[trackbird]

I'm still looking at cars, trying to find something interesting to drive. I found two 2002 Camaro Convertibles today. Both are automatics (sad), one has 46k miles on it and is $13,500-ish, the other looks to be an SS and has under 8k miles...for about $20k? I'm a little surprised at the prices they are asking for lowly F cars these days. I was looking through the classifieds and I realized that I have front and rear sway bars, a T56 and some other bits left....maybe I just need a 3rd gen? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (and any third gens I find these days are ROUGH....).

I keep wondering if I should just keep the T56 to go with the engine that's coming out of the Corvette. Give it a freshening up and find something to stuff it in. My GF was pushing for an L98 powered Miata. Tons of torque and no real weight to push around...sounds fun, but I don't think it's going to fit. I thought about a truck (maybe even an older one) and doing an EFI conversion. Sadly most of those have rusted beyond recognition and the rest are expensive. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

No real point to this post other than to say that for the first time in my life, I can't find a car I want to buy and drive??? This is unusual.

Edit:

Is it sad that I want to go buy this?

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/ve...72722&Log=0

[trackbird]

I think if I were getting a performance car to also drive daily/regularly I'd go for an E46 M3. I looked at a few but I'm completely obsessed with the C6 cars, and since I wanted a fun weekend/hpde ride as opposed to daily comfort, I went with a Grand Sport. If you want a built LS1 fbody, pm me. I may possibly sell my Z since it doesn't see alot of action now that I have the Vette.

I've looked at Grand Sports and I'm just too cheap. I've found a few used C6's and I even found a brand new "base" (1LT) C6 on a local lot for $41k. I just can't bring myself to spend that kind of money these days (it never stopped me before). Maybe I should go drive it, I might change my mind. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Send me a PM with the info on your Z, where it's located and a ballpark price. I've been toying with another 4th gen (and about anything and everything else).

I found myself this:

http://www.wilsonmotor.com/used/Chevrolet/...4c39be5e255.htm

It is a 2001 which as far as I can tell is really only down on power compared to the '02-up (385 vs 405), which wouldn't be a deal killer for me since I'd cam it anywayss ... ANYONE have other reasons ???

BUT I'm in the middle of Re-Fi ing the house so I can't even go try and buy it (for now) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

~DaVe

I found this one from a local dealer. I really don't want the 2001. I believe it's missing some "coolers" and other bits that made it to the later cars:

http://www.bobbylaymancars.net/VehicleDeta...l-OH/1787608233

Oh, one more thing. We went and drove a 1991 Corvette ZR1. I ALWAYS wanted one of those. It was red (like my current car) and in excellent condition. Sadly it didn't really feel fast. Actually, I think the secondary throttle bodies were stuck closed (or broken in some fashion). I was sure I'd finally buy one of my "childhood hero's" (as far as cars go)....but alas, it did not follow me home. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[00 SS]

I think if I were getting a performance car to also drive daily/regularly I'd go for an E46 M3. I looked at a few but I'm completely obsessed with the C6 cars, and since I wanted a fun weekend/hpde ride as opposed to daily comfort, I went with a Grand Sport. If you want a built LS1 fbody, pm me. I may possibly sell my Z since it doesn't see alot of action now that I have the Vette.

I've looked at Grand Sports and I'm just too cheap. I've found a few used C6's and I even found a brand new "base" (1LT) C6 on a local lot for $41k. I just can't bring myself to spend that kind of money these days (it never stopped me before). Maybe I should go drive it, I might change my mind. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Send me a PM with the info on your Z, where it's located and a ballpark price. I've been toying with another 4th gen (and about anything and everything else).

I found myself this:

http://www.wilsonmotor.com/used/Chevrolet/...4c39be5e255.htm

It is a 2001 which as far as I can tell is really only down on power compared to the '02-up (385 vs 405), which wouldn't be a deal killer for me since I'd cam it anywayss ... ANYONE have other reasons ???

BUT I'm in the middle of Re-Fi ing the house so I can't even go try and buy it (for now) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

~DaVe

I found this one from a local dealer. I really don't want the 2001. I believe it's missing some "coolers" and other bits that made it to the later cars:

http://www.bobbylaymancars.net/VehicleDeta...l-OH/1787608233

Oh, one more thing. We went and drove a 1991 Corvette ZR1. I ALWAYS wanted one of those. It was red (like my current car) and in excellent condition. Sadly it didn't really feel fast. Actually, I think the secondary throttle bodies were stuck closed (or broken in some fashion). I was sure I'd finally buy one of my "childhood hero's" (as far as cars go)....but alas, it did not follow me home. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

IIRC those had a "valet Key" that turned off the secondaries and the second injectors. Maybe the guy selling it put it in valet mode fr or your test drive?

[trackbird]

Oh, one more thing. We went and drove a 1991 Corvette ZR1. I ALWAYS wanted one of those. It was red (like my current car) and in excellent condition. Sadly it didn't really feel fast. Actually, I think the secondary throttle bodies were stuck closed (or broken in some fashion). I was sure I'd finally buy one of my "childhood hero's" (as far as cars go)....but alas, it did not follow me home. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

IIRC those had a "valet Key" that turned off the secondaries and the second injectors. Maybe the guy selling it put it in valet mode fr or your test drive?

Nope. It was a dealer and I had the valet key in the car, tried both settings...no difference.

[CrashTestDummy]

Oh, one more thing. We went and drove a 1991 Corvette ZR1. I ALWAYS wanted one of those. It was red (like my current car) and in excellent condition. Sadly it didn't really feel fast. Actually, I think the secondary throttle bodies were stuck closed (or broken in some fashion). I was sure I'd finally buy one of my "childhood hero's" (as far as cars go)....but alas, it did not follow me home. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

IIRC those had a "valet Key" that turned off the secondaries and the second injectors. Maybe the guy selling it put it in valet mode fr or your test drive?

Nope. It was a dealer and I had the valet key in the car, tried both settings...no difference.

We have a local who autocrosses one of those. Drop-dead-gorgeous engine, IMHO, but yeah, I haven't been impressed with the performance. It seems to be great at converting gasoline to noise, but little else. I'm guessing they don't do much until you start putting cams and stuff in them. Not sure.