Widebody LSX C2 vs Widebody LS6 C3 Corvette | FTW Ep 8
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In our 8th episode of FTW we take a look at 2 radical Corvette's. The Greg Thurmond built C2 featuring a Lingenfelter built LS producing 630 hp and a C3 Corvette known as Rambo. Both wide-bodied. Both track prepped and auto cross competitors. Both badass! If you could take one of these which one would you pick and why?
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C3, for me, the curves, the colour, and that glorious sound!
The SOUND of that C3 tho 😮💨🔥
this never gets old. ever.
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Both are such badass builds!
If I had to choose between the two it would be the C3, but with a few small changes, because it would be more of a driver for me. A little more power, more comfortable seats, and a more stock looking C3/C4 wing spoiler.
My father worked with General Motors and designed these Corvettes, collected and restored these cars…🤓! Sadly, he passed away at age 61 years…
My favorite color is green….that being said, Greg’s orange c2 is by far my favorite!
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Both so good but Greg’s car is insane
I like the C3 wide body Corvette. The wide body kit is great. No exposed screws or additional plastic pieces were added to the fenders that show the seams between the fenders and the extentions. The fenders are smooth from top to bottom. If the power train is making 410 hp at the tire, it's probably making close to 500 at the engine crank. That's good enough for me. It's horsepower that can actually be used for the street or autocross.
I been wanting a c3 so bad but the market is insane for an early year model
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@brandonreeh1637
Жыл бұрын
I found good prices on Facebook market.
Both these cars,,,as widened as they are......just works of art with a purpose
When I got into autox back in the very early eighties there were a lot of fast C2 and C3 Vettes ripping around the cones in this area (Toronto). Both of these cars bring back memories and make me smile. For me there is no clear winner between these two. I would happily own either one.
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Both are incredible and dream cars
A dark green hard top C3 with white stripes, full chassis, aluminum 598ci fuel injected BBC with a 6 speed manual. BBK front and rear, really wide 18" BC Forged wheels, 295-315 fronts and 315-335 rears. Black stock like interior.
Green C3 is definitely takes the win for me.. I've seen that car on TV many times..Love it!!...Btw..Review your GT350 on the channel..Tell us what you think of it...🏁👍🏽
Both these cars are pretty special. Honestly. It's like asking which supermodel you want to lick your face.....
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
That’s the truth!
Im going to pick the C3 on this one. The exhaust and engine tone is awesome. You can really tell the car is a drivers car, as it bumps along the road. Really like this build.
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
It’s so good! They’re both exceptional builds
Shawn and Greg are my new hero's. First, congratulations on a great shoot. Gregs Stingray with wide tires all around, and the magic he did with it was spectacular. I've watched every GM vehicle you have featured. The one you just did with Gregs Stingray is the only one that literally gave me goosebumps. The genuine remarks you spoke and body language are real.
I've seen both these episodes... And damnit I was just as impressed AGAIN. What monsters and the drivers stomping on them as they're made to do. Truly epic builds that are so. well. done.
@aarongrattafiori617
Жыл бұрын
C2 looks cannot be beat though, the only thing is the color... Swap the colors!
In my opinion that orange 65 is one of the best cars you have ever highlighted. It's like an adult go kart!
Dang Greg was rippin' on his vette Shawn.Seriously Badass and Rambo looks mean AF!
You can't possibly go wrong...big fan of purpose built especially when they look that good and have some conveniences in them still.
Greg’s car is wicked bad ass !! And your show Shawn is the best on the web !!!
wow both cars are so cool, but I'm feeling that C2. Antilock brakes, 630hp!
Great vid!!! 👍👍
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great cars
Yeah ! Definitely a coin toss here. I'd much rather have one for Saturday's & Sunday's for the ultimate weekend warrior RIDE'S !
The C3 has always been my favourite gen of Corvette, with the C7 and C6 as runners up, but I must say that the C2 has enough design character to make it into 4th place, especially when it comes to customising. I especially like the metallic orange one in the vid. As you said though, the less said about the C4 the better...
Holy crap those cars are both so sexy. The C2 is my favorite generation but it’s hard to ignore that C3!!! I love purpose built cars. Function always trumps form but if it can look good without sacrificing performance then it’s all that much better.
C3 all day long. The shape will never go out of style.
Another tough one! But Rambo edges out for me.
That 🍊 one sounds real nice….the c3 sounds like a formula v8 🔥
I have to agree! The overall power was the key for me.
Two beautiful corvettes.
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Both are special builds for sure
With all due respect… Garrett’s car all day long! It’s for sure one of my favorite builds… looks, functionality… I could go on and on. Great two car showdown for sure though 💯
The C3. It's the absolute epitome of what Corvette is.
That c2 is nuts but I disagree about the c3....that is sexy and aggressive. The c3 when widened can look soooo good. Awesome video, thank you for sharing.
Shawn your the best of the channels thanks for all u do love your stuff man 😆
I know this is a very special car.....the sound is just ahhhhhhh I don't have words your the lucky guy getting a ride in this
If Zora Duntov and Harley Earl could see us now! Love me some Vettes of any Gen, but FTW I gotta pick the C3. As a GenX’er I relate better with them, plus at 6-5 I fit better in a C3! Haa! Great series my man ! Can only give 1 thumbs up, but it’s a 10!
Been watching your videos for awhile. Like this comparison format. You've had a lot of awesome cars on your channel. Hopefully things don't get too heated. Lol! Keep up the good work.
This was just a great video. Both car's are awesome.
I'm a huge C3 fan, but that C2 is my choice today. Greg's car definitely knows how to get down and as loud & as bright as it is, it still does it with style. 👍👍
Both cars are great, but 💚 is my favorite body shape.
Both awesome, but I would also pick the C2
Well i'm a sucker for anything green - C3 got my vote
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
It’s a good one. They’re both really great builds
love both, but c3 for me, my dad had a 69 just love that body shape and the drivability of it in its current form not too extreme. and the color is great
We know both cars and their owners. They’re great people - friendly, humble, and a pleasure to be around. I’ve ridden several autocross laps in these two cars, Scar and Rambo, and can confirm that they’re both amazing. However, I’ve always been a C3 guy, so I’m drawn to Rambo and the ‘70s curves, especially with the JCG Customs spoilers. On the other hand, I love the color that Greg put on Scar and like the mechanical mods/additions, like the ABS, the rear suspension, and the fire suppression system. So it’s a toss up for me. Maybe what I really need is a bright orange C3. 🤔
C3 I grew up in passenger seat of a c3 and c4 zr1 love them
Of course i am late too the party but I dig them both. I am a child of the 50's and got to see the horsepower revolution as it happened. The C-3 has the body stile i like and the C-2 has that beautiful Pearl Orange paint. So i will say i will take them both. LOL
I like both but would take the c2 for one reason the higher hp and the body style , good job guys .
I like the C3 it would have been nice to have a little more shake down like you gave the C2.
The C2 is one of the most beautiful corvettes I’ve ever seen, orange and black is that 🔥
I don't care what anybody says. Nothing like a Sick C2. Loved it since birth. Perfect. C3 is badd ass too. Nice track car. But the C2. Ohhh my gosh. 🤑👍❤❤😎😝
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Both are great but yeah, that C2 is pure cool
Can`t go wrong with either one!
Greg for the win. Thanks for reading my suggestion. When you start clapping (in the cars) I know you having fun.
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion. Both great cars but Greg’s has some secret sauce that throw it over the top for me
I like the green one,and the Corvette radio
I would pic Rambo here`s why I built a 1989 red IROC Z28 for auto X LS 3 makes a little over 410 whp 315 B/F Goodrich all 4 corners , nice sound system , It`s a cruzzer But I mostly race it , Auto X / time lap`s / start stop / Drag . It`s one thing to build a race car It`s another to build a all around driver. :) Catch me at LS Fest / Good Guys / EquipeRapide Events in TX . Peace Bill B Keep up the good work
I love these vs videos man!🔥🔥🔥
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m having fun with these
That 65 is the one! Massive power, incredible brakes and obvious monster handling. Oh yeah man, even with all the stickers on it that dream would be in my driveway...
I will always choose a C3, but I have a lot of personal history with them (even though I'm not yet 40, but close). For me, C3's, C7's, and C6's are the top three corvette generations, in order. Then, C8's, C5's, C1's/C2's, and C4's
This is a tough call dude You're right The purpose built cars are generally the best Killer vid man
Gotta love both! If I had to choose between these two cars I would have millions to throw at the owners and I would want both!
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Best answer yet!!
Gotta love that protouring look
Thanks for this review of these awesome vettes. Love both of these cars!!
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
They’re both really amazing builds
C3 for me, all the way. Had a buddy in grade school was crazy about the C2 when it was introduced. To me...cool but kinda “plain jane”. When I saw a picture of the “Mako Shark” Corvette in a car mag at the time, that was it. That profile is way sexier than any XKE Jag. Was then, is now, my dream car
@truebetold65
11 ай бұрын
You are telling nothing but the pure truth. C2 is plain but the shark is on another level of beauty. Great taste 👌.
beautiful cars!!!! it's hard to pick one!
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
It’s impossible. Both are amazing builds
You know what would be REALLY COOL is to put a velocity meter on this car, and then register the G FORCES!!!
First off, let me say that I would be happy to own either one of these "Bad Ass Corvettes. With that being said, I'm leaning towards the 65 Vette just because Orange is my favorite color 🏁🏁🏁
This one is easy ... both. Only thing I would change? Chrome bumpers. Why both? One for autocross the other for road race. Done.
Both are awesome! My vote would be C2, favorite generation of vette, and amazing engineering. Not to take away from the C3. Keep it up, love this series!
The LSX seems to be quite high- ish revving and almost sounds like a flat plane V8.
Both such bad ass builds but I would choose Rambo in a heartbeat, it’s more my style
C2. It's just a monster. And I love that sound.
Both are great builds. It's easier to paint the c2 than upgrade the c3 to the c2's performance. Even with equal paint, I too prefer the looks of the c3. If they both had equal paint and mechanical, I'd go with the c3.
👍🏿. I love both. Review the grand wagoneer on the rack. And do a truck series. I have a 88 grand wagoneer
Both are amazing machines. If I had to chose, the C3 would be the one for me.
I'm going C3. Its got the sexier curves. It sounds better. I think it would look better in the orange of the C2 though.
The Orange is for sure better and definitely my choice one or other! But the Green is still Fing awesome and talk about Movie film sound track exhaust note!!! That car is one of the best sounding I ever herd!!
Would go crazy for either one, both are awesome. Hate to pick one over the other - but the 65 would be my first choice. Still love the C3 though, really a beautiful car, and runs like crazy. Great job by both guys...
I think I'd pick the C2 too...also. I like that style of Corvettes, plus it's got 2 of my favorite words; MANUAL BRAKES!
Hard to pick a winner at this level but the C2 color stance style and freakin’ look is incredible! Hard to build a better looking better then the C2! Keep them coming!
AutotopiaLA I choose the C3 my profile picture is the car. I have a 1981. I'm doing a 2004 5.3L LM7/LS with a 2005 4L80E transmission swap shooting for 500hp to the wheel. The paint is going to be snazzberry pearl from the 2022 dodge. I would like you to review it when I'm done it's going to take awhile tho.
Going with Rambo even though the wing kills for me and I agree needs more power.
Greg's CORVETTE is the WINNER
The C3 Corvette style and colour appeals more to me and does have “enough” power for its built purpose.
I'll make this short great job again on audio and video on both cars///I'll pick the the Corvette c3///the one body the military color//and the spoiler I can live with that///the orange Corvette is just dance too much//great power///great stopping power///(so my pic is//c3 corvette)!!!!👍😊
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
Both killer rides!! I’d take either of them and be happy!!
I like c2, c3, and c6 styles.
Both awesome car's is very hard to pick one but I do like the C2 , was at a small car show last Saturday and had 2 Corvette's both C4's and other cool car's 👍🏽
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
They really are great builds. I’d take either of them happily!
Oh yea...that C3. Added lightness
@truebetold65
Жыл бұрын
Agree
C3 for me, but both are winners. Vettes.
C3 gets my vote.
C-2 hands down 🏁 I do love the green on the C-3 because it looks almost identical to the factory green that was on my first car, a factory High Performance 1972 Z-28 with Black stripes 😊👊😊
Freakin cool... Both are looking badass 😍😍🤘🤠🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸
C3 Rambo all the way. It's probably my favorite car on this whole channel. But I agreed that it could use a 427 ls instead yeeee
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
They’re both such well built pure driver cars
Id have to go Rambo on this one. Both are great tho!
8:40 made me grin
They are both really nice but the C2 is my favorite years before. He has a great setup,
WORD OF ADVISE FOR C3 REBUILDS...................................I bought a 1978 twenty fifth anniversery C3 just to upgrade and make into a daily driver. But...... when I got it in my shop I realized it needed work. When I lifted the body off I was absolutely stunned. I could NOT believe that GM passed that frame on down the line to mount an engine in. I had to sand blast it down to shinny metal, re-weld the ENTIRE frame. There were massive gaps in the welds. The welds were shotty, sub-standard and frankly piss poor. CHECK YOUR FRAME if you are going to upgrade. Corvettes at that time had crappy welds in the frame and I'm quite surprised GM didn't have MAJOR recalls for this. I'm going from a 350 with a 4 speed automatic to a 5.7 L cranking out over 450 horses and significant increase in torque so the frame has to be strong enough to handle that.
@truebetold65
11 ай бұрын
Thank you, and by the way you have a gorgeous car. Do a video some day.
Got to go with the c3 on this one. Color, stance, setup. The c2 is beautifully done and i know ill get shit for this but i just dont like c2’s.
@AutotopiaLA
Жыл бұрын
They’re both total dream cars especially for hard drivers
You have the best job in the world! 👍
That C3 sounds wicked and looks bitchin!
i am with Gregs car too cause i love the power and the stopping power too
I love corvettes both are awesome but the the c2 for me.