[Z06] Something interesting about the Z06 Aluminum Frame
06-12-2005, 12:51 AM
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Something interesting about the Z06 Aluminum Frame
I was wondering if anyone thought about the new Z06 being in a major wreak with the Aluminum frame, I mean think about it a lot of places won't be able to fix it and would be a costly fix, just something that came to mind and was wondering if anyone thought about it. 
Daniel
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06-12-2005, 04:24 AM
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I don't think it's a very big deal, if a steel frame is damaged badly enough a new section can be welded in and I would think the same would go for the aluminum with the only difference being the person doing the welding must be knowledgeable at welding both types of material.
I guess we'll have to wait until the car is released though before we find out what types of repairs are actually allowed that is unless somebody out there has that info.
I guess we'll have to wait until the car is released though before we find out what types of repairs are actually allowed that is unless somebody out there has that info.
06-12-2005, 09:52 AM
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A buddy who lives up near Portsmouth NH called me the other day and reported that he saw the remains of one of the new C6 Z06 get hauled off IN TWO PIECES" on a flat bed. He said that a 25 year old kid tried to take a turn on a gravel road at insane speeds and hit a tree. The car tore in half right at the rear window The guy survived!!!!! The accident happened about two houses up from his house. I asked him to go to the wrecking yard to take pictures. He went a few days later and the car was gone. The yard owner said the kids dad came with a flat bed and hauled the car off under a tarp. My friend is suppose to get me a copy of the accident report. I told him that he could be famous if he could get pictures of the "FIRST WRECKED C6 Z06"
I will keep this post up to date on the results!
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06-12-2005, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
A buddy who lives up near Portsmouth NH called me the other day and reported that he saw the remains of one of the new C6 Z06 get hauled off IN TWO PIECES" on a flat bed. He said that a 25 year old kid tried to take a turn on a gravel road at insane speeds and hit a tree. The car tore in half right at the rear window The guy survived!!!!! The accident happened about two houses up from his house. I asked him to go to the wrecking yard to take pictures. He went a few days later and the car was gone. The yard owner said the kids dad came with a flat bed and hauled the car off under a tarp. My friend is suppose to get me a copy of the accident report. I told him that he could be famous if he could get pictures of the "FIRST WRECKED C6 Z06"
I will keep this post up to date on the results!
Bill C
I will keep this post up to date on the results!
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06-12-2005, 11:21 AM
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The C6 frames, steel or aluminum are hydroformed from a single piece. Who would want to "weld in" a new section on their $50K+ ride?
I would think if the frame cannot be straightened the car should be totalled and parted out.
There might be some legalities involved in totalling a Z06 that could not have been sold to the general public. I'm sure someone is feeling the heat right now.
I would think if the frame cannot be straightened the car should be totalled and parted out.
There might be some legalities involved in totalling a Z06 that could not have been sold to the general public. I'm sure someone is feeling the heat right now.
