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ImportConvert · 11-27-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

Well I traded my Z in for a 2010 vette, one of the last ones out there and got a good deal so I went with it. While I loved my Z, I have to say that the vette is a great car.

Day one review: 430 hp and 400+ tq is very fun and I havent even jumped off the line yet. The big V8 power is always there, even with the auto I got. Its has a sport mode and paddle shifting for fun. The interior quality seems to be of equal quality as the Z and the seats are confortable to me. While driving some roads today that I always did with the Z (for comparison) I will say that the vette rides better and has alot less road noise, but some is still there. I dont feel the bumps as much and it has the run flat tires which from what Ive heard, feel the bumps more. The vette doesnt float up after running in a small dip in the road at high speeds like the Z did. It seems to handle and take turns just as good if not better than the Z, atleast from the first day ride. The non Bose stereo in the vette is way better the Bose one in the Z.

Now for the power, this things has goops of tq and is always ready to run, its really fast even with everything stock right now. I can feel the power pushing me into my seat and it just keeps going with its V8. An exhaust, intake and a port and polish with tune will have this thing flying. And a SC a year or so down the road. Even in 6th gear at 2k rpms this things picks up with just a slight push of the gas pedal. The DIC in it (not me either) Display Information Control, or something like that lets you see all the temps, oil, trans, etc.

Now I love the Z still and I think it looks great but I love the vette, its mild when cruising and a beast when needed. Its an easy DD as it is much like the Z in size and feel.

Heads have never been the hold-up on an LSX car. They flow great. A simple cam with intake/exhaust and a tune will have you putting down nearly 100whp more.

For example, my friend's LS2 GTO made 346whp with just a CAI. He then put in a fairly tame cam, LSX intake, and exhaust and made 431whp. His cam was running out of steam on the big-end, though.

The LS3 in your car just has more cubes to play with and is better all-around. Still the same gains (or more) on the table.

Do you have the Z51 suspension or did GM do away with that in 2010 because of the Grand Sport, I cannot recall?

m4a1mustang · 11-27-2010, 11:51 PM

No Z51 for 2010.

ImportConvert · 11-28-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

No Z51 for 2010.

I rode in a non-Z51 C6 and it rides like a cloud. WAY smoother/softer than my G20.

Red370 · 11-28-2010, 09:25 AM

you bought an automatic vette steve? shame on you buddy, shame on you.

Zsteve · 11-28-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Red370

you bought an automatic vette steve? shame on you buddy, shame on you.

I know but its got sport mode and all and had to go with what was left of the 2010s and got a good deal. They wanted it off their lot. My las two cars before this wer autos too so Im used to it and the wifey can drive it too. Sometimes. If Im in the car too. Maybe.

After the holidays its an exhaust for sound improvement and the cam and tune like import said and this thing will be a beast. And a SC a year or so down the road.

m4a1mustang · 11-28-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

I rode in a non-Z51 C6 and it rides like a cloud. WAY smoother/softer than my G20.

Yeah, I was looking at Z51s against the 370Z when I was in the market. They are very nice.

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Originally Posted by Red370

you bought an automatic vette steve? shame on you buddy, shame on you.

Nothing wrong with that! Hell, when the 2014 Mustang comes around I am going to get it in automatic. 7-speed dual clutch with paddle shifters? Me likey.

Mike · 11-28-2010, 09:32 AM

congrats! in addition to the power, your fuel mileage will improve too!

If you want to get powdercoated calipers, let me know, thats my Corvettes are my core business. I'm 'corvette pilot' on the corvette forum.

Zsteve · 11-28-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

congrats! in addition to the power, your fuel mileage will improve too!

If you want to get powdercoated calipers, let me know, thats my Corvettes are my core business. I'm 'corvette pilot' on the corvette forum.

cool thanks Ill check it out.

PapoZalsa · 11-28-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike

congrats! in addition to the power, your fuel mileage will improve too!

V8

m4a1mustang · 11-28-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

V8

Dude Corvettes get 30-35 mpg on the highway thanks to their tall gearing.

They don't do that bad around town, either.

PapoZalsa · 11-28-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Dude Corvettes get 30-35 mpg on the highway thanks to their tall gearing.

They don't do that bad around town, either.

Yeah, I probably understand highway driving if you keep it within the speed limit.

But around town in stop and go traffic is a different story, that would be if you are going to baby that V8.

m4a1mustang · 11-28-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I probably understand highway driving if you keep it within the speed limit.

Yeah, but that is if you are going to baby a V8 especially around town in stop and go traffic.

The LSx motors are pretty efficient. You can really get around town without ever jumping about 2k rpm and get pretty decent mileage.

BeachZTT · 11-28-2010, 10:20 AM

Congrats! Very nice ride! In my opinion they fixed everything with the C6 that I didn't like on the C5. I also thing the C6 Z06 is probably one of the best bang for the buck sports cars out there.

ProfessorDave · 11-28-2010, 12:48 PM

Good luck with the vette! They just seem soooo wide to me. But the power...that part I understand!

m4a1mustang · 11-28-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorDave

Good luck with the vette! They just seem soooo wide to me. But the power...that part I understand!

What's funny is it's just an optical illusion. The C6 Corvette is 72.6" wide. The 370Z is 72.8" wide. The Vette is not very tall so it appears wider than it is.

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ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	Good luck with the vette! They just seem soooo wide to me. But the power...that part I understand! __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT