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I went to a lapping day on Aug 19th at Shannonville. A friend took me out for a few laps in his C6 convertible (1500 km on the clock!) and after a few laps, he said to me "it would probably be more fun for you if you were driving."

I thought about it for a second, and thought.. crap.. what happens if I wreck his new car? But then again, whens the next time this opportunity is going to come up? Lets roll!

All of the controls feel alot lighter than the fbody. Driving this thing is dead easy... with the stability control on, it feels like you would have to really overcook it to get it to go off the track.

He has a stock exhaust on it still, so coming from driving my own car and riding in other f-bodies with loud exhausts, it was kind of deceiving how it built up speed on the straights.

The HUD is a neat feature, but honestly, I guess im too used to looking down at the dash instruments so I didnt use it too often.

Overall, I think GM did a great job with this car - I like it. I cant wait to ride along in the C6 Z06 that other friend has on order (I don't think he is going to let me drive it)

Mike.

torontoZ28 View Member Profile	Aug 23 2005, 01:02 PM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 195 Joined: 16-November 04 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 543	I went to a lapping day on Aug 19th at Shannonville. A friend took me out for a few laps in his C6 convertible (1500 km on the clock!) and after a few laps, he said to me "it would probably be more fun for you if you were driving." I thought about it for a second, and thought.. crap.. what happens if I wreck his new car? But then again, whens the next time this opportunity is going to come up? Lets roll! All of the controls feel alot lighter than the fbody. Driving this thing is dead easy... with the stability control on, it feels like you would have to really overcook it to get it to go off the track. He has a stock exhaust on it still, so coming from driving my own car and riding in other f-bodies with loud exhausts, it was kind of deceiving how it built up speed on the straights. The HUD is a neat feature, but honestly, I guess im too used to looking down at the dash instruments so I didnt use it too often. Overall, I think GM did a great job with this car - I like it. I cant wait to ride along in the C6 Z06 that other friend has on order (I don't think he is going to let me drive it) Mike.

torontoZ28 View Member Profile	Aug 29 2005, 11:09 AM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 195 Joined: 16-November 04 From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 543	QUOTE (Dave B @ Aug 28 2005, 21:36) Nice looking rims Mike. Was this the day you emailed me about? Unfortunately I need to keep some rubber for the Solo 1 Nationals. heh. im enjoying them very much. thanks! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) and yes, this was the lapping day that i was talking about. if you have some tires left at the end of the season, im going lapping with my friend's law firm at some place called dunnville autodrome. there is going to be some exotic stuff like 996 turbo's and a lambo gallardo. then we will be going to shannonville again in oct. Good luck at the nationals! kick some butt!