C7 ZR1 hits the Nurburgring
04-20-2017, 12:15 AM
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Thanks for the video! Here's another one...
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Hemi Dave (04-20-2017)
04-20-2017, 12:57 AM
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Melting Slicks
Sunsalem,
It appears that GM is taking a more subtle approach than Callaway and has designed the shape of the top of the supercharger to cosmetically blend with rest of the hood. While providing real-world cooling benefits it also pays homage to the C6 ZR1 by featuring/highlighting the engine (Skank pointed this out as well). I would guess in production that the center will be black aluminum and the back 6" center of the hood would also be black - both in contrast with the body color.
IMHO, I've always loved real shaker hood scoops letting you know there is a beast under the hood so this treatment wouldn't be objectionable to me (even though it appears to be a heat sink - not an air intake).
It appears that GM is taking a more subtle approach than Callaway and has designed the shape of the top of the supercharger to cosmetically blend with rest of the hood. While providing real-world cooling benefits it also pays homage to the C6 ZR1 by featuring/highlighting the engine (Skank pointed this out as well). I would guess in production that the center will be black aluminum and the back 6" center of the hood would also be black - both in contrast with the body color.
IMHO, I've always loved real shaker hood scoops letting you know there is a beast under the hood so this treatment wouldn't be objectionable to me (even though it appears to be a heat sink - not an air intake).
04-20-2017, 09:21 AM
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I had convinced myself that, since I bought a vette, I didn't care what other people thought. (If you want to impress people with your car, a vette is not the best choice.) However, I now realize I was kidding myself: I couldn't drive around on the street with that big wing. I would feel silly. Turns out I am shallow and insecure after all.
04-20-2017, 09:44 AM
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I had convinced myself that, since I bought a vette, I didn't care what other people thought. (If you want to impress people with your car, a vette is not the best choice.) However, I now realize I was kidding myself: I couldn't drive around on the street with that big wing. I would feel silly. Turns out I am shallow and insecure after all.
04-20-2017, 10:08 AM
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Melting Slicks
They used them at Laguna Seca last month also. They are sound diverters. At Laguna Seca they have a sound booth that tests the DB of the exhaust sound during limited sound days. They most likely brought them to Germany since there are homes around the ring also.
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Hemi Dave (04-20-2017)
04-20-2017, 10:59 AM
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It almost sounds like the more track-focused variant is supercharged and the less intense one has the DOHC engine, but I may just be crazy.
04-20-2017, 12:14 PM
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Ha, I can't wait for them to offer the wing to the rest of us. It would be awesome to buy a wing tested and built by the factory. So don't worry, those who hate the wing. I'll buy it from you.
04-20-2017, 12:36 PM
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They are a asymmetrical design though so they should be location specific but there are only two different wheels (front and back). When rotating either wheel from side to side the blade directions are reversed. Look at the driver side photo then look at the passenger side photo and you can see the reversal of the blade direction. I was hoping that they would have all four wheels location specific but I guess it's not in the budget. The optional wheels on the ZO6 Spice package are also only two different wheels.
04-20-2017, 12:37 PM
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I had convinced myself that, since I bought a vette, I didn't care what other people thought. (If you want to impress people with your car, a vette is not the best choice.) However, I now realize I was kidding myself: I couldn't drive around on the street with that big wing. I would feel silly. Turns out I am shallow and insecure after all.
04-20-2017, 12:42 PM
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You can see by both videos that they have two different configurations at the top edge of the rear fascia. One has the big wing with no additional spoiler( standard Stingray rear fascia) at the top edge. The other has what appears to be a straight line top edge across the whole back. See the above rear view for the straight line on post #68
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04-20-2017, 01:27 PM
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I like them too. I tend to like a lot of the 5 split-spoke designs.
I had convinced myself that, since I bought a vette, I didn't care what other people thought. (If you want to impress people with your car, a vette is not the best choice.) However, I now realize I was kidding myself: I couldn't drive around on the street with that big wing. I would feel silly. Turns out I am shallow and insecure after all.
I'm even worse. I couldn't bring myself to add a racing stripe without feeling silly. Looks great for others, just not for me.
They are a asymmetrical design though so they should be location specific but there are only two different wheels (front and back). When rotating either wheel from side to side the blade directions are reversed. Look at the driver side photo then look at the passenger side photo and you can see the reversal of the blade direction. I was hoping that they would have all four wheels location specific but I guess it's not in the budget. The optional wheels on the ZO6 Spice package are also only two different wheels.
I had to look twice to notice the asymmetry. I generally don't like asymmetrical wheels, but these are very subtle. I'm making an exception.
04-20-2017, 01:34 PM
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04-20-2017, 01:40 PM
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But the real question is.....will it come with chrome wheels? lol
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