C6 A4 Vs A6 Vs Ls3???
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Racer
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From: Philly Pa
I guess from a cost standpoint an A6 LS2 is the way to go..
There starting to look like a good buy at about 35K for a low miles Coupe.
If I do get rid of my 06 GTO I'd love the 08 but just cant afford it so it would have to be a 06/07 C6.....
There starting to look like a good buy at about 35K for a low miles Coupe.
If I do get rid of my 06 GTO I'd love the 08 but just cant afford it so it would have to be a 06/07 C6.....
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From: SW Florida
05 A4 12.56
06 A6 12.21 (next closest is 12.54)
08 A6 ? (the only 08's are M6 cars and times are 12.40 & 12.49)
These are the fastest ones and don't represent what most cars will do. On avg most C6's stock are within .1-.2 in e.t., including LS3's.
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2005 C6 A4 Depends on what gears it came with.
2006 C6 A6 is .2-.5 quicker
2008 C6 A6 should be .2-.3 quicker
The "list" does not compare ony cars it compares cars at fast tracks and slow tracks with huge differences in Altitutie and DA's.
2006 C6 A6 is .2-.5 quicker
2008 C6 A6 should be .2-.3 quicker
The "list" does not compare ony cars it compares cars at fast tracks and slow tracks with huge differences in Altitutie and DA's.
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According to 'the list':
05 A4 12.56
06 A6 12.21 (next closest is 12.54)
08 A6 ? (the only 08's are M6 cars and times are 12.40 & 12.49)
These are the fastest ones and don't represent what most cars will do. On avg most C6's stock are within .1-.2 in e.t., including LS3's.
05 A4 12.56
06 A6 12.21 (next closest is 12.54)
08 A6 ? (the only 08's are M6 cars and times are 12.40 & 12.49)
These are the fastest ones and don't represent what most cars will do. On avg most C6's stock are within .1-.2 in e.t., including LS3's.
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From: Philly Pa
Marc have u driven the A4 compared to the A6?How do they each feel,does the A6 feel better,I dont need the paddle shifter so if I can find one w/o it that would be fine....
Have u driven any LS3 yet?
Just curious as to how they feel opposed to your Yellow beast
Have u driven any LS3 yet?
Just curious as to how they feel opposed to your Yellow beast
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I've also driven Dennis's super fast bolt on A4 as well and that car is just an animal,
my car offers no benefits over that one in any rpm range but if I were to do his same exact mods and put in the track time/testing I think I could possibly go even quicker than he has (so far). 
No not yet but I should have the opportunity to sometime soon.
I'm still on the fence about possibly buying an '09 LS3 but logic tells me to simply modify my car a little bit more and just pocket that likely $20k+ (depreciation on my car plus the cost of the new one plus taxes etc.) it will take to make the jump.
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While I like the LS2 a lot I don't think the LS3 have really had a chance to show their true colors yet I hope the LS2 stay on top.
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From: Philly Pa
I still love the C5 Z06 body,no way is anything nicer than that car but I have a bad leg,Marc knows about that first hand as my injuries are nothing compared to his but the C6 Coupe has really grown on me..
Its much nicer than a C5 Coupe...
the C6 Coupe is nicer inside for sure,the new wheels on the 08 are awesome and the LS2 or LS3 is to die for..
The only way I will get a C6 is id GM doesnt do a G8 Coupe..If they do a GTP G8 Coupe then that will be the next car for me,otherwise I'll wait and pickup a used 08 Coupe with low miles and sell the 06 GTO
Thanks my Corvette bro's
Its much nicer than a C5 Coupe...
the C6 Coupe is nicer inside for sure,the new wheels on the 08 are awesome and the LS2 or LS3 is to die for..
The only way I will get a C6 is id GM doesnt do a G8 Coupe..If they do a GTP G8 Coupe then that will be the next car for me,otherwise I'll wait and pickup a used 08 Coupe with low miles and sell the 06 GTO
Thanks my Corvette bro's
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I have driven a mild bolt on (headers and tuning I think?) A4 C6 and it was fast but had a slightly different feel than mine, maybe a little more 'dead' down low but still an awesome driving experience.
I've also driven Dennis's super fast bolt on A4 as well and that car is just an animal, my car offers no benefits over that one in any rpm range but if I were to do his same exact mods and put in the track time/testing I think I could possibly go even quicker than he has (so far).
I've also driven Dennis's super fast bolt on A4 as well and that car is just an animal, my car offers no benefits over that one in any rpm range but if I were to do his same exact mods and put in the track time/testing I think I could possibly go even quicker than he has (so far).
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Oh yes, 
I still love the C5s as well, I used to prefer the C5 coupes or 'verts but now I too have fallen in love with the the hardtops and Z06s.
I would still love to get an older C5 and build it up for the Corvette Challenge Pro 10.0 or even Pro 11.50 series at Englishtown.
A two door G8 GT or GTP/GXP would be HOT! 
I still love the C5s as well, I used to prefer the C5 coupes or 'verts but now I too have fallen in love with the the hardtops and Z06s.I would still love to get an older C5 and build it up for the Corvette Challenge Pro 10.0 or even Pro 11.50 series at Englishtown.
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From: Orwigsburg Pa.
I had an 05 a4 with the 3.15 rear that was a 12.7 car. I replaced it with an 06/A6 which I have not taken to the track. The A6 feels quicker then my A4. I would guess it is a 12.5/12.6 car easily. It is also quicker then the A4 from most rolling speeds and just more fun to drive.
I also drove an 08 A6 LS3 with the 2.73 gears late last summer in 90 degree heat in Atlantic City and felt it was quicker then my 06, slightly more pull(despitr the heat), and slightly faster shifting whether in S or using the paddles.I was very impressed with that set up.
I decided that I am keeping my 06 vert because I love the color. But ,I still wanted to have an LS3 with the NPP So I leased one for two years.Since the vert is an A6, Iwent for the mn6. This car really has a step up powerwise over either of my LS2's, but I suppose some of this is because of the stick vs. auto. If I could effectively launch this car it would be a very quick car. However ,the damn tires are so easily over-powered in 1st and 2nd gear unless all conditions are perfect, that you simply cannot always get the extra power to the ground.
Despite where the current numbers are on THE LIST, I think the LS3, likely with the A6/2.73 will prove to be the stock leader in time.
I also drove an 08 A6 LS3 with the 2.73 gears late last summer in 90 degree heat in Atlantic City and felt it was quicker then my 06, slightly more pull(despitr the heat), and slightly faster shifting whether in S or using the paddles.I was very impressed with that set up.
I decided that I am keeping my 06 vert because I love the color. But ,I still wanted to have an LS3 with the NPP So I leased one for two years.Since the vert is an A6, Iwent for the mn6. This car really has a step up powerwise over either of my LS2's, but I suppose some of this is because of the stick vs. auto. If I could effectively launch this car it would be a very quick car. However ,the damn tires are so easily over-powered in 1st and 2nd gear unless all conditions are perfect, that you simply cannot always get the extra power to the ground.
Despite where the current numbers are on THE LIST, I think the LS3, likely with the A6/2.73 will prove to be the stock leader in time.
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From: Philly Pa
I talked to my buddy who owns a Pontiac Dealership and he said no 2 door G8 but GM does have a 2 door Pontiac on the table
Its not a definate as we dont know how well the Camaro will do but if is does sell well then Pontiac will most likely get a 2 door...He was hinting at a G7 Coupe but thats just BS as of now..
If Pontiac does do something like that I will get it,if not I am going to look for a nice used LS3 A6 Coupe in and around 2010
Its not a definate as we dont know how well the Camaro will do but if is does sell well then Pontiac will most likely get a 2 door...He was hinting at a G7 Coupe but thats just BS as of now..
If Pontiac does do something like that I will get it,if not I am going to look for a nice used LS3 A6 Coupe in and around 2010
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While I had originally thought that it would've clearly happened by now (8 months since the first ones had been delivered, drivers more aquainted with their cars, cold weather etc.) I do still believe that a stock LS3 will go notably quicker than any of them have thus far.
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While I had originally thought that it would've clearly happened by now (8 months since the first ones had been delivered, drivers more aquainted with their cars, cold weather etc.) I do still believe that a stock LS3 will go notably quicker than any of them have thus far. 