thinking of switching to an 06-07 Z06

FromG2Z · 12-22-2010, 01:37 PM

First off, let me state that an 06/07 Z06 would blow the doors off my Z. But.... that being said, I was also considering a used Z06 the same time I was looking at my Z. After much deliberation, I determined that though it was faster, I didn't like the interior look and feel (quality). The seats also had the look and feel of typical GM... cracking leather (already), etc. I also didn't like the fact that all vette's pretty much look the same, and it's almost always old men over 50 driving it. I didn't want to be in that category. Again, it all comes down to personal choice, but pure speed and torque wasn't enough to sway me.

kevin8086 · 12-22-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

First off, let me state that an 06/07 Z06 would blow the doors off my Z. But.... that being said, I was also considering a used Z06 the same time I was looking at my Z. After much deliberation, I determined that though it was faster, I didn't like the interior look and feel (quality). The seats also had the look and feel of typical GM... cracking leather (already), etc. I also didn't like the fact that all vette's pretty much look the same, and it's almost always old men over 50 driving it. I didn't want to be in that category. Again, it all comes down to personal choice, but pure speed and torque wasn't enough to sway me.

im pretty much with you on this. this is how i feel but i am missing the power. the Z06 does look different then regular vettes. i can tell when i see one from afar. not sure what i want to do yet, im just kicking around the idea

sonic370 · 12-22-2010, 07:12 PM

the z06 is a beast no doubt. over the years i've owned both cars. and both models have their good points and their not so good. just do your homework if you buy used. i'd rather buy one from some older guy if i could less chance
it's been kicked in the xxs........

with that said i do love my 370 but when it comes time to trade i'm going
back to a vette.it's the only 2 seat sports car i would swap for.

onzedge · 12-22-2010, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

First off, let me state that an 06/07 Z06 would blow the doors off my Z. But.... that being said, I was also considering a used Z06 the same time I was looking at my Z. After much deliberation, I determined that though it was faster, I didn't like the interior look and feel (quality). The seats also had the look and feel of typical GM... cracking leather (already), etc. I also didn't like the fact that all vette's pretty much look the same, and it's almost always old men over 50 driving it. I didn't want to be in that category. Again, it all comes down to personal choice, but pure speed and torque wasn't enough to sway me.

Let's be careful with that "old men over 50" crack! I am one of them.

shadoquad · 12-22-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Let's be careful with that "old men over 50" crack!

I know plenty of Z drivers who are around that age, and they're pretty damn cool.

ChrisSlicks · 12-22-2010, 03:33 PM

I have several friends that track Z06's, some of them very hard. The stock Z06 cooler is adequate if you don't push the car that hard, but if you beat on it you will need an after-market setup to keep the temps down. The stock brakes are acceptable, although the rotors and pads are crap and should be thrown away for track duty. The stock brake ducts dump air behind the wheel but that's about it, there are kits to replace with proper brake ducts into the hub area. The big problem with the Z06 is if you actually hit anything, the frame is aluminum and the tub is carbon fiber. A friend backed one into the wall on track a few months ago, and what we thought was going to be a few thousand to fix ended up being a write off.

shadoquad · 12-22-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I have several friends that track Z06's, some of them very hard. The stock Z06 cooler is adequate if you don't push the car that hard, but if you beat on it you will need an after-market setup to keep the temps down. The stock brakes are acceptable, although the rotors and pads are crap and should be thrown away for track duty.

Sounds similar to what I've heard about tracking a 370Z.

ChrisSlicks · 12-22-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Sounds similar to what I've heard about tracking a 370Z.

Just about any track driven car is going to have the same issues, but there are a lot more parts available for the Corvette than for the 370.

FromG2Z · 12-22-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Let's be careful with that "old men over 50" crack! I am one of them.

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I know plenty of Z drivers who are around that age, and they're pretty damn cool.

Nothing wrong with being over 50, and I am sure you guys are cool, never said you're not. I will be that age someday as well. But just saying, I'm not ready for that just yet. No vette for me yet (or ever)...

12-22-2010, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 19	First off, let me state that an 06/07 Z06 would blow the doors off my Z. But.... that being said, I was also considering a used Z06 the same time I was looking at my Z. After much deliberation, I determined that though it was faster, I didn't like the interior look and feel (quality). The seats also had the look and feel of typical GM... cracking leather (already), etc. I also didn't like the fact that all vette's pretty much look the same, and it's almost always old men over 50 driving it. I didn't want to be in that category. Again, it all comes down to personal choice, but pure speed and torque wasn't enough to sway me. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	I have several friends that track Z06's, some of them very hard. The stock Z06 cooler is adequate if you don't push the car that hard, but if you beat on it you will need an after-market setup to keep the temps down. The stock brakes are acceptable, although the rotors and pads are crap and should be thrown away for track duty. The stock brake ducts dump air behind the wheel but that's about it, there are kits to replace with proper brake ducts into the hub area. The big problem with the Z06 is if you actually hit anything, the frame is aluminum and the tub is carbon fiber. A friend backed one into the wall on track a few months ago, and what we thought was going to be a few thousand to fix ended up being a write off. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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12-22-2010, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	the z06 is a beast no doubt. over the years i've owned both cars. and both models have their good points and their not so good. just do your homework if you buy used. i'd rather buy one from some older guy if i could less chance it's been kicked in the xxs........ with that said i do love my 370 but when it comes time to trade i'm going back to a vette.it's the only 2 seat sports car i would swap for.