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Nov 5, 2007 | 12:58 PM

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Test Drove a 98 Vette

I just got through test driving a 98 LS1 Vette. I was not impressed. Didn't seem to have anything down low. Is this normal?

Nov 5, 2007 | 01:11 PM

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I just got through test driving a 98 LS1 Vette. I was not impressed. Didn't seem to have anything down low. Is this normal?

Hopefully you aren't comparing it to the car in your sig!

Nov 5, 2007 | 01:25 PM

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Do you just think it was just because it is geared so high?

Nov 5, 2007 | 03:18 PM

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Some cars just don't give you the same seat of the pants feel.

Nov 5, 2007 | 04:47 PM

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If it was an auto it probably had 2.73 gears. Also even with the same power the 'vettes feel less violent and more planted. Put some 3.73 gears and a stall in the c5 and it will feel like what you're used to.

Nov 5, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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I just got through test driving a 98 LS1 Vette. I was not impressed. Didn't seem to have anything down low. Is this normal?

That's a very general statement.

Any details on the options/condition?

Nov 5, 2007 | 06:22 PM

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95k The motor was quiet. Drove tight. Looked completely stock. Does having gears installed in a Vette cost more then a Camaro? It pulled good up top.

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Nov 5, 2007 | 09:12 PM

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auto c5 with 2:73 =

Nov 6, 2007 | 03:44 AM

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Mine feels pretty strong down low....when its not appart

Nov 6, 2007 | 06:39 AM

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It might not have 2.73's, check your RPO codes. Mine has 3.15's.

My vette doesn't have that harsh off the line feel like my LS1 Z28 did. It's just a lot smoother. Plus, you're going from a mid 12 second, stalled car to a stock C5...it's going to feel like nothing is there a little.

Nov 6, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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My Z28 is putting down around 395rwhp and my C5 still seems a little faster. When I drive the vette and then switch over to the Z, the Z seems so much heavier.