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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by TorchRedLS6
I'm definitely going to try. Weather permitting, it will be on the road this weekend.
Weather permitting? Aw...come on....

Mine is fun in all conditions except maybe snow. But I also don't keep it garage-queen-clean either.

Regardless.....Enjoy!

Ha...corrected my C7 error after you did the same....oops.

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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Oh 2 Fun
Weather permitting? Aw...come on....

Mine is fun in all conditions except maybe snow. But I also don't keep it garage-queen-clean either.

Regardless.....Enjoy!
I know, I know. In all honesty, this car scares me on dry pavement. Might take me awhile to get used to the idea of driving it when conditions are slick.
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 06:03 PM
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Wow! What a great upgrade! Congrats and enjoy!
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 07:30 PM
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Nice choice!
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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congrats on the new ride!
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 05:28 PM
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Very nice and Congrats.

Now I might be crazy but all factors involved ($$) ... I kinda like your old Z06 better.
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Very nice and Congrats.

Now I might be crazy but all factors involved ($$) ... I kinda like your old Z06 better.
you should drive a ZR1 !!!!!
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Old Oct 19, 2017 | 06:25 PM
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Love your old Z and your new ZR-1!!!

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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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Nice up grade, hope you get more seat time on this one !!!
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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 10:41 AM
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Awesome ZR1 and the best color too! If I had more $ that's the only other Vette I'd rather have than my 02Z. Not a fan of the C7.

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Old Oct 20, 2017 | 10:46 AM
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Congratulations on your new ZR-1 Nice, low mileage example. You will love the wide power band that car has
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Old Oct 22, 2017 | 10:18 PM
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More pictures of the new car:







Got a chance to drive her for a couple hours this evening and last. The power difference between my outgoing Z06 and this ZR1 is staggering. Albuquerque/Rio Rancho have an elevation of just over a mile, and having a supercharger makes all the difference in the world.

The ride is about even with the '04Z. The magnetic shocks make a big difference, I'm sure, but the car is sitting on Michelin runflats. Runflats never feel that great. May experiment with the pressure in the coming weeks. Traction is good, until you cross the half throttle point. That's when the car starts demanding some respect.

The car has the 3ZR trim, and while the interior looks really nice, it's pretty chintzy. I would have to say that the C5's interior felt softer and more comfortable. Size wise, I'd say the C6 is just a pinch smaller on the inside.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 12:01 AM
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Hard to beat a C6 ZR1. Nice car and upgrade. Do us all a favor tho and enjoy her more than your last one.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 12:55 AM
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Congrats! Great looking ZR1!
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 01:58 AM
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Hell Yeah that’s one sweet ride (I mean two sweet rides) very nice 👍🏻

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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 02:18 AM
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Wow! That is absolutely stunning!
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 04:16 AM
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interior looks amazing compared to the c5 and base model C6's

The one thing I don't like about the ZR1's is the side badges, something about them I don't like

Car looks amazing otherwise
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 04:35 AM
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I cant say I blame you.
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Old Oct 24, 2017 | 06:07 AM
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You win !
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