C6... why?
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From: Raleigh
I've been reading forums here for a while. And some of you are always talking about buying a Corvette, if you could find a deal and bla bla bla.
Where does that come from? I am just curious. We are S2k fans, owners, and lovers. And the ONLY common feature between the S2k and the Corvette is the performance/price ratio. That's it.
I did not buy an S2k because of the performance/price ratio. I bought it for its refinement, quality, fun to drive, because of its top-down feature, light weight etc. And when I will be looking for a real sport car, I will probably be considering a used Ferrari, NSX, or any other real exotic.
With all the respect I have for you guys, could you please tell me what you find so exciting about the Corvette with its over weight, push rod engine, unprecise shifter, GM-poor interior, etc.?
Don't talk about pricing. I know it is cheap for the performance it gives you... but on top of that, what really gives you a hard-on?
Where does that come from? I am just curious. We are S2k fans, owners, and lovers. And the ONLY common feature between the S2k and the Corvette is the performance/price ratio. That's it.
I did not buy an S2k because of the performance/price ratio. I bought it for its refinement, quality, fun to drive, because of its top-down feature, light weight etc. And when I will be looking for a real sport car, I will probably be considering a used Ferrari, NSX, or any other real exotic.
With all the respect I have for you guys, could you please tell me what you find so exciting about the Corvette with its over weight, push rod engine, unprecise shifter, GM-poor interior, etc.?
Don't talk about pricing. I know it is cheap for the performance it gives you... but on top of that, what really gives you a hard-on?
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I've spent quite a bit of seat time in a C6 Z06. I consider the AP1 S2000 to be more fun, but that's my opinion. Most people disagree with me, but I would rather drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow. And I'd almost certainly be in jail or dead within a month of owning a Z06. Who cares what people want to buy? The C6 is a fantastic car. I don't think S2000 owners have any room to talk on interiors either 
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If I moved up it would either be a nsx "coupe" or zo6. I mean it's hard to beat the power of the z06.
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All I have to say on this subject is that I would love to see a C6 go up against an s2000 with mods to make up the difference between the prices. Ex. Put a turbo on the S2000 and add $10,000 to its price, coilovers add $3,000, CF hardtop add $2,000 etc.
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
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From: SW Florida
All I have to say on this subject is that I would love to see a C6 go up against an s2000 with mods to make up the difference between the prices. Ex. Put a turbo on the S2000 and add $10,000 to its price, coilovers add $3,000, CF hardtop add $2,000 etc.
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
For the difference you can have a fully built s2k (engine, differential, tranny) pushing 600+ whp and running laps around the said vette.
Now tell me what's more fun a 600whp s2k or a 400hp - 505hp hp vette? exactly my point.
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From: Miramar, FloriDUH
Originally Posted by CR EH' timestamp='1303678275' post='20502320
All I have to say on this subject is that I would love to see a C6 go up against an s2000 with mods to make up the difference between the prices. Ex. Put a turbo on the S2000 and add $10,000 to its price, coilovers add $3,000, CF hardtop add $2,000 etc.
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
For the difference you can have a fully built s2k (engine, differential, tranny) pushing 600+ whp and running laps around the said vette.
Now tell me what's more fun a 600whp s2k or a 400hp - 505hp hp vette? exactly my point.
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Originally Posted by EastS2k' timestamp='1303679679' post='20502373
[quote name='CR EH' timestamp='1303678275' post='20502320']
All I have to say on this subject is that I would love to see a C6 go up against an s2000 with mods to make up the difference between the prices. Ex. Put a turbo on the S2000 and add $10,000 to its price, coilovers add $3,000, CF hardtop add $2,000 etc.
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
All I have to say on this subject is that I would love to see a C6 go up against an s2000 with mods to make up the difference between the prices. Ex. Put a turbo on the S2000 and add $10,000 to its price, coilovers add $3,000, CF hardtop add $2,000 etc.
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
For the difference you can have a fully built s2k (engine, differential, tranny) pushing 600+ whp and running laps around the said vette.
Now tell me what's more fun a 600whp s2k or a 400hp - 505hp hp vette? exactly my point.
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It's not.
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From: Miramar, FloriDUH
My AP1 is filled with rattles and shakes and makes all types of strange noises. I don't lose any sleep over it.
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Originally Posted by CR EH' timestamp='1303678275' post='20502320
All I have to say on this subject is that I would love to see a C6 go up against an s2000 with mods to make up the difference between the prices. Ex. Put a turbo on the S2000 and add $10,000 to its price, coilovers add $3,000, CF hardtop add $2,000 etc.
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
An S2000 with ~$30,000 mods put towards performance vs. a stock Corvette, who would win?
For the difference you can have a fully built s2k (engine, differential, tranny) pushing 600+ whp and running laps around the said vette.
Now tell me what's more fun a 600whp s2k or a 400hp - 505hp hp vette? exactly my point.