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Cruising
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I am new here.
Hi everyone, I just bought a 2016 C7 3lt Z51 Corvette with 5000 miles. I know I could not believe it either. I come here today , to find out how a Stock Vette like this does in a quarter mile time and what are the best ways to improve it s times and how much these improvements will reduce my times in the quarter mile. I am thinking drag radials with a tune to begin with. Do I keep the traction control on this car , to race it or not? I drove Mustang GTs 2007,2011,2015 at the tracks. I bought this Vette because I was tired of waiting for my C8. I still do not know when I will get , even after 14 months wait. So help with this Vette would be very welcomed, thank you in advance. I do not want to mess , too much with the mechanics , because I should be selling it when the C8 comes in depending on a few things.
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Even on track I use the PTM modes that keep the nannies on. The computer is way better at throttle control then you are. Unless you are a pro you will not be faster with traction control off. I am talking circuit racing here... no clue on a drag strip but the car has launch control.
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Cruising
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Ok , quarter mile times for a 2016 C7 Z51 stock?
How much would drag radials reduce 1/4 mile times?
Then a tune?
Again should I keep the t.c. on or not?
In the past, it depended on the year of my Mustangs , if we needed t.c. for drag racing or not.
Than you
How much would drag radials reduce 1/4 mile times?
Then a tune?
Again should I keep the t.c. on or not?
In the past, it depended on the year of my Mustangs , if we needed t.c. for drag racing or not.
Than you
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You want to launch with very very slight wheel spin, no dead hook. It takes some seat time to figure your car out. and then each track will hook up a little different depending on track prep.
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In fact, TC doesn't keep the rear wheels from initially burning rubber and pulling sideways under hard acceleration. Mine breaks loose every time. These cars are powerful.
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I tested with t.c. on with stock tires and no problem, and it stays straight, no side swerve, skips a little before hooking up, but t.c. off with stock tires is a no no , for sure. Thank you for your response.
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Arctic White, isn't the most exciting and dramatic Corvette color, IMO, but that's what I found in-stock with the equipment I was seeking, all @ -20% MSRP. Welcome to the most popular Corvette Forum IMO on the Net. 👍
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I agree for the white color, I prefer red , orange, but with the black wheels , black top etc . it looks good. I bought mine used , so beggars cannot be choosers. No way could I refuse a deal like that , 5000 miles in 5 years!!!! thank you
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