[Z06] It has finally happened...
05-05-2013, 08:56 AM
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It has finally happened...
When I first bought my Z a little over a year ago, I heard a lot of people say, "You'll get used to the power and want more." This is the most powerful car I've owned so I scoffed at that statement.
Fast forward a year. Downshifted into second at 60 and realized it just doesn't feel as fast anymore (butt reading of course). So, I am now a believer! Lol. Told my wife that I want to add some goodies to it once the warranty is up!
Now, having said that, the car's power still shocks the heck out of any buddy who gets to ride in the passenger seat!
Fast forward a year. Downshifted into second at 60 and realized it just doesn't feel as fast anymore (butt reading of course). So, I am now a believer! Lol. Told my wife that I want to add some goodies to it once the warranty is up!
Now, having said that, the car's power still shocks the heck out of any buddy who gets to ride in the passenger seat!
05-05-2013, 09:13 AM
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This is true. Horsepower junkies will always want more. Just be careful what you wish for. There is a limit to usable horespower on the street. I have gotten in a situation before where my car makes so much power, that it actually takes away from the enjoyment as all you are doing is spinning wheels.
05-05-2013, 10:05 AM
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This is true. Horsepower junkies will always want more. Just be careful what you wish for. There is a limit to usable horespower on the street. I have gotten in a situation before where my car makes so much power, that it actually takes away from the enjoyment as all you are doing is spinning wheels.
05-05-2013, 11:20 AM
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This is true. Horsepower junkies will always want more. Just be careful what you wish for. There is a limit to usable horespower on the street. I have gotten in a situation before where my car makes so much power, that it actually takes away from the enjoyment as all you are doing is spinning wheels.
05-05-2013, 12:32 PM
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Definitely agree and I would only look to bump 75 - 100rwhp. Head work, mild cam, etc. I want to track the car eventually so weight reduction mods are another option.
05-05-2013, 01:15 PM
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- I want this NOVA !Last edited by Mr. Gizmo; 05-05-2013 at 01:20 PM.
05-05-2013, 01:25 PM
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This is true. Horsepower junkies will always want more. Just be careful what you wish for. There is a limit to usable horespower on the street. I have gotten in a situation before where my car makes so much power, that it actually takes away from the enjoyment as all you are doing is spinning wheels.
I love all fast, best bang for the buck cars, and one of my previous cars was an SRT-4 with a Stage 3 turbo.
You had to watch how much pedal you gave it from a dead stop. And forget about beating anyone in that thing from a stop with that much power\FWD. It actually detracted from the car.
It was more fun to drive when it was stock, believe it or not, because you didn't have to worry about those things. You just drove the heck out of it.
05-05-2013, 01:34 PM
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I understand.
05-05-2013, 02:30 PM
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When I first bought my Z a little over a year ago, I heard a lot of people say, "You'll get used to the power and want more." This is the most powerful car I've owned so I scoffed at that statement.
Fast forward a year. Downshifted into second at 60 and realized it just doesn't feel as fast anymore (butt reading of course). So, I am now a believer! Lol. Told my wife that I want to add some goodies to it once the warranty is up!
Now, having said that, the car's power still shocks the heck out of any buddy who gets to ride in the passenger seat!
Fast forward a year. Downshifted into second at 60 and realized it just doesn't feel as fast anymore (butt reading of course). So, I am now a believer! Lol. Told my wife that I want to add some goodies to it once the warranty is up!
Now, having said that, the car's power still shocks the heck out of any buddy who gets to ride in the passenger seat!
In it's final rendition with about 550rwhp it was about perfect. Hooked decent enough didn't need DR's all the time. Fun car!!
