Author Topic: Viper vs Corvette Z06... (Read 11500 times)

Parker · « **on:** April 12, 2010, 09:24:16 PM »

Enjoy... From Car and driver

thelamefalsehood · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2010, 09:32:13 PM »

Even though they called the Vette the winner, they didn't measure one big difference, the awe factor. People always come over to check out a Viper, not so much on a Vette. A little trick, count on 1 hand over the next 3 months how many times you see a different Viper. Now, use both hands and feet and count how many Vettes you see in a week. The Viper just has that wow factor, that the Vette doesn't have(with the exception of the new ZR1).

Parker · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2010, 10:01:39 PM »

Quite true, Lamey

here is two Aussies (I think they are Aussies) in Cali one in Ferrari F355, another a 1st Gen Vipet. Dude in Viper goes over cliff

dyslexic · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2010, 10:29:50 PM »

There is nothing like a C5 Z06, C6 Z06 or a ZR1.

All the rest suck ass. Fuck with me and my Z and you will wish you had stayed home instead of nursing your newly shredded ass in embarrassment. Sad but true.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2010, 10:45:47 PM »

I know the VIPER has gotten a lot of criticism for things like being incredibly uncomfortable inside, but that has always been one of my dream cars, and with a V10 and an 80,000 Dollar price tag, that ain't that bad in comparison to other supercars!

AMERICAN BEAUTY!

hazbin · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2010, 11:46:39 PM »

i haven't driven the Z06 but the C6 isn't behind the Viper by much and a hell of a lot smoother.

Lumberjack88 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2010, 05:19:26 AM »

Quote from: hazbin on April 12, 2010, 11:46:39 PM

i haven't driven the Z06 but the C6 isn't behind the Viper by much and a hell of a lot smoother.

What's your profession, if I may ask? Are you a chemical engineer or something along those lines?

Parker · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2010, 05:54:35 AM »

Quote from: hazbin on April 12, 2010, 11:46:39 PM

i haven't driven the Z06 but the C6 isn't behind the Viper by much and a hell of a lot smoother.

The standard C6 which you probably have has probably eclispe the 1st gen Viper in driveability, straightline speed and 0-60, 0-100 and 100-0 times and lateral grip. Especially if it is the Gran Sport Vette.

Nobody commented on dude falling off a cliff in the Viper?

Parker · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2010, 06:09:45 AM »

Quote from: wangan on April 13, 2010, 05:50:31 AM

Entry level Ferrari based on ancient 348 design and still the Viper falls off the road.

The Preaident of Ferrari at the time of the 348, said that was the worst Ferrari ever, so they revamped the car, giving the engine a 3.5 liter 5 valve per cylinder engine, advanced for the time aero, and I think the basically resigned the chassis, I don't know. It still had the same wedge shape, as all Ferrari's had for the time. But it was smoother and rounder, much more sculpted. It bridged late 90s. Tech with the far more beautiful 360 Modena, which in my eyes is the most sensual of any current V8 design, save the current 458.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2010, 06:17:25 AM »

360 Modena gets me excited

Parker · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2010, 06:57:09 AM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on April 13, 2010, 06:17:25 AM

360 Modena gets me excited

Yes, I have the Forza Magazine in which they showed the various sketches for it, man, some of the designs that were rejected were off the meter, but I think that they were incorporated in the 430 design.

Armstrong · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2010, 07:26:23 AM »

VIPER!

No Patience · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2010, 07:29:11 AM »

Quote from: thelamefalsehood on April 12, 2010, 09:32:13 PM

Even though they called the Vette the winner, they didn't measure one big difference, the awe factor. People always come over to check out a Viper, not so much on a Vette. A little trick, count on 1 hand over the next 3 months how many times you see a different Viper. Now, use both hands and feet and count how many Vettes you see in a week. The Viper just has that wow factor, that the Vette doesn't have(with the exception of the new ZR1).

true with "vette"

but Z06 is a different story....i see them more often than a viper, but....and Z06 looks much different than the plain C6

vipers are tanks, i would much rather have a Z06, no quetions...the Z06 is probably the best all around sports car for
the price

dodge sucks ass anyways....every dodge you see over 10 years old is a pile of shit

No Patience · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2010, 07:31:40 AM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on April 13, 2010, 06:17:25 AM

360 Modena gets me excited

ferraris and lambos are cool, but the price tag + all the bullshit upkeep, repairs, other expenses make them
a waste....those italian cars need so much constant tweeking and snap the clutch too many times and shit
breaks so easy

you can rip around in a vette year after year with no problems

The_Punisher · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2010, 08:41:11 AM »

Quote from: thelamefalsehood on April 12, 2010, 09:32:13 PM

Even though they called the Vette the winner, they didn't measure one big difference, the awe factor. People always come over to check out a Viper, not so much on a Vette. A little trick, count on 1 hand over the next 3 months how many times you see a different Viper. Now, use both hands and feet and count how many Vettes you see in a week. The Viper just has that wow factor, that the Vette doesn't have(with the exception of the new ZR1).

I agree with everything you said. I always turn my head twice when I see a Viper. when it comes to style, the Viper has always been the winner. Dodge has made it very exclusive. the only thing is that it cost to maintain the Viper. you rarely see it in the street. think about it. you'll save way more money on Gas with the Vette and the Viper is not really a Practical car. I heard words that Dodge was gonna Discontinue the Viper, but that was 3yrs ago. the 2010 Viper still kicks ass

KevinP85 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2010, 09:40:07 AM »

Quote from: No Patience on April 13, 2010, 07:31:40 AM

ferraris and lambos are cool, but the price tag + all the bullshit upkeep, repairs, other expenses make them
a waste....those italian cars need so much constant tweeking and snap the clutch too many times and shit
breaks so easy

you can rip around in a vette year after year with no problems

That's why you get a Porsche, problem solved! Prestige, elegance, speed, comfort, quality, all in one!

hazbin · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:21:54 AM »

Quote from: Lumberjack88 on April 13, 2010, 05:19:26 AM

What's your profession, if I may ask? Are you a chemical engineer or something along those lines?

saved and invested every cent since literally pre-teens til late 30's. by then things had multiplied to a very comfortable level.

by the way - buy all the silver you can afford!!

SamoanIrishman · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:30:50 AM »

Still take my unrestricted Hayabusa over a vette anyday. Viper is a sexy looking car though...gotta admit.

Lumberjack88 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:37:37 AM »

Quote from: hazbin on April 13, 2010, 10:21:54 AM

saved and invested every cent since literally pre-teens til late 30's. by then things had multiplied to a very comfortable level.

by the way - buy all the silver you can afford!!

Did you read any books about investments and stock markets or did you just follow your intuition? I'm also trying to invest some money, but I'm not sure where... reading financial news sites and following some stocks still leaves me uncertain...

hazbin · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2010, 12:03:48 PM »

Quote from: Lumberjack88 on April 13, 2010, 10:37:37 AM

Did you read any books about investments and stock markets or did you just follow your intuition? I'm also trying to invest some money, but I'm not sure where... reading financial news sites and following some stocks still leaves me uncertain...

yes. i had an affinity to investing all my life. before leaving highschool i was selling kids dirtbikes on payment plans and buying stocks. no one i knew did this. my folks worked hard but did not invest or talk about money.

in the late nineties i started reading every thing about Rich Dad Poor Dad line of books. following his real estate advise worked incredible for me.

the best investment of our life time is about to take off. silver will literally grow to insane value. there are too many factors pushing this growth to explain here. it will be hundreds of dollars per ounce. buy the actual bullion. etf's certificates and stocks do not have the gaurentee of the actual product.

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2010, 12:50:05 PM »

I'll take this over both of those

hazbin · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:13:48 PM »

Quote from: SamoanIrishman on April 13, 2010, 10:30:50 AM

Still take my unrestricted Hayabusa over a vette anyday. Viper is a sexy looking car though...gotta admit.

yep, pretty tough for the fastest car to keep up with some of the bikes out there.

dyslexic · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:28:45 PM »

Quote from: hazbin on April 13, 2010, 01:13:48 PM

yep, pretty tough for the fastest car to keep up with some of the bikes out there.

That's a no shitter. I don't want to be responsible for what can happen when racing a fast bike. Sure, they can blow your doors off and cut lanes, but at the same time, you have to watch out for them when YOU cut lanes. If you are keeping up, well, who gets hurt?

Then you get grandma making a left lane change with her right signal on as Hyabusa hole comes blowing by her at 160 mph.

I guess this is where "street racing" becomes so fucking stupid.

Fast bike gets stuck behind traffic and is in front of you but can't cut lanes... that's always fun too. Actually having to slow down to accomodate the fact that he is on a bike.

None of it makes any logical sense.

hazbin · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:41:23 PM »

Quote from: dyslexic on April 13, 2010, 01:28:45 PM

That's a no shitter. I don't want to be responsible for what can happen when racing a fast bike. Sure, they can blow your doors off and cut lanes, but at the same time, you have to watch out for them when YOU cut lanes. If you are keeping up, well, who gets hurt?

Then you get grandma making a left lane change with her right signal on as Hyabusa hole comes blowing by her at 160 mph.

I guess this is where "street racing" becomes so fucking stupid.

Fast bike gets stuck behind traffic and is in front of you but can't cut lanes... that's always fun too. Actually having to slow down to accomodate the fact that he is on a bike.

None of it makes any logical sense.

crotch rockets are called SQUID - Super Quick Until I Die

benchmstr · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2010, 01:47:35 PM »

Quote from: dyslexic on April 13, 2010, 01:28:45 PM

That's a no shitter. I don't want to be responsible for what can happen when racing a fast bike. Sure, they can blow your doors off and cut lanes, but at the same time, you have to watch out for them when YOU cut lanes. If you are keeping up, well, who gets hurt?

Then you get grandma making a left lane change with her right signal on as Hyabusa hole comes blowing by her at 160 mph.

I guess this is where "street racing" becomes so fucking stupid.

Fast bike gets stuck behind traffic and is in front of you but can't cut lanes... that's always fun too. Actually having to slow down to accomodate the fact that he is on a bike.

None of it makes any logical sense.

you would never have the chance to cut in front of me on my bikes in a race...

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