Why all the rants about too much power?
01-05-2019, 10:51 PM
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Le Mans Master
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01-05-2019, 10:58 PM
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Le Mans Master
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01-05-2019, 11:15 PM
#46
Le Mans Master
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01-05-2019, 11:29 PM
#48
Burning Brakes
I seem to read daily about someone saying that the Z06 and ZR1 is just for bragging rights. This seems to come from base car owners as well as GS owners. Why the jealousy? These same people will brag that they own a C7 to a mustang owner. Since when is 460 HP the perfect amount of power for anyone?
01-05-2019, 11:37 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Go to a race track, turn everything off, see for yourself. I haven't tried a zr1 on track, but I had to be rreeaalllyyy careful rolling into the throttle on corner exit in my friends Z. There is no such thing as too much power if a chasis can handle it... But I don't think a c7 should have much more than 500. I see Z owners loop their cars more frequently than GS drivers.
01-05-2019, 11:46 PM
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Le Mans Master
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01-06-2019, 12:02 AM
#55
Melting Slicks
I totally regret buying a 460 HP rig. I should have bought the Z06. My son has a Z06. He left it with me for two months and told me to drive it. I did to the tune of about 2,500 miles. Now I want to throw rocks at my Stingray. It's not just the HP. The torque feels so good. And another thing. You can pass other cars significantly faster with that extra 190 HP. A lot safer.
01-06-2019, 12:37 AM
#56
Drifting
OK, maybe I misunderstood your original post then? It seemed to me you were saying that people with lower hp cars are "jealous" of those with higher powered cars. The fact that you threw that term in there, told me you had a little chip on your shoulder maybe?
I don't even care if my car is faster than most. I say let the others get the tickets.
In fact, before I got my GS, I was torn between that and a Mazda MX-5. That's how little I care about beating people off the line. Lol!! There always more to a car than HP.
Edit: After re-reading your original post, I'm still not sure I understand what you're getting at?
I don't even care if my car is faster than most. I say let the others get the tickets.
In fact, before I got my GS, I was torn between that and a Mazda MX-5. That's how little I care about beating people off the line. Lol!! There always more to a car than HP.
Edit: After re-reading your original post, I'm still not sure I understand what you're getting at?
i too don’t get where the oP is getting the jealousy posts (but I did trade up to a Z from C7GS
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01-06-2019, 12:43 AM
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You're right... After driving our Scat Pack Charger for 6 months, I just wasn't sure I'd be 100% happy with a little Miata. Just the exhaust sound alone is addictive!
01-06-2019, 01:01 AM
#58
I haven't seen any rants. Maybe a few comments here and there. No different than other forums.
Seems most guys can't just say "I couldn't afford model "X" or "I couldn't afford trim level "Y". So instead they say things like "Oh, the wide body is too fat" and "The Z06 is too powerful" and other silly stuff that sounds like they are defensive and/or jealous.
I flat out admit I never could have afforded a new Z06 so I was going to 'settle' for a new GS. I got lucky and found my lightly used Z for less than a new GS would have cost and it was a no-brainer.
But when I bought my other car, a 2016 Dodge Charger SRT 392, I flat out could not justify spending $30k more to get the Hellcat, which other than some 200+ horsepower more is the exact same car. But I never try to tell HC owners they have too much horsepower or anything like that. The only reason I didn't get one is because my pockets weren't deep enough at the time. And I can admit that.
Seems most guys can't just say "I couldn't afford model "X" or "I couldn't afford trim level "Y". So instead they say things like "Oh, the wide body is too fat" and "The Z06 is too powerful" and other silly stuff that sounds like they are defensive and/or jealous.
I flat out admit I never could have afforded a new Z06 so I was going to 'settle' for a new GS. I got lucky and found my lightly used Z for less than a new GS would have cost and it was a no-brainer.
But when I bought my other car, a 2016 Dodge Charger SRT 392, I flat out could not justify spending $30k more to get the Hellcat, which other than some 200+ horsepower more is the exact same car. But I never try to tell HC owners they have too much horsepower or anything like that. The only reason I didn't get one is because my pockets weren't deep enough at the time. And I can admit that.
01-06-2019, 01:06 AM
#59
Anyway back on topic of too much power. I was searching for an older Camaro, Chevelle, or Nova and my goal was around the 800 hp range with 671 or 871. Found a few, one really nice 2nd gen Camaro. In the end I went with the C7 as I was wanting one from the beginning of the release. I'm sure this will keep me happy. HURRY UP SPRING !!
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01-06-2019, 06:32 AM
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Sr.Random input generator
Motortrend never ever tested any Z06 (stock or Z07) with its revised track MRC calibration that started with 2017+, and also got shock temperature compensation tables in 2019 (this is the $350 MRC update). The Grand Sport model that was so admired comes with this calibration. It's a pity that they've never tested the Z06 with it.
On that note, it's also strange that MT had same conclusions for ZR1 as well, while other media reviewers seemed to be much more impressed with it.
On that note, it's also strange that MT had same conclusions for ZR1 as well, while other media reviewers seemed to be much more impressed with it.
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