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Cobalt Z06

Old Dec 19, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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Re: Cobalt Z06

I like it, would be a great Evo/WRX fighter.
Since it's a 4-cylinder, maybe Z04 would work? Just throwin' out an idea.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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Re: Cobalt Z06

Originally Posted by OctaneZ28
I like it, would be a great Evo/WRX fighter.
Since it's a 4-cylinder, maybe Z04 would work? Just throwin' out an idea.
Maybe, if it wasn't FWD.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 10:22 AM
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Chevy puts "SS" on many different models - no reason for them not to put "Z06" on more than one model too.

(though I personally don't like the idea)
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob Cosby
Chevy puts "SS" on many different models - no reason for them not to put "Z06" on more than one model too.

(though I personally don't like the idea)
That's totally different IMO. SS is "super-sport".....like "rally-sport" or "grand-sport" or "special edition".....all these common acronyms that show up on the sides of lots of cars out there. But Z06 isn't just an "appearance/performance" package.....whether it's the name of the car or just the RPO code that designates the car, it can't be shared with another car in the line-up (and especially not with a pip-squeak like the Cobalt! ). A Z28 is a Camaro, no question about it. A Z06 is a 'Vette, no question there either. Slap "SS" on the car, sure, 'cause that's just a trim package, and/or a performance package, but it doesn't define the car like Z28 or Z06 would.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 10:59 PM
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You could get the LS6 in a chevelle who cares if something is called zo6. Corvette isnt some sacred artifact. If I had a corvette i would spray some flat black over it and beat the hell out of it. its built to drive.
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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maybe a z24 or z26 like the cavaleir and beretta
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 11:56 PM
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Looks like it'd need new fenders, doors, and rear quarter panels for this version. It looks like a very expensive variation. Yat, making all models with the same sheetmetal would again reduce it's unique-ness.

Looks good, but I don't feel it would be very practical.
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Capn Pete
That's totally different IMO. SS is "super-sport".....like "rally-sport" or "grand-sport" or "special edition".....all these common acronyms that show up on the sides of lots of cars out there. But Z06 isn't just an "appearance/performance" package.....whether it's the name of the car or just the RPO code that designates the car, it can't be shared with another car in the line-up (and especially not with a pip-squeak like the Cobalt! ). A Z28 is a Camaro, no question about it. A Z06 is a 'Vette, no question there either. Slap "SS" on the car, sure, 'cause that's just a trim package, and/or a performance package, but it doesn't define the car like Z28 or Z06 would.
I agree with you. I did a poor job of conveying the sarcasm that I was feeling when I wrote that post.

Bottom line for me....I hope Chevy doesn't do that, but it wouldn't surprise me much if they did.
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 07:56 AM
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Re: Cobalt Z06

They've disgraced other names and designations, why not Z06 too??
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by OutsiderIROC-Z
They've disgraced other names and designations, why not Z06 too??
God NO!!! In GM's ______ years (<--someone please fill in the blank, 'cause I have no idea how many years GM has actually been in business!) they finally built a car better than ANY car they've ever built before, that's actually upto (or dare I say, beyond? ) world standards (performance, quality, etc.) and you want them to stick this name on any old 4-banger in their fleet!?!?!??!?!?? Not trying to bash the new Cobalt, 'cause it sounds like it's supposed to be quite a lot better than its predecessor (the Cavalier) but it's not a Z06.
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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Re: Cobalt Z06

Originally Posted by number77
they should leave the z06 name alone. i don't own one but chevrolet has a chance at actually starting a performance rpo and leaving it alone. unlike the late SS badging thats been taking place.
It's a non-GM photochop... All this excitement without cause....
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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I guess most didn't realize this "Z06 cobalt" is just a photoshop someone did to see what a Cobalt would look like with some C6 Z06 styling
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 02:38 PM
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Did you know the ZL1 existed before the 4 th gen? someone might call that a disgrace. I think the GTO is a disgrace because a real GTO would have been made a performance package on a cheap car allready produced. just like the real ones. The current impala sucks and is a disgrace also What happened to the peformance like the 409 had?
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by vonmoldy
The current impala sucks and is a disgrace also What happened to the peformance like the 409 had?
The current S/C 3800 Impala is faster than the old 409 Impalas and LT1 Impala SS, so in a way the Impala performance is stronger than ever.


Z22 was a Canadian RPO for striped Cavalier with Z22 stickers
Old Dec 21, 2004 | 05:26 PM
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Re: Cobalt Z06

to be a smart *** here i want them to make a Z28 cobalt now. just because i see how big of a deal people make off of a stupid name. its just a letter and some numbers people. i dont see how any retro named cars disgrace the cars of the past with the same name. times change. cars need to also.

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