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Old 02-26-2007 | 09:58 PM
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A fellow clinician just "rented" a new VY Z06 today, and she stopped by for a test drive. Let me tell ya...HOLY $hit!!!! What a thrill that was. I couldn't really drive it like I wanted to, as it was 4:30 in DFW traffic, so I could only take it up on a few short runs. All I can tell you is that the power in that beast is beyond description! I got one run from about 30-80. Seemed to only take 2-3 seconds, but the pull from that beast planted my back and neck so firmly into the seat, there's no way I could have moved my torso forward away from the back of the seat. Traction is super difficult under 60 too! Simply incredible. And the looks from all those around. Talk about sitting proud for that 5 minutes or so. What an experience that was...Tomorrow she's bringing it by the clinic again, so hopefully I'll get a chance to run her again
Old 02-26-2007 | 10:38 PM
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That is awesome that you got to drive one. That car is a beast for sure. I would love to get one, but can't afford a car that expensive. How did it feel/ride compared to the C5 Z06? Does it have that race car feel to it???
Old 02-26-2007 | 11:13 PM
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It's "just" 500 horsepower.
Old 02-26-2007 | 11:27 PM
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Sick.

I want one. Those cars are trapping 127-129.

Have fun doc!
Old 02-27-2007 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ~JOSHUA
It's "just" 500 horsepower.
hahaa

those cars are indeed incredible! awesome to hear you drove one!
Old 02-27-2007 | 01:02 PM
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Damn Doc ! You lucky bastard......I have spent most of my time looking at the rear bumper of those things, and here you are posting about driving one. Lucky lucky.

For the record I am something like 2-9 against the Mighty c6 zo6
Hoping to grab a couple wins after the ported 90/90 and a retune.

Stay in touch Doc T. Keep an eye on your email too. Should have some goodies for ya.
Old 02-27-2007 | 01:03 PM
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How did the c6 zo6 compare to your h/c c5 z ??
Old 02-27-2007 | 01:47 PM
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I went for a ride in a 860 rwhp turbocharged C5 that took my breath away, so I would probably be disappointed.
Old 02-27-2007 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jub jub
I went for a ride in a 860 rwhp turbocharged C5 that took my breath away, so I would probably be disappointed.
Hey bro, that's sweet, any video of your once in a lifetime ride???
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I've driven one also, felt slow compared to my previous 550 rwhp C6. Badass cars considering factory performance, but they aren't scary fast by any means
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So is she hot?
Old 02-27-2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Badass cars considering factory performance, but they aren't scary fast by any means
It's all relative. If you drove my TT C5 and then your old 550 rwhp C6 you'd think your C6 was a pooch. There are other cars that make mine look slow. It's all what you're used to.
Old 02-28-2007 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
It's all relative. If you drove my TT C5 and then your old 550 rwhp C6 you'd think your C6 was a pooch. There are other cars that make mine look slow. It's all what you're used to.
I agree. I take my friends for rides in my c5z and they go holy sh_t this car is a F_ckin beast and they're totally blown away. But to me the car just isn't as thrilling as it once was. I definitely need more power in the form of a twin turbo or twin screw setup sometime in the next couple of years.
Old 02-28-2007 | 05:23 PM
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Reese you sound like you are about reaady to buy one of your own.... The only thing is that you will have to let me drive it next time that I am in the area
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For the record, it did have the "race car" feel to it, but not as much as my C5Z (which was pretty much stock...no H/C) but you could feel a much harder pull from the 100 extra ponies. I'd love to buy one, but I hate to admit it, but I just can't see spending that much $ on a car, when a C5Z can be had at less than 1/2 the cost. Just my 2 cents. What I do love about the new vettes are the factory warranty...hard to beat that, especially when we're out there beating up on 'em.
Old 03-03-2007 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by pakisho
So is she hot?

Both the car and the clinician are very hot. Put the two together...big time "WOW factor!" My first time to drive it, she was in the passenger seat, and I got more than one sqeal...hard to hide the bulge

Worst part about it is that she's single, looking, and very open about her needs...
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Originally Posted by DocT
Worst part about it is that she's single, looking, and very open about her needs...
That is only a bad thing if you can't pull off the deal.
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That Is The Nicest Gm Car They Have Ever Built
Old 03-03-2007 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
That is only a bad thing if you can't pull off the deal.

Funny thing, I told her that I started a thread about her and the Z06, so then curiosity got to her, so she had to read the posts, when she saw this one from Nine Ball, she just started rolling...Who knows, maybe a little action may come out of this... Prolly not though
Old 03-03-2007 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by DocT
Funny thing, I told her that I started a thread about her and the Z06, so then curiosity got to her, so she had to read the posts, when she saw this one from Nine Ball, she just started rolling...Who knows, maybe a little action may come out of this... Prolly not though

You dirty dog........Good luck Doc T


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