Traction Control
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Joined: Oct 2024
Posts: 51
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From: Franklin, TN
Precisely. We all love our 'vettes though, certainly didn't mean to say one is better than another in an absolute sense. When I did my pre-purchase corvette research, including test-driving multiple C6 and C7's, one C7 GS, plus a 2022 C8, I landed in the spot that I wanted a manual C7 and that the C7 GS was best built to match its powerplant for my driving.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 801
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From: NC
OK. Here are the totally unscientific results of my traction experiment. The new tires are same as the original. Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP's.
I've already mentioned the ride quality has somewhat improved. I lucked into a day where the temp was almost the same as my original experience, the mid 60's.
I was on the same stretch of road at about the same time of day. When I hit it hard after the 1-2 shift the car still struggled to find traction, but the rear didn't jump sideways like previously.
My totally unscientific conclusion. The Z51, M7 with 3:42 ratio: Traction is definitely hard to come by, but to probably no one's surprise, new tires are considerably better than 10 y/o tires.
I've already mentioned the ride quality has somewhat improved. I lucked into a day where the temp was almost the same as my original experience, the mid 60's.
I was on the same stretch of road at about the same time of day. When I hit it hard after the 1-2 shift the car still struggled to find traction, but the rear didn't jump sideways like previously.
My totally unscientific conclusion. The Z51, M7 with 3:42 ratio: Traction is definitely hard to come by, but to probably no one's surprise, new tires are considerably better than 10 y/o tires.
