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Old 05-21-2011 | 01:17 AM
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Default First night with the Z06... WOW!

I'm speechless. After owning 5 f-bodies, I cant believe how much different this car feels. I'm very impressed, and now I see what all the hype was about. Its just a totally different feeling and ride. I'm very happy with my decision to purchase one of these over a 03/04 Cobra.

I put about 100 miles on it since I got it at 5 tonight. It pulls hard, handles great, and is just a blast to drive. Its going to be hard to get back into a F-body some day. I can only imagine what a C6 Z is like...

Here are a few pictures I took of it in the driveway. It needs a good detail and cleaning.

I'll get some better ones up tomorrow.








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Old 05-21-2011 | 01:53 AM
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grats man, im looking at a 03 EB z06 with 13k miles on it. so tempting
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Enjoy the new ride.
Old 05-21-2011 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Zerokube
grats man, im looking at a 03 EB z06 with 13k miles on it. so tempting
Do it and don't look back!!! Lol
Old 05-21-2011 | 04:24 AM
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For some reason Ive always loved the C5Zs more than the C6s. Anyways looks like somebody needs an avatar and name change lol
Old 05-21-2011 | 04:40 AM
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Very nice. I've always love the C5Zs.
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Old 05-21-2011 | 07:16 AM
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Nice!! Like i said before I only sold my FRC to get a C6 but the C5 Z is an amazing car! All you need to do is lower your car on the stock bolts. Its easy to do. Glad you love it! A vararam will also be a nice addition to the car CONGRATS!
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How much did it set you back?
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Very niiiiiice!
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Originally Posted by samson_420
How much did it set you back?
$25k. It had new tires put on it also.

And thanks guys!
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Originally Posted by Camaro_94
$25k. It had new tires put on it also.

25k. . . . . Hmmmm

It is sweet car. But, man you can do some deep stuff with a 4th gen f-body for under that.

I mean, it wouldn't even feel like a late 90's Camaro.

But, if you have owned quite a few sometimes you need something different.
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Originally Posted by samson_420
25k. . . . . Hmmmm

It is sweet car. But, man you can do some deep stuff with a 4th gen f-body for under that.

I mean, it wouldn't even feel like a late 90's Camaro.

But, if you have owned quite a few sometimes you need something different.
Even if you spent 75k, its still not a zo6.

Nice car man. Needs to be lowered.
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Originally Posted by lemons12
Even if you spent 75k, its still not a zo6.
But, it would be a lot faster
Old 05-21-2011 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by lemons12
Even if you spent 75k, its still not a zo6.

Nice car man. Needs to be lowered.
Agreed. It's a totally different car...
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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?
Old 05-21-2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
Does it really feel that much quicker? I dont know a whole lot about vettes but was that one around 385 horse?
405hp
Old 05-21-2011 | 01:07 PM
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I bet it does feel way different, suspension way different and tighter.
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Congrats! Great choice over the Cobra. I had a 04 Mystic Cobra and a 02 EB Z06. The Z is a better car all around. I miss that Z. It was an absolute blast to drive.

And to "sampson_420", it doesn't matter how much you throw at a F-Body, it will not hold a candle to the Z.
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Originally Posted by SSickLS1SS
405hp
Yeah who knows with the way gm rates their cars


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