ZR1 vs Z06
12-20-2014, 09:29 PM
#1
ZR1 vs Z06
I'm surprised this hasn't made it to the front page. But I'll quote it for those of you who have missed it....
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588530411
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588530411
ok wanted to post quickly before my first impressions fade .
Spoiler alert . love the new car and no regrets with purchase as others have said would be the case . However i am not happy with everything .
ok first impression : i am coming out of a 2009 zr-1 and before that a 2013 911 twin turbo s .
the new Z actually reminded me a lot of the porsche , tighter , stiffer ( but not uncomfortable ) a little more cramped then the ZR a more upright seating postion ( cant recline as much as c6 ) . I have 2lz with base seats and they are not as soft as ZR seat which was a 3lz but they are much more comfortable then those in porsche and much more supportive then ZR . steeering is quicker and in my opinion too light in touring mode requires constant correction , but is weighted nicely in sport and track modes .
Stereo , nav etc.. miles ahead of old car .
putting it in seventh gear takes some effort and getting used to .
Rev mathching is great not sure its needed but its fun .
Orange peel ( rather not talk about this ) i will say its no worse then my sons new black bmw , but its not good .
i got my last licks in pretty good in the zr-1 just before hopping in this car and back on the highway .
The bad part : 650 h.p. and 650 torque ? seems very hard to believe car feels like its pulling a boat compared to zr-1 and mine was stock . Also i hate the sound of the exhaust , where the zr sounded like a formula car winding up this car has more of a rap rap rap type exhaust note and its not to my taste . Also seems to have a much higher ride height or maybe its just the gap in wheel wells . I didnt think i would be one of the guys lowering the car but i will tomorrow am .
i love the car , the looks , the feel the whole driving experience and i am glad i am out of the C6 it just feels like a classic car compared to a state of the art car .
I will say i am dissapointed even after being forewarned , in the performance and it has to be more then the weight . i have had 300lb. buddies in my zr and never noticed much difference whether somone was in car with me or not . car would always fight for traction in first and second , always . Would have to put heat into the tires just to try to get it to try to hook in second . Dont have those problems with this car so far , a little in first but second no problem all grip shouldnt 650lb of torque be even more of a handful then the zr if not actually faster ? and you definetly dont have the same sensation of speed not even close .
i love the car in general but feel we were all lied to . ZR-1 replacment for less money ?, Faster then ZR-1 around their track , more hp , more tq. Their quarter mile times for z06 were about the same as their times for zr-1 thats bs right there . somethings not right and the only option to maybe help voids the warranty ?. In this factory " race car " thats ******** !. its been pretty well proven that the car loses power quickly after just a few runs that alone is a major problem . The guys who were going to road race this car are screwed , arent they ?.
I think GM should have given buyer the choice of a 100k warranty then ecu as delivered or 50k warranty or even 36 k warranty full power unleashed . I know i would have chosen the shorter warranty for sure .
Maybe a class action suit will get their attention .
my apologies to the guys who love their cars , dont get me wrong i am with you but the performance is just not as advertised and had this car been what they said it was, it would have been happy days all over again like when i bought my first z06 almost exactly nine years ago today . the fact that this car has 145 more hp then that car and while probably a little quicker its definetly not by much not near by another 145 hp's worth .
no one else doesnt like the exhaust sound ?
Spoiler alert . love the new car and no regrets with purchase as others have said would be the case . However i am not happy with everything .
ok first impression : i am coming out of a 2009 zr-1 and before that a 2013 911 twin turbo s .
the new Z actually reminded me a lot of the porsche , tighter , stiffer ( but not uncomfortable ) a little more cramped then the ZR a more upright seating postion ( cant recline as much as c6 ) . I have 2lz with base seats and they are not as soft as ZR seat which was a 3lz but they are much more comfortable then those in porsche and much more supportive then ZR . steeering is quicker and in my opinion too light in touring mode requires constant correction , but is weighted nicely in sport and track modes .
Stereo , nav etc.. miles ahead of old car .
putting it in seventh gear takes some effort and getting used to .
Rev mathching is great not sure its needed but its fun .
Orange peel ( rather not talk about this ) i will say its no worse then my sons new black bmw , but its not good .
i got my last licks in pretty good in the zr-1 just before hopping in this car and back on the highway .
The bad part : 650 h.p. and 650 torque ? seems very hard to believe car feels like its pulling a boat compared to zr-1 and mine was stock . Also i hate the sound of the exhaust , where the zr sounded like a formula car winding up this car has more of a rap rap rap type exhaust note and its not to my taste . Also seems to have a much higher ride height or maybe its just the gap in wheel wells . I didnt think i would be one of the guys lowering the car but i will tomorrow am .
i love the car , the looks , the feel the whole driving experience and i am glad i am out of the C6 it just feels like a classic car compared to a state of the art car .
I will say i am dissapointed even after being forewarned , in the performance and it has to be more then the weight . i have had 300lb. buddies in my zr and never noticed much difference whether somone was in car with me or not . car would always fight for traction in first and second , always . Would have to put heat into the tires just to try to get it to try to hook in second . Dont have those problems with this car so far , a little in first but second no problem all grip shouldnt 650lb of torque be even more of a handful then the zr if not actually faster ? and you definetly dont have the same sensation of speed not even close .
i love the car in general but feel we were all lied to . ZR-1 replacment for less money ?, Faster then ZR-1 around their track , more hp , more tq. Their quarter mile times for z06 were about the same as their times for zr-1 thats bs right there . somethings not right and the only option to maybe help voids the warranty ?. In this factory " race car " thats ******** !. its been pretty well proven that the car loses power quickly after just a few runs that alone is a major problem . The guys who were going to road race this car are screwed , arent they ?.
I think GM should have given buyer the choice of a 100k warranty then ecu as delivered or 50k warranty or even 36 k warranty full power unleashed . I know i would have chosen the shorter warranty for sure .
Maybe a class action suit will get their attention .
my apologies to the guys who love their cars , dont get me wrong i am with you but the performance is just not as advertised and had this car been what they said it was, it would have been happy days all over again like when i bought my first z06 almost exactly nine years ago today . the fact that this car has 145 more hp then that car and while probably a little quicker its definetly not by much not near by another 145 hp's worth .
no one else doesnt like the exhaust sound ?
12-20-2014, 10:15 PM
#3
Le Mans Master
I am going to wait until there are a few more tests posted from some of the notable track racers on this forum. I don't know why this issue keeps getting attention. Lets wait and see. 
12-20-2014, 10:19 PM
#5
Turn 12!
12-20-2014, 10:21 PM
#7
Turn 12!
12-20-2014, 10:25 PM
#10
Turn 12!
A fix is the a tune bud. All will be okay for those that don't mind possibly voiding their warranty. Still an awesome car eitherway, but better with a tune I agree with you.
12-20-2014, 10:56 PM
#11
Instructor
First time your buddy beats you in his modded car of any type, your off to get yours modded... or you really don't have that competitive spirit. Not modding for a racer, is a pipe dream...
Viper
12-20-2014, 11:19 PM
#14
Team Owner
No worry a 300 hundred pounder in a C7 Z06 seat?
HAHA not even with a plunger!
A 300 pounder wanted in my C5 Z06 once I was polite NO!
HAHA not even with a plunger!
A 300 pounder wanted in my C5 Z06 once I was polite NO!
12-20-2014, 11:30 PM
#17
12-21-2014, 12:09 AM
#18
Team Owner
I'm surprised this hasn't made it to the front page. But I'll quote it for those of you who have missed it....
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588530411
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588530411
Typical of a D-bag.
12-21-2014, 12:20 AM
#19
Advanced
I'm surprised this hasn't made it to the front page. But I'll quote it for those of you who have missed it....
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588530411
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588530411
You are 100% correct on all you say when it comes to Z06 vs. ZR1.
I sold my 2010 ZR1 to get the Z06-Z07. From the 1st ride I felt the same way.. Where is the 650HP??
ZR1 was faster and sound of the exhaust was much better. Z06 exhaust sound kaka in track or sport mode. If I drove the Z06 before I sold the ZR1 I would never sold the ZR1.
GM F**** us on what the promises to us.. Wish I have my ZR1 Back…
People believe hardhattg his on the money!
I’m in for class action suit
12-21-2014, 12:27 AM
#20
Team Owner
He can't tell if a 300 pounder is in his ZR1 or not when on the gas?
Right there someone is full of serious crap!
Then going 2013 Turbo S to 2009 ZR1?
Then to the Z06 but complained about speed?
You guys take took much stock in somebody's opinion.
I don't buy much of it! Smell the BS!
Right there someone is full of serious crap!
Then going 2013 Turbo S to 2009 ZR1?
Then to the Z06 but complained about speed?
You guys take took much stock in somebody's opinion.
I don't buy much of it! Smell the BS!
Last edited by 3 Z06ZR1; 12-21-2014 at 12:46 AM.