2017 Z06 Spotted in the Wild! Pics Inside!
08-23-2016, 10:11 AM
#21
True that you can't share what you don't know. But neither can anyone else.
Another example of pretending to be an 'insider'.
I don't claim to be an "insider" and I don't pretend to have "secret" info that I can't share, but I'll tell everyone what the "secret" info is after GM makes it public. LOL
Thanks for the photos, but if you had "inside" info, why didn't you post a photo of a 2017 Z06 before one was found parked in a public area.
Another example of pretending to be an 'insider'.
I don't claim to be an "insider" and I don't pretend to have "secret" info that I can't share, but I'll tell everyone what the "secret" info is after GM makes it public. LOL
Thanks for the photos, but if you had "inside" info, why didn't you post a photo of a 2017 Z06 before one was found parked in a public area.
08-23-2016, 10:14 AM
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Jeremy and elegant - thanks for the info.
Much appreciated.
Much appreciated.
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08-23-2016, 10:21 AM
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non issue for 99% of Z buyers.i know how it works,17K cheaper to start on 2017 and then used 2017 Z loses another 10K first 6 months equals you will lose 27K in first 6 months owning a 2016 Vs 2017.buy the 2016 and add 3K cooling upgrade if you want to race.unless you don't care about money,then it does not matter.
08-23-2016, 11:03 AM
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non issue for 99% of Z buyers.i know how it works,17K cheaper to start on 2017 and then used 2017 Z loses another 10K first 6 months equals you will lose 27K in first 6 months owning a 2016 Vs 2017.buy the 2016 and add 3K cooling upgrade if you want to race.unless you don't care about money,then it does not matter.
08-23-2016, 11:07 AM
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We appreciate all the info. You are giving us mixed messages though
. We don't know if you truly just sharing what you saw by total coincidence or you are giving us hint based on an inside information. Is this thread topic a fact or guess?
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08-23-2016, 11:12 AM
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Since over 95% of the cars will never see a racetrack it makes sense to make any cooling system improvements an option or a GMPP package. As it is the current GMPP Secondary Radiator could have been in that car and the pictures taken would not have provided a single clue since it can only be seen through the grille.
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08-23-2016, 11:34 AM
#27
I'm sure they don't go around taking photos of other guys' VINs as a hobby.
Something they mentioned over on SRF that I didn't see here is that they (John and Jeremy) don't expect Z06 production to begin until the week of September 26th:
08-23-2016, 11:35 AM
#28
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I just want to say thanks again to Jeremy and John. It's clear that some folks here are upset at the limited information, or the nature of the information, that they are providing. They've made it clear before that they have cultivated relationships with some of the GM folks and that puts them in a unique position to have access to information they might not otherwise have. J&J are kind enough to share that information with us. They aren't being paid to work for GM and are doing all of this out of their love for the Corvette and their sense of community with us enthusiasts.
The quickest way to stop the flow of information is to be ungrateful and accusatory. Whatever your feelings are (positive or negative) for the 2017 (or 15/16) Z06, Jeremy and John are just providing information. I guarantee that without them, we'd have far less information. They are helping us all make more informed purchasing decisions for these very expensive vehicles. You know what they say: don't shoot the messenger. Just appreciate whatever slice of information they are able to share.
The quickest way to stop the flow of information is to be ungrateful and accusatory. Whatever your feelings are (positive or negative) for the 2017 (or 15/16) Z06, Jeremy and John are just providing information. I guarantee that without them, we'd have far less information. They are helping us all make more informed purchasing decisions for these very expensive vehicles. You know what they say: don't shoot the messenger. Just appreciate whatever slice of information they are able to share.
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08-23-2016, 11:36 AM
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The members that post on these forums do not have insider information. We all just have to wait for GM to make their official announcement.
08-23-2016, 11:40 AM
#30
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The only question is how big a deal will GM make of the cooling upgrades?
08-23-2016, 11:42 AM
#31
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I just want to say thanks again to Jeremy and John. It's clear that some folks here are upset at the limited information, or the nature of the information, that they are providing. They've made it clear before that they have cultivated relationships with some of the GM folks and that puts them in a unique position to have access to information they might not otherwise have. J&J are kind enough to share that information with us. They aren't being paid to work for GM and are doing all of this out of their love for the Corvette and their sense of community with us enthusiasts.
The quickest way to stop the flow of information is to be ungrateful and accusatory. Whatever your feelings are (positive or negative) for the 2017 (or 15/16) Z06, Jeremy and John are just providing information. I guarantee that without them, we'd have far less information. They are helping us all make more informed purchasing decisions for these very expensive vehicles. You know what they say: don't shoot the messenger. Just appreciate whatever slice of information they are able to share.
The quickest way to stop the flow of information is to be ungrateful and accusatory. Whatever your feelings are (positive or negative) for the 2017 (or 15/16) Z06, Jeremy and John are just providing information. I guarantee that without them, we'd have far less information. They are helping us all make more informed purchasing decisions for these very expensive vehicles. You know what they say: don't shoot the messenger. Just appreciate whatever slice of information they are able to share.
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08-23-2016, 11:51 AM
#32
The only question is how big a deal will GM make of the cooling upgrades?
08-23-2016, 12:23 PM
#33
Either way, we're not going to get any information about future product until GM wants us to have it, short of "spy photos" & 'Ring sightings, so they may as well forget about it. The only thing I have calibrated down is my expectation of the usefulness of the information that they can provide. That said, members of this forum seem to enjoy speculation on the slightest morsel of info, & as entertainment, it has some value. It also gives an indication of the psychological make-up of some said members, which ain't pretty, luckily in a small minority.
08-23-2016, 12:24 PM
#34
Scraping the splitter.
I just want to say thanks again to Jeremy and John. It's clear that some folks here are upset at the limited information, or the nature of the information, that they are providing. They've made it clear before that they have cultivated relationships with some of the GM folks and that puts them in a unique position to have access to information they might not otherwise have. J&J are kind enough to share that information with us. They aren't being paid to work for GM and are doing all of this out of their love for the Corvette and their sense of community with us enthusiasts.
The quickest way to stop the flow of information is to be ungrateful and accusatory. Whatever your feelings are (positive or negative) for the 2017 (or 15/16) Z06, Jeremy and John are just providing information. I guarantee that without them, we'd have far less information. They are helping us all make more informed purchasing decisions for these very expensive vehicles. You know what they say: don't shoot the messenger. Just appreciate whatever slice of information they are able to share.
The quickest way to stop the flow of information is to be ungrateful and accusatory. Whatever your feelings are (positive or negative) for the 2017 (or 15/16) Z06, Jeremy and John are just providing information. I guarantee that without them, we'd have far less information. They are helping us all make more informed purchasing decisions for these very expensive vehicles. You know what they say: don't shoot the messenger. Just appreciate whatever slice of information they are able to share.
It's pathetic and petty to trash them for trying to provide information to the community while calling them "pretender(s)".
S.
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08-23-2016, 01:02 PM
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What Jag, John, and I have is inside(!) information to a greater or lesser extent. You're free to believe otherwise, but neither of us have been wrong about anything we've dropped hints at. And you might wonder why that is...
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08-23-2016, 01:40 PM
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08-23-2016, 01:46 PM
#37
How come you were the chosen one to play these adolescent game with information about the C7. I do not know of any other car company that releases information this way and who benefits from all of this free advertising and perks?
08-23-2016, 01:49 PM
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Good grief.
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08-23-2016, 02:08 PM
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Really bummed if this is true.
I am not so happy with these pics but thankful you guys are out there taking your time helping inform us. Was looking for more visual changes to 2017 Z06. I have waited a long time to pull the trigger. My inclination may have changed and now it might be to late. I was ready 6 months ago and feel a little deflated if what we see here is the 2017 Z06. Still hopeful but 
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08-23-2016, 02:11 PM
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As was comically pointed out by Bwright a year or so ago: none of use have insider information. It's a very legal term with very legal consequences. Be careful with that one.
What Jag, John, and I have is inside(!) information to a greater or lesser extent. You're free to believe otherwise, but neither of us have been wrong about anything we've dropped hints at. And you might wonder why that is...
What Jag, John, and I have is inside(!) information to a greater or lesser extent. You're free to believe otherwise, but neither of us have been wrong about anything we've dropped hints at. And you might wonder why that is...
In all honesty, we have learned nothing since the Bash in April. Since then, everything that has been mentioned as a possibility in this forum has also been covered by sites all around the Web.