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Bob Cosby · 07-26-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OLD_GOAT

Hey, don't forget me!

Bone stock A6, non Z51 base Vette.

12.159 @ 115.59 - Old Goat - 09 A6 2.73 -

Runs good! I gotta get mine to the track....never owned a car this long (19+ months) and not modded NOR taken it to the track! LOL.

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Originally Posted by Bolt-onC6

And if you scroll down the list a little farther to bolt-ons there are three automatics running 10s.

Indeed there are....LS2 cars....

Bolt-onC6 · 07-26-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Cosby

Runs good! I gotta get mine to the track....never owned a car this long (19+ months) and not modded NOR taken it to the track! LOL.

Indeed there are....LS2 cars....

Make that 6 automatics if you include the LS3s (08+)

OldJedi · 07-26-2012, 09:14 PM

I would like to think that as time moves forward so does technology. I would hope that the C7 is better than the C6 Vette and the next Camaro being better than the current Camaro. Right now the ZL1 is as quick as the base/GS Vette but I believe it has a better ride than the Vette.

Bob Cosby · 07-26-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJedi

I would like to think that as time moves forward so does technology. I would hope that the C7 is better than the C6 Vette and the next Camaro being better than the current Camaro. Right now the ZL1 is as quick as the base/GS Vette but I believe it has a better ride than the Vette.

Concur 100%.

Taser Deployed · 07-26-2012, 09:53 PM

Sorry to get off topic but are the engines the same for the base Vette and a GS?

RoketRdr · 07-26-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Cosby

Runs good! I gotta get mine to the track....never owned a car this long (19+ months) and not modded NOR taken it to the track! LOL.

You should be ashamed of yourself.

OLD_GOAT · 07-26-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

Sorry to get off topic but are the engines the same for the base Vette and a GS?

Yes, but the GS has a higher numeric rear end ratio. On the auto, I think it's 2.73 for the GS and 2.52 on the base C6.

RichieSSZ28 · 07-26-2012, 11:34 PM

Test one on the Interstate or straight away and see. Maybe you have a friend with you who can video it and post it on Youtube. Win or lose. IT's always cool.

hognutz · 07-27-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Taser Deployed

Sorry to get off topic but are the engines the same for the base Vette and a GS?

HP wise but the Grand sport has a dry sump system like the Z06. It is geared different like the Z51 was as well.

adamgl · 07-27-2012, 09:18 AM

The ZL1 is better than a base C6 in every category that I can think of. C7 base who knows how much better than C6?

What I really want to know is how good will the new Z06 and ZR1 be? And what's it going to look like.

RoketRdr · 07-27-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by adamgl

The ZL1 is better than a base C6 in every category that I can think of. C7 base who knows how much better than C6?

What I really want to know is how good will the new Z06 and ZR1 be? And what's it going to look like.

The very first C7 pics that were leaked are SUPPOSEDLY of the ZR1. They had to create them as "renders" because they weren't allowed to take pics when they saw the car. Take that for what its worth.

KMK454 · 07-27-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 9c1ny

The GS has proven to be a tad slower than the "base" Vette, this has been a big topic of discussion on the Vette forums, the ZL1s have been trapping around 111-115mph , you'll be hard pressed to find a LS3 Vette trapping in that range, IMHO a A6 LS3 Vette will eat a ZL1 , a LS2 Vette would be a drivers race.....................................

Yup... a lot of people don't realize that there are different ways to get your Nurburgring time... some are standing starts. Some are flying starts. Most lists don't annotate the difference. Some manufacturers won't tell you what they did (flying or standing). Also, weather varies, and on a 10 mile track, that makes a huge difference. Nurburgring times are good, but I wouldn't put all my stock in them.

adamgl · 07-27-2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RoketRdr

The very first C7 pics that were leaked are SUPPOSEDLY of the ZR1. They had to create them as "renders" because they weren't allowed to take pics when they saw the car. Take that for what its worth.

Ya I want to see real pics, lol. We've all seen renders and prototypes / concepts that look way different than when the car is finished.

ZZZ · 07-27-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by adamgl

The ZL1 is better than a base C6 in every category that I can think of. C7 base who knows how much better than C6?

What I really want to know is how good will the new Z06 and ZR1 be? And what's it going to look like.

Well your a Z06 owner so I assume you have some idea what your talking about.

I have heard the lowest recorded stock quarter miles are lower on the base Corvette but I would give that time. More Camaros better conditions more break ins.

As for the track and road racing I am not sure. So far the opinion seems fairly split.

Right now I am pretty much gonna wait til January until I put down a deposit and order either a 14 ZL1 or a C7 Vert depending on which one is the better performer after that Ill put around 15 Twenty K in it and keep it for awhile.

I love the Camaro but it would be replaced within a year and a half by a Gen 6 where as the C7 would be an eye catcher for a good 3 4 years after I invest in modding it.

Both cars have their advantages but I may just keep the SS winter drive it and get the Vert

07-26-2012, 09:14 PM	#31
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	I would like to think that as time moves forward so does technology. I would hope that the C7 is better than the C6 Vette and the next Camaro being better than the current Camaro. Right now the ZL1 is as quick as the base/GS Vette but I believe it has a better ride than the Vette. __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

07-26-2012, 11:34 PM	#36
RichieSSZ28 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 10' 2SS/RS & 14' Sierra Z71 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Jay, FL Posts: 165 View My Garage	Test one on the Interstate or straight away and see. Maybe you have a friend with you who can video it and post it on Youtube. Win or lose. IT's always cool. __________________ SLP 1-3/4" LT Headers, 3" High flow cats,MGW short throw shifter with Orange SS, Magnaflow 2.5" Street series aggressive full system exhaust with 4" Tips, MGW Short throw shifter, K&N CAI, SLP 160 thermostat, Diablo Sport Tune by SLP, Sinister Street scene Package, Custom Two Tone paint scheme(Pearl black and Inferno Orange) by Owens Customizing, Two tone Engine cover, 22" Gianelle Cuba 10 matte black with ball cut details, Vredestein SUV assanta tires 265/35 and 315/30.

07-27-2012, 09:18 AM	#38
adamgl Drives: '98 Camaro Z28, '06 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 533	The ZL1 is better than a base C6 in every category that I can think of. C7 base who knows how much better than C6? What I really want to know is how good will the new Z06 and ZR1 be? And what's it going to look like. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Sold :( ARH, FM Super 44's, K&N CAI, ADM scoop, Diablo Tune, RX catch can. '98 Camaro Z28 M6 TSP headers, true duals, AIR/EGR/AC/muffler delete, CAI, Subframe con., shock tower brace, Stg. 2 T56 rebuild. Monster Clutch Stg. 2, Electric Water Pump, TT2 wheels, 315 NT555's '06 Z06 2LZ, Cam, P/P/M Heads, FAST Intake/TB, ARH, CAI, HP Clutch/FW, C5 Axles, Pfadt Coilovers/Poly Bushings, Carbon Fiber: Everything, lol. HID's, 360 Forged Spec 5's/Invo's, Custom Interior. 550 RWHP http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235911

07-26-2012, 09:53 PM	#33
Taser Deployed Drives: 2012 Blk ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 938	Sorry to get off topic but are the engines the same for the base Vette and a GS?