Boats > Challenges > “"Bud"” Vs “''My Z''”
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
“"Bud"”
1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
“''My Z''”
Head to Head
About “"Bud"”
In late 2005, I decided that I didn't want to subject my '66 Corvair daily driver to another winter of Pennsylvania road salt. Its floors had virtually no rust, just a little surface rust, and I wanted to keep it that way! GM was having one of its rebate promos, so I checked into how much a Cobalt would cost. The local dealers (I have three within 10 minutes!) all came in too high, but there was one about ten miles away that quoted me a price that was just too good to pass up. They pitched me the SS, with the equipment I wanted, cheaper than one of the other dealers quoted me on am LT!
I call it "Bud" because I'm a big NASCAR fan, especially the Earnhardts. Dale Earnhardt was, is, and always will be THE MAN! Dale, Jr. is currently my driver, because, after all, he is his father's son. Now, at the time, JR. drove a red Chevy SS with "Bud" painted across the hood. What else am I going to call MY red Chevy SS? (I have no plans to repaint it in his current colors!)
And for all you other NASCAR fans out there, I'm open to guesses as to what Bud's license plate "BOOG8Y 3" means.
About “''My Z''”
My Z28 Has never seen a winter, and Never been in even a minor accident. Its all Metal with NO RUST anywhere on the car. Besides the custom paint job it has never had any body work done. There is only 35,575 original miles on the body, and My Z is my baby!
Specs for “"Bud"”
171 H.P. Dual Overhead Cam 4-cylinder.
5-speed Transaxle.
0-60: About 7.5 seconds (official Timex wristwatch timing!)
Top Speed: I've had it up to an indicated 130, but I ran out of road. It still had some left in it.
Specs for “''My Z''”
My car is a 1980 Z28 Camaro. It has a 383 stroker Chevy small block pushing 450 hp built and tuned by Butlers and McMaster, the motor came out of a '87 Corvette. holly carb. headman headers. Stainless steel 40 series flowmaster dual exhaust from the headers back. 3.73 GTO posi rear end. TH400 Trans.
Factory Options for “"Bud"”
SS Equipment package.(includes 171 HP. Ecotec 4-cylinder Engine, 5-speed manual Transaxle, Sport Front and Rear Facia,
Power Windows and Door Locks, Body Color Rear-View Mirrors
Driving Lights, Remote Trunk Release, Carpeted Floor Mats, Multi-Function Trip Computer, 17" Polished Alloy Wheels, 4- Wheel Disc Brakes)
Victory Red paint.
Charcoal Leather interior.
Heated seats.
AM/FM/XM Satellite/CD Stereo
Power Sunroof
Factory Options for “''My Z''”
Power Windows.
Air Conditioning.
PowerSteering.
Front and Rear De-Fog.
Multi Speed Wipers.
Locks.
Mods for “"Bud"”
None (Yet...) except a set of Falken tires - it used to corner well, now it handles like a go-kart!
I'm planning Silver Chevelle SS-style stripes and full window tint next summer.
Mods for “''My Z''”
Custom white paint job w/ black accents. built engine, new tranny, new rear end, new exhaust. (more specs in 'Specs' section)
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| Points for "Bud" | Total Votes | Points for ''My Z'' |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 13 | 40 |
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