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Re: Don't Miss This Z06 Video [ruking1] by circlew
Apr 03, 2007 (11:09 am)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 03, 2007 9:19 am)

My preference would be the Italian Lady first. But I would not throw the Z out of the stable either. That is MY reality.
 
I left the Porsche out because it is last on my "sex appeal" scale.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: Don't Miss This Z06 Video [circlew] by ruking1
Apr 03, 2007 (11:19 am)
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Replying to: circlew (Apr 03, 2007 11:09 am)

I think it goes without saying in the area of superlatives, that at least one of the three falls into the realm of fantasy. Not many folks will drive that model Ferrari, let alone A Ferrari; as not many of them are actually made. And truly if one has to ask; how much the freight, one really doesn't want to pay the superlative maintenance. A friend I went to grammar school with owns two. He jokingly said, they actually own him. This is not to mention you really should buy a house for them. So I asked how much to service his "BEATER" Ferrari. It truly was breath taking what he said the 3k mile oil change and service cost.
 
The Porsche is JUST expensive.
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Re: Don't Miss This Z06 Video [ruking1] by circlew
Apr 03, 2007 (12:17 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 03, 2007 11:19 am)

Absolutely. Fantasy cars do not everyone make. But the F430 does it for me.
 
For most,the Z is fantasy also.
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Re: Don't Miss This Z06 Video [ruking1] by bolivar
Apr 03, 2007 (9:23 pm)
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Replying to: ruking1 (Apr 03, 2007 9:19 am)

Yea, good ol' C&D. They love to throw a Corvette up aganist the European iron. Then have the Corvette come out No 1 on most of the tests and be close on all the rest. And always much less on price.
 
Then, C&D has to add in their 'intangible' points and call the fragile Euro cars the winners.
 
Happens over and over. And it's not going to change.
#197 of 221
Re: Don't Miss This Z06 Video [circlew] by starrow68
Apr 05, 2007 (6:35 am)
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Replying to: circlew (Apr 03, 2007 12:17 pm)

The Z06 may be fantasy for many but last Thursday 3/29 I
spent the day at Thunderhill Raceway in Nor. Calif. with 84
Vettes all entered in a Vette only track day. Since I've
been on track for several years I was running in the top
group with my lowly C5 Coupe and all day long I got to see
and hear Z06's blow by me, about a 1/3 of the group was C6's
and the balance was C5 Z06's. In the lower three groups
there were also many C6 Z06's for about 25 in total, amazing
car. All I can do with a good exit from T15 is mid-120's
at the end of the straight. Rode with the son of one C6 Z06
owner who was taking it easy and he was doing past 120mph
at about the mid point of the front straight with another
100 yards to my braking point , as noted, amazing.
But when asked if I'm saving for a replacement, I have to
admit, the thing is too Damn fast for me, even on street
tires. Stock, it runs in the fastest race classes when it
is even allowed.
Randy
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Re: Don't Miss This Z06 Video [starrow68] by circlew
Apr 05, 2007 (1:08 pm)
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Replying to: starrow68 (Apr 05, 2007 6:35 am)

Glad to see you are having fun. That sounds way cool. I would just love to be watching from the pit area!
 
Imagine the 2009 upgrade to this beast!
 
I assume you really need to be careful and train first before attending a track day event with any of these cars.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: Don't Miss This Z06 Video [circlew] by starrow68
Apr 06, 2007 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: circlew (Apr 05, 2007 1:08 pm)

Actually attending is the training. Thunderhill is SCCA
operated and they provide a Street School for drivers of all
types of vehicles and I've seen everything from Ferrari's
and Corvette's to Mini-Vans. And yes, the lady in the Mini-
Van did pass a few folks before the end of the day. Marque
specific events are common for Porsche, BMW, Audi and even
Volvo in some parts of the country. Corvette specific events
are not too common so getting 84 Vettes out on the same day
was pretty special. There are similar tracks all over the
country too, hope to spectate at a Sebring event in about a
week myself.
Randy
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Re: 11.5 at 127 mph in the 1/4 mile [iturk] by leecronusmille
Apr 10, 2007 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: iturk (Sep 05, 2005 7:32 am)

I am assuming that the magazine drivers are driving with Traction Control. That assumption has me aspiring to use Competitive Mode when I perform my next quarter mile at the track.
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Re: 11.5 at 127 mph in the 1/4 mile [leecronusmille] by starrow68
Apr 11, 2007 (8:48 am)
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Replying to: leecronusmille (Apr 10, 2007 11:00 am)

Comp mode in a C5/6 is a big help, once you learn throttle
control . I think my first pass was in the mid 15 sec's
area as I spun the wheels in three gears off the line in
comp mode. Then again, having the engine bog would probably
be slower, but not by much .
#202 of 221
Re: 11.5 at 127 mph in the 1/4 mile [starrow68] by circlew
Apr 12, 2007 (4:35 am)
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Replying to: starrow68 (Apr 11, 2007 8:48 am)

I was an old 1/4 mile junkie. IMO, if you want the best times, tires are the key. If you are serious with the sport, get dedicated race slicks. I'd be interested to see the improvement this one change would make with your experience added in. Low 11's should be obtainable. That would be awesome!
 
Have fun! It's good to hear your results and experiences.
 
I don't have one yet, but it's brewing!
 
Regards,
OW

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