Getting a C6 Z06....
05-26-2005, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by rx8pilot
it's not just the performance of it..(which stomps alot of exotics 3 times the price)...it's that it's a really neat car to put it mildly...carbon fiber fenders! titanium engine components! 10 inch rear wheels! 6.5lb to 1 horsepower! (approx) the heads-up display! (hey..i'm a pilot..i love that crap) and countless other stuff that has nothing to do with performance... i've always wanted a corvette..this is my time..i'm still young! (26 in july) it's better to see me in the car havin a little fun with it than some 50 yr old that just drives it on sundays isn't it???
I'm 28. I make decent money, but I have student loan payments, a mortgage payment, and two kids in daycare. My Chevy is paid off, which is good because I can't afford a car payment. I even had to cancel my gym membership because I can't really afford the $50 a month for it.
I'll be one of those boring 50 year olds driving a Vette someday, because as much as I would love one I really can't afford it now. :D
I'm happy for you. Enjoy it. I'm just thinking that I personally would be quite happy with a 'mere' 400 horsepower and a 6 speed manual ... since right now I'm stuck with 180 horsepower and a 4 speed auto.
Some people call it the "mid life crisis car". I'm starting to realize that for many people it's a "I finally have money car".
05-26-2005, 01:40 PM
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^ not exactly sure what to say to that.. i have all that **** too..not including the 2 kids.. u do what you want with your life..i'll do what i want.. tomorrow's not guaranteed so i'm going to have fun with my life. let's not make this post a why i don't need this rant or isn't this good enough or some kind of a jealosy thing.. i posted because rx8club is like a close group..even family.. not flaunting anything in anyones face. just wanted you guys to know what's up in my life..if you don't care..don't respond. i by no means have crap-loads of money... just enough to be able to do this and not kill myself.. i have a diff outlook on life.. while you may be worried about your 401k..i'm worried that i won't be around after a few rotations to the "sand box"...being a forward asset on the battlefield..it's a very good chance that i'll not get to my 50's...so enjoy it when ur 50 and remember those who lived life while they could.
05-26-2005, 05:41 PM
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You gotta love the Z06... At ~$70K that bad boy can pretty much run with anything on the road, even the exotic supercars. What kills me is that it's 500hp and naturally aspirated. If you get some FI on it, it's unbeatable, especially for the price...
05-26-2005, 10:37 PM
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Exactly what I was thinking Apophis, could you imagine the numbers that thing would put down with some twin turbos bolted on?
Do your thing Pilot, you think like I do, don't let the sissies get to ya!
Do your thing Pilot, you think like I do, don't let the sissies get to ya!
05-27-2005, 12:04 AM
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corvettes are the fastest car for their price...obviously....and they are N/A. supercharge em like ligenfelter and its like an ICBM on wheels. simply unbeatable.
just remember what you are spending 70k on: a car built purely for speed and to turn heads. are you going to use it for that? my rx-8 does enough head turning and I don't go racing everywhere so spending that much money is a waste.
no one can tell you what you need, you need to see that for yourself. if you have the funds and it doesn't matter at all about the price than go for it. however, picture your situation after buying the car and ask yourself if that is what you need (not want).
hope you make the right decision for yourself,
nzarnow
just remember what you are spending 70k on: a car built purely for speed and to turn heads. are you going to use it for that? my rx-8 does enough head turning and I don't go racing everywhere so spending that much money is a waste.
no one can tell you what you need, you need to see that for yourself. if you have the funds and it doesn't matter at all about the price than go for it. however, picture your situation after buying the car and ask yourself if that is what you need (not want).
hope you make the right decision for yourself,
nzarnow
05-27-2005, 12:11 AM
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I'm not sure these new Z06's will be able to be "fixed up" like previous versions though. The compression ratio is 13:1 on the 500 hp engine. Not to mention they said when they got to 7.0 liters there is no more room to bore & stroke this engine. In the most recent reports the head of GM research said don't count on more hp like they did when they had the 385-405 hp transition on the previous model). He stated there is pretty much nothing left to be done. Short of dropping in lower compression rods & pistons & sleeving this engine there might not be a way to add FI to this car.
05-27-2005, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Fanman
I'm not sure these new Z06's will be able to be "fixed up" like previous versions though. The compression ratio is 13:1 on the 500 hp engine. Not to mention they said when they got to 7.0 liters there is no more room to bore & stroke this engine. In the most recent reports the head of GM research said don't count on more hp like they did when they had the 385-405 hp transition on the previous model). He stated there is pretty much nothing left to be done. Short of dropping in lower compression rods & pistons & sleeving this engine there might not be a way to add FI to this car.
05-27-2005, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rx8pilot
^ not exactly sure what to say to that.. i have all that **** too..not including the 2 kids.. u do what you want with your life..i'll do what i want.. tomorrow's not guaranteed so i'm going to have fun with my life. let's not make this post a why i don't need this rant or isn't this good enough or some kind of a jealosy thing.. i posted because rx8club is like a close group..even family.. not flaunting anything in anyones face. just wanted you guys to know what's up in my life..if you don't care..don't respond. i by no means have crap-loads of money... just enough to be able to do this and not kill myself.. i have a diff outlook on life.. while you may be worried about your 401k..i'm worried that i won't be around after a few rotations to the "sand box"...being a forward asset on the battlefield..it's a very good chance that i'll not get to my 50's...so enjoy it when ur 50 and remember those who lived life while they could.
There's nothing wrong with enjoying the car now, if you can afford it. I just was a little (not a lot, just a little) offended that you poked a little fun at the 50 year old Corvette owners.
What you do or do not do with your 401k is your business. Personally, I have two reasons to contribute as much as I can afford. First, if I die my wife still will have to retire someday. If we both die, the money will go to our kids - who will need it to get through college. Second, if I do live long enough to retire I want to retire in style.
05-27-2005, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Fanman
I'm not sure these new Z06's will be able to be "fixed up" like previous versions though. The compression ratio is 13:1 on the 500 hp engine. ...
No the compression ratio is not 13:1, it is 11:1. I doubt there is any production street engine running 13:1.
05-27-2005, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by FamilyGuy
I've been in - but not driven - cars that threw me back into the seat before.
I understand the appeal of something that goes faster. But I would only buy something I was going to use as a commuter car. I could see myself commuting (in dry weather) in a Corvette, a 911, an M5, an XLR-V, or an E55 if I had the money.
But once we get to the Viper, the C6 Z06, the Ford GT, the F430, the 911 turbo... I would think handling that much power in daily traffic would get tedious, maybe even dangerous after a while.
I understand the appeal of something that goes faster. But I would only buy something I was going to use as a commuter car. I could see myself commuting (in dry weather) in a Corvette, a 911, an M5, an XLR-V, or an E55 if I had the money.
But once we get to the Viper, the C6 Z06, the Ford GT, the F430, the 911 turbo... I would think handling that much power in daily traffic would get tedious, maybe even dangerous after a while.
05-27-2005, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by DreRX8
Well the 911 Turbo was actually criticized for being TOO civil--hence the creation of the harder edge 911 GT2 and GT3. Viper is definately not a commuter car, the 430 and GT would cause so much commotion that you couldn't do basic stuff like get gas. The Z06 is a nice compromise between 911 FAST/civility and Viper pureness.
It's still hot enough to get you looks and speed is certainly not an issue.
05-27-2005, 10:31 AM
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good lord..i'm not sure i'd even want to turbo it.. i think the only thing i might do is maybe an ecu chip and an exhaust... you are right though..it is already pretty much tuned to the max...you'd have to spend some more crazy cash to strap on some turbos... yeah i would like to see what lingenfelter does though. i'm under the impression that a 505 n/a horsepower car with around 475lb tq is plenty enough though..most cars can't get that unless they're boosted severely! N/A is always best..power anywhere you put the gas down :D
as for handling i'm sure it is better than the standard C6...one thing is it's 3 inches wider with the body work and that promotes big-time down force on this car....they say there is no need for a spoiler..(but of course it's optional for those that must have)
can't wait to see it in person!
as for handling i'm sure it is better than the standard C6...one thing is it's 3 inches wider with the body work and that promotes big-time down force on this car....they say there is no need for a spoiler..(but of course it's optional for those that must have)
can't wait to see it in person!
05-27-2005, 12:07 PM
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just a link for those who are interested..has some good info..(some not updated)
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/
yeah..the paddle shifter is pretty pimp.. there was one more surprise instore yet for the z06 that hasn't been released yet..speculation was that the z06 would have the paddle shifter(or the one i'm hoping for.. 505hp at the WHEELS instead of engine)....dunno. we'll see
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/
yeah..the paddle shifter is pretty pimp.. there was one more surprise instore yet for the z06 that hasn't been released yet..speculation was that the z06 would have the paddle shifter(or the one i'm hoping for.. 505hp at the WHEELS instead of engine)....dunno. we'll see
05-27-2005, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rx8pilot
just a link for those who are interested..has some good info..(some not updated)
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/
yeah..the paddle shifter is pretty pimp.. there was one more surprise instore yet for the z06 that hasn't been released yet..speculation was that the z06 would have the paddle shifter(or the one i'm hoping for.. 505hp at the WHEELS instead of engine)....dunno. we'll see
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/specs/2006/
yeah..the paddle shifter is pretty pimp.. there was one more surprise instore yet for the z06 that hasn't been released yet..speculation was that the z06 would have the paddle shifter(or the one i'm hoping for.. 505hp at the WHEELS instead of engine)....dunno. we'll see
05-27-2005, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by babylou
No the compression ratio is not 13:1, it is 11:1. I doubt there is any production street engine running 13:1.
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05-29-2005, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rx8pilot
well let us know if it does or not! :D
We'll never win what we're asking, though. They want silly money.
06-13-2005, 04:07 PM
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