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bobbyhi · 10-24-2005

Did anyone see the Z06 being tested on the Speed Channel over the weekend. What an awesome car!! I can see why people are lining up to purchase. A real "snake killer". I love my Z but I think maybe there might be a new King of the Hill. Only time will tell. I don't mean to be sacreligious by saying that...Only my opinion.

sledutah · 10-24-2005

I saw the show. WOW, it is mean. I told my wife, that is going to be my next car (in the garage next to the ZR1)

She didn't think that was too funny since I just bought the ZR1 last week

Kevin · 10-24-2005

The only way it will be the new KOTH is if it takes the same records we did, the same way we did.

Chris · 10-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Kevin

The only way it will be the new KOTH is if it takes the same records we did, the same way we did.

I agree - Still the King until the records are broken!

WB9MCW · 10-24-2005

Well we all know that the hand built pushrod 427 will never have the endurance to break the ZR-1 records, the only thing it will break is itself (JIMO) so why don;t we just call her "QUEEN OF THE HILL"--QOTH-- tempermental, fragile and emotional just like a woman!!!

Patton · 10-24-2005

I know we are all ZR-1 lovers here but she (new ZO6) has a bowtie just like the ZR-1, for christ sakes the same blood courses through her veins! Besides, I sat in one... and turned on the engine and even gave it a lil slap of the throttle at my buddies chevy dealership... Holy fuk stick is this thing is mean as hell... and i was just SITTING in it. I like how you can just tell there is something different by looking at it. It just sits totally different than the standard. Thats why I love the look of the ZR-1 so much because it has a different stance than the base model. The old ZO6 in my opinion didnt sit differently, sure it looked different and hung alittle lower but it just didnt STAND out like this monster does... and the 12 inches looks ALOT bigger in the back than 11 for some reason... Anyways what I am saying is, I think this thing would kick the hell out of a ZR-1 in any contest and I am a ZR-1 LOVER!!! Just my not so humble opinion. The dealership is Mike Daughtery and they have 2 right now! Both 20k over MSRP.

I just can't wait to see what LPE has in store for it, could you imagine a freakin TT version?

95ZR1#418 · 10-25-2005

Why am I reading this? I must need a new car......

tomtom72 · 10-25-2005

Saw one the other day, Sun. 10/23, joined our little group for a cruise. It kind of made up for me missing the speed show road test. I was out playing with the Z that night!

My impression of runn'in with the Z06 on the road is that it is a leap forward in power & well the newer platform is better than the C4's. The power it has is very evident and well 500 hp is 500 hp. You know even the motor compartment looks a little better than a C5 or a std. C6 and the guy drew a crowd and was very proud of his car & the people gathered to look at the motor. I kept my hood closed until another C4 owner asked to see an LT5, then I had a small crowd. Even some C5/Z06 owners pointing and gesturing at the LT5.

It's a different & better car than the ZR-1 for less money, comparatively. You know if you adjust for 1990 dollars vs. 05 dollars. Chevy was allowed to do the right thing, IMHO. The most obvious difference is on the highway and there is no substitute for power. If I could afford one, I'd buy one. I can't so I respect it for it's leap forward using the info from the C5R program. It's a different car with a different technology.

I envey the car but I am still in love with my ZR-1. I can still keep up fairly well with the C5's & C6's. The sound of the two motors is different. The 427 sounds a little like NASCAR/ American iron but the LT5 sounds more like watching F1 on speed. I'm glad I'm fortunate enough to own any vette, let alone a ZR-1! The LT5 still makes me

Tom
btw,

to all the new Z06 owners, they have the new big stick from the factory!

95ZR1#418 · 10-25-2005

Very well stated "TomTom72".

LeoLily · 10-25-2005

We TIVO'd the program and just saw glimpses of it. Wow! I especially like the "Daytona Sunset Orange" (I think that's the name of the color...).

10-24-2005	#1
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 983	New Z06 Did anyone see the Z06 being tested on the Speed Channel over the weekend. What an awesome car!! I can see why people are lining up to purchase. A real "snake killer". I love my Z but I think maybe there might be a new King of the Hill. Only time will tell. I don't mean to be sacreligious by saying that...Only my opinion.

10-24-2005	#2
sledutah Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Centerville, Utah Posts: 133	Re: New Z06 I saw the show. WOW, it is mean. I told my wife, that is going to be my next car (in the garage next to the ZR1) She didn't think that was too funny since I just bought the ZR1 last week

10-24-2005	#3
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,624	Re: New Z06 The only way it will be the new KOTH is if it takes the same records we did, the same way we did. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

10-24-2005	#5
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,584	Re: New Z06 Well we all know that the hand built pushrod 427 will never have the endurance to break the ZR-1 records, the only thing it will break is itself (JIMO) so why don;t we just call her "QUEEN OF THE HILL"--QOTH-- tempermental, fragile and emotional just like a woman!!!

10-24-2005	#6
Patton Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 220	Re: New Z06 I know we are all ZR-1 lovers here but she (new ZO6) has a bowtie just like the ZR-1, for christ sakes the same blood courses through her veins! Besides, I sat in one... and turned on the engine and even gave it a lil slap of the throttle at my buddies chevy dealership... Holy fuk stick is this thing is mean as hell... and i was just SITTING in it. I like how you can just tell there is something different by looking at it. It just sits totally different than the standard. Thats why I love the look of the ZR-1 so much because it has a different stance than the base model. The old ZO6 in my opinion didnt sit differently, sure it looked different and hung alittle lower but it just didnt STAND out like this monster does... and the 12 inches looks ALOT bigger in the back than 11 for some reason... Anyways what I am saying is, I think this thing would kick the hell out of a ZR-1 in any contest and I am a ZR-1 LOVER!!! Just my not so humble opinion. The dealership is Mike Daughtery and they have 2 right now! Both 20k over MSRP. I just can't wait to see what LPE has in store for it, could you imagine a freakin TT version? Last edited by Patton; 10-24-2005 at 10:15 PM.

10-25-2005	#7
95ZR1#418 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western Montana, now Maryland Posts: 191	Re: New Z06 Why am I reading this? I must need a new car......

10-25-2005	#8
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,609	Re: New Z06 Saw one the other day, Sun. 10/23, joined our little group for a cruise. It kind of made up for me missing the speed show road test. I was out playing with the Z that night! My impression of runn'in with the Z06 on the road is that it is a leap forward in power & well the newer platform is better than the C4's. The power it has is very evident and well 500 hp is 500 hp. You know even the motor compartment looks a little better than a C5 or a std. C6 and the guy drew a crowd and was very proud of his car & the people gathered to look at the motor. I kept my hood closed until another C4 owner asked to see an LT5, then I had a small crowd. Even some C5/Z06 owners pointing and gesturing at the LT5. It's a different & better car than the ZR-1 for less money, comparatively. You know if you adjust for 1990 dollars vs. 05 dollars. Chevy was allowed to do the right thing, IMHO. The most obvious difference is on the highway and there is no substitute for power. If I could afford one, I'd buy one. I can't so I respect it for it's leap forward using the info from the C5R program. It's a different car with a different technology. I envey the car but I am still in love with my ZR-1. I can still keep up fairly well with the C5's & C6's. The sound of the two motors is different. The 427 sounds a little like NASCAR/ American iron but the LT5 sounds more like watching F1 on speed. I'm glad I'm fortunate enough to own any vette, let alone a ZR-1! The LT5 still makes me Tom btw, to all the new Z06 owners, they have the new big stick from the factory! __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

10-25-2005	#9
95ZR1#418 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western Montana, now Maryland Posts: 191	Re: New Z06 Very well stated "TomTom72".

10-25-2005	#10
LeoLily Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: boulder, colorado Posts: 103	Re: New Z06 We TIVO'd the program and just saw glimpses of it. Wow! I especially like the "Daytona Sunset Orange" (I think that's the name of the color...).