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Old 10-20-2013, 08:50 PM
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Default Rant -n- Rave on my C7

I have had em all. C5 supercharged, Zr1s, GSs, 427
red, white and blue.
But I am here to tell you my new C7 Z51 is by far and away
the best vette ever made. Handling blows away C6 incuding Zr1
Power is awsum, yes its not a Zr1 in power but still fantastic.
And the looks are just incredible. The cockpit layout has got to
unmatched even by hi-dollar imports
Chevrolet, my hats off to you. Gotta be the best I have ever had!!!
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We'll put this into the positive review column!!!
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that is a bad lookin moshine!!!!!!!!
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Congrats. Very nice indeed.
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Glad you like it
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I'm glad you like it, but are you high?...There is no way it handles better than a ZR1.... You are allowed your opinion though.
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Originally Posted by Garret
I'm glad you like it, but are you high?...There is no way it handles better than a ZR1.... You are allowed your opinion though.
He has driven both. And you.....
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I am also glad you like the C7 and it looks to be a fantastic car BUT:

The C7/Z51 could not beat a standard Z06 around VIR so it may handle better but its not faster.
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
He has driven both. And you.....
Dude...don't even get started...I have driven a GS and a ZR1 on the track and no...not a C7, but I'm more than 90% sure it's not anywhere near a ZR1. But he is open to his opinion. Get me some C7 track time and I will give you my full opinion.
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Originally Posted by Garret
Dude...don't even get started...I have driven a GS and a ZR1 on the track and no...not a C7, but I'm more than 90% sure it's not anywhere near a ZR1. But he is open to his opinion. Get me some C7 track time and I will give you my full opinion.
sooooo........no. ok get back to us.
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Originally Posted by Garret
Dude...don't even get started...I have driven a GS and a ZR1 on the track and no...not a C7, but I'm more than 90% sure it's not anywhere near a ZR1. But he is open to his opinion. Get me some C7 track time and I will give you my full opinion.
And your opinion will actually have meaning at that point so I look forward to your honest review after you have had that opportunity.
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Originally Posted by Garret
Dude...don't even get started...I have driven a GS and a ZR1 on the track and no...not a C7, but I'm more than 90% sure it's not anywhere near a ZR1. But he is open to his opinion. Get me some C7 track time and I will give you my full opinion.
I pick up my C7 in a week. Tell ya what. I'll let you know which one handles better. I don't need a track for that. My country roads will tell that story.
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
And your opinion will actually have meaning at that point so I look forward to your honest review after you have had that opportunity.
Whatever guys...I like the C7, but when people compare it to a ZR1 it's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard, but whatever...
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Originally Posted by snaponjackson
I have had em all. C5 supercharged, Zr1s, GSs, 427
red, white and blue.
But I am here to tell you my new C7 Z51 is by far and away
the best vette ever made. Handling blows away C6 incuding Zr1
Power is awsum, yes its not a Zr1 in power but still fantastic.
And the looks are just incredible. The cockpit layout has got to
unmatched even by hi-dollar imports
Chevrolet, my hats off to you. Gotta be the best I have ever had!!!
I'm thinking of trading in my Z for a new C7. Can you please be MORE SPECIFIC with your comments about the handling?

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Old 10-20-2013, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Garret
Whatever guys...I like the C7, but when people compare it to a ZR1 it's the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard, but whatever...
That's nothing but your opinion.
I'd wager that your "track" experience in a ZR1 is limited to a few sessions at Bondurant or Spring Mountain during one of their ZR1 programs, which hardly makes your opinion any better than the two people in this thead that have owned and driven both.
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Congrats on the new ride.

It is good to see another positive review on the handling capabilities.
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Originally Posted by Garret
I'm glad you like it, but are you high?...There is no way it handles better than a ZR1.... You are allowed your opinion though.
He might mean more than just g's.


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