 is a potent performer but there is no chance of putting the top down.
No wrong choice, just depends on what is important to you.
If they made the Z in a vert I'd be all over it. For now I'm happy with my vert and bolt on mods.
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Originally Posted by Datawiz
How much to do those mods to a C6 Coupe (A4)?
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had an e55
where i live, they have installed tons of red light cameras all over the place... i had an e55 mercedes, and all i did was get tickets in the mail.. it was really aggravating... i sold the e55 and then looked at the new c6. i wondered which i would like better also. the convertible or the z06. I think i would get into serious trouble with the z06. But im sure that i would enjoy just cruising in the convertible on a nice day.. There is something wonderful about a beautiful day with the top down that cant be matched with the coupe. Went for the convertible with magnetic ride control, and loaded. With four hundred horsepower its enough these days. And if you really wanted to get into trouble, you easily could. Convertibles make you feel more alive.
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From: Wake Forest NC
Win - Win
In my opinion there is no wrong choice. If I had lots of $$ I'd probably want to have both, but for me it's got to be a convertable. I'm getting Z51 and MN6 plus planning mods to increase performance, so that will do it for me!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Surrey BC
Originally Posted by Vapour
Ya already got the verts, so get the z06. Can't live without a vert, I admit that. So now, the next one is a z06. Your viper is sweeeeet!