Ride of C7
#1
Racer
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Ride of C7
This may have been asked before but here goes. Since none of the dealers around here will let me drive a C7, I want to know how the ride compares to a C6 base or Z06. Hopefully it is a much quieter ride. I have heard you still get the tire noise...Thanks..Mike
#2
I got to drive a non-Z51 coupe for about four miles on a good road, and I thought it was noisier and harder riding than my '08 350Z touring coupe.
I was really thinking seriously about buying the car until I drove it.
I was really thinking seriously about buying the car until I drove it.
#3
Drifting
I owned a 350z and a 370z, and that hasn't been my experience at all. I think the ride of the non-z51 C7 is pretty smooth and quiet. It seems to be quieter than the C6 I had with magnetic ride control. I've had two passengers tell me they were surprised how smooth the ride was. They said they thought Vettes had a harsh ride, but mine rode like a Cadillac.
#4
Melting Slicks
It really depends on the road surface, if its rough concrete its pretty loud - no different than a C6 on stock tires IMO.
But on smooth roads its quieter than a C6 IMO, if anything just for the lack of wind noise and roof creaks..
But on smooth roads its quieter than a C6 IMO, if anything just for the lack of wind noise and roof creaks..
#5
Melting Slicks
I owned a C6 coupe with Michelin A/S 2 tires on it (replaced the original GY). The C7 is much more quiet that the C6, but it can still be a bit noisy depending on the road surface. I have the Z51 tires on it now for the summer, and they are a little noisier than the Continentals I use the rest of the year. There are a lot of variables to road noise. I will likely get a sound-dampening mat for the rear when the vendors start selling them.
#6
Melting Slicks
The ride on my new C7 is smooth but... NOT QUIET. My C6 had the (aftermarket) body insulation kit which made a big difference. When I finally got rid of the Goodyear runflats it was night and day! I am surprised at the high level of road noise w/ the stock C7 Michelin tires.
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My C7 vert is much better riding and quieter than my C6 coupe was.
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#9
Drifting
Frankly I was surprised how smooth it was. I find it smoother and quieter than the C6's I've driven. It may depend on the road condition. But same can be said of most cars. In a good road it's about as smooth as my Jaguar XJ.