Thunder Vette Part 2 Coming Soon
Jan 23, 2008, 11:50 am
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Just heard from my Father. He called from the dealership in Az. Just finished the paperwork on a 2008 Atomic Orange Z06. Will keep it out there for a month then bring it home. Just what every 73 year old kid needs! I guess it was on his bucket list.
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Jan 23, 2008, 2:01 pm
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REALLY COOL Bill. Guess you come by it naturally, huh? Please tell your Dad congratulations for Barb and I.
Jan 23, 2008, 3:40 pm
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Just heard from my Father. He called from the dealership in Az. Just finished the paperwork on a 2008 Atomic Orange Z06. Will keep it out there for a month then bring it home. Just what every 73 year old kid needs! I guess it was on his bucket list.
Congrats to your dad and tell him to have fun fighting off all the chicks.
Jan 25, 2008, 2:29 am
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Congrats Bill, on your Dad's new ride! I'm beginning to feeling like the only one here without 500 hp! 
Dan, it's the left one; and don't dispair, if you swapped out your "tired old V12", I'd be the first in line to take it off your hands and figure out a way to cram it in my NSX!
Dan, it's the left one; and don't dispair, if you swapped out your "tired old V12", I'd be the first in line to take it off your hands and figure out a way to cram it in my NSX!
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Jan 25, 2008, 4:46 am
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Congrats Bill, on your Dad's new ride! I'm beginning to feeling like the only one here without 500 hp!
Dan, it's the left one; and don't dispair, if you swapped out your "tired old V12", I'd be the first in line to take it off your hands and figure out a way to cram it in my NSX!
Dan, it's the left one; and don't dispair, if you swapped out your "tired old V12", I'd be the first in line to take it off your hands and figure out a way to cram it in my NSX!
you'ld have to put truck springs in the back then
and a wheelie bar
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Feb 25, 2008, 9:07 am
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Finally got pics of Dad's new car:
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Feb 25, 2008, 9:08 am
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Feb 25, 2008, 10:18 am
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Looks sharp! Also, looks like it's smiling in the top one...
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Feb 25, 2008, 10:58 am
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Looks sharp! Also, looks like it's smiling in the top one...
Feb 25, 2008, 12:44 pm
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Don's probably right. That looks Awesome!!
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Feb 25, 2008, 1:02 pm
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eeeeek.......
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Feb 25, 2008, 1:20 pm
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Finally got pics of Dad's new car:
Feb 27, 2008, 5:34 am
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oh yeah!!!!!!
Feb 28, 2008, 2:32 pm
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Beautiful looking car. I'm sure when he winds out 6th gear in that firey Vette, it'll look like a meteor blurring by.
Feb 29, 2008, 7:01 pm
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Beautiful looking car. I'm sure when he winds out 6th gear in that firey Vette, it'll look like a meteor blurring by.
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Bill...your Dad's cool!
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Mar 3, 2008, 6:18 am
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Those are some cool cars. Talk him into a set of longtubes to liven that car up.
That will certainly cause the car to live up to it's assumed nickname!
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Mar 9, 2008, 4:22 am
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Beautiful looking car. I'm sure when he winds out 6th gear in that firey Vette, it'll look like a meteor blurring by.
Good thought;;;; and cool car;;;;; the c6z06 top speed is achieved in 5ht gear, 6th is overdrive and the reason it avoids the gas guzzler tax......
6000 rpm in 5th is 202 mph on the test track in Michigan. And yes yellow is their favorite food...
You guys on the fourm are very cool.. looking forward to meeting more of you...Jim
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Mar 10, 2008, 1:41 am
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Thats a sick vette I would love to ride in one. Do you have any mods? I cant belive how fast these cars are, they are keeping up with 600rwhp kb cobras and kb GT500's as well.
Yes I would be happy to take you for a ride. You are correct about the vetts taking on and beating some cars with more HP. The reason is the 400 foot lbs of torque. Combined with the traction control and the brakes…If you make 500 hp for 1000 rpm you can’t touch the vetts who make if for a very wide range rpm. The old saying “there is no substitute for cubic inches†is very true…..427 CI is the standard….It’s pulling power that is the king. Had the big dog out today and warmed up the race car too... Good for the soul...Oh yea red things are for dessert….
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Mar 10, 2008, 2:34 am
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Nice!
Here's mine, before I start with the mods
Here's mine, before I start with the mods
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Mar 10, 2008, 2:53 am
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Nice!
Here's mine, before I start with the mods
Here's mine, before I start with the mods
I like the wheels!!!!!!!
This is whats been done to the race car//////would not reccomend most of this stuff for a street car. would never do this to my c6zo6
CORVETTE RACE CAR
Last year run in World Challenge was 2003, been garaged since then with a few local races.
Engine package:
Dry Sump stroker motor making 590 HP.
Headers with X pipe and down exhaust
Light weight aluminum radiator with oil cooler
ASA wiring harness
FAST intake manifold
FAST 90 mm mechanical throttle body
Suspension:
Moton triple adjustable coil over shocks
GM Performance front & rear sway bars
3R Racing rear toe links
GM Racing wheel hubs
Brakes:
Brembo 4 piston Calipers with 14â?? floating rotors on front
GM 2 piston Calipers with 13â?? rotors in rear
Cobalt Racing pads all around
Driver adjustable brake bias valve
ACP 5â?? carbon fiber brake ducts on front
GM rear brake ducts
Fuel System:
25 gallon fuel cell
Dry Brake fueling system
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator
Fuel Pressure gauge
Running Gear:
Tilton Triple disc racing clutch with ring gear
GM Performance close ratio 6 speed transmission
BPP short shifter
4:10 ratio special treated differential
Transmission and differential coolers
Upgraded GM torque tube
3 sets of custom made 18â?? aluminum wheels
Body Work:
World Challenge Carbon Fiber front facia
C5R racing headlights (non pop-up)
Carbon Fiber under tray with tunnels & 4â?? extension
Carbon Fiber World Challenge louvered hood
Carbon Fiber light weight doors
Carbon Fiber light weight 1â?? flared rear fenders
Carbon Fiber light weight rear deck lid
Lexan front & rear windshields
72â?? World Challenge adjustable wing
Removable steering wheel
Momo Racing seat
6 point racing harness
Radio wiring with PTT switch and antenna
Analog gauges
Custom built roll cage
Transponder
Driver Cool Suit set up with fresh air supply
Fire Suppression system
Light weight defroster
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Mar 10, 2008, 2:56 am
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Great Vettes guys. Black Vettes, love 'em.
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Mar 10, 2008, 2:58 am
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Great Vettes guys. Black Vettes, love 'em.
Error: divide by zero mpg
Mar 12, 2008, 4:51 am
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I'd love to see more Vettes during our runs. 
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Mar 12, 2008, 12:11 pm
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Nice!
Here's mine, before I start with the mods
Here's mine, before I start with the mods
Jeez it looks so innocent there. Like you can see Shane sneaking up (horror-flick style) with a wrench and an engine hoist...
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Mar 12, 2008, 1:59 pm
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The "before the mods" sounded like a warning.
More power makes it fast on the straight, less weight makes it fast everywhere - Colin Chapman