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Scraping the splitter.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
These are all M7 cars. I would definitely not take a fresh car with a fresh clutch to the track before giving adequate time for clutch break-in.
These aren't racing clutches. IMO, 1000-mile break-in on them should be done before going to the drag strip.
S.
These aren't racing clutches. IMO, 1000-mile break-in on them should be done before going to the drag strip.
S.
Racer
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OK so whats the hold up?
Out of all the new cars (and bikes) I have ever bought I have always taken them to the track right away. Most of the time before 500 miles. Never had a problem. I have never owned a brand new Z though.
Out of all the new cars (and bikes) I have ever bought I have always taken them to the track right away. Most of the time before 500 miles. Never had a problem. I have never owned a brand new Z though.
Safety Car
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From: New Rochelle N.Y. 2013 Grand Sport
I get your humor but read post #5 and that's only one of the reasons.
The Consigliere
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From: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
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Scraping the splitter.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
In Florida, I might come down to PBIR for the event on Jan 18th, but won't have my Z06 yet. Usually, that same group has another event a month or two later. Hopefully I'll have it by then.
S.
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St. Jude Donor '08
It's pretty much over up north. I was going to go to an Atco rental this week that was canceled due to weather. I think this weekend is it for them until February or March.
In Florida, I might come down to PBIR for the event on Jan 18th, but won't have my Z06 yet. Usually, that same group has another event a month or two later. Hopefully I'll have it by then.
S.
In Florida, I might come down to PBIR for the event on Jan 18th, but won't have my Z06 yet. Usually, that same group has another event a month or two later. Hopefully I'll have it by then.
S.
I hope the Z06 driver, if there are any, are aware of this and bring an appropriate driver to bring cred to the Vette world because that video will make the rounds to all the tuner sites....
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St. Jude Donor '08
And it's a great time of the year to come here, here's my current temp...
Melting Slicks
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From: Smithfield VA
I wasn't sure if yours was a Z07 or not? I think the Z07 brakes are a little larger than the ZR1s so it will be interesting to see if you have any clearance problems with the 18s.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Smithfield VA
For some reason I thought they were just a little larger ,but looking around the internet I am not sure. It seem different articles have different sizes for both the Z07 and ZR1 so who knows. But, I forgot the backs are smaller anyway so they should fit. I hope they are the same as the ZR1 as they should help drive the cost down.
Last edited by racerns; Dec 12, 2014 at 04:18 PM.