Just went Z51 to Grand Sport!
06-22-2017, 08:32 PM
#22
The fenders sure don't look wider compared to the quarter panel differences between stingray and Z/GS...If they are truly wider, why do they utilize the spats?
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06-22-2017, 08:37 PM
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Le Mans Master
What mistake? The C6 base had normal front fenders, the C6Z, C6 GS and the C6 ZR1 all had wider proper designed front fenders that did not necessitate weather stripping to be tacked on.
06-22-2017, 08:52 PM
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Front fenders are the same width.
06-22-2017, 09:06 PM
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Grip grip grip for days! Your going to love it on track!
06-22-2017, 09:46 PM
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The mag shocks on the C7 are a meaningful step forward from the previous gens. I agree with the OP - nice to have and work very well.
06-22-2017, 09:54 PM
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traded 07 ron fellows z06 for gs collector edition, the mag ride on the test drive sold me. took delivery of of z06 4/1/07. took delivery of gs 4;30/17. 10 years of diggin the c6z...
the c7 gs is a little lacking in power compared to the c6z, and i really do miss the ls7 [ freaking awesome power plant]. that said the gs is superior in every way. except for rear visibility. wife and i did 4200 mile road trip to museum, cruising rt 66 and american heartland that would not been as enjoyable in the c6z.
my experience of owning/ driving corvettes for the past 32 years is every gen is better than the last.
LOVE THEM ALL!!!!
enjoy the new ride!
the c7 gs is a little lacking in power compared to the c6z, and i really do miss the ls7 [ freaking awesome power plant]. that said the gs is superior in every way. except for rear visibility. wife and i did 4200 mile road trip to museum, cruising rt 66 and american heartland that would not been as enjoyable in the c6z.
my experience of owning/ driving corvettes for the past 32 years is every gen is better than the last.
LOVE THEM ALL!!!!enjoy the new ride!
06-23-2017, 12:33 AM
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Thnaks for sharing roughly what it cost to make the switch. I am probably looking at $20k if I were to swap 3lt for 3lt. Think I'll just learn to love Laguna Blue.
06-23-2017, 01:46 AM
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Congrats on your GS. I'd sure like to have one in my garage.
06-23-2017, 01:47 AM
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This is from a previous post on CF. They indicate the fenders are different. I don't have both in my possession to confirm.
06-23-2017, 02:02 PM
#31
Yes they "cheaped out", but not on the front-fenders they are different than the Stingray. The spats are there because they didn't want to change the front-fascia which would have added significant cost and probably have to be retested in crash testing.
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06-23-2017, 02:27 PM
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Yes they "cheaped out", but not on the front-fenders they are different than the Stingray. The spats are there because they didn't want to change the front-fascia which would have added significant cost and probably have to be retested in crash testing.
But then the C6 owners are the experts on the C7, so I'll defer to them.
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06-23-2017, 02:33 PM
#33
The C6 looks knock-kneed and weird. But I don't like talking about other cars in the C7 forum.
Only the GM designers know for sure, but they're already dedicated fenders so you guys thinking they "cheaped" out are incorrect. The money is already spent, they could have widened them for free, but it wouldn't look right. I think they just wanted to avoid repeating past design mistakes ala the C6.
But then the C6 owners are the experts on the C7, so I'll defer to them.
Only the GM designers know for sure, but they're already dedicated fenders so you guys thinking they "cheaped" out are incorrect. The money is already spent, they could have widened them for free, but it wouldn't look right. I think they just wanted to avoid repeating past design mistakes ala the C6.
But then the C6 owners are the experts on the C7, so I'll defer to them.
06-23-2017, 02:37 PM
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06-23-2017, 02:42 PM
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06-23-2017, 03:12 PM
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The ZR1 fenders appear to have no spats.
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06-23-2017, 07:19 PM
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06-23-2017, 07:25 PM
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The C6 looks knock-kneed and weird. But I don't like talking about other cars in the C7 forum.
Only the GM designers know for sure, but they're already dedicated fenders so you guys thinking they "cheaped" out are incorrect. The money is already spent, they could have widened them for free, but it wouldn't look right. I think they just wanted to avoid repeating past design mistakes ala the C6.
But then the C6 owners are the experts on the C7, so I'll defer to them.
Only the GM designers know for sure, but they're already dedicated fenders so you guys thinking they "cheaped" out are incorrect. The money is already spent, they could have widened them for free, but it wouldn't look right. I think they just wanted to avoid repeating past design mistakes ala the C6.
But then the C6 owners are the experts on the C7, so I'll defer to them.
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06-23-2017, 07:31 PM
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This is from a previous post on CF. They indicate the fenders are different. I don't have both in my possession to confirm.
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06-23-2017, 07:33 PM
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how different? They're different in width?
What is the difference in distance from the center of the hood to the furthest edge of the fender, excluding wheel spat? Thanks!
Also, is it just me or are the rear wheels really tucked in? I feel like you could easily get a 1" wider rear wheel, no problem at all.
What is the difference in distance from the center of the hood to the furthest edge of the fender, excluding wheel spat? Thanks!
Also, is it just me or are the rear wheels really tucked in? I feel like you could easily get a 1" wider rear wheel, no problem at all.
Last edited by village idiot; 06-23-2017 at 07:34 PM.