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Old 10-04-2011, 11:25 AM
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I just picked up my first Corvette, I traded the GTO for a 04 Z06.
All i can say is WOW!
I am very happy with the car. Gonna miss the GTO , but some how i will get by.

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I'm not too familiar with either car. But did you have the LS1 or LS2 GTO? I hear the GTO is overall a lot nicer of a car, ,better ride quality, a lot more space, etc. The Z06 is definitely faster and sexier looking, but will probably ride rougher. Post some pictures, videos, take it to the strip. Let's see what it can do.
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I've had two corvette a coupe and my 02z and a 04 GTO performance wise both vettes were faster and the Z is way faster. As for ride I feel the ride in the corvette is just as good as the Z. Interior wish the GTO was nice I had the black with red interior and it was nice, but you can upgrade the Zo6s sets and they will be just as nice. looks and ride height are much better in the Z. congrats on the new car do a search and find out everything you can about the Z definitely get a CLB for it and post some pics
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Vette ftw
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Originally Posted by WhiteKnight '01
I'm not too familiar with either car. But did you have the LS1 or LS2 GTO? I hear the GTO is overall a lot nicer of a car, ,better ride quality, a lot more space, etc. The Z06 is definitely faster and sexier looking, but will probably ride rougher. Post some pictures, videos, take it to the strip. Let's see what it can do.
GTO was an 06 / LS2, blk on blk. Always clean and usually in the garage under a cover. My wife liked the GTO alot, much more than the Corvette. I love the difference in the handling.

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....lemme drive....
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Nice buy!
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Originally Posted by Nick V.
....lemme drive....
Originally Posted by BizZzatch350
Nice buy!
Sorry Nick, but No.

bizZz, thank you.
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Congrats! Pics? You're going to LOVE this car.
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Ok,need alittle help. What does CLB stand for? I see some list it as a mod and have no idea what it actually is.

Thanks, Dave
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No you didn't....How many miles?! Less than the GTO?!?! What happened to the diesel and camper Idea haha?

oh and......

lemme drive?
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Originally Posted by 85CamaroZ28
No you didn't....How many miles?! Less than the GTO?!?! What happened to the diesel and camper Idea haha?

oh and......

lemme drive?
We ran into storage issues with the fifth wheel idea , so im going forward with the Toy project.
no, not less than the GTO. Vette has 47K on it.
Sorry bud, you can not drive it...... .
I wanted a C6 Z06, but this one was MUCH cheaper and will be a good base for the project.
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Originally Posted by redsscamaroboy
Ok,need alittle help. What does CLB stand for? I see some list it as a mod and have no idea what it actually is.

Thanks, Dave
Dont know a whole lot but I know it has to do with the steering column locking up on you.. Maybe Column Lock Bypass or something?
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Go to corvetteforum and their are a bunch of wright ups on the column lock problems that plaque the C5 and 05 C6. It may have been done for you. Congrats on purchase
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Originally Posted by a.white86
Dont know a whole lot but I know it has to do with the steering column locking up on you.. Maybe Column Lock Bypass or something?
thanks, I'm learning as I go with this car.

Originally Posted by big r
Go to corvetteforum and their are a bunch of wright ups on the column lock problems that plaque the C5 and 05 C6. It may have been done for you. Congrats on purchase
thank you,I will look into that.

I miss the GTO,but I Love driving the Z06.
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Need more pics! Wish I could still just drive over.
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Gotta take more pics first, been doing home projects.
I have only been able to drive this thing maybe 1 time a week since i got it.
I need more time in my day......
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beautiful Z06..i like you user name too lol
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Nice looking z06 congrats on your purchase!
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Originally Posted by camaroboy14
beautiful Z06..i like you user name too lol

Thank you.
nice user name yourself. I miss my 2000 SS A4 nitrous/convertor/bolt on car.
Bet ya can guess what color it was.....lol



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