Z06 or Grand Sport?
10-26-2016, 10:34 PM
#82
Instructor
Last edited by Stanimal; 10-26-2016 at 10:41 PM. Reason: Fixed youTube link
10-26-2016, 10:46 PM
#83
Drifting
Yeah you are so right it's soooo slow a whole 2 or so seconds behind a Z06 at VIR...oh and equal to a GT3RS and faster than a GT3, Turbo S, Viper, Huracan, McLaren...
Yeah "sure" trust him don't buy a Grand Sport. I own one and I can tell you it's so terribly "FUN"!
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Yeah "sure" trust him don't buy a Grand Sport. I own one and I can tell you it's so terribly "FUN"!
1CONCEPT CAR2016 Lexus RC F GT Concept2:43.
22LL42016 Dodge Viper ACR2:44.2
3LL52016 Ferrari 488GTB2:45.1
4LL42016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS2:47.0
5LL32017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport2:47.1
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8LL22016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R2:51.8
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10-26-2016, 11:23 PM
#84
You are correct! Settle it on a road course and stay all session every session before you down play how great another Corvette is at what it was designed for.... useable power and amazing handling.
I faced the Zo6 vs GS dilemma, I ended up buying a 17 GS 2LT 7spd Zo7 pkg. If I bought a 16 Zo6 I would have had the same heat issues I did when tracking my 15 ZL1.
Didn't seem like a smart purchase (track focused members) to jump back into a SC that has cooling issues and dealing with all of the mods. If fixed in 17 Zo6 I would consider that an option.
I faced the Zo6 vs GS dilemma, I ended up buying a 17 GS 2LT 7spd Zo7 pkg. If I bought a 16 Zo6 I would have had the same heat issues I did when tracking my 15 ZL1.
Didn't seem like a smart purchase (track focused members) to jump back into a SC that has cooling issues and dealing with all of the mods. If fixed in 17 Zo6 I would consider that an option.
10-26-2016, 11:46 PM
#85
Racer
You are correct! Settle it on a road course and stay all session every session before you down play how great another Corvette is at what it was designed for.... useable power and amazing handling.
I faced the Zo6 vs GS dilemma, I ended up buying a 17 GS 2LT 7spd Zo7 pkg. If I bought a 16 Zo6 I would have had the same heat issues I did when tracking my 15 ZL1.
Didn't seem like a smart purchase (track focused members) to jump back into a SC that has cooling issues and dealing with all of the mods. If fixed in 17 Zo6 I would consider that an option.
I faced the Zo6 vs GS dilemma, I ended up buying a 17 GS 2LT 7spd Zo7 pkg. If I bought a 16 Zo6 I would have had the same heat issues I did when tracking my 15 ZL1.
Didn't seem like a smart purchase (track focused members) to jump back into a SC that has cooling issues and dealing with all of the mods. If fixed in 17 Zo6 I would consider that an option.
Z06 off idle makes almost as much torque as the GS at peak.
Keep telling yourself its better than a Z06.
For 99% of the driving most people do.
Last edited by 2016_Z06; 10-26-2016 at 11:55 PM.
10-27-2016, 12:41 AM
#86
Melting Slicks
Actually, I think that Randy Probst said that he thought the car couldn't handle the power. And so did MotorTrend on youTube.
Not everyone. I used to have a Porsche Turbo heavily modified for the track and I was faster than almost everyone. Actually the car, not me, was faster than everyone. Now I'm tracking a Z51. I find it way more fun running down supposedly faster cars. And once again, Randy Probst is a pretty experienced track driver and he didn't mind that the GS was "slower". Nor did the Grand Sport driver from this year's Lightning Lap.
Not everyone. I used to have a Porsche Turbo heavily modified for the track and I was faster than almost everyone. Actually the car, not me, was faster than everyone. Now I'm tracking a Z51. I find it way more fun running down supposedly faster cars. And once again, Randy Probst is a pretty experienced track driver and he didn't mind that the GS was "slower". Nor did the Grand Sport driver from this year's Lightning Lap.
Last edited by djnice; 10-27-2016 at 12:42 AM.
10-27-2016, 02:01 AM
#87
I enjoy my new Corvette. Hope you enjoy yours.... without feeling the need to talk sh;t about other corvettes built for different buyers.
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10-27-2016, 02:27 AM
#88
The throttle has to be squeezed initially, not hammered.
Otherwise, you will find yourself straddling something akin to a very angry riding bull.
I do recall something to that effect too...
10-27-2016, 03:17 AM
#89
Racer
If you read my reply you will see that I never said the GS was better. Just better for me and those who actually track their cars.
I enjoy my new Corvette. Hope you enjoy yours.... without feeling the need to talk sh;t about other corvettes built for different buyers.
I enjoy my new Corvette. Hope you enjoy yours.... without feeling the need to talk sh;t about other corvettes built for different buyers.
10-27-2016, 08:18 AM
#90
Drifting
Personally, I don't want a track-focused car that can't go around the track. Regardless of how much torque it makes off-idle. Guess that's the only place you can use it without overheating, yes??
You made a terrible choice, get over it!
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10-27-2016, 09:25 AM
#91
If you read my reply you will see that I never said the GS was better. Just better for me and those who actually track their cars.
I enjoy my new Corvette. Hope you enjoy yours.... without feeling the need to talk sh;t about other corvettes built for different buyers.
I enjoy my new Corvette. Hope you enjoy yours.... without feeling the need to talk sh;t about other corvettes built for different buyers.
10-27-2016, 10:10 AM
#92
Racer
This guy is SOOOO offended that someone would choose a "lesser trim" than he did on a C7. It's hilarious! So desperate to defend your purchase. Believe it or not; others opinions have NO impact on your life. (gasp!) You're not going to change their mind.
Personally, I don't want a track-focused car that can't go around the track. Regardless of how much torque it makes off-idle. Guess that's the only place you can use it without overheating, yes??
You made a terrible choice, get over it!
Personally, I don't want a track-focused car that can't go around the track. Regardless of how much torque it makes off-idle. Guess that's the only place you can use it without overheating, yes??
You made a terrible choice, get over it!
Last edited by 2016_Z06; 10-27-2016 at 10:11 AM.
10-27-2016, 01:19 PM
#98
Drifting
10-27-2016, 01:40 PM
#99
If the OP has made it this far into the thread...
I'd ask, how much power is too much? Do you like a kick in the pants, of the pucker-inducing variety? Most of the Z owners are going to say the power is fine, though most will advise care with mashing the velocitator. For me, the LT-1 is just fine, I like the 460 horses and I feel it's perfect for this platform.
Therefore, the Z is worth it if you want the insane power, otherwise, it may very well be a waste, since you're not likely to use most of that potential. If you've had a chance to test drive them, let us know your thoughts.
I'd ask, how much power is too much? Do you like a kick in the pants, of the pucker-inducing variety? Most of the Z owners are going to say the power is fine, though most will advise care with mashing the velocitator. For me, the LT-1 is just fine, I like the 460 horses and I feel it's perfect for this platform.
Therefore, the Z is worth it if you want the insane power, otherwise, it may very well be a waste, since you're not likely to use most of that potential. If you've had a chance to test drive them, let us know your thoughts.
Last edited by jivor; 10-27-2016 at 01:40 PM.
10-27-2016, 01:43 PM
#100
Racer
if you want a car to drive on a racetrack buy a racecar.
Gs and Z are cars to drive on the street that can go on a track I'm guessing your car has a licence plate
Last edited by Steve Garrett; 10-27-2016 at 04:32 PM. Reason: Cleaned up name calling.