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[Z06] What is the best year of the z06?

Old 08-30-2012, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dun4791
450 pounds? A zr1 doesnt even weigh that much more.......heres a weights link for you to get the correct weight info from



http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html

YES, what he said.

CORVETTE MASTER PART WEIGHT LIST:
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2006 Z06 OEM.......... 3130 lbs -
2007 Z06 OEM.......... 3161 lbs +31lbs
2008 Z06 OEM.......... 3162 lbs +32lbs
2009 Z06 OEM.......... 3180 lbs +50lbs
2010 Z06 OEM.......... 3180 lbs +50lbs
2010 ZR1 OEM.......... 3350 lbs +220lbs
2011 Z06 OEM.......... 3175 lbs +45lbs
2011 Z06 OEM w/Z07. 3264 lbs +134 lbs
2011 ZR1 OEM.......... 3350 lbs +220lbs


I put my 2006 on the scales when I bought it and it was "as advertised" at 3130 pounds.

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Old 08-30-2012, 11:35 PM
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I apparently got a "skinny" 07---3119 lbs.
Old 08-30-2012, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman427
the 2011 Z06 equipped with the Z07 and CFZ package hands down. Its a ZR1 with an LS7

I love my Z, but wish I could afford a new one with the Z07 and CFZ packages
Agree! Just picked up a '11 with the cfz and z07. It's a blast and quickest most agile car I ever drove
Old 08-31-2012, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Kincedn9
Agree! Just picked up a '11 with the cfz and z07. It's a blast and quickest most agile car I ever drove
was this the carbon fiber limited edition or an 11 with the options of z07 and cfz???

quicker and more agile compared to earlier z06's like a 2009 ?
Old 08-31-2012, 03:27 AM
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Not the special carbon edition. Saved a couple of bucks and got the goodies though. Just the z07 and CFZ package wrapped in Inferno Orange. What a beast!
Old 08-31-2012, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Kincedn9
Not the special carbon edition. Saved a couple of bucks and got the goodies though. Just the z07 and CFZ package wrapped in Inferno Orange. What a beast!
Is it quicker and more agile than the regular z06's?? I'm looking for one that's why I'm harassing u ha
Old 08-31-2012, 05:43 AM
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It's the quickest vette on the track. The big brake kit, the selective magnetic suspension, wide body stance and the carbon fiber aerodynamic kit really keeps this car planted.
Old 08-31-2012, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by FRDnemesis
YES, what he said.

CORVETTE MASTER PART WEIGHT LIST:
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2006 Z06 OEM.......... 3130 lbs -
2007 Z06 OEM.......... 3161 lbs +31lbs
2008 Z06 OEM.......... 3162 lbs +32lbs
2009 Z06 OEM.......... 3180 lbs +50lbs
2010 Z06 OEM.......... 3180 lbs +50lbs
2010 ZR1 OEM.......... 3350 lbs +220lbs
2011 Z06 OEM.......... 3175 lbs +45lbs
2011 Z06 OEM w/Z07. 3264 lbs +134 lbs
2011 ZR1 OEM.......... 3350 lbs +220lbs


I put my 2006 on the scales when I bought it and it was "as advertised" at 3130 pounds.
Where did you get your numbers. Looking around the web I found the following....

2006 Z06 @ 3130
2007 Z06 @ 3132
2008 Z06 @ 3160
2009 Z06 @ 3175
2010 Z06 @ 3175
2011 Z06 @ 3175
2012 Z06 @ 3199
2013 Z06 @ 3175

Also, another member that has a Z07 has a weight that is only 15 pounds more then my 09 Z06.

Maybe owners of each year will post their trim level/options and the GVWR(located on driver's door) minus their max load(located on drivers door jam) and we can see the actual difference in the Z06's weight, year to year.

My 2009 2LZ, NAV, Chromes has a GVWR of 3651-max load of 423 = 3228 lbs.
Old 08-31-2012, 10:06 AM
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Best year of the Z06? I'm going with the 09's and newer with the dry sump oil system. Actually, 2009's and the 2013's as those are what i own!
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
Where did you get your numbers. Looking around the web I found the following....


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html


SUPER SPECIAL EDITION w/3080 Package.





I'm JOKING, I'm JOKING!!!!!!!!!!!!
It does weigh 3,080 though

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Old 08-31-2012, 03:59 PM
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it's definitely subjective but i think the 09 would be. my reasoning: has all the 08 updates plus bluetooth. some might say the newer ones with launch control but i don't see that as such a big deal. second best is a late 08 cause it has all the mechanical updates but no bluetooth. this being said there really is no "BAD" z06....
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Originally Posted by FRDnemesis
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ight-list.html


SUPER SPECIAL EDITION w/3080 Package.





I'm JOKING, I'm JOKING!!!!!!!!!!!!
It does weigh 3,080 though
What is the year, trim, options of your Z06 and it's GVWR and max load limit. If everyone with different years would list there's it would become clear what the weight difference actually is between the years.
Old 08-31-2012, 08:50 PM
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2011 Z07 2LZ. GVWR 3666 Max Load 423. 3243 doing the math.
Old 08-31-2012, 08:57 PM
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Of course since I own a 12 Z07 I think it is the best . I owned an 06 Z06 and my 2012 is a step or 2 above.I like the seats better and the suspension is waaaay better.With PTM it makes an average driver into a Tommy Milner.I really like the wheels on the 2011 Z07,but I like the wheels on the 12's even better,and they are lighter.Also having PSC tires right from the factory only on the 2012.







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Old 08-31-2012, 09:11 PM
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Default Best Year???

Well you didn't say "C6", so, obviously THIS ONE, 1963 Z06
Old 09-01-2012, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
What is the year, trim, options of your Z06 and it's GVWR and max load limit. If everyone with different years would list there's it would become clear what the weight difference actually is between the years.

My car is an 06 2LZ and weighed 3,130 (just as the attached chart stated) on the same exact scale that now shows it weighing 3,080. after losing weight through attrition of just swapping factory parts out for performance parts.
Old 09-01-2012, 12:28 AM
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06 2LZ 3596 less 423 = 3173

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Old 09-01-2012, 02:38 AM
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The fastest one would be the one with the less gas in it lol.
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Originally Posted by FRDnemesis
My car is an 06 2LZ and weighed 3,130 (just as the attached chart stated) on the same exact scale that now shows it weighing 3,080. after losing weight through attrition of just swapping factory parts out for performance parts.
I'm asking what the GVWR is. That number is on the sticker on the drivers door. The max load is on the sticker located on the driver's door jam.

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Old 09-02-2012, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by JoesC5
I'm asking what the GVWR is. That number is on the sticker on the drivers door. The max load is on the sticker located on the driver's door jam.

Why? wouldn't the GVWR be the same for a 1, 2 or 3LZ?


Originally Posted by LMB-Z
06 2LZ 3596 less 423 = 3173

The difference between ours is probably how much gas and washer fluid in our tanks.

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