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[Z06] Did you buy it to race it?
12-15-2007, 02:29 AM
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St. Jude Donor '11
Did you buy it to race it?
How many of you guys/gals bought your car to race it till the wheels fall off? How many of you wanted a garage queen/weekend warrior?
I personally bought my Z06: Because I love them, its a beautiful car.... but more importantly to race the crap out of it. First race event in the car this January... I can't hardly wait, easily the funnest car I've ever driven or owned, and I've only had it two weeks
What about you?
I personally bought my Z06: Because I love them, its a beautiful car.... but more importantly to race the crap out of it. First race event in the car this January... I can't hardly wait, easily the funnest car I've ever driven or owned, and I've only had it two weeks
What about you?
12-15-2007, 05:42 AM
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Safety Car
No, not to race, more to own as a street car. However, I did have some limited HPDE & drag racing in mind, but very limited. Last year, just 4 HPDE days (3 events) and 10 passes on street tires.
The point of the track usage for me is really just to enjoy & experience what the car can do. You can't do that on the street.
The point of the track usage for me is really just to enjoy & experience what the car can do. You can't do that on the street.
12-15-2007, 08:40 AM
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I am not much of a racer and that was not even a consideration when I was buying mine. Never been on a dragstrip or autocross track. Maybe someday. I bought mine to use as a daily driver. So far in the first month of ownership I have added over 2000 miles to what was a 12125 car when I first got it.
12-15-2007, 09:45 AM
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bought mine for just the fun of it maybe an occasional run to the strip but truley having a fast car helps me keep my sanity. Running to the casino or a trip through towm Keeps me grounded.
12-15-2007, 10:11 AM
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Untill today the weather here was nice enough to drive it daily... it snowed last night so I wont be driving it till it gets a little warmer again.... Daily driven, or a racer its still the best car :P....
12-15-2007, 12:28 PM
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I previously owned a 2000 Coupe (beautiful car). It was fun, but I always wanted a Z06. I got lucky and found a Black '02 Z06. The car is everything I wanted. The car can be both a daily driver & 'race car' (autocross & drag racing). 
12-15-2007, 12:36 PM
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I bought it to replace my E36 M3 as my track car. Sparcos are in, Pfadt suspension is next, and LG pros after that. The M3 was a great car , very well balanced, but I ran out of motor on big tracks like Road America. I don't think I'll have that situation with the Z.
12-15-2007, 03:06 PM
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Race Director
Me either. I have had to around 4500 and that seems to get me going pretty good. Very nice little rush and no worries about picking up parts.
12-15-2007, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by only59
No, I am certain this cars limits far exceed mine !
I race to the grocery store with it...I haven't even had it above 5000 RPM yet !
t
You guys need to wind out that LS6 to feel the power a few times. I bounced mine of the rev limiter a few times during the test drive.
Originally Posted by only59
No, I am certain this cars limits far exceed mine !
I race to the grocery store with it...I haven't even had it above 5000 RPM yet !
t
12-15-2007, 03:54 PM
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Burning Brakes
When I got it, I didn't even know about HPDEs. Now, I'm addicted to them. I've been to 1 autocross and 2 track days. I'm going to one last track day with the vette this Tuesday before I start building up an e30 bmw for the track.
12-15-2007, 05:48 PM
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Melting Slicks
I wouldnt call it a garage queen.Id definitly call it a weekend warrior,nice day car though.It gets drvien in a spirited manner.