[rpoz-29]

My Camaro has been a body shop for two weeks getting the top painted under warranty. It's a hardtop and this is the second time. I shouldn't have told them I was in no hurry. Anyway, I was griping about it during lunch at a "Street Survival" school I was helping with. Another club member overheard me and offered me a ride in his '02 Z06. WOW. I'm just kicking the idea around right now, but is there a year to stay away from? Any preferred years? Is a Z06 that much better than a standard Corvette? Just wondering!

[rpoz-29]

I'm thinking in the mid-twenties or less range. I know that narrows my choices, but right now I'm just looking. I would stay in stock. The car I drove was on A-6's, had SA Konis, and a front bar. I've also considered E/SP with my Z-28, but Lord I like the way that Corvette handles. Keep the responses coming so I can keep learning!

[codename Bil Doe]

I'm thinking in the mid-twenties or less range. I know that narrows my choices, but right now I'm just looking. I would stay in stock. The car I drove was on A-6's, had SA Konis, and a front bar. I've also considered E/SP with my Z-28, but Lord I like the way that Corvette handles. Keep the responses coming so I can keep learning!

On track, the c5z06 and c6 are down to driver they're so close in performance. The C6 has 1" longer control arms and gobs more potential in the engine department. Replacing seats on a higher model (3LT) will save you about 40lb per seat. It's also taste. If it's not a dedicated track car, I'd go for whichever is more comfortable.

For low 20's you'll find c5z06's. For high 20's you'll find the less loaded c6's.

Also, get ready for a totally different style of driving. Computer control, yaw sensors, ice brakes take a lot of getting used to and a very different driving style than an fbody. Definitely a much more refined drive, though.