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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 04:22 PM
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Finally got a beautiful 71 degree sunny day in good Ole Rochester NY. Took the Z out with the Wife for a nice cruise trying to get to that 500 mile mark. Two days of cruising and now have 314 miles on it. Some pictures attached.
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 04:30 PM
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Very Cool...Thanks for posting
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 04:33 PM
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I love your color combination, including the chrome wheels !!!!

AND ....... THANK YOU for your service to our country
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Nice car!
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 04:43 PM
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Car looks great, wife looks happy, Dave! But that one pic makes it look like you almost have the car on its side. j/k Looks like a great day for a drive and the top down!
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 06:14 PM
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How is the performance of the Z06 compared to your previous non Z06? Love the silver red color combo.
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Old Apr 23, 2018 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Corgidog1
How is the performance of the Z06 compared to your previous non Z06? Love the silver red color combo.
Still in the breakin process but the Z06 is best described as one powerful beast. One difference I noticed was with 650 pounds of torque power is there in every gear no matter what speed you are doing. In the lower gears keep in mind I have not gone above 4k RPMs yet the acceleration is just unbelievable. Traction is however an issue and I do not even have the cup tires. Can not wait until I get the 500 mile breakin done.Simple answer to your question comparing the Z with the non Z is like comparing night and day. It is a thriller ride.
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Originally Posted by dvilin
Still in the breakin process but the Z06 is best described as one powerful beast. One difference I noticed was with 650 pounds of torque power is there in every gear no matter what speed you are doing. In the lower gears keep in mind I have not gone above 4k RPMs yet the acceleration is just unbelievable. Traction is however an issue and I do not even have the cup tires. Can not wait until I get the 500 mile breakin done.Simple answer to your question comparing the Z with the non Z is like comparing night and day. It is a thriller ride.
I’m doing my best not to want to trade up for a Z06 and your response didn’t help the cause lol.

Enjoy the beast!
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OHH WHAT A FEELING . Picked a nice Juicy Live Vid for the Occasion
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Corgidog1
I’m doing my best not to want to trade up for a Z06 and your response didn’t help the cause lol.

Enjoy the beast!
I was in the same thought process with my 2015 Vert and made the mistake of taking a Z06 for a test drive. I knew then I was going to make the move.
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Looks good.

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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 09:25 AM
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Nice, best of luck!
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 09:50 AM
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Enjoy the Spring and Summer!
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 10:00 AM
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Glad you had a great top down day. Your Vette is beautiful especially the chrome wheels!
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 04:38 PM
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Beautiful Z!
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 07:05 PM
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Great to see you were able to finally able to get some drive time with Z06. Spring is here and Summer weather hopefully not far away! Great looking Z06!
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 08:29 PM
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Beautiful Corvette, beautiful weather, doesn't get much better than that.
Love that color combo.

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