New C7 Encounter

[Bob Eyres]

I just saw my first C7 ZO6 Convertible today. Going up US1 in Juno Beach. It was yellow, black top and trim, and had Wisconsin temp tags.
The guy was friendly and grinning from ear to ear. We had a short conversation at a light, and WAaaaaah... he was gone. (Loud?..I could hear that thing 2 blocks away!)

I'm not a big fan of yellow but that car was wicked cool :cheers:

[GTOger]

Oh, that Z06 is just nuts. Actually, if you watch the episode that Jay Leno did on Jay's Garage, you'll notice there are many parallels between the new Z06 and our ZR-1's. Low center of gravity. Engine required to fit under the hood without protrusion. Increased body width (by identical ratio to our car). Listen to a bit about the development and you'll be quickly reminded of the KOTH project that birthed our cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC_TTqul92I

[FU]

and WAaaaaah... he was gone.

OK I'll bite , was he in your rear view mirror ?

[Bob Eyres]

OK I'll bite , was he in your rear view mirror ?

No way,.....:worship: One shows R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for the big doggie. Especially when you're driving your wife's 335i.

Even the fastest C4 ZR-1's would have their hands full tangling with 650hp.:eek:

But as fabulous as that car is, I would feel a little self conscious driving one. I like to keep a slightly lower profile, (like in a C4 ZR-1). Just getting old I guess.

[Paul Workman]

No way,.....:worship: One shows R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for the big doggie. Especially when you're driving your wife's 335i.

Even the fastest C4 ZR-1's would have their hands full tangling with 650hp.:eek:


I'm guessing he'd have HIS hands full tangling with Frank's lil' ol' 441 LT5 - at least in a straight line.

[mike100]

What hasn't beat the new Z06?

[Bob Eyres]

Yup, true. But at that level, who's driving becomes more and more important.

I have a feeling that most of these monsters won't see the tens until the second or third owner. :thumbsup:

[WARP TEN]

Guess who just got a new Z06? Not me, unfortunately, but someone we all know: Mom. That's right, Dave Bright just got one but it is stuck in his garage until Spring (which usually begins in August in New Hampshire). As he was in the beginning, he is again an inspiration to us all! -Bob

[XfireZ51]

What hasn't beat the new Z06?

I still want to see the rest of these other "fast cars" on the track taking curves w the Z06. I believe they'd be left in the dust. The Z, like our cars before it, is not a 1/4mile funny car.

[diamond zr1]

and father time marches on/remember our cars stayed on top of the performance hill from 1990 to at least 2003/bet the new zr? or whatever will outperform the new z06 within 5 years/probably sooner/I want a all wheel drive mid engine zr1,and soon/I am getting old too

[cvette98pacecar]

and father time marches on/remember our cars stayed on top of the performance hill from 1990 to at least 2003/bet the new zr? or whatever will outperform the new z06 within 5 years/probably sooner/I want a all wheel drive mid engine zr1,and soon/I am getting old too

Amen brother.

[WB9MCW]

Guess who just got a new Z06? Not me, unfortunately, but someone we all know: Mom. That's right, Dave Bright just got one but it is stuck in his garage until Spring (which usually begins in August in New Hampshire). As he was in the beginning, he is again an inspiration to us all! -Bob

Hey that is great news -- been a while for Dave but no doubt well worth the wait. He is back in the fast lane. :cheers:

[zr1mom]

Yes college forced me to take a break from my toys for awhile. I still miss my old Z a lot but I can say I do have another Z.

http://zr1net.net/2015_corvette_z06.htm

[XfireZ51]

Yes college forced me to take a break from my toys for awhile. I still miss my old Z a lot but I can say I do have another Z.

http://zr1net.net/2015_corvette_z06.htm

So how do you like it? What'dya think?

[zr1mom]

So how do you like it? What'dya think?

I only driven it 170 miles since it was the end of December when I picked it up and there is a 500 mile break in. But I can say she is fast I took a friend for a ride and he was screaming as we took an on ramp at 80+.

As mention the exhaust is loud but has 2 modes. For 650 hp it's fun and easy to drive. Can't wait for spring. I've seen stock Z06's running 10's in the 1/4 mile.

[ghlkal]

http://zr1net.net/2015_corvette_z06.htm

Wow, is that awesome or what? Is the rear spoiler stock? Is this a Z07? (Sorry, I didn't bother to keep up on the C7's since I'll never own one :o)

[zr1mom]

Wow, is that awesome or what? Is the rear spoiler stock? Is this a Z07? (Sorry, I didn't bother to keep up on the C7's since I'll never own one :o)

Yes the spoiler is stock. No it's not a Z07 the Z07 package is really design for the track with different tires, which last like 5000 miles and bigger brakes. This model has the highest down force of any car GM has ever built.