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Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-12-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

Lets nominate you as our censorship enforcer...

Lets nominate you as our censorship enforcer :rolleyes: ...... now wouldn't that be a fartly fiasco :eek:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-12-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

:ack: If this type thinking is common to vette...

:ack: If this type thinking is common to vette fans .... I'm gonna hurl
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-12-2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,797
Posted By bernrex

:lol: This is so typical of the one-track,...

:lol:

This is so typical of the one-track, GM-loyal guys. You refuse to give the Viper any respect. Broaden your horizons ... and yes, testdrive the Viper to convince yourselves its the real...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,797
Posted By bernrex

People are 'talking over' each other here ... and...

People are 'talking over' each other here ... and not reading what the other is saying.

Again ... my quote about STOCK 'current' production GM & Big C car outcomes ... was attributed to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,797
Posted By bernrex

No ... look back at what he says. Says the...

No ... look back at what he says. Says the article conclusion is directed toward anticipating what the STOCK outcomes would be.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2007, 11:58 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,797
Posted By bernrex

The Edmunds.com article deals with Stock vs Stock...

The Edmunds.com article deals with Stock vs Stock [Z vs Viper].

The Automobile article deals with Modified Z vs Stock Viper.

Edmonds compares apples with apples. The Automobile one makes...
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
10-11-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,087
Posted By bernrex

This would be perfect for Nick ! A daily driver...

This would be perfect for Nick ! A daily driver ... with all the power on tap to suit his Day-to-Day fickle habit.

I'd guess 60-65k will take it.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,482
Posted By bernrex

OK ... lets let them compare stock vs modified. ...

OK ... lets let them compare stock vs modified.

What I see is the Viper can do 0-60 just as quick. It also has mid-low 11 second potential in 1/4 (same as modified vette).

The Vette would be...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

Kit cars come with high Hp and low weights .......

Kit cars come with high Hp and low weights .... but, its much harder for the automakers to bring them to market. Things like warranty and crash testing tend to keep weight high. Also, AWD option...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

Good points !! A 650-750 HP car that weighs...

Good points !!

A 650-750 HP car that weighs in at less than 3300 lbs ... is gonna find it practically impossible to plant full power on launch & quick upshifts ... w/o AWD.

And we're told the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-11-2007, 09:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,797
Posted By bernrex

Some here can't read ... others are in denial ......

Some here can't read ... others are in denial ... several are probably afflicted by both problems

Edmunds.com quote "The Z06 is stonk fast, but it looks like any other vette ... and to be...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-10-2007, 06:16 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

Time may not prove kind to the Viper ... the...

Time may not prove kind to the Viper ... the future is hard to know. But, there are some interesting rumors regarding ..... Vipers that can handle or outperform the ZR-1.

I do agree that at some...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-10-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

You missed the point I was making. We have...

You missed the point I was making. We have already established the current stock '08 Viper will outperform the Z.

I was making the point that D/C has an extra option upcoming to deal with the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-10-2007, 04:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,074
Posted By bernrex

Any way you could cut, magnify, and paste the HUD...

Any way you could cut, magnify, and paste the HUD into a lower section of video ... so it is readable ?
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-10-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

Luck is for losers. D/C seems to manage the...

Luck is for losers.

D/C seems to manage the Viper thru thick/thin times ... and keep it on top. People alway seem to underestimate the Viper, and its engineers.

Already word of a 75 HP...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-10-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

This is sad. Vette guys shooting their own...

This is sad. Vette guys shooting their own kinship ....

Don't panic guys ... modify your Z's, to up the ante vs Viper cars.

I just put twins on my Z ... can the '08 Viper take me out ? ...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-10-2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,797
Posted By bernrex

Wrongo ... Z06 hasn't beaten the '08 Viper. ...

Wrongo ... Z06 hasn't beaten the '08 Viper. Check out the latest Edmunds.com review of Viper vs Zo6.

Verdict: While the Z is chicken fare, the Viper is the real Pork/Beef.

Quote: " when...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-09-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

that puts the two cars very close in price, you...

that puts the two cars very close in price, you did well.
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
10-09-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By bernrex

Tuning Poll for Boosted Motors ... MAF or S.D.

This poll is for 500-650 range RWHP levels ... on unforged, stock LS1/LS6 blocks.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-09-2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

Exactly ... Can't we all now accept the...

Exactly ...

Can't we all now accept the Viper as the current American KOTH? No reason to argue the point further. Giving these if/and/but excuses doesn't make us credible.

We all know in 3...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-09-2007, 09:38 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 15,365
Posted By bernrex

Add in cost of wheels too .... man they got...

Add in cost of wheels too .... man they got chewed up badly.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-08-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 6,302
Posted By bernrex

Yes .... but, then its no longer stock vs stock. ...

Yes .... but, then its no longer stock vs stock. Viper would respond by adding some Hennessey Twins .... and be 225 MPH capable.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-08-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 15,365
Posted By bernrex

I'd buy your scenario of events. But, for...

I'd buy your scenario of events. But, for general Z insurance reasons ... lets just say he was avoiding a deer in road.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-08-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,683
Posted By bernrex

You own a Viper ... or used to. So you can...

You own a Viper ... or used to. So you can relate to the Rivalry in American made '08's ... :D
Forum: C5 Forced Induction/Nitrous
10-08-2007, 05:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,567
Posted By bernrex

What changes if any for the stock STS intercooler...

What changes if any for the stock STS intercooler ?

Is the Davis Radiator enough to keep engine cool ...or have you relocated the intercooler location ?
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