reality1: I don't doubt that at all. The L is a helluva lot easier to drag race than a Z06. I do doubt the "very experienced racer" part. I know none of you care, but a slightly modded Z06 has ran an 11.8 and several bone stock Zs have run 12.2s. Yes, these times were run by guys with lots of practice on the drag strip. Speaking of times, here is a timeslip from a 2001 Z06 with an aftermarket filter being the only mod:
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/rang...lip.010902.JPG
The point is, in my opinion, both cars/trucks kick a$$ and the L is easier to drag race with the average every day driver behind the wheel. Like I've said in the past, I've witnessed a few Zs running 14s and high 13s because the drivers couldn't control the car......

 

hey guys i just thought i would post bout the meet in jackson last night. i just got an email on the vette and the viper. mods and times are as follows.

The viper has HRE
19 inch wheels,full hennessy exhaust, and intake kit, 14in brakes, and a
nitrous express kit spraying 125 horsepower horsepower. the viper dynoed 550
horsepower and 702 pound feet of torque at a shop in orlando.

The Z06 has a K&N and a compucar 100 horse shot.
The viper challenged any zo6 in the southeast to meet him at carolina
dragway tonight in jackson south caroina.

oh yeah thats a blinker at the end. got him about 1 and a
half car lengths.
gotta love it.
rb


viper : 11.65 @ 129 mph
yellow Z06 : 11.47 @ 126

 

I guess those pills do work, huh? *LMAO*

Just messing with ya Paul. .... Maybe we'll have another dinner/BS session in the next week or two. Anyone have any ideas?

 

Next meeting at Al's Showplace...hehe

 

Hey Paul. Forget about pics. I hear Keith has all of their names memorized!! Both stage names and real ones!!!!

 

Zonaman,

How the heck are you. I thought we lost you for good once you parted with the 99 and went with the Z06. I did not know you own an 01 Lightning. So when did you pick up the 01? What color? Do you still have the Z06?

Look forward to seeing you again sometime.

 

Yes, I have a 2001 white L with Magnaflows, Alpine, MB Quart, MTX etc. Truck was my wife's, but she liked my C3 better (comfort wise) so I "traded" cars with her. I sold the Z06, but I do miss it. Great car, marginal seats, typical Detroit shift linkage, superb handling, braking and acceleration -- but for the money I can have an L and a Jetta TDI for the gas crunch that hasn't materialized --- yet??? Good to hear from you. I see that Yoda is up to his old tricks on the boulevard.

Best regards, Z