Have you driven a Ford GT lately??

[volume311]

It's a shame that with all the hype of the Z06 that it didn't turn out so well for Detroit as compared to other manufucturers in its class!

Actually that videois of the C6 not a Z06

[psychos2]

the Z06 has independent rear suspension.if i had the dough i would own one. shawn

[VehiX]

Actually that videois of the C6 not a Z06

DOH! :homer:

Guess I'm not all up to date on the vette seen!

Thanks for the correction volume311

I just saw that video a few minutes before reading this post and figured I'd chime in. Sorry about that

[transio]

VehiX,

Yeah, that's just a base C6. The Z06 is actually THE "highest-tech and best performance" per dollar of car ever made (in my opinion, soon to be general public opinion I believe). At $65,000 base cost, it will demolish anything short of $150k (Ford GT, which only barely takes it). Also, the C6R is killing its "competition" in racing events. That includes the Aston Martin DBR9, and Maserati MC12.

Also, trust me, the base C6 is not a bad car at all. The Top Gear guys pick on it because it's American, but that's mostly just in jest. I mean, look at the scene of him breaking his back driving over a peanut. If you've seen a (British) Lotus Elise in person, the C6 Vette's "cheap plastics and fiberglass" seem like true luxury in comparison. Trust me on that.

PS - The "leaf springs" they make fun of aren't old-school technology by any means.

From an article about the vette: "The completely revised suspension, still based on a high-tech composite transverse leaf spring at the rear, may be adjusted via the optional Magnetic Selective Ride Control... It reads the road surface and adjusts itself accordingly by means of dampers that employ magneto-rheological fluid rather than mechanical valves."

Trust me, it's not "low tech" by any sense of the word. Have a look for yourself:

[VehiX]

Thanks Transio -

I now have a better understanding of the Z06.

I wasn't really dissing it as I understand it's a sweet ride. I was just suprised by the Top Gear video. They really knocked on the Vette.

Still a great example of all american horse power none the less

I guess my lack of knowledge comes from the fact that I don't really research these types of cars that much as I will never be able to afford one in my life-time

[transio]

I wasn't really dissing it as I understand it's a sweet ride. I was just suprised by the Top Gear video. They really knocked on the Vette.

Wacky British humor. If you look past the dry wit and sarcasm, I think they actually like it!

[transio]

Shawn, I was under the impression that the spring was at the center, transversely mounted? I certainly don't see any coils under there! I dunno, never actually been under a vette, but I'm told it's pretty high-tech and creative use of leaf springs.

EDIT: I did a little research and found more info. It's not solid axle, it is, indeed, IRS with transversely mounted leaf springs. Here's a better pic of an older model using the same concept: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...lr%3D%26sa%3DG

EDIT 2: I did some more research and found a pic of the C6 leaf springs. http://orasoft.com/Auto_Show_2005/Re...Suspension.JPG This is the passenger side, from the rear. Look under the lower A-arm and you can see a piece of it. Way cool use of it!!!

[psychos2]

Transio, My bad. I see said the blind man. sorry. shawn

[CrzyFool]

I am the proud owner of a 2005 Ford GT, White with Blue stripes(Classic), and yes, it is awesome. However, selling it is not as easy as has been stated, most Ebay auctions are not even meeting their reserves and some other dealers have had to take a hit just to get rid of the damn things. The recalls were a big part of this public disinterest. Luckily, mine was built in september and delivered in October. But yes, it is hard to wipe the smile from my face between first and 3rd gear.


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