My 2006 Corvette Z06!

[Performin Norman]

Ok guys. Here you go.

After all the hype and the unbearable wait time, I got a call from the Corvette assembly plant. They asked if I wanted to go view my car being built. They didnt' have to ask me twice.

Short and sweet: This car exceeded every expectation I had. It is absolutely amazing in every way. I'm at home now trying to devise a way to put a free'r flowing air filter on it. It has some strange lookin unit that resembles a bunch of smashed up paper towels. I wish they had something out for it.

Anywho. Here are some pics.

Here is what she looked like at the beginning of the day.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/1.jpg
Here is a shot of the car headed down the line.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/6.jpg
Looks like I'm missing something here.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/9.jpg
Oh, here it comes.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/10.jpg
Here they are coming together.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/11.jpg
Installing the dry sump reservoir.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/13.jpg
Here comes the rubber.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/17.jpg
Final inspection. This is just about 50 feet down from where the car hits the floor for the first time. Just about 50 feet past this point is where it is driven for the first time.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/23.jpg
Some idiot stick driving it off the line.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/C6Z06build/26.jpg
Finally, my babies are introduced.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/my2006z06/5.jpg

Here is a shot of the air filter.
http://performin.homeip.net/images/my2006z06/filter.jpg
http://performin.homeip.net/images/m...06/filter1.jpg

[99v6cam]

Since now you have 2 can I have your old one? I'm so jealous. Take some pics of her motor for us.

[94Z/28]

Man thats awesome that they let you come see your car being built. Do you know how the oil pump stays primed? My friend races super late models which have dry sump oiling, and if it goes a day or so without running you have to take the belt off the pump and spin it with a drill before starting it.

[Craig 94 TA GT]

Wow, that is one of the most beautiful things I've seen.
Already trying to mod it, huh? And I thought I was bad

Truly amazing machine!!

[TraceZ]

If the red one and the black one have babies can I have one?

[Steel2686]

Great pics, Norm. It reminds me of the time I was asked if I wanted to view the assembly of my Ford Festiva.

Here she is getting sprayed...



Here's the pre-mod finished product...



Here's the dealer-installed wing which was added upon delivery...



Apparentley, I had it painted again, and somewhere along the line, converted into a two door.

I know you're jealous, Norm. It's okay. You're Z06 is a nice little car, too.

[Performin Norman]

Big deal. I got one at the paint shop to go on my Z.

[Joe K. 99 Zeee!!]

Norm...You didn't have to go through all that trouble. I would've been happy to drive it home and deliver it to you!


Seriously, the new Z06 is Corvette through and through. The design and performance are spot on!

EDIT: Hope you don't mind. I posted your exploits over at the 5th-gen forum at cz28.com.