"Adding" the Z07 package?
Melting Slicks
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I think you have to really look at use. How often will you go to track? Are you aware what your skill level actually is? How much more street time will you have versus track? Is it just a cruiser car with some spirited driving?
I asked myself these questions when deciding on a z07 equipped car and plain z06 and while I was at the limit of my current modded car, the limit of the z06 was much higher. Ultimately, I said z06 would be fine as 90% of my time will be on street. The aero while functional would be more appearance to me than me taking the car to its limits.
Ask yourself why you want a z07 and go from there.
I asked myself these questions when deciding on a z07 equipped car and plain z06 and while I was at the limit of my current modded car, the limit of the z06 was much higher. Ultimately, I said z06 would be fine as 90% of my time will be on street. The aero while functional would be more appearance to me than me taking the car to its limits.
Ask yourself why you want a z07 and go from there.
Burning Brakes
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I think you have to really look at use. How often will you go to track? Are you aware what your skill level actually is? How much more street time will you have versus track? Is it just a cruiser car with some spirited driving?
I asked myself these questions when deciding on a z07 equipped car and plain z06 and while I was at the limit of my current modded car, the limit of the z06 was much higher. Ultimately, I said z06 would be fine as 90% of my time will be on street. The aero while functional would be more appearance to me than me taking the car to its limits.
Ask yourself why you want a z07 and go from there.
I asked myself these questions when deciding on a z07 equipped car and plain z06 and while I was at the limit of my current modded car, the limit of the z06 was much higher. Ultimately, I said z06 would be fine as 90% of my time will be on street. The aero while functional would be more appearance to me than me taking the car to its limits.
Ask yourself why you want a z07 and go from there.
Melting Slicks
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From: CA
Did the whole swap for cheap. Skip the brakes they’re a gimmick. They don’t work any better than upgraded pads on a race track and for daily driving you will never notice any performance benefit.
springs, shocks, bushings are specific to a z07 just look up the part numbers.
also stage 3 aero is available from c7 carbon, ACS, katech, Anderson composites. I went with c7 carbon, affordable, looks great had it all wrapped in suntek ultra clear bra still looks new underneath. Used the GM factory spoiler parts though and factory stage 3 front splitter extensions but picked up ebaybsplitter extensions (winglets?) for the race track.
also run the protekt splitter protection I highly recommend that or you will be bashing your carbon splitter up all the time.
springs, shocks, bushings are specific to a z07 just look up the part numbers.
also stage 3 aero is available from c7 carbon, ACS, katech, Anderson composites. I went with c7 carbon, affordable, looks great had it all wrapped in suntek ultra clear bra still looks new underneath. Used the GM factory spoiler parts though and factory stage 3 front splitter extensions but picked up ebaybsplitter extensions (winglets?) for the race track.
also run the protekt splitter protection I highly recommend that or you will be bashing your carbon splitter up all the time.
Instructor
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I recall the parts being relatively cheap when I looked into it (minus the brakes and tires). But then again a lot of people remove the brakes and cup 2s anyway. Same happens on GT3s A lot. Besides the few different physical components that can swapped, the only unique thing to a Z07 package is the magnetic ride programming. But then if you had a DCS controller I’m sure you can copy and upload it to yours which would then make it identical to a Z07. Minus the carbon brakes it can be done for cheap. But when it comes down to, ask yourself if you are really gonna spend most the time tracking or street driving the car. Because cup 2s aren’t good for the street and carbons don’t last long on a track if used a lot. What doesn’t make sense to me is when people buy a Z07 car, then remove the brakes and add a DSC controller. The car is technically a regular Z06 now minus the aero (assuming you’re running the stage 3 center bridge and higher winglets all the time) But aero can be added to any car. I would say enjoy what you have because a standard z06 in a track is a beast!
Melting Slicks
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From: CA
I recall the parts being relatively cheap when I looked into it (minus the brakes and tires). But then again a lot of people remove the brakes and cup 2s anyway. Same happens on GT3s A lot. Besides the few different physical components that can swapped, the only unique thing to a Z07 package is the magnetic ride programming. But then if you had a DCS controller I’m sure you can copy and upload it to yours which would then make it identical to a Z07. Minus the carbon brakes it can be done for cheap. But when it comes down to, ask yourself if you are really gonna spend most the time tracking or street driving the car. Because cup 2s aren’t good for the street and carbons don’t last long on a track if used a lot. What doesn’t make sense to me is when people buy a Z07 car, then remove the brakes and add a DSC controller. The car is technically a regular Z06 now minus the aero (assuming you’re running the stage 3 center bridge and higher winglets all the time) But aero can be added to any car. I would say enjoy what you have because a standard z06 in a track is a beast!
Instructor
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Last edited by mmjsport; Apr 28, 2020 at 02:07 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: CA
The z07 cars have stiffer Valving at least through 2018 there was some talk the zr1 had transition to standard dampers but from what I know all the z07 15-18 came with stiffer damped shocks.
Instructor
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It’s very possible. I’m not too sure about if they were physically different since I heard both sides through the years. If true though, it would be another part to change out OP. Still possible to make it identical but not sure if worth the cost to you.
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Melting Slicks
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gimmick or not, they look awesome. The rears are no comparison. Those tiny little steel rear rotors are nowhere near the coolness level of the ceramics.
no more functional on the street than a good paint job, but a good paint job is way better than a crappy one right?
no more functional on the street than a good paint job, but a good paint job is way better than a crappy one right?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: CA
oh they LOOK cool dude absolutely. Love how they look. But given how I use my car not the choice for me. 😉 if chevy had made the z06 3300lb like they should have we probably wouldn’t wear them out as fast. Those same carbon rotors are used on 3000lb mclarens.