Performance Brake Ducts
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Performance Brake Ducts
So I'm specing out a new C7 to replace the '16 which will go to my son this coming spring. What the heck is the Performance Brake Duct option ? I sure don't remember it from last year ......... Car will never see the track. I do however spend 4 to 5 weeks a year canyon carving in the western states. Will having these really help or is the option geared toward the weekend track rat ?
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Strange ........ They are available on the drop top now. Go figure.
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It's the ducts that go from the front grille to the front brakes. They were only on the z51 stingray, now you can add them to a non-z51 stingray. Coupe or convertible, makes no difference.
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That makes sense. Wonder if it includes the Z06 grill ? If it does, I'm in.
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I doubt that it will include the Z06 grille just because the ducts will work with the stock grill. How much is the option and does it include the Z51 rear ducts? Comes with Base Pads or Z51 brake pads?
Ether way, you will never know the difference street driving.
Ether way, you will never know the difference street driving.
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I've decided to do without it ......... I'd sooner put the money towards the C F dash inlay. At least that will give me a visual Ohhhh Ahhhhh ..............
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I had wondered what the duct option was myself when building my Grand Sport. Luckily we still get the Z06 grill regardless.
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