Couldn't wait any longer - bought a Stingray

sunkist350z · 12-23-2016, 02:28 PM

Looks awesome but those chrome rims have to go!

ped · 12-23-2016, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

Looks awesome but those chrome rims have to go!

Yeah, but that's only like, your opinion, man... I think they're gorgeous.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-28-2016, 12:09 PM

I did the test drive on the Z06. It was a very short drive unfortunately. Just enough to take some aggressive turns, a few hard accelerations and some hard braking.

All I can say is... WOW!!! What an emotional car!!
Its TRULY amazing. I think the Z06 May possibly even be overkill. I wanted to test drive the GS but they were in the process of selling the one they had.

Stylistically, the front and back are crazy!!! From the side. I think it needs a Lil bit more but irs still nice. Inside. I have mixed feelings. After sitting in the camaro and turning it on I felt the camaro looked better inside. But I wish the secret cubby behind the screen existed in the camaro. The fit and finish are similar but the camaro has some more exposed cheaper looking plastics. I think the $20,000 discount made the corvette perfect. But it was in reality a $15,000 discount. The price was jacked up a Lil and discounted. But even at $15,000. It's an insane deal.

The question is. Is it so good I'm willing to pay $85,000 for it?

My answer is YES!!! And NO!!! I think it's totally worth it and it's a hundred times better than my Z when it was stock. 10X better in one aspect with my mods. In another. The Z still has a special character to it that's hard to let go of. Not that I was willing to trade. But I definitely would want to at minimum, drive the ZL 1 before dedicating myself.

With cars like the Guilia Quadrofoglio, The Porsche 911 GTS and possibly, the Z35. It's still hard for me to pull the trigger.

I DONT WANT TO BE TRADING CARS and losing money cuz I bought one thing then wanted the other. I intend on test driving the Q60S next.

The corvette is amazing. The only advantage the Z has is its overall dimensions and feel in the corners at least on the street. I'm sure it ALL changes on a track. But I could be saying that due to the minimalistic seat time I had... Corvette width is something I need to adjust to and may have impeded my critique with such little time. I'm blown away though.

The corvette is amazing.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-28-2016, 01:46 PM

That color is hot. But the wheels are screaming "aftermarket".

ped · 12-29-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That color is hot. But the wheels are screaming "aftermarket".

Except they're not. They ar the normal Grand Sport wheels in chrome. And they're bitching. You black wheel folks are going to wake up before too much longer and realize what a silly fad that was. These wheels show so much more detail and look so more engineered/mechanical than black or gray wheels...

sunkist350z · 12-29-2016, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

That color is hot. But the wheels are screaming "aftermarket".

, gunmetal or matte black would be money.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2016, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

, gunmetal or matte black would be money.

Gunmetal. Or BUST!!

Smashley · 12-28-2016, 02:03 PM

The C7 feels a little tighter when sitting in it compared to the Z. I am a big man however the Z feels roomier.

ped · 12-29-2016, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Smashley

The C7 feels a little tighter when sitting in it compared to the Z. I am a big man however the Z feels roomier.

They feel about the same inside to me. The visibility is better in the Vette, too. Those small back windows on the Z are useless since the headrest is always in the way, but they're usable on the Vette.

UNKNOWN_370 · 12-30-2016, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ped

They feel about the same inside to me. The visibility is better in the Vette, too. Those small back windows on the Z are useless since the headrest is always in the way, but they're usable on the Vette.

You still haven't learned how to position your mirrors?

ped · 12-30-2016, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

You still haven't learned how to position your mirrors?

I had proper mirror positioning in the Z and also in the Vette, where you can't see any part of your own car. I'm just saying the Vette has a bit better visibility than the Z.

ped · 12-29-2016, 10:17 AM

A fun, multi-page, debate on the fad of black wheels.

When will the fad of having all black wheels end?

BlackZeda · 12-29-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ped

A fun, multi-page, debate on the fad of black wheels.

When will the fad of having all black wheels end?

I suspect when the "fad" of manually-driven cars ends, then most of the associated car "fads" will go to the wayside.

sunkist350z · 12-29-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ped

A fun, multi-page, debate on the fad of black wheels.

When will the fad of having all black wheels end?

Fad? If anything chrome should be the fad when it comes to wheels. Chrome was cool late 90's early 2000, but its really tired and played out with the exception if done right on a sedan. Do you see Ferrari's or Porsches with oem chrome rims? In my opinion they look tacky on a sports car.

Smashley · 12-29-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

fad? If anything chrome should be the fad when it comes to wheels. Chrome was cool late 60's & 70's, but its really tired and played out with the exception if done right on a sedan. Do you see ferrari's or porsches with oem chrome rims? In my opinion they look tacky on a sports car.

fixed

12-23-2016, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55342	Looks awesome but those chrome rims have to go! Smashley likes this.

12-28-2016, 12:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I did the test drive on the Z06. It was a very short drive unfortunately. Just enough to take some aggressive turns, a few hard accelerations and some hard braking. All I can say is... WOW!!! What an emotional car!! Its TRULY amazing. I think the Z06 May possibly even be overkill. I wanted to test drive the GS but they were in the process of selling the one they had. Stylistically, the front and back are crazy!!! From the side. I think it needs a Lil bit more but irs still nice. Inside. I have mixed feelings. After sitting in the camaro and turning it on I felt the camaro looked better inside. But I wish the secret cubby behind the screen existed in the camaro. The fit and finish are similar but the camaro has some more exposed cheaper looking plastics. I think the $20,000 discount made the corvette perfect. But it was in reality a $15,000 discount. The price was jacked up a Lil and discounted. But even at $15,000. It's an insane deal. The question is. Is it so good I'm willing to pay $85,000 for it? My answer is YES!!! And NO!!! I think it's totally worth it and it's a hundred times better than my Z when it was stock. 10X better in one aspect with my mods. In another. The Z still has a special character to it that's hard to let go of. Not that I was willing to trade. But I definitely would want to at minimum, drive the ZL 1 before dedicating myself. With cars like the Guilia Quadrofoglio, The Porsche 911 GTS and possibly, the Z35. It's still hard for me to pull the trigger. I DONT WANT TO BE TRADING CARS and losing money cuz I bought one thing then wanted the other. I intend on test driving the Q60S next. The corvette is amazing. The only advantage the Z has is its overall dimensions and feel in the corners at least on the street. I'm sure it ALL changes on a track. But I could be saying that due to the minimalistic seat time I had... Corvette width is something I need to adjust to and may have impeded my critique with such little time. I'm blown away though. The corvette is amazing. Zoren 370, Hotrodz, cigarclifford and 1 others like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

12-28-2016, 01:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	That color is hot. But the wheels are screaming "aftermarket". sunkist350z and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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