SEMA News: Chevy considers making 2015 Corvette Z06 parts available
11-05-2014, 01:43 PM
#21
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It would be better for the CC brakes probably but two things I that make me potentially interested.
- The C6 CC brakes are not readily available and when they are they are pricey as they are usually take-off
- I am also curious about the C7 Z06 steel rotors as I believe they are larger than the C6 Z06 counterpart - I might be wrong about this though.
- The C6 CC brakes are not readily available and when they are they are pricey as they are usually take-off
- I am also curious about the C7 Z06 steel rotors as I believe they are larger than the C6 Z06 counterpart - I might be wrong about this though.
I wouldn't rely on the C7 Z06 metal brakes for one reason. CCBs exist as an option, therefore GM has no reason to sell you a top notch metal brake set.
11-05-2014, 01:48 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
11-05-2014, 02:17 PM
#23
Le Mans Master
Corvettes are never gonna be "exclusive". Makes the Gen V Viper even more attractive. Damn, if its mpg wasn't so horrible. I need either the Z or the Gen V to be a daily driver, not a garage queen.
11-05-2014, 04:31 PM
#26
Le Mans Master
I'm not sure where you're looking, but the parts and pieces for the C6 ZR1 brakes are readily available through Amazon or one of our wonderful forum dealers. And they're not pricey, either. Rich quoted me something like $400-500 just for the front caliper on my ZR1, if I remember correctly. Calling that "pricey" is a stretch, IMHO.
Lat time I checked awhile ago the entire setup, new for all 4 wheels, was around $8k (calipers pads and the CC rotor$). To me that is pricey. Maybe prices have come down since last time I looked.
11-05-2014, 04:39 PM
#27
The guy at SEMA said they would be available via the GM performance catalog, just like the Z28 parts.
11-05-2014, 04:48 PM
#28
Le Mans Master
Biggest OEM GM part for the next two years is going to be that Z06 emblem stuck on every 10th base C7 Stingray.
11-05-2014, 04:56 PM
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11-05-2014, 06:10 PM
#30
Le Mans Master
Upgrade that Stingray with some Z06 parts!
11-05-2014, 06:18 PM
#31
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This is great....base car owners can build a Z06 minus the Spats.
11-05-2014, 06:22 PM
#32
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11-05-2014, 06:25 PM
#33
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I don't see any cheating or posing. You buy the base coupe at the minimum. From there you either add options or buy a bulk package (Z06).
I'm glad GM is doing this. It allows everyone to fit their ideal car for the budget.
I hope that whenever the ZR1 comes out GM will release upgrade parts for the Z06 as well.
For those that bought Automatics and now are overheating at the track, GM is providing a solution.
All good on my end. Go GM.
I'm glad GM is doing this. It allows everyone to fit their ideal car for the budget.
I hope that whenever the ZR1 comes out GM will release upgrade parts for the Z06 as well.
For those that bought Automatics and now are overheating at the track, GM is providing a solution.
All good on my end. Go GM.
11-05-2014, 07:06 PM
#34
Le Mans Master
11-05-2014, 07:08 PM
#35
Le Mans Master
11-05-2014, 07:41 PM
#36
This smells of an attempt at "lowering of unit prices". I would think someone willing to pay for the expensive brakes would not settle for anything less than the Z06 anyway.
They'll save the different Z06 body panels for the inevitable "middle model". I bet those cars will come with the standard red tail lights.
They'll save the different Z06 body panels for the inevitable "middle model". I bet those cars will come with the standard red tail lights.
11-05-2014, 11:50 PM
#39
But, it's starting to make the sleeper Challenger Hellcat look better and better. It doesn't need all of the add-ons to be cool.
11-06-2014, 08:24 AM
#40
I'm already planning on buying the Katech aero pieces once they come out and now it looks like I'll be able to upgrade to the CCB brakes. Total win/win.