Tuner
05-09-2006, 04:29 AM
Hey alls. New here. I own a 67 Camaro, so I am not new to F-Bodies. I am in the market for a C5 vette. But, when thinking about it, I wondered how the 00-02 F-bodies handled compared to them. I mean, I am looking at WS6s, and I can get one for around 10k cheaper then a C5. Then mod it with the remaining money. This car will be setup for aggressive street handling, hopefully. I live in socal, and weekly visit the santa monica mountains, and big bear area. So I am mostly interested in how the car performs handling wise.
Considering the fact that I am only 21, funds are an issue. Any help would be great.
P.s, these are questions I couldnt find searching, so if this subjet has already been beaten to death, then please send me the link.
Dave K
05-09-2006, 08:15 AM
The C5 handles significantly better than any F-body under real-world conditions... and it would be exceedingly expensive to modify an f-body to even perform comparably to a stock C5.
Having said that... 90% of handling is driver skill. A skilled driver in a reasonably well configured F-body WILL demolish an unskilled driver in a C5.
Bud M
05-09-2006, 11:23 AM
Yeah, if you can afford it, get the Vette.
JakeRobb
05-09-2006, 11:36 AM
How much handling do you really need? F-bodies have excellent handling when compared to most other cars.
93redBirdMan
05-09-2006, 01:12 PM
Same opinion as most, Fbodies have good handling for as big as we are, BUT the c5 is far better in every single way... Great handling car...
hot white z
05-09-2006, 03:43 PM
I've got to agree with the vette being a better factory car, but boy is a f-body with 10k in mods fun to drive! :D
Dave K
05-09-2006, 04:48 PM
I've got to agree with the vette being a better factory car, but boy is a f-body with 10k in mods fun to drive! :D
I'll second that, and if you're making a track car for a well maintained (smooth tarmac) venue you can achieve outstanding results with the f-body.
Tuner
05-09-2006, 07:57 PM
Hmm, I am not quite sure what I want to do yet. But thats for the info. We'll see what I come home with!