Z06 vs. "coupe"
Drifting
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If so, why does every auto rag or auto enthusiast website do comparisons? You really should lay off the cough syrup cause you're laughable! 
Drifting
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Right, that's why I directed my comments to your post about buying a new 2011 and throwing a cam/headers etc at it.
Oh I modded my 07 coupe enough to realize it wasn't for me and quickly reversed track before dumping even more money into the car knowing all along it wasn't ever going to be a Z06 and the Z06 is what i really wanted to own one day.....
Zero driveability issues is big claim....can you lug around at 1k rpms nice and smooth? Any problems in 6th gear? Most cammed cars don't like low rpm thus it's lost driveability in my book.......that's why even a stock Z06 is such a great package, I can let it loose when there's a chance or just drive it nice and leisurely in 5th/6th gear @ 1k rpms getting 25-30mpg
Anyways I'm glad your enjoying your vette, I'm enjoying my Z06 and that's all that really matters
Oh I modded my 07 coupe enough to realize it wasn't for me and quickly reversed track before dumping even more money into the car knowing all along it wasn't ever going to be a Z06 and the Z06 is what i really wanted to own one day.....
Zero driveability issues is big claim....can you lug around at 1k rpms nice and smooth? Any problems in 6th gear? Most cammed cars don't like low rpm thus it's lost driveability in my book.......that's why even a stock Z06 is such a great package, I can let it loose when there's a chance or just drive it nice and leisurely in 5th/6th gear @ 1k rpms getting 25-30mpg
Anyways I'm glad your enjoying your vette, I'm enjoying my Z06 and that's all that really matters
You have no argument from me that a Z06 is a great package out of the box. I think they are monsters!
Happy motorin' !!
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Drifting
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Z51 22.2 5.8 secs behind ZR1
Z06 17.3 0.9 secs behind ZR1
ZR1 16.4 fastest
Those are the hard numbers without the "imo"
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Keeping it stock as a rock. Just hate creaks and rattles is all. The Z06 is 15% stiffer than the coupe according to GM. I wondered if it really showed. I rode in a C6 'vert and it felt like crap. Creaks, rattles, horrible cowl-shake. Real turn-off. I have never been in a car that floppy except for a 'vert 2003 mustang.
Hence why I discounted the coupe. However, I looked at one today and the sales rep took the roof panel off and it LOOKS well tied in, plus it has that "hoop". Thus my question.
Hence why I discounted the coupe. However, I looked at one today and the sales rep took the roof panel off and it LOOKS well tied in, plus it has that "hoop". Thus my question.
The hoop you refer to is likely the halo and yes it adds to rigity. I would go for a few more rides in coupes before classifying them all as rattle cans. I've likely worked on 100 of them and none are falling apart or making noises.
If you dont need the removeable roof then get a Z06. Its a great car and its way faster than a base unmodded coupe.
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My car (coupe) has zero cracks, creaks or rattles. Im not sure what cars you've been in but the days of the weak chassis 1979 trnas-ams with T-tops squeaking are over.
The hoop you refer to is likely the halo and yes it adds to rigity. I would go for a few more rides in coupes before classifying them all as rattle cans. I've likely worked on 100 of them and none are falling apart or making noises.
If you dont need the removeable roof then get a Z06. Its a great car and its way faster than a base unmodded coupe.
The hoop you refer to is likely the halo and yes it adds to rigity. I would go for a few more rides in coupes before classifying them all as rattle cans. I've likely worked on 100 of them and none are falling apart or making noises.
If you dont need the removeable roof then get a Z06. Its a great car and its way faster than a base unmodded coupe.
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Le Mans Master
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Must not have ridden in a lot of cars. There are plenty that have more cowl shake than a C5/C6 Vert. Even though the 97 was only a coupe the chassis design was based on a Vert to begin with. If you read the book "All Corvettes are Red" you can get an idea how GM came up with one of the stiffest chassis designs in the industry.
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Again, my experience is limited to a few rides in C5/6's as well as other cars to compare them to.
I think the Z06 is where I need to be. A removable roof doesn't excite me.
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A week or 2 ago wifey & I had the roof off. She says, "man it's hot, why do people want the sun beating on them?" I'm thinking, after 2 vette coupes she now comes to this revelation?? Well, I for one, if I could afford it, get a ZO6 in a heartbeat! As great as my coupes have been, nothing (certainly not a 370Z ) comes close to a Z for the bang for the buck! Not even the ZR1..
Well, I for one, if I could afford it, get a ZO6 in a heartbeat! As great as my coupes have been, nothing (certainly not a 370Z ) comes close to a Z for the bang for the buck! Not even the ZR1..
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my car (coupe) has zero cracks, creaks or rattles. Im not sure what cars you've been in but the days of the weak chassis 1979 trnas-ams with t-tops squeaking are over.
The hoop you refer to is likely the halo and yes it adds to rigity. I would go for a few more rides in coupes before classifying them all as rattle cans. I've likely worked on 100 of them and none are falling apart or making noises.
If you dont need the removeable roof then get a z06. Its a great car and its way faster than a base unmodded coupe.
The hoop you refer to is likely the halo and yes it adds to rigity. I would go for a few more rides in coupes before classifying them all as rattle cans. I've likely worked on 100 of them and none are falling apart or making noises.
If you dont need the removeable roof then get a z06. Its a great car and its way faster than a base unmodded coupe.
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I cannot afford to replace an engine on my dime while paying the note on a $55K car. It's only a good bang for the buck if you are looking at paper and dyno numbers.
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You need to drive both cars and see what is right for you. Listening to people make comments that make them feel better about their purchase being the "right" car is not going to help you decide for your self.
Personally I went with a Z, got it used and for 40K nothing comes close to bang for buck. However, the Z is not for everyone. Harsher ride, more expensive to maintain, lots of cabin noise due to low amounts of sound deadening material ect....
I have driven a few C6 coupes and they are also great cars. However, everyone I have driven does squeak at the roof joints. Not so much under normal driving, more so if you try and go up steep driveways at an angle, or hit a large pothole ect...
Good luck with your purchase
Personally I went with a Z, got it used and for 40K nothing comes close to bang for buck. However, the Z is not for everyone. Harsher ride, more expensive to maintain, lots of cabin noise due to low amounts of sound deadening material ect....
I have driven a few C6 coupes and they are also great cars. However, everyone I have driven does squeak at the roof joints. Not so much under normal driving, more so if you try and go up steep driveways at an angle, or hit a large pothole ect...
Good luck with your purchase
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Le Mans Master
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You need to drive both cars and see what is right for you. Listening to people make comments that make them feel better about their purchase being the "right" car is not going to help you decide for your self.
Personally I went with a Z, got it used and for 40K nothing comes close to bang for buck. However, the Z is not for everyone. Harsher ride, more expensive to maintain, lots of cabin noise due to low amounts of sound deadening material ect....
I have driven a few C6 coupes and they are also great cars. However, everyone I have driven does squeak at the roof joints. Not so much under normal driving, more so if you try and go up steep driveways at an angle, or hit a large pothole ect...
Good luck with your purchase
Personally I went with a Z, got it used and for 40K nothing comes close to bang for buck. However, the Z is not for everyone. Harsher ride, more expensive to maintain, lots of cabin noise due to low amounts of sound deadening material ect....
I have driven a few C6 coupes and they are also great cars. However, everyone I have driven does squeak at the roof joints. Not so much under normal driving, more so if you try and go up steep driveways at an angle, or hit a large pothole ect...
Good luck with your purchase
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