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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TRAYC6
HI Glenn too...
Hi Jim.......

Hi Tracey....... ;seeya

How nice to see those 2 replies.

Hope you guys are doing well.................
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
100%.

The Z51 offers the best performance that you can get in the C6 without going to the Z06.
No it doesn't
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
Hi Jim.......

Hi Tracey....... ;seeya

How nice to see those 2 replies.

Hope you guys are doing well.................
Hi Glenn three!!!
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rpoz06
Hi Glenn three!!!
So this is where all my old friends have gone.......

Do you still own that incredible TR Z06?

I was in a store with a buddy a couple days ago, picked up a Corvette Mag and I said to my friend "I know that car" and dam if it wasn't your brothers MY Z06 on the Cover. How Cool......

I could see your touches on that car......
The Z06 emblem on the front drivers side grille, that was your idea, I know it......

I'm gonna have to buy a C6 and hang here with all my old friends!


Thanks all for the HI's
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
Thanks all for the HI's

here's another...... from a c6 troll.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
100%.

The Z51 offers the best performance that you can get in the C6 without going to the Z06.
^^^^^ shocker!!!
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
The Z51 offers the best performance that you can get in the C6 without going to the Z06.
It's his fantasy world, let him live in it.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Now shoo back to ot



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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Butterfly71



wth?!? troll control swat team?!

yall are going to get me banned from c6 gen.


shoo shoo!!!!

i have to go back to counting my pennies to make sure i can really get a c6 and i'm not just trolling.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Liz, my 05 C6 has the base suspension, auto tranny. Although we have pretty good roads in TN, the base suspension still handles the occasional rough road very well indeed. I've put 13,500 miles on my DD in 14 months and I don't regret getting the base suspension at all.
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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In principle, an active suspension should be superior to any conventional suspension, regardless how stiff the latter is made. The Z51 option surely minimizes body roll in fast curves, but does this at the expense of a harsh ride. An active suspension, on the other hand, can be rather soft on the big bumps, but, at least in principle, keep the body of the car (almost) horizontal in fast curves as well. Now the question is: is the F55 capable of keeping the body (almost) horizontal in these situations? There might be even more sophisticated systems that this on the market, as, possible the system of Mercedes Benz.

Originally Posted by jschindler
Hell yes, I want to see your legs!!! I'm a "leg man" from way back

BTW, to many of you on the forum, I have met Liz and her husband in person a few times. She has REALLY nice legs! Ron ain't so bad, himself - but not my type!
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yep, i have pix of you checking out legs.
Now, we really need to see these legs, Liz.

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Originally Posted by UncleRobb
Now, we really need to see these l legs, Liz.


ok..question: is the base suspension going to feel more like my c5 i just sold?
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Ucraz-E
Now shoo back to ot


now thats funny matter of fact ill escort you back b/c thats where im going
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by oyealiz


ok..question: is the base suspension going to feel more like my c5 i just sold?
Before we answer this question, you've got to deliver
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by oyealiz


ok..question: is the base suspension going to feel more like my c5 i just sold?
Which one did you sell? Some of ya'll have no idea how many Corvettes this lady has (had). I think Ron has one too!
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Liz, I didn't have a C5, but several who did said the C6 base suspension was better.

Doesn't everyone here have pics of Liz's legs?
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Originally Posted by oyealiz


ok..question: is the base suspension going to feel more like my c5 i just sold?
time to post up Liz...
c6 Gen is watching!
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 10:39 PM
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Liz. Here's my view.

Z51 = Sports Car.

Base and F55 = Cruiser.

I test drove a C6 with the base suspension. I would never buy one. You might as well buy an Impala if you want those chassis dynamics. Base and F55 are for cruiser sorts. That's OK if you want it but the Z51 is for sports car lovers.

Whatever you decide enjoy... now where's those legs baby?

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Originally Posted by 66dreams
Liz. Here's the scoop.

Z51 = Sports Car.

Base and F55 = Cruiser.

I test drove a C6 with the base suspension. I would never buy one. You might as well buy an Impala if you want those chassis dynamics. Base and F55 are for cruiser sorts. That's OK if you want it but the Z51 is for sports car lovers.
Too funny!
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