2004 996TT
2004 Z06 (C5 not C6)
2004 Viper SRT-10

I own all three and want to gut one and make it a lethal track weapon. Which do you think?

Colby

 

tt for me please...

 

srt-10 is a convertible so i wouldn't but yeah the TT seems like the logicial choice although i would rather do that with a GT3. The Z06 would probably be better because with the viper, i doubt you use the corvette often and since they are similar cars, what's the point in having 2? So might as well gut one and the Z06 is a better candidate for that, less expensive too.

 

996 is a cabriolet..

I was leaning towards the Z06. Lightest of the bunch, cheapest to modify and fix. But is it the most capable?

Colby

 

Out of the three, I'd go with the Z06 (assuming you're still keeping the other two). The 996TT is the more practical car out of the 3 (for daily or street driving), and the Z06 will probably cost you less in terms of parts for track modification and maintenance.

 

umm a gt3 but its not on the list! the weight is just the most critical factor on the 996's and 997's

that being said i have never been in a turbo stipper! i think doing that would be a really interesting project

 

Most HPDE and track groups have started to shun convertibles unless it comes with a full roll cage. so I'd go with the Z06 if you want an easier starting point. Plus, the 911TT cab is such a heavy platform to start from for a dedicated track car.

 

^^^ exactly .... z06 is a great track/DE car...i just had a student in an '10 Z06 over the weekend at VIR, his car was stock just harnesses and a bar, the car was very very fast and solid, really fantastic car to have out on track.

 

So is mine, with all the right suspension, tires, engine mods $ $$,$$$.$$ (just installed techequip roll bar - seats/harness next) the car is an absolute blast at the track. There is a lot of twist coming off the banked turns to the infield but it just helps smooth out the ride

 

it makes a great car that can run on the track but i wouldn't want a convertible for a dedicated track car when a coupe model is offered.

For example, i think a miata or S2000 can make a great track dedicated car but you don't have the choice to buy one as a coupe. You do with the viper and the 996tt so might as well take the one that is a hard top.

 

^^^ corrrect...convertible is always a comprimize when a coupe version exists on the track, this is the case for unibody or production base chassis vehicles (touring car, GT1, GT2 class cars). Only if the car is build to be a purpose built open ****pit race car is this not the case i.e. open ****pit LMP1 and LMP2 cars, or open wheel tub cars.

 

the vette, cheaper parts, cheaper to maintain, gobs of power, and cheapass interior anyway

 

Very true. The seats are the worst I ever sat in.

Colby

 

I agree with the others about the Z06. It's the easy choice, especially if the other two cars are open top as has been mentioned. Also a lot less heartbreaking gutting out the inside of a C5 Z06 than a 996TT, and Chevy parts are cheap compared to Porsche stuff.

 

LOL. They censor c0ckpit?

I totally agree. A convertible is always a compromise when the car was originally designed as a coupe, so structurally, it will never be as stiff as the coupe, and the additional bracing that the convertible has to stiffen the chassis makes them considerably heavier than the coupe equivalent (usually).