C6 to C7
02-03-2020, 06:02 PM
#21
Le Mans Master
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I had 19/20 Cup wheels (same as what comes on C7 GS) on my C6 GS for almost the entire time I owned it. They rode and handled great and I never had any issues with bending/cracking through over 30K. It surprises me that your 19 Z06 rides that bad, my 15 Z51 has the 19/20 Z51 wheels, and after the mag ride update rides almost identical to what my C6 GS did with 19/20s. Ride is very acceptable in both Tour and Sport. As an aside, I did recently crack one of the rear 20" wheels on my Z51, so it's not just the C7 Z/GS that have the issue.
02-03-2020, 07:20 PM
#22
Melting Slicks
I had 19/20 Cup wheels (same as what comes on C7 GS) on my C6 GS for almost the entire time I owned it. They rode and handled great and I never had any issues with bending/cracking through over 30K. It surprises me that your 19 Z06 rides that bad, my 15 Z51 has the 19/20 Z51 wheels, and after the mag ride update rides almost identical to what my C6 GS did with 19/20s. Ride is very acceptable in both Tour and Sport. As an aside, I did recently crack one of the rear 20" wheels on my Z51, so it's not just the C7 Z/GS that have the issue.
02-04-2020, 01:20 AM
#23
Le Mans Master
Hello all!
Wanted to check in with you all as I do my research on purchasing a lightly used C7 GS.
Full disclosure, I'm also looking at a Shelby GT350. I'm a big car guy, not loyal to any one brand but have really loved the look of the C7 Grandsport since they came out. Especially in darker colors. I currently have a C6 GS and, while I love the body and the engine, the interior is pretty much pure garbage. It's also a 1LT do that doesn't help (won't be doing that again!) Only option is the NPP and Upgraded. wheels.
My question is, when looking at a C7 GS, are there any additional options that I should consider? Is there anything out there that in hindsight you wish you'd opted for? Finally, soundwise (one of the things pushing me towards a GT350) do these sound any different than the C6 with the NPP? I have the mild to wild installed on my car and while it certainly doesn't sound bad, there are better sounding cars (to me). Thanks for any help!
Wanted to check in with you all as I do my research on purchasing a lightly used C7 GS.
Full disclosure, I'm also looking at a Shelby GT350. I'm a big car guy, not loyal to any one brand but have really loved the look of the C7 Grandsport since they came out. Especially in darker colors. I currently have a C6 GS and, while I love the body and the engine, the interior is pretty much pure garbage. It's also a 1LT do that doesn't help (won't be doing that again!) Only option is the NPP and Upgraded. wheels.
My question is, when looking at a C7 GS, are there any additional options that I should consider? Is there anything out there that in hindsight you wish you'd opted for? Finally, soundwise (one of the things pushing me towards a GT350) do these sound any different than the C6 with the NPP? I have the mild to wild installed on my car and while it certainly doesn't sound bad, there are better sounding cars (to me). Thanks for any help!
02-04-2020, 09:16 AM
#24
Burning Brakes
I had 19/20 Cup wheels (same as what comes on C7 GS) on my C6 GS for almost the entire time I owned it. They rode and handled great and I never had any issues with bending/cracking through over 30K. It surprises me that your 19 Z06 rides that bad, my 15 Z51 has the 19/20 Z51 wheels, and after the mag ride update rides almost identical to what my C6 GS did with 19/20s. Ride is very acceptable in both Tour and Sport. As an aside, I did recently crack one of the rear 20" wheels on my Z51, so it's not just the C7 Z/GS that have the issue.