[Z06] C5Z vs C6Z weight difference?
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C5Z vs C6Z weight difference?
I was under the impression that the new Z was considerably lighter than the previous Z. Is the following accurate?
According to corvettemuseum.com
02Z = 3118lbs curb weight @ 53Front/47Rear
06Z = 3130lbs curb weight @ ?Front/?Rear
According to corvettemuseum.com
02Z = 3118lbs curb weight @ 53Front/47Rear
06Z = 3130lbs curb weight @ ?Front/?Rear
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I think that is right. Maybe you remember hearing that the new Z is lighter than the regular C6, which is true. 12lbs? That's pretty much the same.
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That is consistent with what I've read. However, I've seen lots of actual C5Z weights (with various fuel loads) but not comparable C6Z weights for reference. We all know that a C5Z with about 1/4 tank of fuel weighs between 3020 and 3040 pounds! 
Remember that the C6Z has larger brakes, larger wheels/tires, and that extra glass in back to offset the lighter frame.
Remember that the C6Z has larger brakes, larger wheels/tires, and that extra glass in back to offset the lighter frame.
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That is consistent with what I've read. However, I've seen lots of actual C5Z weights (with various fuel loads) but not comparable C6Z weights for reference. We all know that a C5Z with about 1/4 tank of fuel weighs between 3020 and 3040 pounds!
Remember that the C6Z has larger brakes, larger wheels/tires, and that extra glass in back to offset the lighter frame.
Remember that the C6Z has larger brakes, larger wheels/tires, and that extra glass in back to offset the lighter frame.
If a C6Z owner wants to have the weight of a C5Z, the best idea is to go on a diet and lose 12lbs. (People seem to forget to add the weight of the driver)
Or convince the s/o to do so.
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My 04 z16 is about 3050, but I would willingly add some weight for those brakes & 500 hp of the c6z.
Basically the c6z does weigh more because of the additional equipment/performance. Worth the extra lbs? I'd say so.
Basically the c6z does weigh more because of the additional equipment/performance. Worth the extra lbs? I'd say so.
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With much fewer hi po street and race tires choices in the 18/19" C6Z sizes (many more available in 17/18 C5Z range) I'm not so sure I'd be quick to jump on 14" front dia rotors.
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Always take the drivers wt into consideration.
Removing the 'dunlap*' affect helps the wt.
*the belly dun lap over the belt
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No need. An aftermarket kit, like WW's SL6 13.06x1.25" kit is ~ 4 lbs lighter per side. Not sure about the weight of the stoptech kit, but any of the ones with 2 pc rotors are going to be lighter. In fact if I had a C6Z, 2 pc rotors (alum hat) would be the first on my list of upgrades.
With much fewer hi po street and race tires choices in the 18/19" C6Z sizes (many more available in 17/18 C5Z range) I'm not so sure I'd be quick to jump on 14" front dia rotors.
With much fewer hi po street and race tires choices in the 18/19" C6Z sizes (many more available in 17/18 C5Z range) I'm not so sure I'd be quick to jump on 14" front dia rotors.
the front C6Z06 Rotor is 27 lbs. The front C5 rotor is 17 lbs So any advantage of the larger rotor is long lost in the added wt.
Bigger rotors does not always mean better braking. Keeping that rotating wt down, with a larger front tire foot print gives better braking
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I run a 305/30x18 up front.
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Did you have to do away with the brake vents or even rub anywhere else?
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I weighed my car last thursday night....this is full weight, nothing removed, with 1/2 tank of gas
Also has some 17" SS wheels with BFG DR's...probably a few lbs' heavier than the stock 18" Z06 wheels
here is what she came out to!
Also has some 17" SS wheels with BFG DR's...probably a few lbs' heavier than the stock 18" Z06 wheels
here is what she came out to!