Vette Owners Never Fail to Surprise Me...

dal1307 · 02-21-2011, 06:03 PM

There is something to be said about having a huge handful of torque available from the bottom to the top! Even driving the base model rentals from Hertz impressed me. The C6 feels big when you first drive it but after a little getting used to it is not so bad. Fit and finish are not on par with the 370 and G37 but the C6 is a monster that handles pretty D@mn well.

ProfessorDave · 02-21-2011, 08:02 PM

I've only driven older Vettes (from the 70's). They are a blast. I love the styling from that era. Maybe the Corvette will go retro like the Camaro and bring that style back?...Please?

Ricochet48 · 02-21-2011, 08:26 PM

I rev to 8600rpms in my RSX-S (with ecu tuning). That's the main reason I bought it, it revs up and down all day long

Mt Tam I am · 02-21-2011, 09:17 PM

Has any 370 had a spirited run with a Corvette in the turns? As far as I know their drivers are intimidated by twisting turns.

Red__Zed · 02-21-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Has any 370 had a spirited run with a Corvette in the turns? As far as I know their drivers are intimidated by twisting turns.

Not in my Z, but I have in the S2K. I've seen quite a few vette drivers that can really drive.

Robert_K · 02-21-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

This. I currently own two (older) Corvettes as well as the Z. Plus, go drive a C6 and then tell me if you can't feel the difference - there's way more low-revs torque in a Corvette than there is in the Z.

Use to work at a Corvette performance shop. Driven more than enough stock, cammed, supercharged C5/C6's (ZO6). Always looked forward to getting into my TT-350 at the end of the day.

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Reving high is fun, but who doesn't want more torque at lower RPM's?

I get it.

That said, it's not like you have to rev the Z all that high to get it moving...

I agree.

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

I want a corvette.

am I a bad person now?

Yes! LOL

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I hope one day I'm the oldest Z owner.

Mt Tam I am · 02-21-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Not in my Z, but I have in the S2K. I've seen quite a few vette drivers that can really drive.

Nice.

Nele22 · 02-21-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreezy562

who cares. c6 is my next car

It was my last car!

Robert_K · 02-21-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nele22

It was my last car!

I wanted a C6 ZO6 real bad when they first came out. Than I worked at that shop and while yes, the LS7 is a bad ass motor, it lacked a lot inside and in quality. It's nice to have unGodly amounts of power but to drive it everyday would suck.

Red__Zed · 02-21-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_K

I wanted a C6 ZO6 real bad when they first came out. Than I worked at that shop and while yes, the LS7 is a bad ass motor, it lacked a lot inside and in quality. It's nice to have unGodly amounts of power but to drive it everyday would suck.

I don't know that I would say it would suck.

mick · 02-21-2011, 09:52 PM

how about the cadillac cts-v coupe? it's a cadillac with a corvette engine, so the quality has to be better than the corvette, right? the interior looks a lot better than the one in the corvette, imo.

Robert_K · 02-21-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

I don't know that I would say it would suck.

OK... I'll give into that. However I feel there are other cars I would be more happier in daily.

Robert_K · 02-21-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

how about the cadillac cts-v coupe? it's a cadillac with a corvette engine, so the quality has to be better than the corvette, right? the interior looks a lot better than the one in the corvette, imo.

Now that I have worked on & driven and was very impressed!

370Z Purist · 02-21-2011, 10:52 PM

The newest model CTS-V does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. That's pretty intimidating. It has that magnetic ride suspension, too, so it would probably outperform the 'vette given that it loses some weight. CTS-V coupe, anyone?

dad · 02-21-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert_K

And this is why 95% of them watch NasCar and can't understand Formula1 and how a 3.5l V8 can make 800hp and rev to 19,000 rpm.

I can understand someone wanting a V8. Wanting a American icon vehicle. Wanting to mature a bit and get away from the "Tuner" scene. But to say they didn't like the "high revs" has to be the gayest reason behind getting a different vehicle.

Who is S'vette?

02-21-2011, 06:03 PM	#31 (permalink)
dal1307 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 118 Drives: 08 G37S 5AT Rep Power: 14	There is something to be said about having a huge handful of torque available from the bottom to the top! Even driving the base model rentals from Hertz impressed me. The C6 feels big when you first drive it but after a little getting used to it is not so bad. Fit and finish are not on par with the 370 and G37 but the C6 is a monster that handles pretty D@mn well. __________________ 2008 G37s 5AT, Stillen SC, Stillen CBE, Stillen tranny cooler, DBA 5000 front/4000 rear, Stillen sways, Tein SS-P coilovers, SPC front & rear control arms, Goodridge lines

02-21-2011, 08:02 PM	#32 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I've only driven older Vettes (from the 70's). They are a blast. I love the styling from that era. Maybe the Corvette will go retro like the Camaro and bring that style back?...Please? __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

02-21-2011, 08:26 PM	#33 (permalink)
Ricochet48 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Darien, IL Posts: 117 Drives: 06 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 16	I rev to 8600rpms in my RSX-S (with ecu tuning). That's the main reason I bought it, it revs up and down all day long __________________ I feel like some RWD and torque!

02-21-2011, 09:17 PM	#34 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	Has any 370 had a spirited run with a Corvette in the turns? As far as I know their drivers are intimidated by twisting turns. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

02-21-2011, 10:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 19	The newest model CTS-V does 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. That's pretty intimidating. It has that magnetic ride suspension, too, so it would probably outperform the 'vette given that it loses some weight. CTS-V coupe, anyone? __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

02-21-2011, 09:52 PM	#41 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	how about the cadillac cts-v coupe? it's a cadillac with a corvette engine, so the quality has to be better than the corvette, right? the interior looks a lot better than the one in the corvette, imo.

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