Newbie questions
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Newbie questions
A couple questions from a first time Vette owner (a two-tone champagne 1985 with the z51)...
1) Just how necessary are Z-rated tires? I know that the Z-rated ones will yield the best performance, but how much will I lose in terms of value, durability, and ride comfort?
2) Any suggestions for a place where I can legally and safely drive the car like it aches to be driven?
1) Just how necessary are Z-rated tires? I know that the Z-rated ones will yield the best performance, but how much will I lose in terms of value, durability, and ride comfort?
2) Any suggestions for a place where I can legally and safely drive the car like it aches to be driven?
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Z ratted tires are for high speed driving of speeds over 130 MPH.
we will need to know were you are located to suggest a track for you try your car out
we will need to know were you are located to suggest a track for you try your car out
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IMO,
you need to change out your springs for softer ones. The car won't handle any better or any worse, but you won't crack any teeth, either.
FYI, the 86 springs are among the softest.
you need to change out your springs for softer ones. The car won't handle any better or any worse, but you won't crack any teeth, either.
FYI, the 86 springs are among the softest.
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Summito HTRZ is an inexpensive z rated tire.
Are you wanting to drag race or REALY drive your car?????
If you want to drive your car (turn left & right) check out the Autocross and road racing section for the track schedule. Also check out organizations like NASA, Chin, TrackDaze, Mazda Drivers, SCCA, Porsche clubs, BMW clubs, etc.
If you live in the southeast there are at least 7 road courses less than a days drive!
Are you wanting to drag race or REALY drive your car?????
If you want to drive your car (turn left & right) check out the Autocross and road racing section for the track schedule. Also check out organizations like NASA, Chin, TrackDaze, Mazda Drivers, SCCA, Porsche clubs, BMW clubs, etc.
If you live in the southeast there are at least 7 road courses less than a days drive!
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