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Old 03-10-2010 | 02:04 PM
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Re: the disciple meeting thread, Jason is deleting any post that doesn't conform to the guidelines he set out in the first post. Basically, if you're not posting a suggestion to be delivered to the Camaro team, your post is going to disappear.

Heck, even I have had some posts disappear in that thread.
Old 03-10-2010 | 02:12 PM
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That's because they've got something to work with....
Yes...a $75,000+ base prise.
Old 03-10-2010 | 03:14 PM
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I don't care for any of the ones with automatic transmissions, and while I'm sure I would love driving one, I really don't want a base C6. Bare minimum, it needs to be a Z51 / Grand Sport to get me drooling.
Hmmm, I dunno. F55 was better than Z51 even the Z51 was more widespread and the owners more snobbish. Granted the Grand Sport has additional upgrades which makes it more desirable than a base car with F55 except for the suspension.

Now the Z06 is getting magnetic shocks, good tires, and ceramic brakes. Should be interesting how close this car is to the ZR1. Also will be interesting to see where the weight ends up.
Old 03-10-2010 | 03:30 PM
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Brilliant.

People wanted the Z06 bits with a convertible for their daily driver. They got a GS, which took existing components (except fenders and a few bits) and made a new trim out of them. Brilliant.

And for those Z06 guys that wanted the ZR1 performance bits for more of an "all out track car" they can get that too, again, using mostly existing components - how many C6 guys are going to want to retrofit those onto their existing car do you think? ). Brilliant.

I still want to see what the whole body looks like (carbon and all) before its painted. Some of the bits are left unpainted, but I want to see an "all carbon, no paint" Corvette.....
Old 03-10-2010 | 03:31 PM
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Now they just need to make the PS2s available on all Corvettes.

GM, I know Goodyear has been your go-to tire supplier for many, many years, but the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 is the only tire that should be on any Corvette.

I want a Grand Sport with the Z07 upgrades.
Old 03-10-2010 | 03:44 PM
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I think GM is trying to do like Porsche where you can order a car with a ton of options and customization at a premium.
Old 03-10-2010 | 04:07 PM
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I think GM is trying to do like Porsche where you can order a car with a ton of options and customization at a premium.
That's exactly what they're doing. And this Z06 is badass. If I were ready to spend that kind of money, I'd take this over a ZR1 all day long.
Old 03-10-2010 | 04:17 PM
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Z06 Carbon vs. GT-R at Nurburgring, anyone?
Old 03-10-2010 | 04:18 PM
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Z06 Carbon vs. GT-R at Nurburgring, anyone?
What's the point? Nissan will just send another overboosted ringer.
Old 03-10-2010 | 04:52 PM
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What's the point? Nissan will just send another overboosted ringer.
I didn't say Nissan had to provide the car. Porsche bought one themselves for testing.
Old 03-10-2010 | 05:02 PM
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Awesome car. I like it.
Old 03-10-2010 | 06:43 PM
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My new favorite Corvette by a large margin . Supersonic Blue please
Old 03-10-2010 | 06:48 PM
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I like it a lot too! Awesome car all around. Those brakes won't be a cheap option, though.
Old 03-10-2010 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 1fastdog
Nice to see it was press released...

It's a Bad Bob, IMO.

The Supersonic Blue is my favorite of all the blues we have offered...CG wheels add to the appeal as well.

The suede accents for the interior rock. The steering wheel is especially nice feeling.

Also, note the upgrade RPO's for Z06.
Love the car...you like this blue better than "electron blue"?
Old 03-18-2010 | 08:40 PM
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