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Old 03-12-2014, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BMadden
I'm with you, Bob. Dark wheels, especially on that color, totally dull the look of the car.
I like Black Wheels, but not on this Grey car. Body colors that work the best are Black, White, Red and Yellow. However, I have seen an Jet Stream Blue Z06 with Black Wheels and it looked really cool.

Maybe it is because the new Z has so many little Black highlights; Hood, Coolers, Spoiler, Spliter, etc.
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Nice to see the Hyper Silver wheels. What a relief from smudgy black.
Old 03-12-2014, 12:46 PM
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Track car black wheels around town cruser silver.
Old 03-12-2014, 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BOBSZ06
For those that want black wheels on the TSG....UGH!

Pizza delivery car without hub caps. lol
Agreed. The fun part is the huge bucks some pay for " designer" black wheels. One has to look real hard to see a slight difference in design from the bargain basement el cheapo sets, cause they are black. At least with silver, chrome, etc, one can discern a difference, giving a different " look". With black wheels, the " look" is the same.
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What, no "Stingray" emblem? So, is the Z06 still a Stingray, or not?


Old 03-12-2014, 01:18 PM
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This color scheme (paint/wheels) is way, WAY better than yellow/black. Way.
Old 03-12-2014, 01:48 PM
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I also got up close with this Z06 at Amelia. It was absolutely stunning. The colors were fantastic. A beautiful machine.
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Originally Posted by musclecar6
Agreed. The fun part is the huge bucks some pay for " designer" black wheels. One has to look real hard to see a slight difference in design from the bargain basement el cheapo sets, cause they are black. At least with silver, chrome, etc, one can discern a difference, giving a different " look". With black wheels, the " look" is the same.
Exactly. Unless they're in direct light it's impossible to see the difference in design between the new Z06 wheels and the regular Z51 wheels.
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Originally Posted by tuxnharley
What, no "Stingray" emblem? So, is the Z06 still a Stingray, or not?


No, thankfully that weird looking Stingray emblem won't be making an appearance on the Z06.
Old 03-12-2014, 02:14 PM
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These pics just leave me kinda warm.

I REALLY want to lust for the car, but the way it looks in pics does not have me running to put my Z06 for sale just yet.

I am sure that I will see one up front and personal at the Long Beach Grand Prix, but for now, the check book stays put.

I also need to hear one to be sure that it is better than what I have now.

Disappointed as I said before, I WANT to lust after one like I did when I sold the 2008 base couple for the 2011 C6 Z06/Z07.

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Old 03-12-2014, 04:02 PM
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I'll take it just as it sits...awesome!!
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Originally Posted by Crossofiron
These pics just leave me kinda warm.

I REALLY want to lust for the car, but the looks in pics do not have me running to put my Z06 for sale just yet.

I am sure that I will see you one up front and personal at the Long Beach Grand Prix, but for now, the check book stays put.

I also need to hear one to be sure that it is better than what I have now.

Disappointed as I said before, I WANT to lust after one like I did when I sold the 2008 base couple for the 2011 C6 Z06/Z07.

So.....this does nothing for you? Please check your pulse!

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Old 03-12-2014, 04:14 PM
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Mind if I steal your pic for my FB page?

Please do! That goes for anyone...if you want to use them, please do! If on another forum...gimme some credit for them! LOL
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Originally Posted by Ryan Bell
This color scheme (paint/wheels) is way, WAY better than yellow/black. Way.


The 7R looks ok in yellow,but in street configuration.OMG.just terrible. Its some Vetts thats look great in yellow. Case in point C5Z! Some not so much!
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Originally Posted by BOBSZ06
So.....this does nothing for you? Please check your pulse!
That's just so wicked looking it's not even funny.

Do you have a high-res version of the pic in your avatar?
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Hey Nasty Z06, I see you're from Naples. I was just down there for 3 weeks in February. Hope to move down there permanently someday....can't wait to get out of Illinois.

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Originally Posted by Crossofiron
These pics just leave me kinda warm.

I REALLY want to lust for the car, but the looks in pics do not have me running to put my Z06 for sale just yet.

I am sure that I will see you one up front and personal at the Long Beach Grand Prix, but for now, the check book stays put.

I also need to hear one to be sure that it is better than what I have now.

Disappointed as I said before, I WANT to lust after one like I did when I sold the 2008 base couple for the 2011 C6 Z06/Z07.
I feel pretty much the same way. Upon introduction of C6 Z06 I Couldn't wait to sell my C5 Z06 and get one. Don't feel that at all with this one.

I want to love it but it has failed to ignite the passion so far.

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Old 03-12-2014, 05:18 PM
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I guess that's why it's good we all see things differently. I sat out the entire c6 generation because it just never really got my blood pumping, but this new Z06 is quite possibly one of the greatest looking cars I've ever seen.
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Originally Posted by Crossofiron
These pics just leave me kinda warm.

I REALLY want to lust for the car, but the looks in pics do not have me running to put my Z06 for sale just yet.

Disappointed as I said before, I WANT to lust after one like I did when I sold the 2008 base couple for the 2011 C6 Z06/Z07.
Originally Posted by Hirohawa
I feel pretty much the same way. Upon introduction of C6 Z06 I Couldn't wait to sell my C5 Z06 and get one. Don't feel that at all with this one.

I want to love it but it has failed to ignite the passion so far.


Well, my Z is for sale thanks to the new one. Not even sure if I can afford it yet but dammit I'm gonna try!!!!


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