Vette Owners Never Fail to Surprise Me...

370Z Purist · 02-21-2011, 04:01 PM

I want a 911 turbo. I think I'd rather stay with lower displacement and MASSIVE TURBOCHARGERS OH MY JESUS

Nothing wrong with American muscle. Not my place to say as I'm not old like the geezers on this forum

samb03 · 02-21-2011, 04:33 PM

It just depends on how somebody likes to drive their vehicle. some people really like beating the piss of it a car and rev every gear out. Others like to be able to smoke tires from a dead idle. If you haven't ever driven a non-chevy Gm big block you might not understand. The buick 455 held the record for the most torque out of a production car for 20 something years. I think it was the viper that broke the record I could be wrong. It was only 360hp but made 525llbs/ft @ 3500 but redlined @ 4500 or 5000. I personly like loads of low end and mid range torque. I don't use the upper end hp.

I ride bike and really miss my Honda RC51(redline of 10K) with its V2 torque. The ninja 1000 (redline 13K) I ride now has an extra 40hp but street riding it is about the same or a little slower. Nothing like passing somebody without downshifting just rolling on the throttle and going from normal following distance/highway speed to passing their front bumper at 110 .

dal1307 · 02-21-2011, 06:03 PM

There is something to be said about having a huge handful of torque available from the bottom to the top! Even driving the base model rentals from Hertz impressed me. The C6 feels big when you first drive it but after a little getting used to it is not so bad. Fit and finish are not on par with the 370 and G37 but the C6 is a monster that handles pretty D@mn well.

ProfessorDave · 02-21-2011, 08:02 PM

I've only driven older Vettes (from the 70's). They are a blast. I love the styling from that era. Maybe the Corvette will go retro like the Camaro and bring that style back?...Please?

Ricochet48 · 02-21-2011, 08:26 PM

I rev to 8600rpms in my RSX-S (with ecu tuning). That's the main reason I bought it, it revs up and down all day long

Mt Tam I am · 02-21-2011, 09:17 PM

Has any 370 had a spirited run with a Corvette in the turns? As far as I know their drivers are intimidated by twisting turns.

Red__Zed · 02-21-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Has any 370 had a spirited run with a Corvette in the turns? As far as I know their drivers are intimidated by twisting turns.

Not in my Z, but I have in the S2K. I've seen quite a few vette drivers that can really drive.

Robert_K · 02-21-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

This. I currently own two (older) Corvettes as well as the Z. Plus, go drive a C6 and then tell me if you can't feel the difference - there's way more low-revs torque in a Corvette than there is in the Z.

Use to work at a Corvette performance shop. Driven more than enough stock, cammed, supercharged C5/C6's (ZO6). Always looked forward to getting into my TT-350 at the end of the day.

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Reving high is fun, but who doesn't want more torque at lower RPM's?

I get it.

That said, it's not like you have to rev the Z all that high to get it moving...

I agree.

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

I want a corvette.

am I a bad person now?

Yes! LOL

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I hope one day I'm the oldest Z owner.

Mt Tam I am · 02-21-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Not in my Z, but I have in the S2K. I've seen quite a few vette drivers that can really drive.

Nice.

mick · 02-21-2011, 09:52 PM

how about the cadillac cts-v coupe? it's a cadillac with a corvette engine, so the quality has to be better than the corvette, right? the interior looks a lot better than the one in the corvette, imo.

Robert_K · 02-21-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

how about the cadillac cts-v coupe? it's a cadillac with a corvette engine, so the quality has to be better than the corvette, right? the interior looks a lot better than the one in the corvette, imo.

Now that I have worked on & driven and was very impressed!

LunaZ · 02-22-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

how about the cadillac cts-v coupe? it's a cadillac with a corvette engine, so the quality has to be better than the corvette, right? the interior looks a lot better than the one in the corvette, imo.

The CS-V is like an M3 for geezers.
I've always said that a Cadillac is just a Chevy with more chrome and leather bits and that there was no need for GMC, Pontiac, Buick or Oldsmobile. Just two brands, one common market, one high-end, like Toyota and Lexus. They almost listened to me.

I know Corvette owners and drivers on both ends of the spectrum. Douchey mid-lifers who need a shiny penis extension and SCCA hotshoes who can make magic with the car. Same could be said for Z owners.

370Z Purist · 02-21-2011, 10:52 PM

The newest model CTS-V does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. That's pretty intimidating. It has that magnetic ride suspension, too, so it would probably outperform the 'vette given that it loses some weight. CTS-V coupe, anyone?

shadoquad · 02-22-2011, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

The newest model CTS-V does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. That's pretty intimidating. It has that magnetic ride suspension, too, so it would probably outperform the 'vette given that it loses some weight. CTS-V coupe, anyone?

Well, it's almost: CTS is to Corvette as G37 is to Z.

It's in the same class as M3/M5.

It's a luxury coupe more than a corner carver. The vette would beat one around just about any track.

Lug · 02-22-2011, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z Purist

The newest model CTS-V does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. That's pretty intimidating. It has that magnetic ride suspension, too, so it would probably outperform the 'vette given that it loses some weight. CTS-V coupe, anyone?

The vette weighs in at about 3300 lbs. The Caddy is about 4000 lbs.

02-21-2011, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 20	I want a 911 turbo. I think I'd rather stay with lower displacement and MASSIVE TURBOCHARGERS OH MY JESUS Nothing wrong with American muscle. Not my place to say as I'm not old like the geezers on this forum __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

02-21-2011, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
dal1307 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 118 Drives: 08 G37S 5AT Rep Power: 16	There is something to be said about having a huge handful of torque available from the bottom to the top! Even driving the base model rentals from Hertz impressed me. The C6 feels big when you first drive it but after a little getting used to it is not so bad. Fit and finish are not on par with the 370 and G37 but the C6 is a monster that handles pretty D@mn well. __________________ 2008 G37s 5AT, Stillen SC, Stillen CBE, Stillen tranny cooler, DBA 5000 front/4000 rear, Stillen sways, Tein SS-P coilovers, SPC front & rear control arms, Goodridge lines

02-21-2011, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	I've only driven older Vettes (from the 70's). They are a blast. I love the styling from that era. Maybe the Corvette will go retro like the Camaro and bring that style back?...Please? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-21-2011, 08:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ricochet48 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Darien, IL Posts: 117 Drives: 06 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 18	I rev to 8600rpms in my RSX-S (with ecu tuning). That's the main reason I bought it, it revs up and down all day long __________________ I feel like some RWD and torque!

02-21-2011, 09:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	Has any 370 had a spirited run with a Corvette in the turns? As far as I know their drivers are intimidated by twisting turns. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-21-2011, 04:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 16	It just depends on how somebody likes to drive their vehicle. some people really like beating the piss of it a car and rev every gear out. Others like to be able to smoke tires from a dead idle. If you haven't ever driven a non-chevy Gm big block you might not understand. The buick 455 held the record for the most torque out of a production car for 20 something years. I think it was the viper that broke the record I could be wrong. It was only 360hp but made 525llbs/ft @ 3500 but redlined @ 4500 or 5000. I personly like loads of low end and mid range torque. I don't use the upper end hp. I ride bike and really miss my Honda RC51(redline of 10K) with its V2 torque. The ninja 1000 (redline 13K) I ride now has an extra 40hp but street riding it is about the same or a little slower. Nothing like passing somebody without downshifting just rolling on the throttle and going from normal following distance/highway speed to passing their front bumper at 110 .

02-21-2011, 09:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 18	how about the cadillac cts-v coupe? it's a cadillac with a corvette engine, so the quality has to be better than the corvette, right? the interior looks a lot better than the one in the corvette, imo.

02-21-2011, 10:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 20	The newest model CTS-V does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. That's pretty intimidating. It has that magnetic ride suspension, too, so it would probably outperform the 'vette given that it loses some weight. CTS-V coupe, anyone? __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

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