[Z06] Interesting C7Z Track Time...
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The guy shifted 2 to 5 by accident... He's on this forum.
He also admits to being a newb at the track. We all know how hard it is to launch a manual at the track..
His other time slips that he posted were much different when he didn't shift into 5th
He also admits to being a newb at the track. We all know how hard it is to launch a manual at the track..
His other time slips that he posted were much different when he didn't shift into 5th
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Drifting
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Just seen that. 124 is still not a wow factor for me though. Thats a good indication of performance regardless of ET
Burning Brakes
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That was just some driveline shudder with the tires fighting for traction, I have stayed in it with mine under the same conditions. Wheel hop is when the rear and wheels are hopping and banging. That's much worse than what this guy did. With any wheel hop in a c5 I just back of and give up on the run. It's not worth it, serious damage can occur if you stay in it with bad wheel hop.
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It was better but 124mph isn't exactly impressive considering the horsepower number and what the C6Z manages to do with 145 horsepower less.
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Drifting
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My point exactly. Mph is always a indication of the performance regardless of ET. If I run a 12.5 @ 129 mph. You know damn well my car is capable of a 10.50 all day long If I could hook...
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Drifting
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Drifting
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I find 2nd - 5th hard to believe, seems to be a little white lie there imo. Because you are telling me that with his other 2 passes "where he banged every gear" He only managed to knock off 2 tenths at best and gain 4mph?
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Melting Slicks
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ECU and Sc heat soak.. biggest issues. Nobody get's it. Plus only less than 2% can equal GM 1/4 times. If you want a 1/4 mile drag car don't buy a C7 Z unless you have a status to maintain and a 5 bricks of C notes . 
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