ZR-1 set up for autocross - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

emmvette · 07-09-2013

I've been lurking here for a while and have searched the forum a bit but haven't come up with much regarding the ZR-1 and autocross. I have a '68 and an '04 Z06 and have been contemplating selling the Z06 and buying a ZR-1. Any thoughts on this? It kind of seems like the Z06 might be set up better for autocross due to lower weight, and better (more modern) handling capabilities. Does the ZR-1 really need more space to shine and use the higher RPMs where it excels?

Would the a ZR-1 be better for HPDE / track days? If I do this, I wouldn't be looking for a garage queen, and my tastes usually are for something non-standard. Of the ZR-1 cars for sale that I like, they tend to be non stock (a ported 350, or a 385, 402, DRM500, or LPE ) and yellow, black, purple, or turquise all interest me.

I don't have the space or funds for 3 cars; and the '68 is a keeper that I've spend a lot of hours restoring. It's got a unique wide body and is a fun car.

What are your thoughts on getting a ZR-1 to use a track and autocross car? I realize this forum is biased, but I'm looking for opinions, so please share.

07-09-2013	#1
emmvette Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 190	ZR-1 set up for autocross I've been lurking here for a while and have searched the forum a bit but haven't come up with much regarding the ZR-1 and autocross. I have a '68 and an '04 Z06 and have been contemplating selling the Z06 and buying a ZR-1. Any thoughts on this? It kind of seems like the Z06 might be set up better for autocross due to lower weight, and better (more modern) handling capabilities. Does the ZR-1 really need more space to shine and use the higher RPMs where it excels? Would the a ZR-1 be better for HPDE / track days? If I do this, I wouldn't be looking for a garage queen, and my tastes usually are for something non-standard. Of the ZR-1 cars for sale that I like, they tend to be non stock (a ported 350, or a 385, 402, DRM500, or LPE ) and yellow, black, purple, or turquise all interest me. I don't have the space or funds for 3 cars; and the '68 is a keeper that I've spend a lot of hours restoring. It's got a unique wide body and is a fun car. What are your thoughts on getting a ZR-1 to use a track and autocross car? I realize this forum is biased, but I'm looking for opinions, so please share.