C5 ZO6: best track car?!
#81
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So True. Also nobody can even define all out driving (or 10/10ths) until they have run in a spec class with 60+ other cars on the track with approximately the same design, power and weight. The old Spec Mazda, followed by Spec Miata and whatever is next is how to define and experience total effort however you want it defined. Unfortunately the Corvette hasn't had a series where the non sponsored amateur can experience that in many many years.
It is the rare professional racer, at least at high levels, who's race time matches their qualifying time.
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#82
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I don't agree. Racing with 60 other cars means that often you have to wait, bide your time, often go offline, late brake and miss an apex, sometimes block etc. Otherwise everyone would all be on the same line in a train which means you are only as fast as the lead car. Certainly exciting and lots of skill involved but as Jackie Stewart has been quoted as saying (I paraphrase I am sure), you qualify at 10/10ths and race at 9/10ths. True 10/10ths is qualifying (or in some cases Time-Attack)
It is the rare professional racer, at least at high levels, who's race time matches their qualifying time.
It is the rare professional racer, at least at high levels, who's race time matches their qualifying time.
#83
Safety Car
That's what is neat about the sport. Some would prefer to run 1:43 on an open track and some would prefer slicing and dicing around the same track in a flock of 6-8 cars only inches apart running 1:44-1:45s. Been there and done both and I clearly have my preference. Both are adrenaline rushes so whichever floats our boat works and in whichever car. I love the C5Z06 as a track car but never could afford to race it (in a crowded w2w class) so ran in a spec class and enjoyed that in one of the different ways we are discussing.
#84
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That's what is neat about the sport. Some would prefer to run 1:43 on an open track and some would prefer slicing and dicing around the same track in a flock of 6-8 cars only inches apart running 1:44-1:45s. Been there and done both and I clearly have my preference. Both are adrenaline rushes so whichever floats our boat works and in whichever car. I love the C5Z06 as a track car but never could afford to race it (in a crowded w2w class) so ran in a spec class and enjoyed that in one of the different ways we are discussing.
Certainly there is a real thrill driving in a mid pack position in a Spec class and the skills required are really significant but my C5z is a lot faster on most tracks than just a couple of seconds over a Spec Miata.
Obviously due to the risk/occurrence of contact in a spec class, the C5Z does not make a good RACE car due to the cost of damage repair but it does make a great TRACK car.
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Here is a guy racing in his mid 80's Jeep Cherokee at LS.
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Old thread but I'll bring it back to the OP's point.
I've been a Porsche guy for as long as I remember and am lucky to own a couple of rapidly appreciating ones. I started looking for a track car last year and decided that the C5 Z06 was hard to beat. I picked up a 2003 a few weeks ago and look forward to flogging it around the track for years to come.
I've been a Porsche guy for as long as I remember and am lucky to own a couple of rapidly appreciating ones. I started looking for a track car last year and decided that the C5 Z06 was hard to beat. I picked up a 2003 a few weeks ago and look forward to flogging it around the track for years to come.
#87
Old thread but I'll bring it back to the OP's point.
I've been a Porsche guy for as long as I remember and am lucky to own a couple of rapidly appreciating ones. I started looking for a track car last year and decided that the C5 Z06 was hard to beat. I picked up a 2003 a few weeks ago and look forward to flogging it around the track for years to come.
I've been a Porsche guy for as long as I remember and am lucky to own a couple of rapidly appreciating ones. I started looking for a track car last year and decided that the C5 Z06 was hard to beat. I picked up a 2003 a few weeks ago and look forward to flogging it around the track for years to come.
Enjoy the new track car!!
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Old thread but I'll bring it back to the OP's point.
I've been a Porsche guy for as long as I remember and am lucky to own a couple of rapidly appreciating ones. I started looking for a track car last year and decided that the C5 Z06 was hard to beat. I picked up a 2003 a few weeks ago and look forward to flogging it around the track for years to come.
I've been a Porsche guy for as long as I remember and am lucky to own a couple of rapidly appreciating ones. I started looking for a track car last year and decided that the C5 Z06 was hard to beat. I picked up a 2003 a few weeks ago and look forward to flogging it around the track for years to come.
#91
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Originally Posted by billylaotian
Old thread but I'll bring it back to the OP's point.
I've been a Porsche guy for as long as I remember and am lucky to own a couple of rapidly appreciating ones. I started looking for a track car last year and decided that the C5 Z06 was hard to beat. I picked up a 2003 a few weeks ago and look forward to flogging it around the track for years to come.
I've been a Porsche guy for as long as I remember and am lucky to own a couple of rapidly appreciating ones. I started looking for a track car last year and decided that the C5 Z06 was hard to beat. I picked up a 2003 a few weeks ago and look forward to flogging it around the track for years to come.
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#93
Melting Slicks
So, I guess what you said was tongue in cheek?
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#94
Burning Brakes
I'm not sure of the exact number of times to the track, maybe 5 or 6? I have had a couple sessions that were an hour and a half long, point being I've ragged the Z pretty good and I'm starting to get some failures.
My steering rack is leaking so I'm sending a used rack to Turn One so they can rebuild it. I read that it can have a hard time keeping up with track duty .
Also, there is a body seal in the rear that is degrading and allowing water in my trunk. I'm wondering if body flex has caused that? I'm not sure the cost of repair yet but if the body shop has to take body panels apart it could be costly.
Other then that I haven't had any issues. The LS6 is definitely running strong and it's been a blast.
It wasn't the best car to start with.... way too much for a rookie. My first day I was passed by a Volvo S80.....lol. I was scared shi*less! In my defense it was wet out.....
Anyway, my buddy just got a C5Z. You just can't beat it for the money. It's been so fun!
My steering rack is leaking so I'm sending a used rack to Turn One so they can rebuild it. I read that it can have a hard time keeping up with track duty .
Also, there is a body seal in the rear that is degrading and allowing water in my trunk. I'm wondering if body flex has caused that? I'm not sure the cost of repair yet but if the body shop has to take body panels apart it could be costly.
Other then that I haven't had any issues. The LS6 is definitely running strong and it's been a blast.
It wasn't the best car to start with.... way too much for a rookie. My first day I was passed by a Volvo S80.....lol. I was scared shi*less! In my defense it was wet out.....
Anyway, my buddy just got a C5Z. You just can't beat it for the money. It's been so fun!
Last edited by FruiTay; 12-06-2016 at 10:24 AM.
#95
Safety Car
The C5Z was so well balanced you actually had to throw it around and get a bit crazy to find its limits. It was a totally balanced and composed chassis. Put a nice NA motor in one or buy a used T1 car and you will have a fabulous HPDE car.