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| North of the border    Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177  | 
				C6-Z06 vs Nissan GT-R vs Shelby Super-Snake vs any other suggestion Chances are they would be in black. | 
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|  Aug 28 2008, 07:46 PM 
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| Experienced Member    Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,766 Joined: 10-April 04 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 303  | 
				For the amt of money you're talking (about $90k is what a guy here in LA just paid for his GT-R), I think I'd try a different tack. How's this sound? $40k - Buy the track car of your choice; I'd recommend a T1 or GT Vette or similar, just for ease of maintenance and because you're used to at least some of the parts $20k - Buy a good, used, tow vehicle. Yeah, they're not flashy, but you can't beat a good 2002-ish diesel dually for towing. $10k - Buy a nice enclosed trailer $10k - Race budget (gas, tires, hotels, beer, etc.) But, if you want to spend that much on just 1 street-legal car that can be taken to the track, you've got a lot of options. I doubt that you'll ever be happy with a "stock" car, so you'll be modifying it. I'd recommend buying one that's already modified like you want and sticking with that. Something like a used, s'charged C6-Z06 is what I'm thinking. | 
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|  Aug 28 2008, 09:36 PM 
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| Advanced Member   Group: Advanced Members Posts: 349 Joined: 2-December 05 From: Lake CityTN Member No.: 998  | For the amt of money you're talking (about $90k is what a guy here in LA just paid for his GT-R), I think I'd try a different tack. How's this sound? $40k - Buy the track car of your choice; I'd recommend a T1 or GT Vette or similar, just for ease of maintenance and because you're used to at least some of the parts $20k - Buy a good, used, tow vehicle. Yeah, they're not flashy, but you can't beat a good 2002-ish diesel dually for towing. $10k - Buy a nice enclosed trailer $10k - Race budget (gas, tires, hotels, beer, etc.) But, if you want to spend that much on just 1 street-legal car that can be taken to the track, you've got a lot of options. I doubt that you'll ever be happy with a "stock" car, so you'll be modifying it. I'd recommend buying one that's already modified like you want and sticking with that. Something like a used, s'charged C6-Z06 is what I'm thinking. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ^^^ That is true.. what kind you drive? Daily Driver? I always want to have Z06 vette. 2010 Camaro SS? Once you have newer car, you have to be careful driving under any conditions. | 
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 Eugenio_SS   Life is short   Aug 28 2008, 05:33 PM
 Eugenio_SS   Life is short   Aug 28 2008, 05:33 PM 
  trackbird   Are you going shopping? 
C6 Z06 is a hell of a ca...   Aug 28 2008, 05:36 PM
 trackbird   Are you going shopping? 
C6 Z06 is a hell of a ca...   Aug 28 2008, 05:36 PM
 
  Eugenio_SS   QUOTE (trackbird @ Aug 28 2008, 01:36 PM)...   Aug 28 2008, 06:09 PM
 Eugenio_SS   QUOTE (trackbird @ Aug 28 2008, 01:36 PM)...   Aug 28 2008, 06:09 PM 
  CrashTestDummy   I've been thinking of a Z06 myself.  There...   Aug 28 2008, 05:39 PM
 CrashTestDummy   I've been thinking of a Z06 myself.  There...   Aug 28 2008, 05:39 PM 
  93FirehawkTA   What is the purpose for the vehicle? Track, daily ...   Aug 28 2008, 05:51 PM
 93FirehawkTA   What is the purpose for the vehicle? Track, daily ...   Aug 28 2008, 05:51 PM 
  Eugenio_SS   would be a toy combo street and some track.
I don...   Aug 28 2008, 06:07 PM
 Eugenio_SS   would be a toy combo street and some track.
I don...   Aug 28 2008, 06:07 PM 
  Eugenio_SS   my heart keeps coming back to the Vette, though......   Aug 28 2008, 06:13 PM
 Eugenio_SS   my heart keeps coming back to the Vette, though......   Aug 28 2008, 06:13 PM 
  Eugenio_SS   talking of the zr1... isn't just easier for me...   Aug 28 2008, 06:29 PM
 Eugenio_SS   talking of the zr1... isn't just easier for me...   Aug 28 2008, 06:29 PM
 
  mitchntx   QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Aug 28 2008, 01:29 PM...   Aug 28 2008, 09:43 PM
 mitchntx   QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Aug 28 2008, 01:29 PM...   Aug 28 2008, 09:43 PM

 
  Eugenio_SS   QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 28 2008, 05:43 PM) ...   Aug 29 2008, 01:44 PM
 Eugenio_SS   QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 28 2008, 05:43 PM) ...   Aug 29 2008, 01:44 PM 
  CMC #37   Z06 for me, ZR1 is a dream!   Aug 28 2008, 06:36 PM
 CMC #37   Z06 for me, ZR1 is a dream!   Aug 28 2008, 06:36 PM 
  Eugenio_SS   the other possibility...
keep having fun as a str...   Aug 28 2008, 06:47 PM
 Eugenio_SS   the other possibility...
keep having fun as a str...   Aug 28 2008, 06:47 PM 
  CMC #37   Get the Evora and put it in the SS.   Aug 28 2008, 06:54 PM
 CMC #37   Get the Evora and put it in the SS.   Aug 28 2008, 06:54 PM 
  jensend   Not sure how the ZR1 will perform on track.  One o...   Aug 28 2008, 07:16 PM
 jensend   Not sure how the ZR1 will perform on track.  One o...   Aug 28 2008, 07:16 PM 
  Eugenio_SS   hmmm.... from ppl's experience, it's alway...   Aug 28 2008, 08:49 PM
 Eugenio_SS   hmmm.... from ppl's experience, it's alway...   Aug 28 2008, 08:49 PM 
  BigEnos   I saw a black R8 on my way to work one morning. Pu...   Aug 28 2008, 09:04 PM
 BigEnos   I saw a black R8 on my way to work one morning. Pu...   Aug 28 2008, 09:04 PM 
  EchoMirage   should read up on the GTRs computer before decidin...   Aug 28 2008, 09:34 PM
 EchoMirage   should read up on the GTRs computer before decidin...   Aug 28 2008, 09:34 PM
 
  rmackintosh   QUOTE (EchoMirage @ Aug 28 2008, 04:34 PM...   Aug 28 2008, 10:00 PM
 rmackintosh   QUOTE (EchoMirage @ Aug 28 2008, 04:34 PM...   Aug 28 2008, 10:00 PM 
  Spruill242   I don't know about all that warrenty stuff. Wo...   Aug 28 2008, 10:29 PM
 Spruill242   I don't know about all that warrenty stuff. Wo...   Aug 28 2008, 10:29 PM
 
  Mojave   QUOTE (Spruill242 @ Aug 28 2008, 05:29 PM...   Aug 29 2008, 12:24 AM
 Mojave   QUOTE (Spruill242 @ Aug 28 2008, 05:29 PM...   Aug 29 2008, 12:24 AM

 
  BigEnos   QUOTE (Mojave @ Aug 28 2008, 06:24 PM) QU...   Aug 29 2008, 02:37 PM
 BigEnos   QUOTE (Mojave @ Aug 28 2008, 06:24 PM) QU...   Aug 29 2008, 02:37 PM 
  CMC #37   I've been in a lot of new Z06s as an instructo...   Aug 29 2008, 01:04 AM
 CMC #37   I've been in a lot of new Z06s as an instructo...   Aug 29 2008, 01:04 AM 
  Bram   c6 z06 and keep the ss   Aug 29 2008, 02:56 AM
 Bram   c6 z06 and keep the ss   Aug 29 2008, 02:56 AM
 
  Eugenio_SS   QUOTE (Bram @ Aug 28 2008, 10:56 PM) c6 z...   Aug 29 2008, 01:47 PM
 Eugenio_SS   QUOTE (Bram @ Aug 28 2008, 10:56 PM) c6 z...   Aug 29 2008, 01:47 PM 
  Rob Hood   Crossed flags for me...any day of the week.   Aug 29 2008, 05:35 AM
 Rob Hood   Crossed flags for me...any day of the week.   Aug 29 2008, 05:35 AM 
  00 Trans Ram   You're right, Eugenio - it's cheaper and e...   Aug 29 2008, 01:30 PM
 00 Trans Ram   You're right, Eugenio - it's cheaper and e...   Aug 29 2008, 01:30 PM
 
  mitchntx   QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Aug 29 2008, 08:30 ...   Aug 29 2008, 02:10 PM
 mitchntx   QUOTE (00 Trans Ram @ Aug 29 2008, 08:30 ...   Aug 29 2008, 02:10 PM

 
  00 Trans Ram   QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 29 2008, 09:10 AM) ...   Aug 29 2008, 02:39 PM
 00 Trans Ram   QUOTE (mitchntx @ Aug 29 2008, 09:10 AM) ...   Aug 29 2008, 02:39 PM 
  Eugenio_SS   So Mitch, what you look for when looking for a rac...   Aug 29 2008, 02:22 PM
 Eugenio_SS   So Mitch, what you look for when looking for a rac...   Aug 29 2008, 02:22 PM 
  Torque   Another vote for the Z06 option but very curious a...   Aug 29 2008, 04:35 PM
 Torque   Another vote for the Z06 option but very curious a...   Aug 29 2008, 04:35 PM
 
  Mojave   QUOTE (Torque @ Aug 29 2008, 11:35 AM) An...   Aug 29 2008, 05:42 PM
 Mojave   QUOTE (Torque @ Aug 29 2008, 11:35 AM) An...   Aug 29 2008, 05:42 PM 
  00 Trans Ram   I wonder if people replace the calipers? At ...   Aug 29 2008, 06:35 PM
 00 Trans Ram   I wonder if people replace the calipers? At ...   Aug 29 2008, 06:35 PM 
  Torque   ok, that makes sense.  It's a shame that it wo...   Aug 29 2008, 07:03 PM
 Torque   ok, that makes sense.  It's a shame that it wo...   Aug 29 2008, 07:03 PM 
  Spruill242   Why not save some money and buy a C5 ZO6?? Use the...   Aug 29 2008, 08:48 PM
 Spruill242   Why not save some money and buy a C5 ZO6?? Use the...   Aug 29 2008, 08:48 PM 
  Eugenio_SS   this one looks good:
http://www.canadatrader.com/r...   Sep 11 2008, 09:48 PM
 Eugenio_SS   this one looks good:
http://www.canadatrader.com/r...   Sep 11 2008, 09:48 PM 
  SSTAT   GTR's suck. I passed one on track like it was ...   Sep 12 2008, 01:34 AM
 SSTAT   GTR's suck. I passed one on track like it was ...   Sep 12 2008, 01:34 AM 
  Rob Hood   Right now there is a BLACK C6 Z06 at a dealer here...   Sep 12 2008, 03:45 AM
 Rob Hood   Right now there is a BLACK C6 Z06 at a dealer here...   Sep 12 2008, 03:45 AM 
  Eugenio_SS   markup is illegal in Canada, actually... so no dea...   Sep 12 2008, 03:22 PM
 Eugenio_SS   markup is illegal in Canada, actually... so no dea...   Sep 12 2008, 03:22 PM 
  BryanL   I thought Z06's were going for 10k off sticker...   Sep 13 2008, 05:58 PM
 BryanL   I thought Z06's were going for 10k off sticker...   Sep 13 2008, 05:58 PM 
  soulless   Well my personal dream car is an Ultima GTR with a...   Sep 26 2008, 08:30 PM
 soulless   Well my personal dream car is an Ultima GTR with a...   Sep 26 2008, 08:30 PM 
  bsim   Life is too short not to get one of these...
And ...   Sep 29 2008, 03:41 AM
 bsim   Life is too short not to get one of these...
And ...   Sep 29 2008, 03:41 AM 
  CrashTestDummy   Wow, it will be twice as hard to keep the diff in ...   Sep 29 2008, 04:21 AM
 CrashTestDummy   Wow, it will be twice as hard to keep the diff in ...   Sep 29 2008, 04:21 AM
 
  StanIROCZ   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Sep 29 2008, 12:2...   Oct 10 2008, 02:47 PM
 StanIROCZ   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Sep 29 2008, 12:2...   Oct 10 2008, 02:47 PM 
  SStrokerAce   ZO6.... any day of the week.
Best pushrod V8 ever...   Oct 10 2008, 01:23 PM
 SStrokerAce   ZO6.... any day of the week.
Best pushrod V8 ever...   Oct 10 2008, 01:23 PM 
  Eugenio_SS   someone bought a brand new toy, but not telling wh...   Dec 17 2008, 04:50 AM
 Eugenio_SS   someone bought a brand new toy, but not telling wh...   Dec 17 2008, 04:50 AM 
  Bram   Congrats and do u already have it hiding in your g...   Dec 17 2008, 04:57 AM
 Bram   Congrats and do u already have it hiding in your g...   Dec 17 2008, 04:57 AM
 
  Eugenio_SS   QUOTE (Bram @ Dec 16 2008, 11:57 PM) Cong...   Dec 17 2008, 05:06 AM
 Eugenio_SS   QUOTE (Bram @ Dec 16 2008, 11:57 PM) Cong...   Dec 17 2008, 05:06 AM 
  Bram   love to  but leaving for California on sat.I'l...   Dec 17 2008, 05:35 AM
 Bram   love to  but leaving for California on sat.I'l...   Dec 17 2008, 05:35 AM|   | 
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