Trade the Z for 2010 Corvette base?

3zworld · 03-06-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Haahahahaaa... this happened round Xmas. How pathetic is this... this is the only state I been to where people make button-hook turns in a FIAT into a Wide 4 lane Road... HOW DUMB IS THAT..... LMFAO!!!!

Don't Mess With Texas.??? mfao... yeah right!!!!!!!!

OMFG!!!...that was hilarious ! My wife and I both cannot stop watching this video and laughing our asses off..

. It's amazing what testosterone will show us.

'09 F.I. CBE/HFC-Stillen Gen3,Setrab +ModBod

cossie1600 · 03-06-2012, 04:07 PM

The c5 z06 is slightly faster than a c6 z51, but c5 is sort of ugly imo

MightyBobo · 03-06-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

The c5 z06 is slightly faster than a c6 z51, but c5 is sort of ugly imo

Its more along the lines of, I feel the LS3 is a better platform to start with, than the LS6 is.

And yes, I feel the C5 is uglier than the C6.

Speedy · 03-06-2012, 04:18 PM

A lot of my buddies had Corvettes, mostly Z06 2008 and up. They're fast cars with that nice 427 motor, but I was never impressed with the quality at all. They begged me to get one and I actually found a year old Z06 at Carmax for $48K (this was back on 09).

I passed, just not my style and bought the Challenger instead. It also seems like you buy a Vette you instantly become a poor driver .

cossie1600 · 03-06-2012, 04:39 PM

And yea ls3 would make up for the lack of tires on the c6. I was comparing ls2

cossie1600 · 03-09-2012, 01:03 PM

Unless they made some changes to the non Z06 C6, I can tell you rear stability is a problem with that car. The car seems to dance around a lot more than the 370 once you hit near triple digits.

This is a rough difference between a 370z and a 400HP C6

Shot at 2010-10-09

ImportConvert · 03-09-2012, 05:56 PM

^I know the base C6 is far more composed over rough pavement than the 370Z. Don't know how they compare on a track as I never tracked the 370.

cossie1600 · 03-09-2012, 07:03 PM

Absolutely, the C6 has a much softer suspension that doesn't beat you up. Of course that also means the car leans quite a bit more than the 370. Overall handling I give a slight edge to the 370, but I think it's mainly because of the bigger tires I have on the Z. The C6 does have a better rear diff that allows for better corner exit.

CC_370z · 03-09-2012, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Absolutely, the C6 has a much softer suspension that doesn't beat you up. Of course that also means the car leans quite a bit more than the 370. Overall handling I give a slight edge to the 370, but I think it's mainly because of the bigger tires I have on the Z. The C6 does have a better rear diff that allows for better corner exit.

I am undecided at the moment. Saw two car already.

Ty all so much for the input, I joined the vette forum as well... I swear they are in theirs 70s.

edub370 · 03-09-2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Absolutely, the C6 has a much softer suspension that doesn't beat you up. Of course that also means the car leans quite a bit more than the 370. Overall handling I give a slight edge to the 370, but I think it's mainly because of the bigger tires I have on the Z. The C6 does have a better rear diff that allows for better corner exit.

dont forget about the corvette's ultra modern suspension...

and before u ask, yeas i know how quick they are, but just... leaf springs!!!!

plus knowing the next gen corvette was due to come out in the next year would bother me... well that and the bargain bin interior u would have to stare at every day... things that make u go "buhhh-h-h"

ImportConvert · 03-10-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by edub370

dont forget about the corvette's ultra modern suspension...

and before u ask, yeas i know how quick they are, but just... leaf springs!!!!

plus knowing the next gen corvette was due to come out in the next year would bother me... well that and the bargain bin interior u would have to stare at every day... things that make u go "buhhh-h-h"

The composite material transverse springs in the corvette are very good. Not a problem in the world with them. My z06 was much more planted over bumps than my 370z. It's a great suspension. The base c6 is also more planted. Corvette uses a simple, effective, light setup.

6MT · 03-10-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

dont forget about the corvette's ultra modern suspension...

and before u ask, yeas i know how quick they are, but just... leaf springs!!!!

plus knowing the next gen corvette was due to come out in the next year would bother me... well that and the bargain bin interior u would have to stare at every day... things that make u go "buhhh-h-h"

PERFECT!

(and that's why the corvette is a corvette)

ImportConvert · 03-10-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

PERFECT!

(and that's why the corvette is a corvette)

Shame it still owns the gtr when the road bends. Pushrods, leaf springs, rwd, manual transmission. Who cares when you're winning?

6MT · 03-10-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Shame it still owns the gtr when the road bends. Pushrods, leaf springs, rwd, manual transmission. Who cares when you're winning?

Totally

Now seriously... On a true race course? Now

Red__Zed · 03-11-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Shame it still owns the gtr when the road bends. Pushrods, leaf springs, rwd, manual transmission. Who cares when you're winning?

Don't waste your time.

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03-06-2012, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	The c5 z06 is slightly faster than a c6 z51, but c5 is sort of ugly imo

03-06-2012, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 14	A lot of my buddies had Corvettes, mostly Z06 2008 and up. They're fast cars with that nice 427 motor, but I was never impressed with the quality at all. They begged me to get one and I actually found a year old Z06 at Carmax for $48K (this was back on 09). I passed, just not my style and bought the Challenger instead. It also seems like you buy a Vette you instantly become a poor driver .

03-06-2012, 04:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	And yea ls3 would make up for the lack of tires on the c6. I was comparing ls2

03-09-2012, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Unless they made some changes to the non Z06 C6, I can tell you rear stability is a problem with that car. The car seems to dance around a lot more than the 370 once you hit near triple digits. This is a rough difference between a 370z and a 400HP C6 Shot at 2010-10-09

03-09-2012, 05:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7628	^I know the base C6 is far more composed over rough pavement than the 370Z. Don't know how they compare on a track as I never tracked the 370.

03-09-2012, 07:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Absolutely, the C6 has a much softer suspension that doesn't beat you up. Of course that also means the car leans quite a bit more than the 370. Overall handling I give a slight edge to the 370, but I think it's mainly because of the bigger tires I have on the Z. The C6 does have a better rear diff that allows for better corner exit.