View Poll Results: Which would rather have?
2003-2004 SVT Cobra
30
52.63%
2001-2004 C5 Corvette Z06
27
47.37%
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03-04 Cobra vs C5 Z06
03-11-2009, 12:55 AM
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03-04 Cobra vs C5 Z06
Which would you rather have and why?
I know I am going to get some bias answers, so I would like to know how you made your decision.
Also lets try to think outside of the world of straight line only performance.
I know I am going to get some bias answers, so I would like to know how you made your decision.
Also lets try to think outside of the world of straight line only performance.
03-11-2009, 01:33 AM
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03-11-2009, 01:46 AM
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Here was my Criteria.
I really liked the Cobra because the engine has so much potential. (I honestly don't know the limitations of the LS6)
The Corvette is leagues ahead of the cobra because it is +500lbs lighter and more refined suspension.
The Cobra does seat 4 which is convenient when necessary.
The Gas mileage goes to the Corvette.
Sound definitely goes to the Cobra with IMO a better exhaust note and a violin symphony under the hood
The Cobras tend to be a few thousand cheaper than the Corvettes but it varies a lot.
Aesthetically I really like both cars, but in different ways so I don't think I could make a call.
I really liked the Cobra because the engine has so much potential. (I honestly don't know the limitations of the LS6)
The Corvette is leagues ahead of the cobra because it is +500lbs lighter and more refined suspension.
The Cobra does seat 4 which is convenient when necessary.
The Gas mileage goes to the Corvette.
Sound definitely goes to the Cobra with IMO a better exhaust note and a violin symphony under the hood
The Cobras tend to be a few thousand cheaper than the Corvettes but it varies a lot.
Aesthetically I really like both cars, but in different ways so I don't think I could make a call.
03-11-2009, 04:49 AM
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well, as far as the LS6 Goes, I believe it's just a reworked LS1, in all of it's 346CID glory, so it's got slightly more potential for stuff as far as a cam/intake will go, but I believe it already has good heads on it, I'm not totally sure.
It's just got the best CG I've ever experienced. With hoosiers on it, well, hell, I was in the 140mph class with my dad's 2004 Z06, with him as the navigator. That was through some pretty mountainous territory, and we never had a single problem.
Definitely my favorite car for racing.
If your just talking about an everyday, kick *** type of car, Termi no question. My car will keep up with my dad's car, and it's no termi, but it has 5x more squeeks and moans, and just little quarks.
If you want a car that has a nice interior and can still whoop the **** out of anything on the road, go with the vette.
If your like me, a mustang kind of guy, and you don't need such a decent interior, and your cool with little squeeks and moans, then the Termi is DEFINITELY for you. Which is why if I were given a choice for a car, the Termi would be MY personal choice. Even though the Vette is the better platform.
The Vette has much better Aero, and I really hate roots blowers, but the Termi's are just sooo damn sexy I couldn't pass one up.
In my good friends Apt complex, there is a really cute sorrority chick that has a PERFECT oxford white 2003 Cobra, that is about as close to stock as you will ever find one. Perfect combination IMHO, 2003 Cobra with a really hot owner
It's just got the best CG I've ever experienced. With hoosiers on it, well, hell, I was in the 140mph class with my dad's 2004 Z06, with him as the navigator. That was through some pretty mountainous territory, and we never had a single problem.
Definitely my favorite car for racing.
If your just talking about an everyday, kick *** type of car, Termi no question. My car will keep up with my dad's car, and it's no termi, but it has 5x more squeeks and moans, and just little quarks.
If you want a car that has a nice interior and can still whoop the **** out of anything on the road, go with the vette.
If your like me, a mustang kind of guy, and you don't need such a decent interior, and your cool with little squeeks and moans, then the Termi is DEFINITELY for you. Which is why if I were given a choice for a car, the Termi would be MY personal choice. Even though the Vette is the better platform.
The Vette has much better Aero, and I really hate roots blowers, but the Termi's are just sooo damn sexy I couldn't pass one up.
In my good friends Apt complex, there is a really cute sorrority chick that has a PERFECT oxford white 2003 Cobra, that is about as close to stock as you will ever find one. Perfect combination IMHO, 2003 Cobra with a really hot owner