A8 vs M7
03-16-2016, 12:58 PM
#1
A8 vs M7
Guys I no everyone Probley made this trend but can't seem to find my answer
Which is really faster in roll racing and trap speed in 1/4
I'm
Lookin to trade my c7 I found 2 good deals on a m7 and A8
Which is really faster in roll racing and trap speed in 1/4
I'm
Lookin to trade my c7 I found 2 good deals on a m7 and A8
03-16-2016, 01:12 PM
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03-16-2016, 01:13 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
The 'aero' level seems to be the biggest difference in roll racing. As for 1/4mi trap speeds, go look at the 'fast list.' If you're drag racing a lot, then hands down the A8 is easier and more consistent, and probably for roll racing too. M7 is a lot more fun to drive though...depends on what purpose you are looking for.
03-16-2016, 01:22 PM
#4
The 'aero' level seems to be the biggest difference in roll racing. As for 1/4mi trap speeds, go look at the 'fast list.' If you're drag racing a lot, then hands down the A8 is easier and more consistent, and probably for roll racing too. M7 is a lot more fun to drive though...depends on what purpose you are looking for.
03-16-2016, 02:20 PM
#5
Race Director
M7 a8
I had a 15 Z06 M7 and I now have a 16 Z06 A8. My 16 regularly goes 3-4 more mph in the 1/8th and 5-7 more mph in the 1/4 than my 15 did. I also upgraded my rear S1 spoiler to S3 and that change alone took 2 mph in the 1/8th out of it and 4 mph in the 1/4. I then took the tinted center section out and got approximately half of those mph's back. It really does make that much difference.
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03-16-2016, 03:02 PM
#6
Turn 12!
Can't go wrong either way.
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03-16-2016, 03:09 PM
#7
I had a 15 Z06 M7 and I now have a 16 Z06 A8. My 16 regularly goes 3-4 more mph in the 1/8th and 5-7 more mph in the 1/4 than my 15 did. I also upgraded my rear S1 spoiler to S3 and that change alone took 2 mph in the 1/8th out of it and 4 mph in the 1/4. I then took the tinted center section out and got approximately half of those mph's back. It really does make that much difference.
I never new the m7 was that much slower or it depends on how u drive the stick idk
But I'm just worried in the Future the a8 might give me problems also if he m7 can deliver pretty much same power
Last edited by Seannyc; 03-16-2016 at 03:11 PM.
03-16-2016, 03:27 PM
#8
I love my A8 Lightning fast shifts. You can't go wrong either way. I have seen new A8s available for $2700 so even if it blows up after warranty you can get a new one relatively cheap,but I don't think that is happening.
03-16-2016, 04:33 PM
#9
Team Owner
I had a 15 Z06 M7 and I now have a 16 Z06 A8. My 16 regularly goes 3-4 more mph in the 1/8th and 5-7 more mph in the 1/4 than my 15 did. I also upgraded my rear S1 spoiler to S3 and that change alone took 2 mph in the 1/8th out of it and 4 mph in the 1/4. I then took the tinted center section out and got approximately half of those mph's back. It really does make that much difference.
Driver makes a huge difference in A8 vs M7.
Takes no skills with the A8. Then it is all skill to get the fastest time out
of the M7. A8 holds the 0-60 with LESS rwhp due to the gearing.
The A8 has a 10.99 over all 1st gear vs the 7.83 first of the M7.
This means it gets 12 engine turns to 1 of the differential vs less than 8 of the M7
to get going in 1st
HUGE ADVANTAGE
Once rolling 50-60 mph and above the M7 with a skilled driver takes all hi-way rolldown contests plus takes the heat better.
Last edited by 3 Z06ZR1; 03-16-2016 at 04:34 PM.
03-16-2016, 04:43 PM
#10
FACTS
Driver makes a huge difference in A8 vs M7.
Takes no skills with the A8. Then it is all skill to get the fastest time out
of the M7. A8 holds the 0-60 with LESS rwhp due to the gearing.
The A8 has a 10.99 over all 1st gear vs the 7.83 first of the M7.
This means it gets 12 engine turns to 1 of the differential vs less than 8 of the M7
to get going in 1st
HUGE ADVANTAGE
Once rolling 50-60 mph and above the M7 with a skilled driver takes all hi-way rolldown contests plus takes the heat better.
Driver makes a huge difference in A8 vs M7.
Takes no skills with the A8. Then it is all skill to get the fastest time out
of the M7. A8 holds the 0-60 with LESS rwhp due to the gearing.
The A8 has a 10.99 over all 1st gear vs the 7.83 first of the M7.
This means it gets 12 engine turns to 1 of the differential vs less than 8 of the M7
to get going in 1st
HUGE ADVANTAGE
Once rolling 50-60 mph and above the M7 with a skilled driver takes all hi-way rolldown contests plus takes the heat better.
03-16-2016, 04:47 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
03-16-2016, 05:21 PM
#13
Race Director
As far as driving Ive been drag racing for 37 years and have had many manual trans cars before. And yes, a more experienced driver will make a huge difference, but yes, the A8 is much faster primarily due to the software in the tune protecting the clutch and pulling timing and throttle back. It's a 650 hp car that lets you use approx 450 hp. Yes, it can be tuned out, but there goes the warranty.
The gearing and shift speed in the A8 just makes the car quicker.
And yes, they have the same SAE rated power, but the trap speeds don't lie.
This has been beaten to death here, but you asked for opinions, I simply shared mine.
Best wishes on your decision.
BTW considering what it costs to replace the clutch in the M7 cars either way I don't see the A8 being a bigger liability in the long run.
03-16-2016, 07:18 PM
#14
I upgraded the spoiler on my current 16 A8. My 15 Z06 was the M7 and it was a Z07 car so it already had the S3 aero.
As far as driving Ive been drag racing for 37 years and have had many manual trans cars before. And yes, a more experienced driver will make a huge difference, but yes, the A8 is much faster primarily due to the software in the tune protecting the clutch and pulling timing and throttle back. It's a 650 hp car that lets you use approx 450 hp. Yes, it can be tuned out, but there goes the warranty.
The gearing and shift speed in the A8 just makes the car quicker.
And yes, they have the same SAE rated power, but the trap speeds don't lie.
This has been beaten to death here, but you asked for opinions, I simply shared mine.
Best wishes on your decision.
BTW considering what it costs to replace the clutch in the M7 cars either way I don't see the A8 being a bigger liability in the long run.
As far as driving Ive been drag racing for 37 years and have had many manual trans cars before. And yes, a more experienced driver will make a huge difference, but yes, the A8 is much faster primarily due to the software in the tune protecting the clutch and pulling timing and throttle back. It's a 650 hp car that lets you use approx 450 hp. Yes, it can be tuned out, but there goes the warranty.
The gearing and shift speed in the A8 just makes the car quicker.
And yes, they have the same SAE rated power, but the trap speeds don't lie.
This has been beaten to death here, but you asked for opinions, I simply shared mine.
Best wishes on your decision.
BTW considering what it costs to replace the clutch in the M7 cars either way I don't see the A8 being a bigger liability in the long run.
Either way can't go wrong wit the a8 or m7
03-16-2016, 08:03 PM
#15
Drifting
I had a 15 Z06 M7 and I now have a 16 Z06 A8. My 16 regularly goes 3-4 more mph in the 1/8th and 5-7 more mph in the 1/4 than my 15 did. I also upgraded my rear S1 spoiler to S3 and that change alone took 2 mph in the 1/8th out of it and 4 mph in the 1/4. I then took the tinted center section out and got approximately half of those mph's back. It really does make that much difference.
03-16-2016, 08:25 PM
#16
Le Mans Master
Ordered a 16 Z06 with A8 because of wife still wish I had m7 just me after all these years driving stick. The but is 72 here and hurt left foot and her mad because she can't drive it read daughters and son inlaws.
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03-16-2016, 09:28 PM
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03-16-2016, 09:43 PM
#19
My opinion
03-16-2016, 09:47 PM
#20
I upgraded the spoiler on my current 16 A8. My 15 Z06 was the M7 and it was a Z07 car so it already had the S3 aero.
As far as driving Ive been drag racing for 37 years and have had many manual trans cars before. And yes, a more experienced driver will make a huge difference, but yes, the A8 is much faster primarily due to the software in the tune protecting the clutch and pulling timing and throttle back. It's a 650 hp car that lets you use approx 450 hp. Yes, it can be tuned out, but there goes the warranty.
The gearing and shift speed in the A8 just makes the car quicker.
And yes, they have the same SAE rated power, but the trap speeds don't lie.
This has been beaten to death here, but you asked for opinions, I simply shared mine.
Best wishes on your decision.
BTW considering what it costs to replace the clutch in the M7 cars either way I don't see the A8 being a bigger liability in the long run.
As far as driving Ive been drag racing for 37 years and have had many manual trans cars before. And yes, a more experienced driver will make a huge difference, but yes, the A8 is much faster primarily due to the software in the tune protecting the clutch and pulling timing and throttle back. It's a 650 hp car that lets you use approx 450 hp. Yes, it can be tuned out, but there goes the warranty.
The gearing and shift speed in the A8 just makes the car quicker.
And yes, they have the same SAE rated power, but the trap speeds don't lie.
This has been beaten to death here, but you asked for opinions, I simply shared mine.
Best wishes on your decision.
BTW considering what it costs to replace the clutch in the M7 cars either way I don't see the A8 being a bigger liability in the long run.