VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s
03-04-2003, 09:39 AM
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by tmgxray:
<strong> maybe its because mine is red. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not to be an ***, but i doubt it. Red (to me) doesnt seem to get 2nd looks. Not that any other stock color really does either, but i'd give a black or NBM car a 2nd look over a red one
<strong> maybe its because mine is red. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Not to be an ***, but i doubt it. Red (to me) doesnt seem to get 2nd looks. Not that any other stock color really does either, but i'd give a black or NBM car a 2nd look over a red one
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s And I personally don't care if anyone looks at me or not, that's not why I bought my car. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
If you want attention, pull your pants off and run naked thru the store. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
If you want attention, pull your pants off and run naked thru the store. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s Who cares how much attention a car gets, I like the dark tint on my windows so people wont bother me. I dont notice people looking at the car unless my passenger points it out.
The vette is lighter, handles better, has a stronger rear, has a 5x better interior (its still not THAT good, but compared to an fbody its great), more features (dual zone climate control, hud, etc), the targa top is even a little more fun than ttops, and the 0.29 coefficient of drag is just amazing for roll racing or high speed runs. All that, lightly used, for the same price as a new f-body.
Thats enough for me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
The vette is lighter, handles better, has a stronger rear, has a 5x better interior (its still not THAT good, but compared to an fbody its great), more features (dual zone climate control, hud, etc), the targa top is even a little more fun than ttops, and the 0.29 coefficient of drag is just amazing for roll racing or high speed runs. All that, lightly used, for the same price as a new f-body.
Thats enough for me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s I just wish that there was a Vette around here driven by somebody less than 50 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s I dont think I've even seen a C5 guy here over 50. Almost everybody locally I know with one is in their 20's and 30's. The older guys seem to have moved to BMW and lexus now.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s Not many C5 owners around here that're in their 20s or 30s. Theres 2 or 3 guys on the base w/ C5s, and some of them w/ C4s and a few with C3s. But most of the C5 crowd is 35+ around here.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by jmX:
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The vette is lighter, handles better, has a stronger rear, has a 5x better interior (its still not THAT good, but compared to an fbody its great), more features (dual zone climate control, hud, etc), the targa top is even a little more fun than t-tops, and the 0.29 coefficient of drag is just amazing for roll racing or high speed runs. All that, lightly used, for the same price as a new f-body.
Thats enough for me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wait a minute here, didn't you just say you got jipped? Was it in terms of HP?
Anyways, how can you say that a used vette is a better deal than a new f-body? Sure, the vette owner gets a few more luxuries, but what are we really after when you buy an LS1? Good 'ol American HP!
Something that's very important to any new car buyer. The new 2002 f-body owner has a 3yr/36k mile warranty, what does a "lightly used vette" of let's say, the year '00 have? Nothing! Sorry buddy, you lose! And don't make me into into insurance costs!
I see a debate!
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Not mad at ya, just must 2 pennies!
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The vette is lighter, handles better, has a stronger rear, has a 5x better interior (its still not THAT good, but compared to an fbody its great), more features (dual zone climate control, hud, etc), the targa top is even a little more fun than t-tops, and the 0.29 coefficient of drag is just amazing for roll racing or high speed runs. All that, lightly used, for the same price as a new f-body.
Thats enough for me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wait a minute here, didn't you just say you got jipped? Was it in terms of HP?
Anyways, how can you say that a used vette is a better deal than a new f-body? Sure, the vette owner gets a few more luxuries, but what are we really after when you buy an LS1? Good 'ol American HP!
Something that's very important to any new car buyer. The new 2002 f-body owner has a 3yr/36k mile warranty, what does a "lightly used vette" of let's say, the year '00 have? Nothing! Sorry buddy, you lose! And don't make me into into insurance costs!
I see a debate!
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Not mad at ya, just must 2 pennies!
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">And don't make me into into insurance costs!</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Actually my insurance went down, going from a 98 WS6 to a 00 C5. Driver type has alot to do with the rating and vette drivers probably are rated a little safer(older vs younger).
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 02SilverWS6:
<strong> Wait a minute here, didn't you just say you got jipped? Was it in terms of HP?
Anyways, how can you say that a used vette is a better deal than a new f-body? Sure, the vette owner gets a few more luxuries, but what are we really after when you buy an LS1? Good 'ol American HP!
Something that's very important to any new car buyer. The new 2002 f-body owner has a 3yr/36k mile warranty, what does a "lightly used vette" of let's say, the year '00 have? Nothing! Sorry buddy, you lose! And don't make me into into insurance costs!
I see a debate!
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Not mad at ya, just must 2 pennies! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Who said anything about getting jipped? For the past year I've had a 2000 Camaro SS, which I bought new, and I've had a 1999 C5, which I bought used. If I had to do it all over again, I would have bought a used C5 from the start. As it was, I did heads and cam on both cars pretty soon, so warranty really wasnt an issue. Even if it was, when I bought the C5 I could have got an extended warranty.
And yes, I'm after good ol HP, and I get it with a side of luxury and refinement for the same price.
And if you are curious about insurance, give your company a call. You'll see that C5's are less to insure than F-bodies. You already knew that tho, right? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
<strong> Wait a minute here, didn't you just say you got jipped? Was it in terms of HP?
Anyways, how can you say that a used vette is a better deal than a new f-body? Sure, the vette owner gets a few more luxuries, but what are we really after when you buy an LS1? Good 'ol American HP!
Something that's very important to any new car buyer. The new 2002 f-body owner has a 3yr/36k mile warranty, what does a "lightly used vette" of let's say, the year '00 have? Nothing! Sorry buddy, you lose! And don't make me into into insurance costs!
I see a debate!
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Not mad at ya, just must 2 pennies! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Who said anything about getting jipped? For the past year I've had a 2000 Camaro SS, which I bought new, and I've had a 1999 C5, which I bought used. If I had to do it all over again, I would have bought a used C5 from the start. As it was, I did heads and cam on both cars pretty soon, so warranty really wasnt an issue. Even if it was, when I bought the C5 I could have got an extended warranty.
And yes, I'm after good ol HP, and I get it with a side of luxury and refinement for the same price.
And if you are curious about insurance, give your company a call. You'll see that C5's are less to insure than F-bodies. You already knew that tho, right? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by jmX:
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And if you are curious about insurance, give your company a call. You'll see that C5's are less to insure than F-bodies. You already knew that tho, right? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The difference between my 94 TA and 99 C5 was not much at all. If they were the same year, I suspect the Vette would have been cheaper.
Eric
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And if you are curious about insurance, give your company a call. You'll see that C5's are less to insure than F-bodies. You already knew that tho, right? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The difference between my 94 TA and 99 C5 was not much at all. If they were the same year, I suspect the Vette would have been cheaper.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s QUOTE] Even if it was, when I bought the C5 I could have got an extended warranty.
And if you are curious about insurance, give your company a call. You'll see that C5's are less to insure than F-bodies. You already knew that tho, right? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> [/QB][/QUOTE]
Don't get me wrong, I love the vette too.
How much more is a used car warranty if you want it on a vette there? It's pricey out here I tell ya!
Also, out in here in Cali, insurance companies love V8s. They love corvettes for that reason. So when the insurance company lowers thier rates, I might get a second car.
And if you are curious about insurance, give your company a call. You'll see that C5's are less to insure than F-bodies. You already knew that tho, right? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> [/QB][/QUOTE]
Don't get me wrong, I love the vette too.
How much more is a used car warranty if you want it on a vette there? It's pricey out here I tell ya!
Also, out in here in Cali, insurance companies love V8s. They love corvettes for that reason. So when the insurance company lowers thier rates, I might get a second car.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by I8COBRA:
<strong> You LS1 C5 guys got jipped <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">umm ya, that's it.... i got jipped having a much nicer looking ride, that is lighter and a better all around performer ....
(man, am i glad there are ppl in this world that think like you)
ya, come to think of it, i should of bought an F-body just like you..... LOL
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
i guess all the Ferarri and Porche guys got jipped too...
oh and, thanks for sticking to the topic at hand and fu'cking up the thread <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
<small>[ March 06, 2003, 05:44 PM: Message edited by: johnnyC5 ]</small>
<strong> You LS1 C5 guys got jipped <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">umm ya, that's it.... i got jipped having a much nicer looking ride, that is lighter and a better all around performer ....
(man, am i glad there are ppl in this world that think like you)
ya, come to think of it, i should of bought an F-body just like you..... LOL
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
i guess all the Ferarri and Porche guys got jipped too...
oh and, thanks for sticking to the topic at hand and fu'cking up the thread <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />
<small>[ March 06, 2003, 05:44 PM: Message edited by: johnnyC5 ]</small>
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by johnnyC5:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by I8COBRA:
<strong> You LS1 C5 guys got jipped <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">umm ya, that's it.... i got jipped having a much nicer looking ride, that is lighter and a better all around performer ....
(man, am i glad there are ppl in this world that think like you)
ya, come to think of it, i should of bought an F-body just like you..... LOL
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
i guess all the Ferarri and Porche guys got jipped too...
oh and, thanks for sticking to the topic at hand and fu'cking up the thread <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The dude's little smiley after his post was an indication of the fact that he was just messin' with ya. I actually laughed out loud. I thought it was funny.
Attention: I went from a red C5 coupe to a black ZO6 with chromies. I don't know if it is the contrast of black with chrome and those bright red brake calipers, but I honestly cannot believe how much people gawk at this car.....no, it is definitely not why I bought it. I was just surprised. And I agree with Dean and his attention getting techniques.
Insurance: I went from a Late model Toyota Xtra Cab 4x4 pickup to my red C5....my insurance went DOWN!!!! Not by much but it did. It is the demographics of the car. You know all of that complaining about not getting C5 drivers to race.... you get the picture. They are usually older with a better/longer driving history(please realize the impact of the word longer....A 21 year old with a perfect driving record still has something to prove to the insurance company.....I am not trying to bash the driving record of F-body owners). Another thing is the safety of the car. Not only does the C5 have traction control(ASR F-body speak...I think), but it has Active Handling to keep you out of trouble. It is a damn good piece of equipment to have on board. And yet another reason is the theft history on these cars. Due to certain factors(ie computer chip keys), the Corvette is next to impossible to steal unless you flatbed/tow that puppy. I honestly don't know the history of theft on the F-body.
There I am done.
John
PS....I pay $65.00 a month for full coverage with 100k/300k/100k liability(way more than the state minimum). I am single...37yrs old....and drive a 2002 ZO6.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by I8COBRA:
<strong> You LS1 C5 guys got jipped <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">umm ya, that's it.... i got jipped having a much nicer looking ride, that is lighter and a better all around performer ....
(man, am i glad there are ppl in this world that think like you)
ya, come to think of it, i should of bought an F-body just like you..... LOL
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
i guess all the Ferarri and Porche guys got jipped too...
oh and, thanks for sticking to the topic at hand and fu'cking up the thread <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The dude's little smiley after his post was an indication of the fact that he was just messin' with ya. I actually laughed out loud. I thought it was funny.
Attention: I went from a red C5 coupe to a black ZO6 with chromies. I don't know if it is the contrast of black with chrome and those bright red brake calipers, but I honestly cannot believe how much people gawk at this car.....no, it is definitely not why I bought it. I was just surprised. And I agree with Dean and his attention getting techniques.
Insurance: I went from a Late model Toyota Xtra Cab 4x4 pickup to my red C5....my insurance went DOWN!!!! Not by much but it did. It is the demographics of the car. You know all of that complaining about not getting C5 drivers to race.... you get the picture. They are usually older with a better/longer driving history(please realize the impact of the word longer....A 21 year old with a perfect driving record still has something to prove to the insurance company.....I am not trying to bash the driving record of F-body owners). Another thing is the safety of the car. Not only does the C5 have traction control(ASR F-body speak...I think), but it has Active Handling to keep you out of trouble. It is a damn good piece of equipment to have on board. And yet another reason is the theft history on these cars. Due to certain factors(ie computer chip keys), the Corvette is next to impossible to steal unless you flatbed/tow that puppy. I honestly don't know the history of theft on the F-body.
There I am done.
John
PS....I pay $65.00 a month for full coverage with 100k/300k/100k liability(way more than the state minimum). I am single...37yrs old....and drive a 2002 ZO6.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s last oct i purchased a mint 87 gn, this was aways my dream car i love my c5 but the gn is a fun and very fast car, i would highly recommend you ls1 guys to buy one for a 2nd toy i get more looks in my gn than my 00 c5 and they are cheap as hell to modify, 11s for under 2 grand. tried to race ls1s and mustangs they wanted no part of the gn the resale on this car is better than any ls1 y or f body i can sale this car today for 20 grand.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by fast blk y2k c5:
<strong> i get more looks in my gn than my 00 c5 </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thats cause they're wondering who would drive such an ugly heap...JUST KIDDING!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Congrats on the GN. Personally, i've never been as into them as i have Corvettes, but they're awesome performers, enjoy that beast
<strong> i get more looks in my gn than my 00 c5 </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thats cause they're wondering who would drive such an ugly heap...JUST KIDDING!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Congrats on the GN. Personally, i've never been as into them as i have Corvettes, but they're awesome performers, enjoy that beast
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by mc torch red 00:
<strong> corvettes rule.my 00 coupe with 2.73's beat up on stock f-body cars all the time at the track. hp v.s. weight is the key. corvettes are are a much better car. just look at f-body resale.do they still make those things????? <img border="0" alt="[boring]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Corvettes are nice,but my bolt-on F-body
will DESTROY your vette at the track.
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<strong> corvettes rule.my 00 coupe with 2.73's beat up on stock f-body cars all the time at the track. hp v.s. weight is the key. corvettes are are a much better car. just look at f-body resale.do they still make those things????? <img border="0" alt="[boring]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_zzz.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Corvettes are nice,but my bolt-on F-body
will DESTROY your vette at the track.
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by tmgxray:
<strong> I hate to say it but I would say my WS6 gets more looks than C5's any day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I'm not saying the ws6 is better, I'm just saying that it has better looks with the aggressive hood and everything else. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">ditto on this one, people love my car, always get thumbs up and kinda scary looks <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />
<strong> I hate to say it but I would say my WS6 gets more looks than C5's any day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I'm not saying the ws6 is better, I'm just saying that it has better looks with the aggressive hood and everything else. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">ditto on this one, people love my car, always get thumbs up and kinda scary looks <img border="0" alt="[driving]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_driving3.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[chug]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" />
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s I guess every place is different. For a year I'd randomly drive my 2000 SS or my 1999 C5 each day so I got a pretty good feel for what people look at more. Maybe it depends how redneck your city is or how many C5's there are compared to F-bodies? I have no idea. <shrug>
I like both cars looks a lot, but I think if you drove in a nicely modded C5 for a few weeks you'd understand the other side of things. I'm glad my windows are as dark as the law allows because I hate people looking at me when I'm driving, I feel like a fish in a fishbowl (a 475hp fishbowl <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> )
I like both cars looks a lot, but I think if you drove in a nicely modded C5 for a few weeks you'd understand the other side of things. I'm glad my windows are as dark as the law allows because I hate people looking at me when I'm driving, I feel like a fish in a fishbowl (a 475hp fishbowl <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> )
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Re: VETTE dyno #s vs. F-BODY dyno #s I havent dynoed my 01 m-6 Vette yet but my 2000 m-6 SS with only a catback and a lid with a stock filter did 327.9 hp. I raced several Corvettes in it and never had one even give me a good run. I thought it was just maybe they didnt want to drive their car hard or didnt know how to drive. Well I have about 5k miles on my Corvette and have had a 2002 SS m-6 and a 2002 WS-6 put me down pretty easy. I put a new Blackwing on it and raced the WS-6 thinking this thing needs more air and he smoked my butt again. We raced 3 times to see if it was a fluke and it wasnt. I am now convinced Z-28s and TAs are indeed more powerful and faster.