 AI ready camaro vs. high mileage C5z06 |
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 Apr 8 2017, 11:04 PM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 46 Joined: 16-November 12 Member No.: 159,436  |
Would like some input. Trying to decide whether my money is better spent on a basically race ready 4th gen LS car or for the same money...$12k...or a super high mileage c5 z06. I'm not racing or time trialing. I want a fun low maintenance track car to do HPDE weekends. Which would be more fun in, which might be faster. My closest track is the world reknown VIR. I have lots of seat time on that track, full course. Street driving is no concern of mine, I trailer my cars. Any input would be appreciated ! Thanks
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Apr 8 2017, 11:34 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
The Z06 will be the faster track car. But HDPE is "practice" and you can't win practice. Meaning, you don't have to have the fastest car there, you have to have a reliable car that works and doesn't break. Maintenance is likely cheaper and easier on the Camaro, but the Z06 is the more capable track rat. So...what are your goals?
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Apr 9 2017, 01:20 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,038 Joined: 29-December 03 From: Texas, USA Member No.: 62 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Apr 8 2017, 06:34 PM)  So...what are your goals? This. Are you trying to win the HPDE National Championships or are you wanting to go w2w racing? Costas cars and such... |
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GNC Rick AI ready camaro vs. high mileage C5z06 Apr 8 2017, 11:04 PM
CrashTestDummy Price out new shocks and a bushing replacement for... Apr 9 2017, 12:26 AM trackbird I'm leaning towards a C5Z for my next toy. But... Apr 9 2017, 12:57 AM CrashTestDummy C5 Z06's are still north o $10k?!? Apr 9 2017, 02:29 AM
Smitty2919 QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Apr 8 2017, 10:29... May 5 2017, 02:35 PM GNC Rick My goal is to have fun. I can time myself. Don... Apr 9 2017, 03:29 PM CrashTestDummy Well, on the plus side, you could probably drive t... May 5 2017, 03:40 PM Smitty2919 OP if you are not out to win any races and want ch... May 5 2017, 08:08 PM mikedamageinc Why not a base c5? It's a middle ground that w... May 6 2017, 01:35 PM |
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