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Old 07-03-2008, 09:20 AM
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Anyways after driving the car for a few days here is what I noticed.

- less interior heat
- love the new speakers (3LZ)
- gear shifts really smooth, and thnk god I got no grinding issues yet. Should be even better when the short-shifter goes in
- interior is gonna get dirty soon, but I like the new leather/padded armrest and stitching
- the exhaust kinda drones even with the baffles closed? I wonder why
- the car seems to have a lumpier idle than my previous one, that or ive been soo used to driving a 7 series and a maserati for a few months lol
- steering wheel feels firmer than before, also im starting to like the steering wheel buttons
- suspension feels stiffer (am I imagining?)
- car feels faster than my black one (stock vs stock), seriously I remember how my previous ride felt, and even with the real hot weather, the car was still almost going to break loose in 2nd gear.
- seems to me like traction control works smoother than before (no proof)
- im in love
- but this is just the beginning $30,000 worth of parts are their way
Old 07-03-2008, 11:45 AM
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Lucky guy
Old 07-03-2008, 04:10 PM
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Congrats man...I made the same switch and I agree with you on all the points you presented...except that I did not spend any time driving a Mass or a 7 while I was out of a car... LOL!

Originally Posted by ayousef
Anyways after driving the car for a few days here is what I noticed.

- less interior heat
- love the new speakers (3LZ)
- gear shifts really smooth, and thnk god I got no grinding issues yet. Should be even better when the short-shifter goes in
- interior is gonna get dirty soon, but I like the new leather/padded armrest and stitching
- the exhaust kinda drones even with the baffles closed? I wonder why
- the car seems to have a lumpier idle than my previous one, that or ive been soo used to driving a 7 series and a maserati for a few months lol
- steering wheel feels firmer than before, also im starting to like the steering wheel buttons
- suspension feels stiffer (am I imagining?)
- car feels faster than my black one (stock vs stock), seriously I remember how my previous ride felt, and even with the real hot weather, the car was still almost going to break loose in 2nd gear.
- seems to me like traction control works smoother than before (no proof)
- im in love
- but this is just the beginning $30,000 worth of parts are their way
Old 07-03-2008, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ayousef
Anyways after driving the car for a few days here is what I noticed.

- less interior heat
- love the new speakers (3LZ)
- gear shifts really smooth, and thnk god I got no grinding issues yet. Should be even better when the short-shifter goes in
- interior is gonna get dirty soon, but I like the new leather/padded armrest and stitching
- the exhaust kinda drones even with the baffles closed? I wonder why
- the car seems to have a lumpier idle than my previous one, that or ive been soo used to driving a 7 series and a maserati for a few months lol
- steering wheel feels firmer than before, also im starting to like the steering wheel buttons
- suspension feels stiffer (am I imagining?)
- car feels faster than my black one (stock vs stock), seriously I remember how my previous ride felt, and even with the real hot weather, the car was still almost going to break loose in 2nd gear.
- seems to me like traction control works smoother than before (no proof)
- im in love
- but this is just the beginning $30,000 worth of parts are their way
Petrodollars!
Old 07-03-2008, 05:48 PM
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@ayousef

Sounds awesome, cant wait to see the finished product, all the best..

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Petrodollars!
Old 07-04-2008, 08:44 AM
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Sounds awesome, cant wait to see the finished product, all the best..



cant wait myself!! It should turn out to be one unique Z06, ill make sure I start a thread with the milestones and keep you guyz entertained as soon as I receive the parts

Old 07-04-2008, 10:29 AM
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What are you guys paying for a gallon of gasoline over there?
Old 07-04-2008, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ayousef
cant wait myself!! It should turn out to be one unique Z06, ill make sure I start a thread with the milestones and keep you guyz entertained as soon as I receive the parts

Best of luck.
Old 07-06-2008, 03:43 PM
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Ayousuf,

Is it a Victory Red ... !!!

Then no wonder it's faster than you previous ride


Congrats

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