Corvette Performance - New C6Z Owner

I've been on the board for a while, and been through a quite a few LS based cars. This is our 3rd Vette and by far the best!!!

I love this car!! And I love the color more and more everyday!!!

2008 Atomic Orange Z06 2LZ w/nav, chrome

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You understand I have to hate you know right?

Car looks amazing though.

wow very nice. I want one so bad but i just cant pull the trigger. What did you pay for it? You think the prices will dive bomb like everything else on the road with a v-8 right now? What are your payments? If you dont want to answer you dont have to just seeing if its as bad as i imagine

You understand I have to hate you know right?

Car looks amazing though.

I understand!! :D Thanks for the compliment. I love this thing more everytime I get in it.

wow very nice. I want one so bad but i just cant pull the trigger. What did you pay for it? You think the prices will dive bomb like everything else on the road with a v-8 right now? What are your payments? If you dont want to answer you dont have to just seeing if its as bad as i imagine

The prices for these are not bad and are holding well compared to the SUV's. I traded in our TBSS for this. I didn't take it in the shorts as bad as I was expecting, but I called around quite a bit and worked them as much as I could. I got a lot more than I expected for it and got the Z for over $10,000 off MSRP. There were a few big dealers that could beat that by about $1500, but they could not come close on the trade and I would have had to fly out or ship the vehicle. So, it was a wash once all was said and done. And I got AO. That is the color I wanted!!! :pimp: I plan on keeping this car for a long time. I had a '02 Z, and this so much more fun. I loved the C5Z, but this thing is a whole new beast. :nod:

Awesome car! Congrats :chug:

beatiful car, congrats on the purchase

Congrats on the purchase...Atomic Orange looks amazing!

You understand I have to hate you know right?

Car looks amazing though.


ME TOO......... But luv the car.

My favorite c6 color good choice congrats.

NICE CAR. :pimp::pimp:

congrads on the purchase.... The C6Z06 is 10x more fun to drive than the C5 version.... Torque is awesome :D

Thanks everyone! I've only had time to put about 120 miles on it so far(I know...I know..:punch:). But those 120 miles have been amazing. It's such a refined car! I installed the M2W on it the other day, and it does give it a much better sound. It has a little drone to it, but it's not too bad. Once I put some more miles on it and get the feel for it, it will be time to throw a tune in it.:nod:

Don't get any prettier than AO with those chrome wheels. Really nice car!

Incidentally, with GM's new technology a tune voids your engine, tranny and drive train warranty.

I was dead set on a Black C6Z, but damn that Atomic Orange looks sexy!!! Congrats!

Extremely smart fella suggested that color! Car looks killer! Looks like when I come out to visit you guys I'm gonna need to bring a camshaft, springs, and my laptop! :D

John

Sweet Ride!!! Congrats!! :thumb:

Very nice and I dig the AO also. Nice step up from the C5Z.

u will love it the more u drive it,let me know what it does when utune it mine is a oct06 produced 07 and it runs really strong, tune and itake put me at 503 rwhp, ive noticed the 08s are a little less than the 07 06s...... im wondering if the 09 will be any different

I've borrowed from the company several C6Zo6's and I've seen the differences from my C5Zo6 immediately...

Good for you!!! Congrats! :usa:

Thats going to be my graduation present to myself. Nice car man! AO is the only way to go!

Jon

Thanks everyone! I got the car out a little this weekend. WOW!!! I don't think I will ever be able to out drive this car.:emb: Entering the Interstate in 2nd is a blast!! Then I have to slow down from 90 to the speed limit.:bang: Everyday I feel a little more comfortable in it.

Extremely smart fella suggested that color! Car looks killer! Looks like when I come out to visit you guys I'm gonna need to bring a camshaft, springs, and my laptop! :D

John

:nod: You were right! After seeing the AO outside in the sun and not under the showroom lights, the color came alive!!! I'm not so sure about the cam just yet. But a tune may be in order. It's going to be real hard not to mess with this thing. :bang:

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J/K Congrats that color is awesome Oh and I agree with the rest about the hate thing.

car looks awesome man! don't let it get you into trouble though. i know how much fun they are to drive :cheers:

Extremely smart fella suggested that color! Car looks killer! Looks like when I come out to visit you guys I'm gonna need to bring a camshaft, springs, and my laptop! :D

John

Whatcha gonna do......Copy his tune? :devil:

Whatcha gonna do......Copy his tune? :devil:

Car is stock Rockstar, I got plenty of stock files already. :devil:

Awesome ride man!:D So what are the main differences between the C5Z and C6Z?

I've been planning to buy a C5Z for a while. (I like the styling better on the C5) I wouldn't wait long before the TT system goes on. After reading this I may opt for the C6Z now. :lol: Considering its about 30k more! I've landed a solid career, we'll see how things pan out in Spring of 09! Hey good things take time and only 27.

car looks awesome man! don't let it get you into trouble though. i know how much fun they are to drive :cheers:

That is the hardest thing. Staying out of trouble.:D

Whatcha gonna do......Copy his tune? :devil:

Well, look who showed up and made a crack at Weeks. Thanks Barnes!:hijack:

Awesome ride man! :D So what are the main differences between the C5Z and C6Z?

I've been planning to buy a C5Z for a while. (I like the styling better on the C5) I wouldn't wait long before the TT system goes on. After reading this I may opt for the C6Z now. :lol: Considering its about 30k more! I've landed a solid career, we'll see how things pan out in Spring of 09! Hey good things take time and only 27.

Wow....where do I start? The two cars are VERY different! I do like the styling of the C5Z still, but the new Z has really grown on me. And the interior is much improved. The C5Z feels more raw and you feel more connected to the car. (Now that could also be because I have not owned the C6Z for long) We were in the market for another C5Z just a month ago. Then I test drove a C6Z. After that, there was no way I was going back to the C5Z. :devil: This new Z is a monster, and a blast to drive. I think you would enjoy a C6Z much more than a TTC5Z(not that a TTC5Z is nothing the sneeze at. ;)). If you are looking at them, take one for a ride, you will see what I mean. A used '06 can be had for a decent price nowadays. :nod:

Thanks for the info, thats why I love it here at LS1 Tech!
So your saying even a modded C5Z with the same whp there's no comparison?
With a few "minor mods" I know the C6Z can be turned into a real monster Naturally Aspirated. Having a nice interior is always a plus too.
Yeah the styling is real aggressive, looks real good. I've seen a handful of C6Z's on the road and my neck snaps everytime. Having the ability to go 200 mph is just icing on the cake. :lol: This is irrelevant, but how many miles per gallon are you getting?

Grats! You'll miss the "pull key wait 10 seconds " though.......:eyes:

Thanks for the info, thats why I love it here at LS1 Tech!
So your saying even a modded C5Z with the same whp there's no comparison?
With a few "minor mods" I know the C6Z can be turned into a real monster Naturally Aspirated. Having a nice interior is always a plus too.
Yeah the styling is real aggressive, looks real good. I've seen a handful of C6Z's on the road and my neck snaps everytime. Having the ability to go 200 mph is just icing on the cake. :lol: This is irrelevant, but how many miles per gallon are you getting?

Not a problem. ;) The power comes on sooooo smooth in this thing. After about 4000 rpm, this thing is a rocket!!(and it's still stock) Modded C5Z's are awesome, but lose a lot of drivability when modded to a similar level. Both cars are awesome, but this thing just puts a huge smile on my face everytime in get in it.:D

MPG is very similar to the C5Z. avg..21 mpg hwy...28 mpg (<---:nod: Yes, a 427 w/ awesome mpg's)

It really is a supercar for a real world price.:devil:

Grats! You'll miss the "pull key wait 10 seconds " though.......:eyes:

Thank you. True, but it is always fun to get and forget to have the key fob, and the car telle you, "you are stupid"(maybe not exactly like that, but thats how I read it:emb:).

Wow you seriously get 20 mpg? Is that highway only or city?

I've been averaging 21mpg in town(mixed city and hwy) and 28mpg hwy.

Some buy a Prius to for good mpg's, I went with a Z06. ;)

I've been averaging 21mpg in town(mixed city and hwy) and 28mpg hwy.

Some by a Prius to for good mpg's, I went with a Z06. ;)

Ah haha, Nice! That's sig worthy! ;) :lol:

Congrats...!!! Beautiful Z...

Let the mods begin...!!

congratz car is beautiful

smoking hot. I am drooling.

I figured with 10% down I'll have about a 9XX dollar payment. I think I should be able to do that. ;) :)

1BDHWK, how does the C6Z hook on the stock tires, do you have to pedal it in 1st and most of 2nd? I'm guessing the C6Z feels more refined than the C5Z? I had an '02 C5Z and loved it, and I regret selling it sometimes.

Thanks everyone!! This car is so awesome, it just gets better every day!:D

1BDHWK, how does the C6Z hook on the stock tires, do you have to pedal it in 1st and most of 2nd? I'm guessing the C6Z feels more refined than the C5Z? I had an '02 C5Z and loved it, and I regret selling it sometimes.

John,

I haven't hammered it too hard just yet, but I have done a few spirited sprints.:nod: I was used to my M6 408 WS6 that I sold. So I normally roll into the throttle out of habit. If you would like, it will definitely blister the tires. But, I have noticed, in Comp mode, it really does stick to the ground really well. I am still on a stock tune and stock tires. Even the 1 to 2 shift it seems to hold pretty well. I think the TM is really helping out in that situation. It does feel as though it is on the verge of letting go constantly, but still hanging on to the traction. GM did a fine job tuning this car. But I think after a tune, it will be pushing the limits. :D Overall, I think the C6Z handles the stock power better than a stock C5Z. Now on a really cold day, with the stock tune, it should be a beast!

We sold our '02 C5Z a year ago, and regretted it ever since. This new Z is amazing. It is way more refined than the C5Z. I loved that little car, but I will not go back to one after having the new Z!!:D

If you are thinking about getting into another Z, this is the way to go!:devil:

Ben

Congratulation !!! :chug:

Enjoy and be safe....it is indeed a monster. :rock:

nice ride. :)

A set of LG Pros will open up the midrange power. The throttle response at 3000 is much improved on my plain C6 and I'm sure the Z will respond nicely too.