Terminator Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 C6 here and get to drive it regularly, it is one of the best cars I have ever driven. 6L of low down torque, 50/50 weight distribution. Light weight plastic body so great bhp/ton. Two seats and no silly 1/2 seats in the back. It returns well over 35mpg on a long run. It just eats the miles. The six speed tip box is a dream to use. To top it all it has the wonderful sound of a big V8. It just loves to be driven. In the right place, it effortlessly sees the other side of 180 still pulling like a train. You have to be very careful as it is all too easy to be doing well over 100 with out noticing, the ride is that good. The very slight down side is they stuck the steering wheel on the wrong side, but you soon get used to it. Unlike a lot of American muscle cars, the C6 likes corners, and takes them well. Seen too many Stangs in ditches round here (American base). Saw a Yellow one not long ago hugging a tree on a slight bend, (15 degrees) the driver fortunately was OK. Edit Just read Brian's post and agree with everything he said. If you fancy a ride in ours you are most welcome, we are not that far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 9, 2009 Author Share Posted November 9, 2009 Any details on the one you've gone for? Will get them up once I get it home, I hope to bring it to the SRR day for a power run before the supercharger is fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Nice one Dean, look forward to the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolai Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Looking forward to the pics mate. V8 power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'd buy one then do this http://www.corvetteclinic.com.au/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Nice one Dean, always loved vettes, just never had the balls to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'd buy one then do this http://www.corvetteclinic.com.au/ Sacrilege!! Strangely, if you do the whole RHD thing to a 'vette, it's a pain to find a company that'll insure it in the UK. LHD for me. I did more miles in mainland Europe than in the UK this year anyway. Plus, if I really had to sell, I've got a bigger market selling to Europe than the UK. If it was RHD, they wouldn't want it over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'd buy one then do this http://www.corvetteclinic.com.au/ Is there anyone that will do that in the UK? How much does it cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Is there anyone that will do that in the UK? How much does it cost? I don't know of anywhere in the UK that'll do it, but I know someone who had a C5 with an Australian conversion. Apparently just the parts cost about £8k! Just thinking about all the loom extenders behind that makes me think it'd be an electronics nightmare just waiting to happen. Pluse they have to fit a RHD steering rack and relocate the battery & fusebox in the engine bay as well as the brake master cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 It's worth doing in Australia because they can't register LHD cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Owned a Camaro before and find the LHD thing no problem at all, except for the Dartford toll and parking ticket barriers Who is the best to look at supercharger supply and fitment in the South East, I have used Bob Harmen in Watford in the past on my Z28, they were good guys but very much old school and perhaps not the best fit for supercharging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 That one worries me, it has been for sale for an absolute age ? It has. I was tempted by it myself at one point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Not much in the south east for supercharging, i used monkfish http://www.monkfishperformance.co.uk/ but id not recommend them tbh, id say the best is Mark at rapidgb. http://www.rapid-gb.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Not much in the south east for supercharging, i used monkfish http://www.monkfishperformance.co.uk/ but id not recommend them tbh, id say the best is Mark at rapidgb. http://www.rapid-gb.co.uk/ Thanks, I will give them a shout, with the current US exchange rate, a Purchase from Summit racing may be a better solution and get a trusted garage on here to fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks, I will give them a shout, with the current US exchange rate, a Purchase from Summit racing may be a better solution and get a trusted garage on here to fit The kit is pretty easy to fit, mine was done in a day, id have a chat with mark about various kits and take it from there, i made the mistake of fitting a kit and keeping the maff in place, they just upload a generic map:rolleyes: Mark at rapid sorted it all out for me and did me a proper mafless remap that gained me lots of power, that man has been messing with LS engines for a very long time, very knowledgeable guy that has a proper workshop and dyno dynamics dyno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolai Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Where are the pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 The kit is pretty easy to fit, mine was done in a day, id have a chat with mark about various kits and take it from there, i made the mistake of fitting a kit and keeping the maff in place, they just upload a generic map:rolleyes: Mark at rapid sorted it all out for me and did me a proper mafless remap that gained me lots of power, that man has been messing with LS engines for a very long time, very knowledgeable guy that has a proper workshop and dyno dynamics dyno. Just had 10 mins with him now, they have discontinued the Vortex supercharger kit for my car, I need to source my own kit from the US, not an easy find he tells me, he is very happy to fit and set up, he just can not get one, so it starts ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Where are the pics? Dont pick it up until Saturday then have a huge drive home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Will a TVS 2300 not fit it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camaro-SS-GTO-G8GT-C5-C6-TVS2300-Supercharger-Package_W0QQitemZ290367515057QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item439b40a9b1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Will a TVS 2300 not fit it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Camaro-SS-GTO-G8GT-C5-C6-TVS2300-Supercharger-Package_W0QQitemZ290367515057QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item439b40a9b1 Does not fit an LS1 engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Does not fit an LS1 engine Damn:( buy a C6:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 Damn:( buy a C6:D I will find one, dont you worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 http://www.fawcettperformance.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=10&products_id=122 Got one in stock here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonT Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 * Adds 125 horsepower * Adds 93 ft/lbs of torque Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 * Adds 125 horsepower * Adds 93 ft/lbs of torque Nice Yep, perfect as the auto bax can not take much more than 500 engine BHP before it sees the same issues as the Supra box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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