Originally Posted by Nine Ball

Z51 is high on the list, but not a priority. 6-speed IS a priority. Those drilled Z51 rotors suck though, they aren't zinc coated and they start rusting immediately around the hubs and look like ****. I'm not sure why GM cut the corners on plating them.

Originally Posted by Dean-o

I don't know why people say you have to be old to own a Corvette? I bought my first one when I was 21, it was a used 69 convertible. I think if you own a Corvette you are fortunate. The Corvette has been representing the US in road racing for over 50 years and has a great racing heritage. The technology you see on the street cars has trickled down from the race cars. Good example is the C5R success leading to the developement of the C6 Z06. The Corvette has been an American icon for many years. Corvettes had IRS since 63 and 4 wheel disc brakes since the late 60s and true dual exhaust earlier than that. Even the f-body doesn't have TRUE dual exhaust. The Corvette has been the leader in American sports car technology and performance in road racing for years.
Tony will be happy with a Corvette, regardless of age. They handle like they are on rails, the brakes are awesome (large diameter and cooled), and we know what the drivetrain is like. So as cool as f-bodies are, I think Tony is long overdue to get a Corvette. Good luck Tony and I know you will be happy with a C6.
ps- I owned both and IMO the f-bodies are great drag race cars and the Corvettes are great road race cars.