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07-15-2007, 01:13 PM
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Newb Z06 owner This is one of the only things I hate about buying a new car. Every time I do (which is pretty damn often - this is my 9th in the last two and a half years), I have to join new forums and make new "introduction" threads.
I'm 26, from Dallas. I picked up my '04 Millenium Yellow Z06 for a daily driver a little over a month ago. It's a great car; it's also the first GM product I've ever owned.
The previous car was an '02 BMW M3. I loved that thing, but I-30 in Fort Worth claimed the rear subframe. It just became too expensive to fix, with too much down-time required so I ditched it in favor of the 'Vette.
I'm working on getting my 1/8 mile times down right now. My best so far (with Toyo T1R's) is an 8.32. I'm very disappointed in that, so I have a set of Mickey Thompson ET Streets on the way this week. I've joined up with a racing league on Ricekiller.com, so I'm trying to get my times down.
The Z is pretty much stock right now. The only thing I've done is switch out the shift **** (OEM was terrible) and replaced the battery with a Red Top (OEM was dead). I have a K&N 63 intake and Powerchips tuner on the way this week, along with the extra pair of wheels and M/T ET Streets.
A couple pics (I'm still looking for a front license plate cover if anyone has one):
-Lee
I'm 26, from Dallas. I picked up my '04 Millenium Yellow Z06 for a daily driver a little over a month ago. It's a great car; it's also the first GM product I've ever owned.
The previous car was an '02 BMW M3. I loved that thing, but I-30 in Fort Worth claimed the rear subframe. It just became too expensive to fix, with too much down-time required so I ditched it in favor of the 'Vette.
I'm working on getting my 1/8 mile times down right now. My best so far (with Toyo T1R's) is an 8.32. I'm very disappointed in that, so I have a set of Mickey Thompson ET Streets on the way this week. I've joined up with a racing league on Ricekiller.com, so I'm trying to get my times down.
The Z is pretty much stock right now. The only thing I've done is switch out the shift **** (OEM was terrible) and replaced the battery with a Red Top (OEM was dead). I have a K&N 63 intake and Powerchips tuner on the way this week, along with the extra pair of wheels and M/T ET Streets.
A couple pics (I'm still looking for a front license plate cover if anyone has one):
-Lee
07-15-2007, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by speeddemongto
awesome Z and the best color 
I was actually looking at GTOs when I found the Z. I test drove an '06 AT GTO and an '04 M6 GTO, then saw the Z listed online and thought to myself "Ah, screw it. I'm not married. I don't have kids. What the hell do I need a back seat for?" and bought it.
07-15-2007, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DeviateZ06
Thanks.
I was actually looking at GTOs when I found the Z. I test drove an '06 AT GTO and an '04 M6 GTO, then saw the Z listed online and thought to myself "Ah, screw it. I'm not married. I don't have kids. What the hell do I need a back seat for?" and bought it.
I was actually looking at GTOs when I found the Z. I test drove an '06 AT GTO and an '04 M6 GTO, then saw the Z listed online and thought to myself "Ah, screw it. I'm not married. I don't have kids. What the hell do I need a back seat for?" and bought it.
the interior on the Z is not as nice as the GTO or C6 also,but you cant race interiors
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07-15-2007, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by capn smokey
sweet car, do you go to the rkc meets every monday?
07-15-2007, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by StealthZ06
Saw your car out at the Flying Saucer a few weeks back, I was the black Z06 parked next to ya.
I remember that pretty well. I was bringing a friend of mine some framed M3 posters that I had left over after getting rid of the M3. I sat inside drinking a Maredsous-8 while he got shot down by women.
I dig the black/black wheels. Damn-nice car.
07-15-2007, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 99mongooSS
welcome, Ive seen you out at dallas at the rkc meet. I was going to see if you wanted to run 'em but then my motor went BOOM. Oh well. wee you around man.
07-15-2007, 06:53 PM
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Hey nice z06! Im in love with C5 z06s right now...well im in love with all vettes but its just something about em. Ive always liked the 10 spoke wheels that were offered with them. Best thing i like about them is they are AFFORDABLE, ive set myself on getting one in the next few years.
07-15-2007, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by stevo92z28
Hey nice z06! Im in love with C5 z06s right now...well im in love with all vettes but its just something about em. Ive always liked the 10 spoke wheels that were offered with them. Best thing i like about them is they are AFFORDABLE, ive set myself on getting one in the next few years.
07-15-2007, 07:12 PM
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welcome to the club, I remember when I brought my 03 home 3 years ago. I was scared to drive it fast. Now I rev that sucker like it's going out of style, have numerous mods and now need even more horspower. It never ends.
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Originally Posted by speeddemongto
the interior on the Z is not as nice as the GTO or C6 also,but you cant race interiors