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my most recent build (not a toyota)

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Sold the gt500 for the new toy

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Sold the gt500 for the new toy

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Having driven both now, comparatively what are the pros and cons?
Would love to hear how they stack up against each other, or if you just swapped for something new.

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Having driven both now, comparatively what are the pros and cons?
Would love to hear how they stack up against each other, or if you just swapped for something new.

Beautiful ride my friend!


thanks man. they're definitely very different beasts in their own right. The z06 is about 500 pounds lighter than the gt500 which is definitely noticeable. the weight seems a lot more distributed. I can't really speak too much on launching or top end since the z06 has a very strict break in period (not supposed to go over 4k rpms - car will go up to 8.4k), and considering they've had issues with engine tick and transmission, I'm following that one by the book. I imagine the z06 would beat the gt500 off the line but the gt500 would catch up eventually if you gave it enough time.

Biggest differences for me are features and interior. The gt500 interior sucks fucking dick. Aside from the gauges its not far off from a generic mustang interior. The z06 is all leather and is much fancier all around. not entirely sold on the single line of buttons down the middle on the c8's but its not anything I despise. The z06 has an option for front lift which I did get, and it is hands down my favorite feature. Even in the gt500 I would scrape going into my driveway if not at an angle or certain speed. The front lift kit is super easy to program and you only have to set it once and it'll remember locations around town and lift accordingly. huge quality of life with that feature. also the heads up display is super nice. shows the street speed limit based on location, your speed, and gear.

But the sound and looks are just a step up from the gt500. gt500 looked and sounded great, but the z06 is just more exotic in my opinion. similar to the 458 which it was inspired after. the z07 package with the wing and aero effects just make it pop. I figured I wouldn't be able to get my hands on a zora/zr1 for any reasonable price so figured I'd settle for the z06 with the z07. can't wait to get passed the 500 miles break in to really experience the car.
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79 c10 short box square body

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