raced a new z06
Originally Posted by M3Corvette
. . . Don't quote stats about a car you don't own or don't drive . . .
I can do whatever I want! This is the internet 
Originally Posted by M3Corvette
. . . Make an inquiry(enquiry) to get the real world info . . .
Originally Posted by the Dragon
. . . since you "drive one everyday . . . " how about you list what the tranny/rear gearing ratios are and list the speed in gear at rpm's . . .
Anyway, if you know the 1st gear ratio compared with your rear 3:42, list that. I know your 5th is the same as an LS1 F-bodies 5th; .74
Originally Posted by M3Corvette
. . . I know, you can afford two C6 Z's or any car you wish, but you choose to drive what you're driving. I'm happy for ya!. . .
Actually I wanted to buy the 997TT but it is a big disappointment IMO. So I went back to my original search for a 996TT which is just as good if a tad slower but with better exterior aesthetics IMO 
Originally Posted by M3Corvette
. . . What kills me, are people who knock or talk smack about cars they can't afford . . .
YOU are exactly the kind of Vette owner that gives GOOD Vette owners a bad name. That is ONE HELL OF AN ARROGANT AND POMPOUS STATEMENT YOU MADE. There are many people on this site, which has ~70,000 members , that are "well off."You think because you bought a ~$70K car you're better than the other guys on here who can't afford it??? GET OVER YOURSELF!
Oh . . . and FYI: for those of us that are in a higher tax bracket than you, we don't look at ~$70 as a lot of money to spend on a car 
Just because I can afford more than you, I don't look down on you; as you obviously do on others
Originally Posted by M3Corvette
. . . Just don't talk smack unless you are with your buddies trying to have a good time . . .
If you don't like it . . . don't read or post here
Since you are a 
and obviously don't offer ANYTHING of significance to the LS1tech site (your post count is 0); you should STFU I, on the other hand, most likely know more about the LS based motor, F-bodies, GTO'S, Corvettes, and THEIR PCM'S than you do
Have a good day
Last edited by The Dragon; Aug 20, 2006 at 07:05 PM.
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From: Virginia
Originally Posted by The Dragon
I can do whatever I want! This is the internet I guess you don't know them
Anyway, if you know the 1st gear ratio compared with your rear 3:42, list that. I know your 5th is the same as an LS1 F-bodies 5th; .74 Thank you
Actually I wanted to buy the 997TT but it is a big disappointment IMO. So I went back to my original search for a 996TT which is just as good if a tad slower but with better exterior aesthetics IMO YOU are exactly the kind of Vette owner that gives GOOD Vette owners a bad name. That is ONE HELL OF AN ARROGANT AND POMPOUS STATEMENT YOU MADE. There are many people on this site, which has ~70,000 members , that are "well off."You think because you bought a ~$70K car you're better than the other guys on here who can't afford it??? GET OVER YOURSELF!
Oh . . . and FYI: for those of us that are in a higher tax bracket than you, we don't look at ~$70 as a lot of money to spend on a car Just because I can afford more than you, I don't look down on you; as you obviously do on others
This is a STREET RACING INTERNET FORUM . . . talking smack is WHAT WE DO
If you don't like it . . . don't read or post here
Since you are a and obviously don't offer ANYTHING of significance to the LS1tech site (your post count is 0); you should STFU I, on the other hand, most likely know more about the LS based motor, F-bodies, GTO'S, Corvettes, and THEIR PCM'S than you do
Have a good day
Originally Posted by M3Corvette
. . . I hope this work of art did not take you too long to think up. . .
It's obvious that you lack technical knowledge about the LS-based cars and are spouting non-sense concerning specs about said cars.
One last FYI before I adjourn from the education you so desperately need:
the gears in your car are the EXACT SAME RATIOS AS WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN AN LS1 F-BODY
(2.66 1st on a 3:42 rear )So unless you've changed your stock tire height you might wanna get your speedometer re-calibrated. To reach 63mph in 1st, as YOU have claimed, in a stock C6ZO6, one would need to be traveling at ~72XX rpm's on a 26.6" tire
You sir are a waste of bandwidth and our brain-cells
And it is unfortunate that we've strayed so 
over your ignorance and arrogance So I offer apologies to the moderators . . . it is just irksome to see an uneducated fool look down upon others he assumes are less fortunate than he
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From: Virginia
Originally Posted by The Dragon
Nope. Not long at all . . . you provided all the necessary ignorance and pompousity in your posts quite nicely thank you
It's obvious that you lack technical knowledge about the LS-based cars and are spouting non-sense concerning specs about said cars.
One last FYI before I adjourn from the education you so desperately need:
the gears in your car are the EXACT SAME RATIOS AS WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN AN LS1 F-BODY (2.66 1st on a 3:42 rear )
So unless you've changed your stock tire height you might wanna get your speedometer re-calibrated. To reach 63mph in 1st, as YOU have claimed, in a stock C6ZO6, one would need to be traveling at ~72XX rpm's on a 26.6" tire
You sir are a waste of bandwidth and our brain-cells And it is unfortunate that we've strayed so over your ignorance and arrogance
So I offer apologies to the moderators . . . it is just irksome to see an uneducated fool look down upon others he assumes are less fortunate than he
It's obvious that you lack technical knowledge about the LS-based cars and are spouting non-sense concerning specs about said cars.
One last FYI before I adjourn from the education you so desperately need:
the gears in your car are the EXACT SAME RATIOS AS WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN AN LS1 F-BODY
(2.66 1st on a 3:42 rear )So unless you've changed your stock tire height you might wanna get your speedometer re-calibrated. To reach 63mph in 1st, as YOU have claimed, in a stock C6ZO6, one would need to be traveling at ~72XX rpm's on a 26.6" tire
You sir are a waste of bandwidth and our brain-cells
And it is unfortunate that we've strayed so over your ignorance and arrogance So I offer apologies to the moderators . . . it is just irksome to see an uneducated fool look down upon others he assumes are less fortunate than he
Do you need a loan son! Did you say hi to your moma for me? How old are you now? Keep em coming big guy!!! 
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From: bowling green ky
Originally Posted by LastLT1
you also have to consider the gearing in the new z06's. cant they do like 72-73mph in 1st gear and take 2nd to almost 108mph? that definetly helps them out.
Originally Posted by allngn_c5
I have lots of experiences running my h/c C5 against the new C6 Zo6. I have only one win and that was a race that started at 80 mph with me in 3rd gear trying to get him to run. He did and we ran to 175, or at least I did. I think he let out at 170 with it too close to call, but since he let out first I claim victory. I'd say I was a bumper ahead anyways. Raced Fadi on a couple different occasions, got killed the first time around, the second time did much better. Still didn't beat him. Also raced one from my area that wasn't as quick as Fadi's car but he still beat me. By less then Fadi beat my by though. Fadi has a monster on his hands and can drive.....I would say that a c5 can win, but will need at least 515 N/A'd rwhp and plenty of traction. To overcome the weight advantage and superior gearing and 7000 rpm power band. Those monsters have power from idle. Damn! I suppose a bolt on C5 with a supercharger making similar power would win as well until the supercharger loses boost from the insane heat developed while racing. Nothing a FMIC can't cure..... 
Just my 2 cents............
Just my 2 cents............In my experience, I believe that a C5 will need about 460-470rwhp to run heads up with the C6Z06......
Originally Posted by Sparetire
Power levels dopnt affect how fast each gear is at redline. The ratios are the same regardless of power.
Looks like I am wrong. I could have sworn the ratios in the Z06 box are more radical than the standard T-56 ratios in C6s and C5s.
Looks like I am wrong. I could have sworn the ratios in the Z06 box are more radical than the standard T-56 ratios in C6s and C5s.
The gears in the C5 Z06 were different than the C5 coups and convertibles. The C6 Z06 has the same ratios that the coups and convertibles do. The only varient would be a C6 coup or convertible with the Z51 performance handling package. Those cars have the more agressive gearing in the transmission ... like the C5 Z06..
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Originally Posted by M3Corvette
"Bait"!! Do you need a loan son! Did you say hi to your moma for me? How old are you now? Keep em coming big guy!!!
Do you need a loan son! Did you say hi to your moma for me? How old are you now? Keep em coming big guy!!! 
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From: Hicksville NY
Originally Posted by 99ccz28
its been a long time since i have raced but today there was a z06 on the way home from pittsburgh. i was hoping he would race and he did. i dont really know what speed we were at but i honked and we took off and he pulled me by about two cars or so until we shut down. i knew i would lose but it was fun and i thought i did pretty well. maybe next year i can take em.
Wow thats crazy that you stayed pretty close with him. Today i actually saw one for the first time not parked. The car was blue and just totally sick. We both nailed it and he was totally gone (was in the cobalt) and the car sounded sick. Congrats on having a bad *** car yourself.
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