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Old 10-18-2006, 08:28 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Just bought an 01 Z06

I just traded in my 04 GTO for an 01 Z06. Coming from the GTO this definetly feels like a nice step up. The car pulls like a freight train compared to the GTO! I used to be a member on the ls1gto.com forum and they led me to you guys. Here is a link to my new car.

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Old 10-18-2006, 08:31 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 10-18-2006, 08:37 AM   #3 (permalink)
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You will love the Z .. ... It is slim and trim compared to the shall we say hefty GTO..it is a whole lot more hot rod than the goat too..welcome aboard..
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Congrats on the Z. I'm sure you'll enjoy it
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Old 10-18-2006, 08:53 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks everyone! Anything I need to worry about with the 01's? I looked at the FAQ's and read about oil consumption. Mine also sounds like it may have that piston slap issue...it's a little clacky at idle. How are these cars supposed to idle? Mine seems a little on the rough side but after it warms up it seems like that goes away. Are the 02's with the 405hp noticably faster than the 01 with the 385?

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Thanks everyone! Anything I need to worry about with the 01's? I looked at the FAQ's and read about oil consumption. Mine also sounds like it may have that piston slap issue...it's a little clacky at idle. How are these cars supposed to idle? Mine seems a little on the rough side but after it warms up it seems like that goes away. Are the 02's with the 405hp noticably faster than the 01 with the 385?

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Don't think there's much in it to be honest. Make a few mods, and you'll more than make up for it.
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Old 10-18-2006, 09:06 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Very nice car. You will not miss the GTO.
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Old 10-18-2006, 10:27 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Nice ride!
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Old 10-18-2006, 10:33 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Congrats. The 01's are pretty fast if you ask me!

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Old 10-18-2006, 10:54 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Congrats and welcome.

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Great looking Z, I'm sure you will enjoy it for a long time!
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Congrats and Welcome!

I had an 04' GTO as well. I still miss it's interior : )... I bought the z06 after wrecked the GTO( 3800 lbs + hydroplaning didn't go well together )
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Congratulations on the Z and welcome to
Fortunately, you got the fastest color, so you'll outrun any 02-04 not QS :pp:
Don't look back ... car looks pristine and should be good to go. Get a service history printout on it to find out what it's been in for. :idea:
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FYI the '01 Z06 has 385 hp - your badges say Z06 405 hp.
i looked at the photos from the dealer - you might want to
question the dealer about the changes.
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Congrats & welcome to the bang. The C5 Z is a great car. I too had a Silver `01 Z06 . Many happy miles...and lots of grins.
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