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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:48 AM
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Originally Posted by blackflag
Does that add up to 4100 lbs?
yup
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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Oh, boy...looks like I hit a nerve...ha ha. Come on. You can't say that San Jose is as clean as...say...Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Tiburon...please. Come on. San Jose reminds me of Daly City. And I hate Daly City.

(And I have lived in some grimy cities...ha.)
i CAN say san jose is that clean. Ever been to the blossom hill area or evergreen area? those communities are even bigger than those small towns u just listed. The towns on your list are as big as a few city blocks. Pleasanton cant count for anything its out in the boonies. SJ has almost a MILLION residents of course the WHOLE city isnt gonna look perfect. I have noticed that the cities youve listed have a low minority population/demographic i sense you have deeper rooted issues with diversity, is that what youre scared of?. Dont be scared of san jose, its one of the safest large cities in the country and it has been for years. Lots of nice houses/areas/communities and overall a great city, but no GT500's. There just arent very many people out driving around in their GT500's because we have "scuzzy residents"? but for some reason C6 Z06's arent out of their range,or other exotic cars.

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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I don't understand people who say " I won't buy a Camaro because it isn't a Z-28"... Sersiouly, had Chev put Z-28 on the SS and still have the exact same car, you'd probably have been all over it, simply because of 3 digits...

Honestly I'm glad they stopped at the SS. It's cheaper and the LS3 has so many bolt on upgrades that it's pointless to cry over. Just an extra 4000$ will give the LS3 roughly 540hp and 530 lb.ft.

The SS already come with 20" wheels, 14" brembo brakes, leather seats... It comes with everything, hell you can even get a hurst short-throw shifter on it! Other than stock 500 hp and the Z-28 badge, what else could you possibly want that the SS won't have???

Anyways, I couldn't care less if you don't buy a Camaro because it isn't a Z-28. The SS will be all that much more unique for me since there won't be as many on the road.
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MauriSSio
we should do a three way race that might be fun,but im not too big on street racing.......also ive only seen 1 or 2 GT500 also. C6 Z06's are everywhere though
When my SS was bone stock i raced a white Galaxie 500 on san tomas...a 64 or 65 maybe, older guy...He stayed on my door to 130, car was no joke for how massive it was! Had a 428 Cobra Jet in it. Whats your car run do ya know?

Originally Posted by blackflag
But it is kind of scuzzy... ha ha. No offense - again.

I have seen one new Challenger. I have to admit...it looks really nice out on the road. I wish it weren't such a pig. I plan to take one for a drive once I can find one at a dealership.

Most of west, south, and north SJ are really nice...downtown looks like most 'downtowns' and even parts of east SJ are beautiful. As mentioned, it does pretty well for having 1 million people.

And i've actually already seen more(2)Challengers than the 1 GT500...this between a million Vettes, brand new looking C5's...C6 Z06's, 911 turbos, Murcielago's, Ford GT's...Vipers...hmmm you name it, must be some real scuzzy millionaires here, think there just visiting, everyday?
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Xilant
I don't understand people who say " I won't buy a Camaro because it isn't a Z-28"... Sersiouly, had Chev put Z-28 on the SS and still have the exact same car, you'd probably have been all over it, simply because of 3 digits...
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You mean like how some people drool over the car no matter how much it weighs, how much history was forgotten, or how well if performs stock vs. stock against the Mustang - simply because Chevy put Camaro on it?

Originally Posted by Xilant
... what else could you possibly want that the SS won't have???
Light weight, SLA front suspension, a car that's faster then an equivilent Mustang...
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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I think some of the folks in this thread are on the wrong board...
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by The_Bishop
I think some of the folks in this thread are on the wrong board...

no....some are late for their psychology counseling session....give it time..chevy will have a Z/28 unless they just want to let mustang run away with the market..with GM and the brain drain going on the latter may be correct
Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by QATransAm
When my SS was bone stock i raced a white Galaxie 500 on san tomas...a 64 or 65 maybe, older guy...He stayed on my door to 130, car was no joke for how massive it was! Had a 428 Cobra Jet in it. Whats your car run do ya know?
not sure what my car runs yet, i only have about 120miles on this combo and need to tune the carb but should be putting out at least 650HP although i have seen as high as 700+ with similar combos. With the massive drivetrain losses of the C6+ 9in. rear im aiming for 500+RWHP @around 4000lbs. coould be pretty fast (114MPH traps), could be REALLY fast (125?), i honestly dont know yet.

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