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Old 05-21-2011 | 02:20 PM
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Its going to be hard to get back into a F-body some day.
I could imagine.....
Old 05-21-2011 | 02:26 PM
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gr8 buy. congrats yes its def a better car but dont you know you have some feeling for fbodys? i bed you will miss it when you see someone driving it good luck keeping black clean
Old 05-21-2011 | 02:31 PM
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That car is sick bro. Post some vids.
Old 05-21-2011 | 02:53 PM
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Does it really feel that much quicker? I dont know a whole lot about vettes but was that one around 385 horse?
It pulls a lot harder than my SS did, rides a lot better, is more comfortable, and handles better. It feels way different driving this thing.

The coolest thing about it though... Is it's plenty fast STOCK and I don't have to worry about getting random tickets while driving it (exhaust/tires/tint etc.)
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Congrats on the new to you vette! I think most of us here would be thrilled to own a C5 ZO6!
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Originally Posted by Camaro_94
It pulls a lot harder than my SS did, rides a lot better, is more comfortable, and handles better. It feels way different driving this thing.
I remember the first time I rode in a friend's C5Z. It was like, "Oh yeah, now I get it ..." COMPLETELY different feel from an f-body.

As an aside, that friend now has a C6Z, the capabilities of which are just insane. But he says that in some ways he liked his C5 better.
Old 05-21-2011 | 03:55 PM
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It's in the garage and I'm cleaning it now... I'll get a quick video once I'm done. Thanks guys! I already went through 1/2 tank since yesterday night. Haha

Old 05-21-2011 | 04:00 PM
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Congrats man! I've got a C5 Z06 waiting at home for me too, I just got back from Afghanistan and will be able to drive it in 13 days!
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sweet. get some LTs and kick ***.
Old 05-21-2011 | 05:35 PM
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sweet. get some LTs and kick ***.
I think the ARH system is like $1,700... lol

Why cant pasesetter make a cheap set for the vettes like they do with F-bodies?

Quick question... That whole "1 to 4" thing pisses me off.. Whats the point of that?
Old 05-21-2011 | 05:37 PM
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Would that car take a pullied termi? Those things are just crazy
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Man that's nice i'll have one someday C5 or C6 it don't matter I just want one !!!!!!!!!!1
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Originally Posted by Camaro_94
Quick question... That whole "1 to 4" thing pisses me off.. Whats the point of that?
fuel economy. i had it removed on my GTO. its really unsafe. i was making a left and it wouldnt let me shift to second and i almost got hit. bunch of BS lol.
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Originally Posted by Camaro_94
Quick question... That whole "1 to 4" thing pisses me off.. Whats the point of that?
Skip shift eliminator. You can buy slps or make one for about 5 bucks. Thy have write ups all over.
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Would that car take a pullied termi? Those things are just crazy
Depends on supporting mods and pulley size. In most cases it wpuld be a very good race with the edge going to the cobra. After 110 or so the z would ha e the advantage. Heads cam and supporting mods and you woupd need an aftermarket blower, kenne bell Whipple etc.. a nice heads cam stock intake z can take out a ported pullied cobra.

Aerodynamics, weight, gearing.
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Originally Posted by Camaro_94
I think the ARH system is like $1,700... lol
Why cant pacesetter make a cheap set for the vettes like they do with F-bodies?
You left the land of cheap behind when you sold your f-body and bought the Vette.
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Originally Posted by Camaro_94
Quick question... That whole "1 to 4" thing pisses me off.. Whats the point of that?
It's called CAGS. Computer Aided Gear Selection. It forces a 1 to 4 shift when under a certain speed. Helps avoid the gas guzzler tax.

First thing I modded when I had my M6 '01 SS.

Although, you can use it to your advantage when shifting from 3rd to 4th. You rig up a switch and hit it when you shift into 4th so you don't accidentally shift into 2nd.
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I've wanted an 02-04 z06 since 2003 when I graduated high school. I bought a brand new Celica GT-S in 05 for gas mileage and for the same price I could have bought one I still kick myself for that choice. I have told myself for the last four years my next car would be the z06 but I keep settling for other stuff and then blow all my money in mods. I start law school next year so it looks like I still have a four year wait but I am sure it will be worth it. Just keep your mods simple with it I knew a guy who just kept it stock with a cam+tune and ran mid 11's with perfect drivability that would be what I would do.
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sick z bra, any intentions for mods?
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http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/m...1/d99ac61f.mp4
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Looks great after the cleaning!


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