Documenting my C6 ZO6 build
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Scott, you used to run Nitto DR's I believe... how do they compare to the MT DR's in your opinion?
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I've had both too, Nitto DR's suck compared to MT's. Not even close. But don't ever get cought in the rain with MT's!
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We'll do some more later.The Mickey's are pretty awesome. I'm hooking in second fairly well.
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I'll give you the cliff's notes for now:
-EXTREMELY torquey. Can idle around town in 5th gear. Very fast as well. Power EVERYWHERE.
-By far the best sounding car I've ever owned. Period.
-Rides/handles extremely well. No body roll...stiff, but comfortable ride.
-Very stable at high speeds.
-Very light. Car weighed 3200lbs even with the extra weight of the S/C on a local truck scale. Peter's RWD Proto 996TT weighed 3500 on the same scale, same time.
-The stock T56 is very notchy, especially with a SSK. I may have to micro-polish my gears. Porsche trannys are like butter compared to this.
So far I'm absolutely thrilled with the car.
-EXTREMELY torquey. Can idle around town in 5th gear. Very fast as well. Power EVERYWHERE.
-By far the best sounding car I've ever owned. Period.
-Rides/handles extremely well. No body roll...stiff, but comfortable ride.
-Very stable at high speeds.
-Very light. Car weighed 3200lbs even with the extra weight of the S/C on a local truck scale. Peter's RWD Proto 996TT weighed 3500 on the same scale, same time.
-The stock T56 is very notchy, especially with a SSK. I may have to micro-polish my gears. Porsche trannys are like butter compared to this.
So far I'm absolutely thrilled with the car.
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However, for high HP Porsche applications, I think the Nittos are the best DRs you can use (since they hook very well with the rear-weight bias, handle well, have good treadlife and are decent in the rain)....but for a front-engined, RWD car...the MTs and M&Hs' are king.
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That's a beautiful C6Z you've got there! I really like the 360 Forged wheels; they look aggressive, but they don't scream "LOOK AT ME!". The TVS is an amazing piece, both to look at, and to make power with. I can't imagine having that amount of torque just off idle! Great build, and I hope you enjoy it in good health!
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That's a beautiful C6Z you've got there! I really like the 360 Forged wheels; they look aggressive, but they don't scream "LOOK AT ME!". The TVS is an amazing piece, both to look at, and to make power with. I can't imagine having that amount of torque just off idle! Great build, and I hope you enjoy it in good health!
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