How does a C5 Z06 compare to a C6?
Originally Posted by SY732
All the 1lt owners... I thought about the Z51 but did not want the extra weight and stiffer ride 
With that said, my Dad owns a base C6 because he didn't want anything complicated to deal with and hates the HUD.
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I was in the same boat earlier this year....but when I decided I really wanted a car for the track I knew a C5 Z06 was the answer. The day I decided I found a 2002 with 11K miles for $31.5K on the Corvetteforum site. Now that's a killer deal in itself but check this out, the guy had it for two years and had set it up for tracking but only got out about four times, his loss my gain. It came with the following:
Extra set of wheels, 18" motosports all around with Kumhos(stock wheels/tires 98%new), Blackwing, Dewitts Rad with integral oil cooler, Rippie Brake duct kit, 3M clear bra, lowered on a Koni adjustable shock kit, extra full set of Carbotech brake pads, extra rotors and some fluids. WOW!!! I feel like I really lucked out. The savings allowed for extra dough to buy tools and race gear. Great deals are out there. Oh, and it's great on the street too!
Extra set of wheels, 18" motosports all around with Kumhos(stock wheels/tires 98%new), Blackwing, Dewitts Rad with integral oil cooler, Rippie Brake duct kit, 3M clear bra, lowered on a Koni adjustable shock kit, extra full set of Carbotech brake pads, extra rotors and some fluids. WOW!!! I feel like I really lucked out. The savings allowed for extra dough to buy tools and race gear. Great deals are out there. Oh, and it's great on the street too!
Originally Posted by Rolex24
I was in the same boat earlier this year....but when I decided I really wanted a car for the track I knew a C5 Z06 was the answer. The day I decided I found a 2002 with 11K miles for $31.5K on the Corvetteforum site. Now that's a killer deal in itself but check this out, the guy had it for two years and had set it up for tracking but only got out about four times, his loss my gain. It came with the following:
Extra set of wheels, 18" motosports all around with Kumhos(stock wheels/tires 98%new), Blackwing, Dewitts Rad with integral oil cooler, Rippie Brake duct kit, 3M clear bra, lowered on a Koni adjustable shock kit, extra full set of Carbotech brake pads, extra rotors and some fluids. WOW!!! I feel like I really lucked out. The savings allowed for extra dough to buy tools and race gear. Great deals are out there. Oh, and it's great on the street too!
Extra set of wheels, 18" motosports all around with Kumhos(stock wheels/tires 98%new), Blackwing, Dewitts Rad with integral oil cooler, Rippie Brake duct kit, 3M clear bra, lowered on a Koni adjustable shock kit, extra full set of Carbotech brake pads, extra rotors and some fluids. WOW!!! I feel like I really lucked out. The savings allowed for extra dough to buy tools and race gear. Great deals are out there. Oh, and it's great on the street too!
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Originally Posted by CySevans
Who the heck wants a stripped down Vette?
So if someone in the US wants to go fast on a budget, just go for a 1LT model with Z51.
The only option (besides the z51) that I would want is the memory package, but you have to get the 3LT for that. I hate that you can't pick exactly what options you want.....that goes for other GM vehicles too.....Probably saves money, so the bean counters win.
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trust me, you want the HUD on the roadcourse. i cannot praise it enough. having speed reference without having to look at the instruments while setting up for 80mph+ corner IS invaluable.
I admit I was considering getting z51 C6 a few months ago.
the fact that HUD only comes in the ridiculously overpriced option group, along with a bunch of crap i don't care about would be a dealbreaker for me. that and the total cost/depreciation, of course. That's not even talking about performance/weight differences.
oh and I am yet to see a c5/c6 coupe or convertible on the roadcourse, while i've seen plenty of c5z06 and c6z06 - that's your clue right there.
I admit I was considering getting z51 C6 a few months ago.
the fact that HUD only comes in the ridiculously overpriced option group, along with a bunch of crap i don't care about would be a dealbreaker for me. that and the total cost/depreciation, of course. That's not even talking about performance/weight differences.
oh and I am yet to see a c5/c6 coupe or convertible on the roadcourse, while i've seen plenty of c5z06 and c6z06 - that's your clue right there.
I am having a problem. I'm starting to look at C5s and C6s...then think, damn, the C5 looks old to me now. How much slower is a C6 compared to a C5 Z06? How cheaply can it be made equal?
Originally Posted by ShadowLightCSU
I am having a problem. I'm starting to look at C5s and C6s...then think, damn, the C5 looks old to me now. How much slower is a C6 compared to a C5 Z06? How cheaply can it be made equal?
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Originally Posted by ShadowLightCSU
I am having a problem. I'm starting to look at C5s and C6s...then think, damn, the C5 looks old to me now. How much slower is a C6 compared to a C5 Z06? How cheaply can it be made equal?
