, you still have your Vette I wish I had mine.
Help ZO6 bug
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'10
Had a 06 C6 Z51 coupe. Now have 08 Z06.
I could give your 505 reasons why the Z is better. Only 1 reason why the C6 might be better, targa.
I loved taking off the roof on my C6, however, I have not even thought about it since the Z.
Good luck.
I could give your 505 reasons why the Z is better. Only 1 reason why the C6 might be better, targa.
I loved taking off the roof on my C6, however, I have not even thought about it since the Z.
Good luck.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Chantilly VA
The roof was the deciding factor for me. I was going to get a Z until I found the roof was not removable. I like riding with the roof out on nice days too much to give that up. Yeah the Z would dust me above 150 or so vs my LS3 but are you really going to use all the power? 436 LS3 works fine for me when Im riding around with the roof out!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Southwest Ranches (South Florida) Florida
dew eet!! i did it. i started a thread here in the C6 general forum. title "impressions: 05 z51 to 08 z06"
you will see what i feel about the differences. both amazing cars, but there are reasons to go up.
(oh, and you'll be helping the economy and the American auto industry)
you will see what i feel about the differences. both amazing cars, but there are reasons to go up.
(oh, and you'll be helping the economy and the American auto industry)
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'10
The roof was the deciding factor for me. I was going to get a Z until I found the roof was not removable. I like riding with the roof out on nice days too much to give that up. Yeah the Z would dust me above 150 or so vs my LS3 but are you really going to use all the power? 436 LS3 works fine for me when Im riding around with the roof out!
I loved removing my roof too. That was the one thing that held me back from getting the Z. Obviously I overcame that issue and after I got my **** inside the Z all I could think was; "Roof, what roof!!!"
You will NOT miss it!!
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Burning Brakes
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stay with what you've got....financially it does not make any sense to make that move...do you competitively track your car? If not, the Z will not do you any better on the street than the LS3...
Plus, needles to say very shortly the "honeymoon" will be over with the Z but you will never get to recover the $s that you will throw down the drain....
good luck with whatever you decide...
Plus, needles to say very shortly the "honeymoon" will be over with the Z but you will never get to recover the $s that you will throw down the drain....
good luck with whatever you decide...
Pro
Joined: Jul 2007
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I agree with you there. I could take or leave the roof. I have it and its nice, but for all the Z06 style and toys I trade it anyday. I wanted a Z too, but couldnt write that big check so I did the next best thing. I got supercharged and make way more than the 505 crank hp.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: FL
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: The Beautiful Inland Empire WA.
If the regular C6 is just not fast enough for you, you have two choices:
1. Mod the C6 (supercharger, etc.) to make it faster
or
2. Get the ZO6.....which will seem not as fast to you after 6 months or so......and you'll than want:
3. A ZR1!!!!
1. Mod the C6 (supercharger, etc.) to make it faster
or
2. Get the ZO6.....which will seem not as fast to you after 6 months or so......and you'll than want:
3. A ZR1!!!!
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
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stay with what you've got....financially it does not make any sense to make that move...do you competitively track your car? If not, the Z will not do you any better on the street than the LS3...
Plus, needles to say very shortly the "honeymoon" will be over with the Z but you will never get to recover the $s that you will throw down the drain....
good luck with whatever you decide...
Plus, needles to say very shortly the "honeymoon" will be over with the Z but you will never get to recover the $s that you will throw down the drain....
good luck with whatever you decide...
1. how much they will give me on a trade
2. how much out of pocket it's going to cost me
3. does it make sense financially
4. could I do other things with the money instead.
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
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speed is very addictive, I thought speed wise the LS3 was going to be fine, but I'm finding my self like a drug addict, wanting more,
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2007
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I'm going to have to do some real thinking over the next days
thanks guys
I'll keep you all posted, and of course if I switch I'll post the pics
Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Kennesaw GA
I'm fighting my checkbook hand right now, I have to keep slapping it from ripping a check out.
Anyone here also have a LS3, and suddenly have an urge to take the hit and get a ZO6..........I'm getting itchy, I need help.....
any suggestions how to get over this overpowering urge.
Anyone here also have a LS3, and suddenly have an urge to take the hit and get a ZO6..........I'm getting itchy, I need help.....
any suggestions how to get over this overpowering urge.
Lets face it, the LS3 or LS2 is over kill for he street ( Unless you are really stupid ) . The Z06 is even more overkill. Now if you track the car, well that is difference story...