Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

Thu 10 May 12 11:53

Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

... after 5 years of satisfying ownership, took advantage of rising prices and sold my pride and joy. a 2003 NSX targa

Now looking at spending some time here, learn as much as I can and then pick a year/model Vette to get into.

So.... Hello, All!

Does Chev do Imola Orange Pearl???

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Thu 10 May 12 13:45

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

Hi!!

Corvettes are totally a source, dude.. They're No.1... No going back, ever! It'll change your life. No matter how bogus your day is dude, the moment you hear those pipes and feel the rush, everything is good with the world. You become 10 again, but instead of just looking at a picture on your wall, its real and, ..its yours, man!! Just do it!

"..my Corvette Stingray does one eighty five, ..I sold my Honda and need a new ride!!"

(Apologies to Joe Walsh and Lifes Been Good..)

Thu 10 May 12 13:55

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

Welcome to the forum

I've always had a soft spot for the NSX ever since I first watched the video of Senna driving one around Suzuka I think it was

Anyway best thing you could do is join the club, browse some club mags and try and get to some local meets.

You didn't say which Gen you are interested in. Once youve picked the Gen you'll need to swat up on the options etc it was available in

There is an Atomic orange C6 btw although rare over here. Don't think the colour is very popular although it does look way better in the flesh

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Haibeck 368ci 530hp ZR1
Movit brakes
4:10 Rear Gears
Doug Rippie suspension
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UK Country Dir. ZR1netRegistry.

Thu 10 May 12 14:52

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

Standard Vette chassis is unlikely to please you after that Honda so take a look at cars with Z06 in the name. Lighter chassis and better brakes.

Orange is a great color on C6 although not the most common. Atomic looks very good and there's also been another called Inferno. I don't think either of them appear in the 2012 color chart.

You'll enjoy a Vette!

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Fri 11 May 12 16:43

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

You are definitly looking for a C5 (cheap at around £15K) or a C6 Corvette.
If you go for a C5 then go for one 2001-up. The engine makes better torque.

Anything older is going to be like driving a truck after that Honda.

You also want either the Z06 as sugested or a fastback version with the FE3 / Z51 suspension.

A good friend of mine had a low mileage first generation NSX for years and only sold it recently due to her just not getting to drive it often enough.
I drove it once and loved it.

Fri 11 May 12 17:10

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

roppa440 wrote (View Post):You are definitly looking for a C5 (cheap at around £15K) or a C6 Corvette.
If you go for a C5 then go for one 2001-up. The engine makes better torque.

Anything older is going to be like driving a truck after that Honda.

You also want either the Z06 as sugested or a fastback version with the FE3 / Z51 suspension.

A good friend of mine had a low mileage first generation NSX for years and only sold it recently due to her just not getting to drive it often enough.
I drove it once and loved it.

Er, ex-friggin'-cuse me Mr roppa440 - 'Anything older is going to be live driving a truck (after that Honda)' - I'll have you know Sir that I and many 'early' Vette owners like driving cars with 'truck' like handling - (in preference to the anethsetised experience of so many late model 'close your eyes' and guess what car you are driving syndrome)

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'68 coupe - 4 speed - 3.08 - F41 - 489 cu in - 528 bhp @ 5850 rpm - 565 ft/lbs torque (766 Newton Metres) @ 3850 rpm - (225 bhp & 465 ft/lb Torque @ 2500 rpm)

Act like a juvenile before turning senile !

Fri 11 May 12 19:09

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

Ho Ho Ross is upset, nice of the 'vette owners to be honest and show appreciation for the NSX though.

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No corvette at present.
2005 Mustang GT 5-speed

Previous Corvettes:

1984 red Crossfire auto
1993 red LT-1 auto
1990 black Callaway Twin Turbo 6-speed
1996 CE LT-4 6-speed

Fri 11 May 12 19:21

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

roppa440 wrote (View Post):You are definitly looking for a C5 (cheap at around £15K) or a C6 Corvette.
If you go for a C5 then go for one 2001-up. The engine makes better torque.

Anything older is going to be like driving a truck after that Honda.

You also want either the Z06 as sugested or a fastback version with the FE3 / Z51 suspension.

A good friend of mine had a low mileage first generation NSX for years and only sold it recently due to her just not getting to drive it often enough.
I drove it once and loved it.

Really?

I know my ZR1 is not stock but I know which one I'd rather have on mountain passes in the Alps. You are sooooooo wrong.

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Black 2008 C6 Z06
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Haibeck 368ci 530hp ZR1
Movit brakes
4:10 Rear Gears
Doug Rippie suspension
#1281
www.corvetteclips.co.uk
UK Country Dir. ZR1netRegistry.

Fri 11 May 12 19:37

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

Would you like some rice with your quarter-pounder, and some light reading from Road & Track....



http://www.roadandtrack.com/tests/comparison/mixing-and-matching

Oh and welcome to the website.

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Fri 11 May 12 22:32

Re: Just joined up with view of entering the fold. + pic of ride I just sold :(

malc350 wrote (View Post):Ho Ho Ross is upset, nice of the 'vette owners to be honest and show appreciation for the NSX though.

Hi ho Malc - that shook you out of your tree - you've been a bit on the dormant side of late? - no, I'm certainly not upset its all good fun - RESPECT to Honda NSX's

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'68 coupe - 4 speed - 3.08 - F41 - 489 cu in - 528 bhp @ 5850 rpm - 565 ft/lbs torque (766 Newton Metres) @ 3850 rpm - (225 bhp & 465 ft/lb Torque @ 2500 rpm)

Act like a juvenile before turning senile !