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Originally Posted by Summerwolf
DON'T DO IT.
The corvette is SO cheap to maintain, modify and run. Actual costs are pretty comparable and the only thing cheaper between my c5z and brz are tires. Any real power in the brz is costly and things that should be cheap (headers for example) are not. Plus the ls6 is infinitely more mod friendly and reliable than the fa20. Plus the t56.... way more durable.
I had a ton of fun and gained a lot of experience with my C5z and thought I'd try something different with the brz (had four lsx vehicles prior). I should've bought another vette, honestly. The whole slow car fast mantra here is overused. Imo it's much better to drive a fast car slow..... and be able able to go fast rather than a slow car always being slow except during certain conditions. Especially conditions that would favor the fast car anyways.
Also, comparing a sports car like the Corvette to a v8 pony car is not a fair comparison.
The brz isnt a bad car, but the c5z is a GREAT car.
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Hmm... everything about this is where I was prior to getting a c5z06 (mine has 13k miles).
I took it to an autoX, and it was OK.
Then, I looked into getting it prepped for A-Street or CAM-S. That is about 1500, just in tires. That isn't even thinking about another 600 just for 18x10.5s on the rear (cheap).
Then, the c5z06 overheats. I can't even HPDE it until I address that for oiling and transmission cooling.
Then, there are the breaking valve springs. My VIN is right in the middle of that.
So, I don't think the above is incorrect in any way. If you are looking to GO FAST and want power, I do think the C5Z06 is the right choice. However, brakes and tires are easily 2-3x more and you go through those consumables QUICK (ViR is my local track).
This is what I am struggling with. I don't hate the c5z06 at all. It is a great car. I just can't use it and can't commit to throwing down 2-3k just to get it ready to step onto VIR Full.
Thanks for your experience, however. It is what I am still mulling over.