Drove 13 hours today........but the drive home was worth it!
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Drove 13 hours today........but the drive home was worth it!
I was really worried that I may have chosen the wrong sports car........but I can tell you I am totally impressed. I drove a rental car from my job (Annapolis, MD) straight out to Charleston, WV to check out a 2006 Z06 Corvette. I spent some time looking at everything and the car was immaculate (air-conditioned garage kept by an older gentleman).....only 1200 miles on the odometer. I even gave the guy $250 extra because it was so clean (hey, Karma is good) and I was happy with the price. I left @ 2pm today and drove the 6 hours back home.....whew, what a friggin' blast....beautiful scenery and 75mph @ 1600 rpm in 6th gear. That 505hp, 427 cubic inch motor is a beast. Lots of torque! I got alot of thumbs up and an S2000 wanted to toy with me. That didn't last too long
I've never been a big Chevy fan (grew up with Torinos, Cobras) but the Z06 seems VERY solid and rattle free. I can honestly say I was impressed more than I thought I would be. It's late, so I'll take a few pics tomorrow after detailing.....these were taken when I pulled in (below). Ritz, I'd like to hit you up for a few pics (I'll take care of ya) whenever you get a chance. I'm going to see if I can get a clear bra installed tommorrow. If I wasn't so fricken tired.......I'd take it for a cruise tonight. Brian.....you've got first dibs.
Later, Rich
I've never been a big Chevy fan (grew up with Torinos, Cobras) but the Z06 seems VERY solid and rattle free. I can honestly say I was impressed more than I thought I would be. It's late, so I'll take a few pics tomorrow after detailing.....these were taken when I pulled in (below). Ritz, I'd like to hit you up for a few pics (I'll take care of ya) whenever you get a chance. I'm going to see if I can get a clear bra installed tommorrow. If I wasn't so fricken tired.......I'd take it for a cruise tonight. Brian.....you've got first dibs. Later, Rich
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Re: Drove 13 hours today........but the drive home was worth it!
Originally Posted by BoostLag
i love that damn color + black rims
My favorite color is blue.........just didn't like the LeMans blue too much. Silver is somewhat bland, but I loved it when I saw it with the competition gray factory wheels.....it looks sharp together. I even got props from a toothless gas station chick in West Virginia
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Re: Drove 13 hours today........but the drive home was worth it!
Originally Posted by sethmo
Ah man thats awesome. Mind if I ask you waht you do for a living? 
Uhmmmm.........no shaky the weiner....lol. Actually, I retired from the Navy in 2003 and I am a Senior Consultant for a large SAP (software) implementation for the Navy. I stare at a computer all day
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Re: Drove 13 hours today........but the drive home was worth it!
Originally Posted by DoingOK
My favorite color is blue.........just didn't like the LeMans blue too much. Silver is somewhat bland, but I loved it when I saw it with the competition gray factory wheels.....it looks sharp together. I even got props from a toothless gas station chick in West Virginia
the silver just looks so damn aggressive on those cars. And it brings the body lines out..especially the one by the Doors...i just love those cars period. congrats....i wouldnt do shit to that car.