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From: Sammamish, WA
I don't think Z51 changes are that simple. Besides substantially stiffening all related suspension parts and adding better brakes, it also adds oil cooler, and changes the gear ratios to make them shorter and thus better suited for spirited driving. Personally, I think Z51 is a must for any Corvette owner with no gray hair and no dislocated/damaged joints, and with no back pain 
My Old Car:
2004 330Ci ZHP M6 Black/Black
My New Car:
2006 C6 Corvette M6 Lemans Blue / Black
No manufacturer options (I'm on a budget), which I'm okay with the option that I wanted most was Z51, but I heard that it's mainly the sway bar that adds the difference, which I plan on adding some time. A stock corvette already comes with options that would cost thousands in a BMW (keyless go, xenon headlights, etc even the coupe is a convertible)
It has a cut out exhaust, which sounds amazing!! I don't know how it affects performance, but I can always cover up the pipes whenever I want to. It also has, I think a 5% tint.
I've had it for about... 3 days and does this car grab attention! I feel like I'm driving a Ferrari, I've had people come up to me about the car, even when I was eating at taco bell lol! I still can't believe how inexpensive the car is, 5 grand more than my 3 series but double the horsepower and torque, softer suspension yet handles amazingly, I swear I don't think this car even knows what body roll is and I dont even have the Z51 package! I'm really excited about the car, I look for any reason just to go out and drive.
-Dan
2004 330Ci ZHP M6 Black/Black
My New Car:
2006 C6 Corvette M6 Lemans Blue / Black
No manufacturer options (I'm on a budget), which I'm okay with the option that I wanted most was Z51, but I heard that it's mainly the sway bar that adds the difference, which I plan on adding some time. A stock corvette already comes with options that would cost thousands in a BMW (keyless go, xenon headlights, etc even the coupe is a convertible)
It has a cut out exhaust, which sounds amazing!! I don't know how it affects performance, but I can always cover up the pipes whenever I want to. It also has, I think a 5% tint.
I've had it for about... 3 days and does this car grab attention! I feel like I'm driving a Ferrari, I've had people come up to me about the car, even when I was eating at taco bell lol! I still can't believe how inexpensive the car is, 5 grand more than my 3 series but double the horsepower and torque, softer suspension yet handles amazingly, I swear I don't think this car even knows what body roll is and I dont even have the Z51 package! I'm really excited about the car, I look for any reason just to go out and drive.
-Dan
Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Columbus Ohio
St. Jude Donor '08
Really nice car. Hah! I have new vette also (my second one) and have driven it 2500 miles in less than two weeks, in OHIO!
You sound like my kinda guy, and I know you will love your new car. I previously had Lightning, and thought THAT was high performance.... HAHA!
You sound like my kinda guy, and I know you will love your new car. I previously had Lightning, and thought THAT was high performance.... HAHA!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Oklahoma
Awesome ride 
It makes anyone feel like a celebrity.I see the calipers are also painted. It looks just like mine! I have 5 % tint too. I took the GM chicklets off and the door handles off for a cleaner look from a side view.
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Alpharetta GA
I don't think Z51 changes are that simple. Besides substantially stiffening all related suspension parts and adding better brakes, it also adds oil cooler, and changes the gear ratios to make them shorter and thus better suited for spirited driving. Personally, I think Z51 is a must for any Corvette owner with no gray hair and no dislocated/damaged joints, and with no back pain
Thanks everyone for all the replies!!
-Dan
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Alpharetta GA
Hah, I would but with the tint around the car, noone can see me in the first place. In fact, its too dark for my taste especially driving at night and backing out, but I don't think its worth taking it off and paying for a lighter tint.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Louisville Kentucky
Congratulations on the LMB Vette. I love the color
I showed your car to a girlfriend of mine and she was wondering if that is your house in the background ? If so, you should have sprung for the Z51 pkg, night and day difference IMO.
Enjoy it, I came over from a 330 Bmw as well.
I showed your car to a girlfriend of mine and she was wondering if that is your house in the background ? If so, you should have sprung for the Z51 pkg, night and day difference IMO.Enjoy it, I came over from a 330 Bmw as well.