vette/fbody?
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vette/fbody? I am wondering what the difference is between a c5 vette and a 4th gen fbody? I know they are on different platforms. Similarities would be engine and both have a composite body? I think the vettes have IRS? So could someone give a general idea of other differences in chassis, driveline, brakes, ect.?
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Well I already own an ss and love it. I just asked because many people on the first time in my car comment on how it reminds them of a vette. Its just odd, because if I mention something of it, people are just blow it off, but then impressed after seeing it and riding it in
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i would assume these people probly dont have much experience w/ c5's, our ls1 f-bodys are just as fast or faster than other vettes (not c5+). but the major difference is weight and handling (irs).
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Originally Posted by stoverz28
i would assume these people probly dont have much experience w/ c5's, our ls1 f-bodys are just as fast or faster than other vettes (not c5+). but the major difference is weight and handling (irs).
Originally Posted by 99_SS_LS1
Well I already own an ss and love it. I just asked because many people on the first time in my car comment on how it reminds them of a vette. Its just odd, because if I mention something of it, people are just blow it off, but then impressed after seeing it and riding it in
The handling, weight, Interior and stance of the Vette make it a totally different experience, you dont feel as if your in a brute strength muscle car, but you know your in a world class performance car. My Vette inspires alot more confidence in me then my F-Bod did, the suspension and balance is amazing.
Now for Stock for Stock straightline race, meh its a toss up between F-Bod and Vette, some Vettes are slower and same for F-Bods.
Best thing i can advise ya is go drive a Vette, if you fall in love buy one, if you dont spend more money on your Camaro
