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Feb 21, 2017 | 10:22 PM

#21

Les

Race Director

Joined: Dec 1999

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From: Sierra Foothills CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulchristian

This ain't daddy's old corvette. The C6Z/ZR1 and C7/Z are basically race cars brought to the street. It might be time for a CTS V or an ATS V.

You make a good point. Both of those cars are very capable but have a bit less of an edge to them. The CTS-V is too big for my taste but I just drove a friend's ATS-V and loved it. It could be my next DD.

Feb 21, 2017 | 11:48 PM

#22

docb

Melting Slicks

Joined: Sep 2006

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From: Vancouver

This is by far the nicest tracking Vette I've ever had. Had a '15 Viper, that would loosen your fillings.

Feb 22, 2017 | 02:44 PM

#23

rikhek

Safety Car

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From: Tulsa Oklahoma

A DSC Sport Magnetic Shock Controller Will Eliminate Your Concern

A DSC Sport shock controller will put a smile on your face. Have to buy it aftermarket but you can recover most of the cost selling it when you get rid of the car.

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Feb 22, 2017 | 10:51 PM

#24

SgtRod

Drifting

Joined: Apr 2009

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From: Miami

On my way home from work today I became convinced that this car rides way to rough. I think the tires are the culprit. Lot of noise and i must have hit like 300 IEDs....no fun

Feb 23, 2017 | 08:03 AM

#25

Kyflyer

Burning Brakes

Joined: Feb 2014

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From: Frankfort Kentucky

Quote:

Originally Posted by SgtRod

On my way home from work today I became convinced that this car rides way to rough. I think the tires are the culprit. Lot of noise and i must have hit like 300 IEDs....no fun

I haven't switched the runflats on the Z yet as I have not really found a suitable replacement. The availability of tire selections are limited due to the size of the rear tires. I am not a runflat fan and I am holding out for a suitable all season tire to eliminate changing tires twice a year. If all else fails I will switch to Michelin Pilot Super Sport non runflats. Prior to the Z06 I had a 2014 Stingray and it was incredibly smooth riding. It was also a street cruiser and we did the entire Route 66 in it on the original roads where they were available. We had the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+s on it and they were wonderful. But, it had 18" on the front and 19" on the rears and the A/S 3s are currently not available in 20". There is also a question of grip with the power of the Z06. That said, I have found the ride of the Z06 very acceptable for a street legal track car even with the OEM runflats.

Feb 23, 2017 | 08:15 AM

#26

stew1100

Instructor

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 191

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From: Athens Alabama

I put non run flats on my C6Z which made it a lot smoother.
I also have customs shocks which also smooth it out.
It is still, not as smooth as a C7Z in touring mode.
But I still love her

Feb 23, 2017 | 09:01 AM

#27

Kyflyer

Burning Brakes

Joined: Feb 2014

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From: Frankfort Kentucky

I am an old motorhead and it appears there are a lot of us on the forum, but we are a dying breed, no pun intended. I just heard on the morning news that the fan base of NASCAR is in serious decline and Uber is replacing private car drivers. Sort of a natural or unnatural progression I suppose, but I hope to keep going fast until I am gone. I drive the mini cooper a good bit more than the corvette and it is more fun in its own way, a pint sized marvel that can be just as entertaining. But, it has a bone jarring ride on rough mountain roads and it makes me appreciate how smooth the C7 actually is.