2YK Hardtop vs Z06 Question

The gear ratios are lower/better in the M12 than the MN6 of the 2000....you will feel the greater torque just on that alone. Add the HP increase and there is a big difference. I have owned 3 C-5's previously. The Z is really a 'different' animal... and I mean the in the best sense of different.

Check a 'hcvone' post for Zaino...ask for the 'beer special'....just kidding Carl...there is no 'beer special'.

They call it turbo lag for a good reason.

Having owned 3 FRCs with 2 still in the stable with a Z06 I can honestly say the
Z06 RULES.

I've got a 99 HT and an 01 Z06. In my opinion, these are the biggest differences in order of importance:

1. The Z06 has far, far superior stock tires. There is just no comparison.
2. Lower gearing on the Z06 is immediately noticable.
3. The lower gearing somewhat masks the extra HP and Torque, as there's less than a 10% increase. But it definately there.
4. The lighter weight is somewhat noticable, but I notice this more with braking and certain kinds of road handling than anything else.

Counterpoint: I find the the HT easier to slide through turns because it'll break loose easier. I miss the security of the EMTs. I miss the auto lock/unlock of the 99 HT. Sometimes it's nicer not to have to shift as much.

Picked up the Z06 Friday (5-4-01). 2 questions for the experts.
1. After 150 miles, I washed my car yesterday (quicksilver) and found little reddish/brown blemishes on the paint. In particular on the side mirrors and behind the wheels. They only come of with very agressive rubbing. Any idea on what this is?
2. I live in Calabasas CA. (near Malibu), and I want to add Harnesses, roll cage and fire ext. system. Any suggestions on who to use.
Thanks guys!!

Red specks could be rail dust. It is on most cars. Clay bars will usually do very well to remove it.

Good luck

Thanks. I don't think it's rail dust because it only on areas that are behind the wheels. Maybe I ran over some substance that's causing this?