Z06 worth it?

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Dec 8, 2005 | 04:35 PM

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V-seriesTech

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Haha like the z06 for sale, 'World's fastest z06' 'Never raced or driven in the rain'

He was joking or course.

Dec 8, 2005 | 08:01 PM

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Well, since your main goal is 1/4mi then get a base C5 or one already modified as stated. The rest of the package that a Z has would not be of any true use to you. Post up which way you go.

Dec 9, 2005 | 09:58 AM

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Thanks again guy's for the replies. I might go and check out the forsale section like JBsZ06 said. Thanks
Jerrad

Dec 9, 2005 | 10:41 AM

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This same question could have been asked back in the day...

Should I buy the RS/SS Camaro or just the regular 350? Which would have be been the better buy?

Dec 12, 2005 | 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyJ

This same question could have been asked back in the day...

Should I buy the RS/SS Camaro or just the regular 350? Which would have be been the better buy?

Excellent point

DOCT

Dec 12, 2005 | 08:15 PM

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All depends on what you want.
After driving both cars the decision was clear to me.

Dec 13, 2005 | 10:22 AM

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If all you're planning to do is 1/4 mile racing, then the Z06 would be a waste. These are built for road racing. If I were you and was set on owning a Vette, I'd start with a base FRC (more rigid, less weight than the coupe). Just make sure to strengthen the output shafts before adding too much HP. The ~$10K you'd save on an FRC over the Z06 could be cam, heads, headers and hardened output shafts (400+ RWHP).

Dec 13, 2005 | 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CySevans

I understand the logic, but following that logic, if all you're doing is 1/4 mile, the FRC is a waste of money too. Better to save another 10K and get an '00 Z28 to mod. Put the extra money into a forged engine and 12 bolt...

I still say a Z06 is a better buy than an FRC, but that's just my opinion... No insult meant to FRC or coupe owners. If I couldn't have a Z06, either of those would be my second option. I've already got a Z28.