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I'm in debt for life. But I own a Z06 now.


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After searching for what seemed like forever, I found a Z06 that I wanted with the miles I wanted. So, I drove 4 hours to Dearborn, Michigan to go have a look at it. After staying there for a couple hours, doing some paperwork, putting myself in debt for the next 5 years, signing my soul away...I was the owner of a 2003 Electron Blue Z06 w/ 2,500 miles on it. Every option, plus some chrome Z06 wheels the dealership had thrown on it the day before. I did pay a little more than I wanted, however, but in the end I think it was worth it.

 

I figured I'd give a short review of a few things that came to mind while driving this thing. graemlins/leghump.gif

 

First off. OMG! This thing kicks so much ass it's ridiculous. I didn't really get on it any, and probably won't for a long while. All I really did was give it a substantial amount of throttle in first and second to see what it was made of. I only went to around 4k rpms, but that was enough for me for the time being. This thing just wants to GO!

 

Second thing. I'm ordering a short shifter

!TONIGHT! I HATE the stock shifter. On second thought, I loathe it. I swear GM took the shifter directly out of an S-10 and slapped it in this car. It sticks up so high it's awkward to shift. Hate it. Hate it. Hate it.

 

Third. From the little bit of turning I did with it on the way home, it seems to handle great. I'll update more on this later after driving it some more.

 

Fourth. Electron Blue also kicks ass. That is all.

 

BTW, I'm the happiest guy on the planet right now. :D:D:D:D:D

 

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[ 12. April 2005, 09:58 PM: Message edited by: Mr. Z06 ]

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Originally posted by Mr. Z06:

Third. From the little bit of turning I did with it on the way home, it seems to handle great.

Its a night and day difference from the regular C5. The Z06 is the only vette I think I'd like owning. A well rounded car...pretty much. Work your way up to the limits in a safe environment, the oversteer comes at you FAST at speed. Start off in parking lots feelingit out with some tight and technical cornering, then work your way up, widen your turns, increase your speed....then go here and get refined in HPDE 1 and 2. A few instructors there have a good bit of experience with the Z06.

 

Great purchase, congrats. graemlins/thumb.gif

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Originally posted by MadMalibu:

Just ask MRMEANER...

-Marc

Its all about knowledge, ability, and most importantly... MONEY.

 

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THE Z06 IS THE FASTEST CAR IN THE WORLD!!1!!

 

And now you know it. graemlins/thumb.gif Congratulations on your purchase - the electron blue is pimp.

 

I'm amazed at your reaction to the shifter. You hate it? I love it. By chance, did you ever have an opportunity to drive an 03/04 Cobra with a stock shifter? That may be the key here.

 

Anyway, congrats again.

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shifters should be tall anyway... the throw should be short, the the shifter being tall has signifigance. With the shifter up in the air, you dont need to reach very far from the wheel to shift. Because the car is made to have awesome track maners... they designed the cockpit to suit racing style driving habbits... two hands on the wheel at almost all times, with quick shifting, then back to the wheel. One hand on the wheel and one on the shifter is not safe on the track... sooooo the corvette makes the quick shifting easy ;)
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