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Old October 26th 07, 09:47 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
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Default Thought about returning in a c5

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>> Today I took a test drive in a 00 vert with 6 spd 29K miles. Real
>> fast car. I have to say, it felt kind of sloppy. My 93 car had a
>> lot of flex is it was a convertible. The 96 was much better and real
>> fun to drive.
>> This 00 just made me feel like I was on a ride rather then part of the
>> car. I was .... kind of scared and did not think it would be fun to
>> really drive. You know what I mean drive drive, not go for a lunch
>> date with the mrs. but take some turns and really drive. Dont get me
>> wrong, it had raw power and if not for traction control, I would have
>> had to pay for tires. Top down was great, stereo was fine and I love
>> heads up display. Plenty to like.

>
> I have a '96 and an '03. I know what you mean about the handling.
> The 03 feels very much like you are perched on it. The 96 feels like
> you are snuggled into it. The 96 GSC tires are slightly stickier than
> the EMT's on the 03. I think that's why the Z06's don't use the
> EMT's. The 96 is heavier with more body roll but slightly better
> pitch and yaw stability in corners and much better yaw stability when
> braking, especially on uneven pavement.
> Awhile back I read a comment from someone who raced C5's
> professionally. As I recall, he said that you have to just have faith
> that the C5 will get through the corner as you don't get much
> feedback.
> I drive both the 96 and the 03 every week and through the same
> turns. The best description I can give of the difference is that at
> 50 MPH on a typical cloverleaf loop, the 03 is busier than the 96.
>
>


Change the tires.....



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