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XfireZ51 · 4 Days Ago

The C4 ZR is raw which is so fun to drive. You get the mechanical noises and a direct connection to driving. If I could I?d love to have both.

WARP TEN · 4 Days Ago

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

......Bob, The C8 Z has more hp than the C7Z and is naturally aspirated as u know. No way I?ll ever see a C8 ZR1 unless I win the lottery. However, at the end of the day, what?s the point of HP if u don?t get it to the ground.

True--As I have said on the Mid engine corvette forum, the new ZR1 makes me want to invest in tire companies. These days naturally aspirated vs forced induction is less important to me than performance. The supercharged car has great low end torque available at very low rpms. A tenth or two 0-60 loss doesn't worry me these days; the C7 Z is plenty fast for me, despite the quote in my signature. But maybe I am just getting old. (see below). --Bob

secondchance · 4 Days Ago

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Originally Posted by XfireZ51

The C4 ZR is raw which is so fun to drive. You get the mechanical noises and a direct connection to driving. If I could I?d love to have both.

I know what you mean. I had a same dilemma and bought a 22 Z51 and kept my 94Z. Love them both

rush91 · 16 Hours Ago

I think you would miss that Z eventually.........Sure the C8 is new, faster, handles better, new tech inside and out. But slapping paddle shifters after awhile would be the dealer killer for me. I enjoy the engagement of a manual car

Plus I would miss being in a select club of people with special cars. How people freak out on the car, having never seen one in person. That I would miss......

I hear what you are saying though and understand the pull of it.......I'd LOVE a C6 Grand Sport 6M, or in my dreams, a C6 ZR-1. But then I think about how raw ( no ABS or traction control) and engaging my 91Z is, and that to me is why I will never sell.

Z51JEFF · 3 Hours Ago

The community is one more compelling reason to keep the car even though they are a scarce sight anywhere but maybe a Corvette show. But popularity for C4s in general seems to be building with the Z the top dog,I've waited close to 20 years for this car to once again be in the spotlight,it would be a shame to miss out on that.

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,708	Re: I really want a C8 The C4 ZR is raw which is so fun to drive. You get the mechanical noises and a direct connection to driving. If I could I?d love to have both. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

16 Hours Ago	#14
rush91 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Carterville Illinois Posts: 852	Re: I really want a C8 I think you would miss that Z eventually.........Sure the C8 is new, faster, handles better, new tech inside and out. But slapping paddle shifters after awhile would be the dealer killer for me. I enjoy the engagement of a manual car Plus I would miss being in a select club of people with special cars. How people freak out on the car, having never seen one in person. That I would miss...... I hear what you are saying though and understand the pull of it.......I'd LOVE a C6 Grand Sport 6M, or in my dreams, a C6 ZR-1. But then I think about how raw ( no ABS or traction control) and engaging my 91Z is, and that to me is why I will never sell.

3 Hours Ago	#15
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,078	Re: I really want a C8 The community is one more compelling reason to keep the car even though they are a scarce sight anywhere but maybe a Corvette show. But popularity for C4s in general seems to be building with the Z the top dog,I've waited close to 20 years for this car to once again be in the spotlight,it would be a shame to miss out on that.