Saw the new ZO6 up close and personal!
03-11-2014, 11:23 AM
#21
Melting Slicks
On a side note, for those that really like the pearl nickel finish wheels you can get that on any current wheel. It is better known as Hyper Silver powdercoat. A 3-part process: black + silver + clear. I had it applied to my (originally) matte gray TSW Nurburgrings. HS is available in several shades down to a "black chrome" that IMHO looks far better than black (matte or gloss). Also this finish runs about $135/wheel or less so in some cases it is cheaper than some optional wheel color/chrome choices.
ALSO: THE NEW GRAY LOOKS GREAT! Thanks for the pix.
ALSO: THE NEW GRAY LOOKS GREAT! Thanks for the pix.
03-11-2014, 11:36 AM
#22
Le Mans Master
03-11-2014, 11:57 AM
#23
Instructor
I started out not liking the C7. Now I'm looking at this and I cannot find a single curve that I dislike. This thing is absolutely beast!
03-11-2014, 12:11 PM
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Gene
03-11-2014, 01:59 PM
#26
Turn 12!
Wow. Does the suspension look higher than normal?
03-11-2014, 02:18 PM
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Since they're hauling this thing all over the place to car shows, and thus unloading/loading it over and over, I bet they have the ride height adjusted to the highest on the adjustment range, simply for ease of loading/unloading the thing.
03-11-2014, 02:25 PM
#28
Nice wheels... goes well with the TSG color. I also can't wait to see a Z06 in standard (level 1) form and eventually the level 2. For now, all we'll be seeing at display eevnts will be the level 3 Z07 version.
Three levels of aerodynamic downforceThe all-new Corvette Z06 offers three levels of aerodynamic downforce: First, the standard Z06 features a front splitter, spats around the front wheel openings, a unique carbon-fiber hood with a larger vent, and a rear spoiler from the Corvette Stingray’s available Z51 Performance Package. Step up a level with an available Carbon-Fiber Aero Package (in either black or a visible carbon-fiber finish), which adds a carbon-fiber front splitter with aviation-style winglets, carbon-fiber rocker panels, and a larger rear spoiler with a fixed wickerbill — a small, vertical tab at the edge of the spoiler that significantly increases downforce. At the highest level, the available Z07 Package adds even larger winglets to the front splitter, along with an adjustable, transparent center section on the rear spoiler for track use. With this package, the Corvette Z06 delivers the most aerodynamic downforce of any production car that GM has ever tested.
03-11-2014, 05:23 PM
#30
I spotted a C7 in a nearby parking lot yesterday and I have to say I was surprised at how high the ride height was. I spotted a C5 convertible a few minutes later and noticed it looked much lower.
The effect on the C7 was similar to what happens when you put over-sized wheels on a car and do nothing else. I am wondering that maybe they do put a high ride height on it to make it easier to ship.
The effect on the C7 was similar to what happens when you put over-sized wheels on a car and do nothing else. I am wondering that maybe they do put a high ride height on it to make it easier to ship.
03-11-2014, 05:36 PM
#31
Race Director
Soooooo hot! Thanks for posting up the photos.
03-11-2014, 05:49 PM
#32
Safety Car
The ride height on the Z06 doesn't look high at all to me in those pics and seems to be a lot lower than a standard C7, but then again I'm not a fan of the "slammed" look so I might be a little biased.
03-11-2014, 05:57 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
Imagine how many dumb broads will think the aero is a step
03-11-2014, 06:21 PM
#34
The rear lights look clear on this car. On the other ZO6s I've seen, they appeared smoked. I definitely prefer them smoked. I do not like these lights and the car seems a bit busy in some areas, but overall, definitely the best vette yet.
I'd like to see one in person next to a C6 ZR1.
I'd like to see one in person next to a C6 ZR1.
03-11-2014, 07:13 PM
#36
Melting Slicks
The TSG is awesome! a great color set the lines off really well.Now black is gonna break the fuggin bank on this ride! This car in black/tinted windows! Call the coroner you just murdered everything on the road!
Black Ext
Black/Red Int
Black Ext
Black/Red Int
03-11-2014, 07:24 PM
#38
Each to his own but I think black wheels kill that nice metallic gray.
03-11-2014, 07:40 PM
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Le Mans Master
