Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition : Strange bedfellows
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10-22-2011, 01:40 PM
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BAN HIM !!!
At least for the rest of today!
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That 'vette looks like a pretty serious car. A lot of bang for the buck.
Have fun with her. Hope it's everything you're expecting.
Phil
At least for the rest of today!
J/K
That 'vette looks like a pretty serious car. A lot of bang for the buck.
Have fun with her. Hope it's everything you're expecting.
Phil
10-22-2011, 01:52 PM
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10-22-2011, 03:13 PM
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Friend of mine has one. He replaced the OEM suspension and brakes and installed a set of Toyo R888's on that beast. On big racetracks (Spa Francorchamps being one) that thing is bloody fast! 997 GT3-RS mk2 fast in laptimes. Very underrated car.
The only downside for me (except the ridiculous taxes in Belgium for this one) are the seats. They are really not suited for hard cornering.
The only downside for me (except the ridiculous taxes in Belgium for this one) are the seats. They are really not suited for hard cornering.
10-22-2011, 04:01 PM
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Congrats!
It looks like they've stepped up their game a little with the interior. The stitching looks much better but the plastic pieces and navigation still looks awful
It looks like they've stepped up their game a little with the interior. The stitching looks much better but the plastic pieces and navigation still looks awful
10-22-2011, 04:03 PM
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10-22-2011, 04:23 PM
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10-22-2011, 07:50 PM
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10-22-2011, 08:09 PM
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lol
Joke aside I am really excited about this purchase. The brawny American cage fighter slip on an Italian design suit ... but you can still see a hint of skull tatoo under the shirt. It's hard to beat 0% 60 months finance and thousands below invoice. It's like having the cake and not get fat. 911slow ... did I lost all possible chance of a life time membership?
The more I look at the car the more I pick up subtle goodies such as the fancy carbon fiber hood and the moster 7.0L V8 just scream
Yes, we all know the only thing the Z06 seats are good for is watching TV in your living room. I was sliding aound on the milk crate taking a corner at 15 mph. My daughter had the same sentiment lol. Already started shopping for better seats
Thanks Doug. I am going to try out the CC rotors first and see if they made any improvement since theya re already paid for. Repalcement cost is super cheap - $1300 per
Yup, dry sump issue addressed. Initally I was going to wait for C7 but decided to get this well sorted Z06 because after 6 years most bugs are worked out. Winning 24H Le mans says alot of the vette design. It will take 3-4 years for Chevy to work out all the bugs when C7 is released.
How did you miss my Chevy tatto on my 20" bicep?
It's $1300 each ... even better
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Thanks Phil. It's funny how serious some people take when it comes to car brand. Surfing the corvette forums before buying the car you see tons of P-car bashing which is also true for M3 forums. Not much of that in the Porsche forum thank goodness.
Thanks. Let us know when you get your new ride
Yes, seat mod is job number one
Yes, they hit a home run (almost) with this carbon edition. It's funny that when I pick up the car last night there are several other vette variations at the dealer. Everyone of them look super cheap with chrome wheel and some awful plastic pieces. Any 911 will look horrible if you put the same crap on it. This carbon edition address most of the issue ....
Z06SLOW
lol ... no
Joke aside I been looking hard for an excuse to buy American for years and Chevy just gave it to me. I have not bought an American car - EVER - due to it's poor quality and lack luster design. I hope the next 10 years we can turn that around. Just need to stay humble and stop the I am better than everyone mentality and build a great quality car we can all be proud of
Yes, stay tune for full report in couple months. Seats and safety equipment first
Joke aside I am really excited about this purchase. The brawny American cage fighter slip on an Italian design suit ... but you can still see a hint of skull tatoo under the shirt. It's hard to beat 0% 60 months finance and thousands below invoice. It's like having the cake and not get fat. 911slow ... did I lost all possible chance of a life time membership?
The more I look at the car the more I pick up subtle goodies such as the fancy carbon fiber hood and the moster 7.0L V8 just scream
Yes, we all know the only thing the Z06 seats are good for is watching TV in your living room. I was sliding aound on the milk crate taking a corner at 15 mph. My daughter had the same sentiment lol. Already started shopping for better seats
Hi Dr. Mike,
Enjoy in good health!
FYI: A buddy of mine is frequently tracking his ZR1 (and you mentioned your Z06 has its brake set up) and he has swapped out the ceramics for steel (I assume to save the high replacement costs over time). PM me if you want to know what steel units he is using and I will get the specs and info for you.
Cheers!
Doug N.
Enjoy in good health!
FYI: A buddy of mine is frequently tracking his ZR1 (and you mentioned your Z06 has its brake set up) and he has swapped out the ceramics for steel (I assume to save the high replacement costs over time). PM me if you want to know what steel units he is using and I will get the specs and info for you.
Cheers!
Doug N.
Shes beautiful!!! I miss my Z06, but there is definitely a different feel to the two cars. Question for you, did they address the dry sump issue over the past few years? Ive dropped by dealers over the last couple years and havent heard anything. The dry sump was the reason I ended up getting rid of my Z06 -- but I still miss that visceral feel when hitting the throttle!!!
How did you miss my Chevy tatto on my 20" bicep?
Thanks Phil. It's funny how serious some people take when it comes to car brand. Surfing the corvette forums before buying the car you see tons of P-car bashing which is also true for M3 forums. Not much of that in the Porsche forum thank goodness.
Thanks. Let us know when you get your new ride
Friend of mine has one. He replaced the OEM suspension and brakes and installed a set of Toyo R888's on that beast. On big racetracks (Spa Francorchamps being one) that thing is bloody fast! 997 GT3-RS mk2 fast in laptimes. Very underrated car.
The only downside for me (except the ridiculous taxes in Belgium for this one) are the seats. They are really not suited for hard cornering.
The only downside for me (except the ridiculous taxes in Belgium for this one) are the seats. They are really not suited for hard cornering.
Joke aside I been looking hard for an excuse to buy American for years and Chevy just gave it to me. I have not bought an American car - EVER - due to it's poor quality and lack luster design. I hope the next 10 years we can turn that around. Just need to stay humble and stop the I am better than everyone mentality and build a great quality car we can all be proud of
Yes, stay tune for full report in couple months. Seats and safety equipment first
10-22-2011, 10:22 PM
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911slow ... did I lost all possible chance of a life time membership?
The pic with the kids is super sweet and made me change my mind..so I am going to give you your normal title back..
Enjoy the car in good health!