Z51
03-28-2006, 08:10 PM
#21
Originally Posted by steveo242
Alright, I will ask a question on behalf of our Z51 curious friend...
Off track, but messing around cornering on say a farm... How does the Z51 compare with the F55 in stiff mode? IE, other than crazy 70 mph turns, is the F55 in stiff mode comparable? How is the chassis sway or roll on the F55? I have tried to get my Z51 to roll / sway and it just won't do it!!
I never drove the F55, no-one had one around here, so I drove the Z 51 and the base. Base also seemed fine, but was only a 1 LT and didn't want that.
Everyone knows about the tour mode being good, how about stiffy mode??
Off track, but messing around cornering on say a farm... How does the Z51 compare with the F55 in stiff mode? IE, other than crazy 70 mph turns, is the F55 in stiff mode comparable? How is the chassis sway or roll on the F55? I have tried to get my Z51 to roll / sway and it just won't do it!!
I never drove the F55, no-one had one around here, so I drove the Z 51 and the base. Base also seemed fine, but was only a 1 LT and didn't want that.
Everyone knows about the tour mode being good, how about stiffy mode??
Stiff mode?
03-29-2006, 07:33 AM
#24
Burning Brakes
Originally Posted by VET4LES
I bought it for the cool rotors. Also the extra cooling. Well I like the suspension too. The tires are a plus. I guess I bought because I wanted everything that comes with the Z51 package and I don't race it. I'm just a car nut. 
03-29-2006, 07:43 AM
#26
Drifting
Seems the responses before me about cover it.
Z51 is not a model- no badges
- just a check mark on the order form.
Fun though- with a firmer/harsher ride- and those great looking brakes- which may squeal and for sure will be a bear to keep clean.
Z51 is not a model- no badges
- just a check mark on the order form.Fun though- with a firmer/harsher ride- and those great looking brakes- which may squeal and for sure will be a bear to keep clean.
03-29-2006, 08:14 AM
#27
Team Owner
Originally Posted by ekoppen
Dumb question....but what options make a basic C6 a Z 
51???
51???welcome to the forum jr.
03-29-2006, 09:30 AM
#28
Le Mans Master
Not a lot of fluff just good racing improvements, and the price is a bargain compared to trying to replicate this package especially if you do not do your own labor.
Many enthusiasts may argue they would have went with different components, that some are not so great (i.e.: cross-drilled rotors, run flat tires), but in general it is a great package for the price.
I will decide on the run flats once I get the car and do a road trip. That is where you become acutely aware of tire noise in a vette. The drilled rotors will never come into play for my driving style. So it was perfect for me, I consider the rotors a nice stock aesthetic enhancement.
I don't really need it for my style racing, bracket drag racing. But I may try some autox and it will come in handy there.
I recommend it if you have it in the budget. But then again consider the source, I don't even have my car yet.
Many enthusiasts may argue they would have went with different components, that some are not so great (i.e.: cross-drilled rotors, run flat tires), but in general it is a great package for the price.
I will decide on the run flats once I get the car and do a road trip. That is where you become acutely aware of tire noise in a vette. The drilled rotors will never come into play for my driving style. So it was perfect for me, I consider the rotors a nice stock aesthetic enhancement.
I don't really need it for my style racing, bracket drag racing. But I may try some autox and it will come in handy there.
I recommend it if you have it in the budget. But then again consider the source, I don't even have my car yet.