ZO7 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

rhipsher · 02-11-2009

Was there a corvette model Zo7 back in the 90's? The reason I ask is I was having a friendly conversation on another site when this guy butts in and say that a ZR-1 was nothing more than a regular corvette with a different engine in it and that there are tons of places that can work on an LT-5. He said the Zo7 was a much better handling car than a Z was anyway and on and on and on. So I responded by saying- And like most people that shoot their mouths off! They lack the facts. #1 There is a bit more to a Z than just the engine. #2 No! Not just any shop can work on an Lt-5. #3 I've never heard of a Zo7. And #4 If you really cared to know the differences between diet coke and Jolt Cola then all you have to do is google it. But from what I've gathered it wasn't a very popular option. So if you guys know anything about it lets hear.

02-11-2009

Z07 was the name replacement for the Z51 cars for several years. Z51 reappeared in 96 after disappearing in 91.

And on a autoX course, a stock Z07 will clock a stock ZR-1.

LGAFF · 02-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

Z07 was the name replacement for the Z51 cars for several years. Z51 reappeared in 96 after disappearing in 91.

And on a autoX course, a stock Z07 will clock a stock ZR-1.

Thats Blaspheme.......Damn you Jeff Damn You!

02-11-2009

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

Thats Blaspheme.......Damn you Jeff Damn You!

Wouldn't be the first time I've been banned for speaking the truth.

LGAFF · 02-11-2009

I'm thinking we stone Jeff to death at BG with old LT-5 parts.....its the only way to rectify this issue!

Lets put it to a vote!

USAFPILOT · 02-11-2009

I think the ZO7 has much stiffer springs than stock or the ZR and came with the J55 brakes. I dont know why the ZR1 didn't get the stiffer springs. But did a ZO7 have the adjustable suspension?

GOLDCYLON · 02-11-2009

Somebody did a huge write up on the differences. Seen the write up will try to find it again. GC

xlr8nflorida · 02-12-2009

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Originally Posted by LGAFF

I'm thinking we stone Jeff to death at BG with old LT-5 parts.....its the only way to rectify this issue!

Lets put it to a vote!

Just don't stone him with any big parts like a thermostat housing, he has to much knowledge in his head of take him out

Locobob · 02-12-2009

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Originally Posted by Jeffvette

Z07 was the name replacement for the Z51 cars for several years. Z51 reappeared in 96 after disappearing in 91.

And on a autoX course, a stock Z07 will clock a stock ZR-1.

Jeff speaks the truth. I used to have a 94 with the Z07 option, it was one well balanced car. Certainly not a match for the ZR-1 in acceleration but it was definitely a better handling car out of the box. From what I recall the package included the 13in front brakes, 30mm front bar, stiffer springs, 9.5in wheels with 275mm tires on all four corners and a few other changes. Mine had the FX3, not sure if they all did.

flyin ryan · 02-12-2009

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Originally Posted by Locobob

Jeff speaks the truth. I used to have a 94 with the Z07 option, it was one well balanced car. Certainly not a match for the ZR-1 in acceleration but it was definitely a better handling car out of the box. From what I recall the package included the 13in front brakes, 30mm front bar, stiffer springs, 9.5in wheels with 275mm tires on all four corners and a few other changes. Mine had the FX3, not sure if they all did.

That's 'all' you can remember

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LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: ZO7 I'm thinking we stone Jeff to death at BG with old LT-5 parts.....its the only way to rectify this issue! Lets put it to a vote! __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

02-11-2009	#6
USAFPILOT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring TX Posts: 1,341	Re: ZO7 I think the ZO7 has much stiffer springs than stock or the ZR and came with the J55 brakes. I dont know why the ZR1 didn't get the stiffer springs. But did a ZO7 have the adjustable suspension?

02-11-2009	#7
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02-11-2009	#1
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,314	ZO7 Was there a corvette model Zo7 back in the 90's? The reason I ask is I was having a friendly conversation on another site when this guy butts in and say that a ZR-1 was nothing more than a regular corvette with a different engine in it and that there are tons of places that can work on an LT-5. He said the Zo7 was a much better handling car than a Z was anyway and on and on and on. So I responded by saying- And like most people that shoot their mouths off! They lack the facts. #1 There is a bit more to a Z than just the engine. #2 No! Not just any shop can work on an Lt-5. #3 I've never heard of a Zo7. And #4 If you really cared to know the differences between diet coke and Jolt Cola then all you have to do is google it. But from what I've gathered it wasn't a very popular option. So if you guys know anything about it lets hear. Last edited by rhipsher; 02-11-2009 at 08:47 PM.

02-11-2009	#2
Jeffvette Guest Posts: n/a	Re: ZO7 Z07 was the name replacement for the Z51 cars for several years. Z51 reappeared in 96 after disappearing in 91. And on a autoX course, a stock Z07 will clock a stock ZR-1.