Sold RS and Bought
04-27-2011, 02:17 PM
#31
I suppose Laguna and Sears might be tracks that favor power, but in amateur driving, there's few straights were the stronger vettes can create the gap and keep it. At Laguna in the 3.6 GT3's f'rsintance, they walk away up the main straight, but you gather them up under brakes at the first hairpin (and then it's just a matter of waiting for the reluctant point-by and counting the blue flags all the way round to the front straight ...) The 3.8 RS doesn't give up much in the straight line.
04-27-2011, 04:15 PM
#35
Subjectively, I don't see a Z06 "walk away" from a GT3 other than 2nd gear acceleration out of tight hairpins. Lap times being the measure, not straight line giddy-up out of the turns.
The ZR1 is an impressive machine all round (just put the blinkers on before getting in the cabin) and it sounds like the 2009+ Z06 (Carbon, too) are appealing track toys ... I wonder how long their carbon rotors last ... and given these cars are around $90K, they're hardly cheap fun any more.
This draws attention to the value for money in a 997.1 GT3 or RS by comparison and "for a few dollars more" the 3.8 RS ... well, it speaks for itself ...
04-27-2011, 04:40 PM
#36
Rennlist Member
It sounds like the disparity is looking at straight line acceleration (where the humble 3.6 GT3's are at a disadvantage in power and torque, with no gearing or weight offset) and the impact of tires and other "simple" upgrades (front brakes) allowing the Z06 to significantly improve apex speeds and braking distances.
Subjectively, I don't see a Z06 "walk away" from a GT3 other than 2nd gear acceleration out of tight hairpins. Lap times being the measure, not straight line giddy-up out of the turns.
The ZR1 is an impressive machine all round (just put the blinkers on before getting in the cabin) and it sounds like the 2009+ Z06 (Carbon, too) are appealing track toys ... I wonder how long their carbon rotors last ... and given these cars are around $90K, they're hardly cheap fun any more.
This draws attention to the value for money in a 997.1 GT3 or RS by comparison and "for a few dollars more" the 3.8 RS ... well, it speaks for itself ...
Subjectively, I don't see a Z06 "walk away" from a GT3 other than 2nd gear acceleration out of tight hairpins. Lap times being the measure, not straight line giddy-up out of the turns.
The ZR1 is an impressive machine all round (just put the blinkers on before getting in the cabin) and it sounds like the 2009+ Z06 (Carbon, too) are appealing track toys ... I wonder how long their carbon rotors last ... and given these cars are around $90K, they're hardly cheap fun any more.
This draws attention to the value for money in a 997.1 GT3 or RS by comparison and "for a few dollars more" the 3.8 RS ... well, it speaks for itself ...
04-27-2011, 05:10 PM
#40
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Having a hard time uploading them.Says there to big.Have to take iPhone pics to get it to work.
04-27-2011, 05:11 PM
#41
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...except they cost about the same as a 599 wheel stud at around $1300 each!
04-27-2011, 05:13 PM
#42
04-27-2011, 05:13 PM
#43
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
The 2009+ Z06's had the dry sump cavitation issue solved. Prior years could cavitate on high G turns and go boom. Other than that, pretty rock solid. Great cars but a little numb feedback wise and the interior does suck. If I were to own another one (had a 2008), I would swap in a set of Caravaggio seats. GM are morons for not offering a set of Recaros in these cars as a option. The seats are truly the worst in any sports car I've ever driven.
OP: I've heard fantastic things about the Carbon and have even considered one. Can't wait to see pictures. PS: I think I've already seen your car up on ebay at a healthy margin
Enjoy!
OP: I've heard fantastic things about the Carbon and have even considered one. Can't wait to see pictures. PS: I think I've already seen your car up on ebay at a healthy margin
Enjoy!
04-27-2011, 05:16 PM
#44
Rennlist Member
CGT: LMAO!
BW: Can't wait for pics.
BW: Can't wait for pics.
04-27-2011, 05:31 PM
#45
Drifting
Sounds like a fun car. I drove the ZR1 last summer and was in awe of the power. If you're replacing the seats, please let us know how the replacements work.
Just out of curiosity, why the change?
Oh yeah, pics!
Just out of curiosity, why the change?
Oh yeah, pics!