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Old 02-27-2008, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Hans Delbruck
I'd say the above is pretty true for ANY Corvette, no need to single out the C6Z! The C6Z is definitely an easier car to drive fast than a stock C6 or stock C5Z.

If you like Vettes, the C6Z is the pinnacle so far. IT'S still A CHEVY. That has its pluses and minuses. Easy to work on, relatively cheap parts, plenty of vendor support. The car is not about precision, it's about bang for the buck. If you can accept that then you will not be disappointed. The C6Z lap times from people with barely any track experience speak for themselves (if laptimes could talk...) The C6Z is a monster in terms of performance.
Hey Hans, your baby C6 Z06 with the wing that is in your avatar is so cute. Can we measure it?
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Originally Posted by Olitho
Hey Hans, your baby C6 Z06 with the wing that is in your avatar is so cute. Can we measure it?
Well I admit my car is pretty easy to drive fast too it's getting that last Nth of performance out of it that's challenging! But I gotta do what I can to try to keep up with YOuuuu!!!
Old 02-27-2008, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Olitho
Can we measure it?
Yeah, I like BIG WINGIES

Old 02-28-2008, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by John Shiels
you could easily see 1.5" in a wjeelbase if you could look at two sides at once. It is impossible, even a 1/2". Cut a wooden stick and make it so it fits between the new two tires then check the other side. That is how I check window widths in masonry walls.
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I sure hope you put walls together better than you put sentences together...........

I wasn't sure what we were talking about before. Thanks for clearing it up. It would seem that the car would pull to the short side....wouldn't it?

I guess I will have to bring a stick with me to the dealer......


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Old 02-28-2008, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Olitho
Hey Hans, your baby C6 Z06 with the wing that is in your avatar is so cute. Can we measure it?
Oli

Down the road maybe I can get some seat time next to you for some shifting lessons.........


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Old 02-28-2008, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
John

I sure hope you put walls together better than you put sentences together...........

I wasn't sure what we were talking about before. Thanks for clearing it up. It would seem that the car would pull to the short side....wouldn't it?

I guess I will have to bring a stick with me to the dealer......


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Old 02-28-2008, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Dirty Howie
Oli

Down the road maybe I can get some seat time next to you for some shifting lessons.........


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I don't shift. I just jam that funny shift lever forward at the start and then I hold the pedal all the way down until I see dust or black and white!
Old 02-28-2008, 04:48 PM
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Rick at Conti just posted a new Red '08 Z06 2LZ for $68k

2008 Z06- 2lz $67,995

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Old 02-28-2008, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Slalom4me
Rick at Conti just posted a new Red '08 Z06 2LZ for $68k

2008 Z06- 2lz $67,995

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Where can I see the options codes? I have no clue 2LZ or B or what ever.
Old 02-28-2008, 05:14 PM
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There are other people who will be in a better position to answer this
question, but here is a start

From the C6 FAQ
There is also the C6 Z06 FAQ. I didn't see a breakdown on the packages
but there is lots of other information.

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Old 02-29-2008, 11:15 PM
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Old 02-29-2008, 11:23 PM
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I recorded the National Geographic special on building the new C6Z and from what was shown on there at the chassis factory I find it hard to believe that it would be that out of spec. I didn't get to watch the whole show so maybe there is something else at work here. I have it recorded for later...



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