Yeah, but book smart and common sense smart don't always go together. For some people they are like oil and water. I know a few people who where straight A students, but common sense, dumb as fucking rocks.

I like the car, but I can't help but think about how getting a base car or used C6 Z06 and spending the extra 25-50K on upgrades would possibly make it better then the ZR1

Bingo! My buddy's older brother is a bona fide, certified, officially degreed rocket fucking scientist... but he thought it would be okay to drive his car through 3 feet of standing water. And then he wondered why it no worky.

Could you build a Z06 into a better car than a ZR1? Yeah, with enough money you could build a honda civic into a better car than a ZR1.. But why would you?

The ZR1 costs $31,745 more than the Z06. Just what do you get for your extra $32k? The Z06 and ZR1 use the same aluminum chassis however most of the body panels are made of Carbon fiber. Under the hood you've got a supercharged 6.2-liter LS9 engine is based on the LS3 but with many changes. It has a forged steel crankshaft, titanium connecting rods, a dry-sump oil system, and hollow-stem exhaust valves. Titanium is also used for the intake valves. An Eaton R2300 supercharger and Behr intercooler force fuel and air into the engine, resulting in 638 horsepower and 604 pound-feet of torque. Add in a Twin-disc cluck pack, and beefed up gearbox/rear axle combination. Suspension is the same for the most part except for magnetorheological variable dampening shocks giving you a better ride than the Z06. Like the Z06 it uses 6 piston front and 4 piston rear calibers, however replacing the tiny rotors with massive 15.5-inch-diameter front and 15.0-inch rear Brembos.

2012 Z06 MSRP is $74,375 for the 1LZ, however the 3LZ is $82,495. Back to the question.. Could you spend ~$25k to build a Z06 that outperforms a ZR1? Yeah, but why bother? If I had the money for a Z06 would I buy and build it? Fuck yes. Would I rather just have a bone stock ZR1? Absolutely. One word, Reliability.

However, since this is a picture/video thread..

I give you a compound boosted 1000rwhp ZR1 that I think could be SO much quicker than it is...

(however I think that built shitbox actually beat it @ 2min in.. lol)

So an EG civic is a shitbox?
That little EG civic could run 9s with half that power

But yes, I agree, Pretty sad to have a 1000+ hp car thats only running in the 10s


http://www.speedfactoryracing.net/wp...e-1024x677.jpg
^That runs 8s with a LS/Vtec and a gt42

Yup.

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Agreed. Sorry- I don't care how fast or how quick a civic is, its still a shitbox. Just the way it is.

Incidentally, drugs are bad, mmkay?

Yes

and Yes.

I really, really doubt that car is 1000hp. The trap doesn't show it, at all. I think it's a case of internet penis enlargement.

Very bad

If you wanted a crazy fast car but don't have crazy tall stacks as Pusha would say, they maybe one might consider picking up a used Z06 and adding lots-o-power via FI n' stuff.
I think that "1000hp" Vette needs moar traction

Me gusta EG hatch, not in drag form or with crazy power though, just with a little less weight, a little more pawa and a few upgrades here and there.

ROOTS BLOODY ROOOOTS

Of course they had to fag the video up with a bunch of shit music..955 is close enough for me.


Guess as of July 18 2010 it's a little more power now..




I'm sure those three videos are the same car, but I'm not sure the mods are same in all.. Don't think the first video was even turbo?

Why the fuck would he want bigger wheels on that car? I'd rather have a Viper.

Here's a local company's C6-Z06.. This group was started by a couple guys who used to work for Procharger IIRC..



Great bunch of guys..

Think I've posted this video before but not sure.



Have personally had the pleasure of receiving my ass on a silver plate by this truck.

This is my idea of a corvette

http://www.diyautotune.com/jwplayer_...hose_twins.jpg
Parish's turbo truck, more info here. Or better yet, click here for all info

Yeah I'm completely aware of who he is and what he's got. Was when I raced him aswell.

Ya, but others on the forum might not know who he is or what he's got and probably haven't raced him. :fawk:

;)

That thing was sick. They came down with a group of retardedly quick shit, one of which was an old beat up yellow Vega. He had a pair of 60-1 on a ~380" Gen II SBC with a 'we're still tuning' megasquirt.. It was requested we go from a roll which I was cool with since they couldn't brake boost because of an issue they had so I opted for a 30mph roll to utilize my first gear. Got a really big jump right off the last honk because of their issue, it'd cut out on the transition into boost but after that they reeled me in before I could hit 85mph and was all down hill from there. Learned some time later once their ignition problem was solved it clicked off some pretty healthy times almost a solid second quicker than a 2004 600RR could make with a pro riding it.... :giggle: "We just want to see how we'll do..."

Last I knew Jake (Perish) was building something silly like a twin-turbo 427 LSx in something along the lines of a ford Fairmont. Been a couple years, though.

Edit: Uh, Yeah, This:



Jesus, I can't believe its been that long.. I raced the truck and that Vega in I guess 2007 or 2006.. Can't recall for sure which.

In that first video, I hope not. 10.5 @ mid 130's is pretty damn slow for a 1000hp car, even if it is on shit tires. The trap should show what sort of power the car is making. Maybe the driver is seriously flawed.

I mean, come on.


Larger wheels are no bueno. Vipers are fun.

I like how inflating his hp numbers backfired and made him look like a really shitty driver typical Vette driver. Oh and I'm pretty sure Pusha picked the back ground music for him.:giggle:

omg someone post some more boring vette videos!! hurry!

***NSFW for language***

"sopposed"

lulz.

Done.




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Drag Racing > Track Racing

All of those videos were shot by 40 year old men who wear gold chains and pinky rings.

AKA Pusha when he grows up. lol

I didn't watch a single one of them. Just searched youtube for "vette walkaround" because I figured those would be the most boring and uneventful videos I could find.

I keep trying that technique with all the movies I go to but they just wont listen. It turns out it's on the studio to know it's audience better.

And so using the "know your audience" technique, I bring you:

All he's missing is the pinkey ring

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5816698_n.jpg

^ reminded me of this:

http://nickgrantham.com/wp-content/u...tle%20pigs.jpg

Well at least I know he wasn't kidding when he said he'd help me hunt. lol

^That'll teach him what happens when you act all retarded.

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Now I've got to post something to balance out y8s's gayness. I srsly don't think even hustler would do that out side of 1337

http://images.paraorkut.com/img/pics...pussy-2397.jpg

Go Go Gadget Robocop!

I'd sue the FUCK out of that city. They would have to rename it after me and paint a mural of my face on the side of city hall.

That steering wheel sucks.

You got that backwards.

video i made of autox this weekend, got some shots of me driving the new toy (badly)

that would be so much better if it were in an apple store across like 30 machines.. :rofl:

Well, make it happen!

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/c...t-monitors.jpg

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No. It is correct.

wow, what a chintzy piece of shit.

The first impression I got was that it looked like the guy just bought a 90's concept car and made it functional. I'm sure it's fun to drive though.

The end sounded like he was trying to start it. Then I realized that was an idle. Eww.

Have you ever driven an exotic car?

No, why?

It's a huge pain in the ass.

This car has the same problem of most American cars. The outside looks good but the inside looks like a 1980's car. Why can we not build a new car with good looking interior.

They were just talking about these on the radio. I guess this means more girls at the bar with false advertising.

Because making a car go fast and handle well is relativly easy for a small private owned company or (given that there are reasonably available components to build from and room within the law) even a thorough car enthusiast. Making a comprehensive, stylish, ergonomic and safe car interior that doesn’t go out of style in a year or so takes a small army of industrial designers, material experts and mechanical designers, lots of coffee, test cars, study groups, office space and a very large budget.

This is also the reason the interior in my -99 BMW looks exactly the same as my buddies -05. That and that the German people are absolutly terrified of change in any shape or form. (For proof on this therory, I point towards the nearest 911.)

here, i found a picture:

http://www.vwvortex.com/jamie/beetle-orange-rs.jpg

http://www.dgermancar.com/wp-content...-rear-view.jpg