[Z06] Light Feeling at Speed
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Light Feeling at Speed
Stock 02 ZO6 with 6500 miles feels light over 90 or so, doesn’t feel like it’s being sucked into the pavement, It’s more like it wants to take off. Also in slow or long S turns when your transitioning from left to right or right to left. Right at the top of the transition the car feels light.
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Re: Light Feeling at Speed (ZO6Lee)
I do not have this problem. Is it actually starting to "take off" or is this just your perception of what might happen? Maybe you are just not used to driving the car?
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Re: Light Feeling at Speed (ZO6Lee)
I had mine up to 145 at California Speedway on the front straight. No light feeling here. I have heard of a few people having trouble keeping it on the ground at higher speeds although I don't know the details.
The car design is shaped like a wing so it's natural tendency is to lift in the rear. I believe if it is closer to the ground, it will not have as much of an effect, i.e. - lower it. Just my speculation, not a scientific finding. Maybe there is aeronautical engineer out there that could give his two cents.
The car design is shaped like a wing so it's natural tendency is to lift in the rear. I believe if it is closer to the ground, it will not have as much of an effect, i.e. - lower it. Just my speculation, not a scientific finding. Maybe there is aeronautical engineer out there that could give his two cents.
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From: topeka ks
Re: Light Feeling at Speed (Too Tall Z06)
i had my z up to 155 and that was my limit b/c even though i felt like the front was mashed to the pavement, i felt like the butt end was getting really light. i assumed that some sort of a minor spoiler would fix this but i have a personal conviction against spoilers (kinda ricey). besides i dont go that fast except in the 1/4 anyway :lol:
but since then i have lowered the car and have not tested the above theory
peace :steering:
but since then i have lowered the car and have not tested the above theory
peace :steering:
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Re: Light Feeling at Speed (ZO6Lee)
Stock 02 ZO6 with 6500 miles feels light over 90 or so, doesnÂ’t feel like itÂ’s being sucked into the pavement, ItÂ’s more like it wants to take off. Also in slow or long S turns when your transitioning from left to right or right to left. Right at the top of the transition the car feels light.
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Also, any mods, lowering or body changes?
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Re: Light Feeling at Speed (ZO6Lee)
I couldn't find the one I was looking for, but here are a couple of similar threads:
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showt...light=floating
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51554
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showt...light=floating
http://www.z06vette.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51554
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Re: Light Feeling at Speed (rwd)
Total Stock, 30 PSI in all Tires, Little Over 6500 Miles on car.
Maybe lower an Inch, Maybe not enough front spoiler. Maybe the power steering, First time I'am posting this Anomaly. :steering:
Maybe lower an Inch, Maybe not enough front spoiler. Maybe the power steering, First time I'am posting this Anomaly. :steering:
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Re: Light Feeling at Speed (ZO6Lee)
2 things to try:
1. If the car is lowered, try raising the back a bit (maybe 1-2 turns on the adjuster)
2. See if the spring on the front spoiler is getting weak, it may be getting pushed back from the wind
1. If the car is lowered, try raising the back a bit (maybe 1-2 turns on the adjuster)
2. See if the spring on the front spoiler is getting weak, it may be getting pushed back from the wind
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Re: Light Feeling at Speed (Diamond)
Mine just starts feeling good at 100+. :eek: