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Dec 8, 2016 | 07:28 AM

Nadovedan

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The Decision

SO, I went and did iit. I traded my 2016 Z06 2lz auto for the 2017 Z06/Z07 1lz manual. I track the car and I was tired of the overheating. I got 11k off the car and at first I had buyers remorse until I started driving home and using active rev match. Couldn't be happier, a little less on options but I rarely used those. Can't wait for warm weather and back to the track! Better pictures to come. Great deals out there, if you're looking to upgrade.

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Dec 8, 2016 | 07:36 AM

bigblock427

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Congratulations.

Dec 8, 2016 | 07:39 AM

Nadovedan

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Congratulations.

Thanks brother, murdered out looks nasty!

Dec 8, 2016 | 07:49 AM

sammyv

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Very nice! Thinking of doing thee same!

Dec 8, 2016 | 07:53 AM

jabeasley1

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Now that's a solid decision! Sweet ride

Dec 8, 2016 | 08:16 AM

mulalleybs

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Dang. I'm looking for an admiral blue a8

Dec 8, 2016 | 08:31 AM

jklein7

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Looks awesome whats with the hood. Is that how the 17 comes now. Or is that an upgrade.

Dec 8, 2016 | 08:50 AM

Nadovedan

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Looks awesome whats with the hood. Is that how the 17 comes now. Or is that an upgrade.

wasn't an upgrade, just how it comesl.

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Dec 8, 2016 | 08:50 AM

Jimmyz28

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Nice! What kinda "deals" are you seeing out there?

Dec 8, 2016 | 09:16 AM

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Nice UPGRADE!!!

If I were a serious track guy, I would be waiting until January to see what that `18 ZR! is all about!

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Dec 8, 2016 | 10:11 AM

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Nadovedan

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^^^I'm hearing different opinions on the Zr1 and release dates. But if it does, I'll wait for the reviews and then get one.

Last edited by Steve Garrett; Dec 8, 2016 at 09:37 PM. Reason: No need to re-quote the previous post, especially if you're the next person posting.

Dec 8, 2016 | 10:12 AM

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Nice! What kinda "deals" are you seeing out there?

Anywhere from 8 to 14k off but that with 2k loyalty.

Dec 8, 2016 | 10:18 AM

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dmaxx3500

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black looks so good on that car

Dec 8, 2016 | 10:53 AM

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Basil2000

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You went from nice to nasty. I like it, and right before Christmas. Rev Match is so fun. Love the black.

Dec 8, 2016 | 10:57 AM

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Congrats on the new pic up. The murdered out look is sick.

Dec 8, 2016 | 11:38 AM

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jklein7

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Hood

So explain the hood set up to me. I see a Ram air opening assume there are 2 also see about 4 vents to dissipate heat. Is that correct. Really is sharp. Does that stop the heat soak issue?

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Dec 8, 2016 | 02:02 PM

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Congrat's, I did the same thing, except sold my 2016 z06 (3LZ) outright, then bought the 2017 z06 (1LZ). It appears/looks like the hood vents are a little larger/different then the 2016. You are correct there are some awesome deals out there right now, When all was said and done it was a $2,600 difference, got new tires to boot (LOL) and then with the Manual 2017 the overheating issue should be fixed. (at least for one tank of gas)