New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech - vette/fbody?
99_SS_LS1
07-28-2007, 07:01 PM
I am wondering what the difference is between a c5 vette and a 4th gen fbody? I know they are on different platforms. Similarities would be engine and both have a composite body? I think the vettes have IRS? So could someone give a general idea of other differences in chassis, driveline, brakes, ect.?
Thanks the help with the newb question
WS6NIGHTMARE
07-28-2007, 08:27 PM
newb question is an understatement. I dont think anyone will type out this list for you, better get to googling.
Spyderman25
07-28-2007, 08:36 PM
word... wikipedia will answer this with 10 mins of reading.
Guido1
07-29-2007, 05:25 PM
test drive a c5 vette, ls1 camaro, ls1 bird, see which one you enjoy the most and appeals to your budget,
worked for me
02silvaZ
07-29-2007, 07:45 PM
test drive a c5 vette, ls1 camaro, ls1 bird, see which one you enjoy the most and appeals to your budget,
worked for me
^truth
SScott
07-29-2007, 11:12 PM
:search:
99_SS_LS1
07-30-2007, 08:41 PM
Well I already own an ss and love it. I just asked because many people on the first time in my car comment on how it reminds them of a vette. Its just odd, because if I mention something of it, people are just blow it off, but then impressed after seeing it and riding it in
stoverz28
07-30-2007, 08:51 PM
i would assume these people probly dont have much experience w/ c5's, our ls1 f-bodys are just as fast or faster than other vettes (not c5+). but the major difference is weight and handling (irs).
WS6NIGHTMARE
07-30-2007, 08:57 PM
i would assume these people probly dont have much experience w/ c5's, our ls1 f-bodys are just as fast or faster than other vettes (not c5+). but the major difference is weight and handling (irs).
Umm, we can run around with the C5's. :judge:
99_SS_LS1
07-31-2007, 01:31 PM
I have never ran a vette, but I think it would be a drivers race against a c5
99_SS_LS1
07-31-2007, 01:32 PM
and yes, the people that make comments comparing it to the vette are not car enthusiasts.
WS6NIGHTMARE
07-31-2007, 01:38 PM
I have never ran a vette, but I think it would be a drivers race against a c5
It is, but not by much either way.
Eurospec2
07-31-2007, 04:43 PM
Well I already own an ss and love it. I just asked because many people on the first time in my car comment on how it reminds them of a vette. Its just odd, because if I mention something of it, people are just blow it off, but then impressed after seeing it and riding it in
Ive owned both, and while i dont want to take anything away from F-Bods becouse they are amazing cars, Riding around in a F-Bod does not compare to a Vette.
The handling, weight, Interior and stance of the Vette make it a totally different experience, you dont feel as if your in a brute strength muscle car, but you know your in a world class performance car. My Vette inspires alot more confidence in me then my F-Bod did, the suspension and balance is amazing.
Now for Stock for Stock straightline race, meh its a toss up between F-Bod and Vette, some Vettes are slower and same for F-Bods.
Best thing i can advise ya is go drive a Vette, if you fall in love buy one, if you dont spend more money on your Camaro :)
99HorseSlayer
07-31-2007, 04:47 PM
see what you started newb?
LS1 Freak
08-03-2007, 05:34 AM
If u r looking for a vette, get a Z06! If u buying to mod, get a ls1 F-body and you'll make it faster then vette's, thats what I'd do