Corvette Z06 Owners Hit GM with Proposed Class-Action Lawsuit
06-20-2017, 11:00 PM
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06-21-2017, 01:12 AM
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Had GM been a little more crafty at introduction, the A8 could have been programmed to short shift when set to track mode. This would have slowed it down in track mode but it wouldn't overheat and then they could try to place the blame for overheating on those who shifted it manually and let the LT4 run in the RPM range for which it was intended in track use.
Of course the proper and honest approach would have been to release the Z06 with a properly designed cooling system rather than only adding a different grill and slightly more powerful fan to the exact same system used for the LT1 which has much lower horsepower and no intercooler heat exchanger in the cooling stack.
Of course the proper and honest approach would have been to release the Z06 with a properly designed cooling system rather than only adding a different grill and slightly more powerful fan to the exact same system used for the LT1 which has much lower horsepower and no intercooler heat exchanger in the cooling stack.
version of that for the hell of it. they could program it for different ambient temps, so it shifts at lower rpm etc for different temp levels.
It won't happen.
06-21-2017, 01:52 AM
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Big Lebowski (06-21-2017)
06-21-2017, 11:35 AM
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Melting Slicks
Your really off topic, but don't you think the ZR1 will beat the ZL1? The thing is. Do you want a nice street car or a track car.
06-21-2017, 12:08 PM
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reg Zl1 posted 7:29
2012 z06/z07 posted 7:22 with 145 less HP
the 1LE may not even beat the 2012 c6z06/z07
its too bad that the 15/16 z's couldn't get a ring time
probably the heat soak.
GM should run a 17' z06/z07 M7 at the ring.
there is a good chance it can do a sub 7:10.
ZL1 1LE is nice but will never perform better than a 17 z06/z07 M7
unfortunately the 17' A8's are still overheating just takes a little longer. The torque converter is too large to fit the extra radiators/cooling lines the 17' M7 gets.
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sam90lx (06-21-2017)
06-21-2017, 01:04 PM
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Just back from Ron Fellows driving school. Drove a manual Z06 there in 100 to 120 degree heat. Cars ran fast and I did not overheat or come close to overheating. I don't understand how that is possible but that was my experience.
06-21-2017, 01:33 PM
#574
Burning Brakes
it will interesting to see the 1LE ring time
reg Zl1 posted 7:29
2012 z06/z07 posted 7:22 with 145 less HP
the 1LE may not even beat the 2012 c6z06/z07
its too bad that the 15/16 z's couldn't get a ring time
probably the heat soak.
GM should run a 17' z06/z07 M7 at the ring.
there is a good chance it can do a sub 7:10.
ZL1 1LE is nice but will never perform better than a 17 z06/z07 M7
unfortunately the 17' A8's are still overheating just takes a little longer. The torque converter is too large to fit the extra radiators/cooling lines the 17' M7 gets.
reg Zl1 posted 7:29
2012 z06/z07 posted 7:22 with 145 less HP
the 1LE may not even beat the 2012 c6z06/z07
its too bad that the 15/16 z's couldn't get a ring time
probably the heat soak.
GM should run a 17' z06/z07 M7 at the ring.
there is a good chance it can do a sub 7:10.
ZL1 1LE is nice but will never perform better than a 17 z06/z07 M7
unfortunately the 17' A8's are still overheating just takes a little longer. The torque converter is too large to fit the extra radiators/cooling lines the 17' M7 gets.
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johnglenntwo (06-21-2017)
06-21-2017, 01:35 PM
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Burning Brakes
The A8s seem to have the issue more than the manuals. I believe that was the reason the manual is the "recommended" track car
06-21-2017, 01:39 PM
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Melting Slicks
it will interesting to see the 1LE ring time
reg Zl1 posted 7:29
2012 z06/z07 posted 7:22 with 145 less HP
the 1LE may not even beat the 2012 c6z06/z07
its too bad that the 15/16 z's couldn't get a ring time
probably the heat soak.
GM should run a 17' z06/z07 M7 at the ring.
there is a good chance it can do a sub 7:10.
ZL1 1LE is nice but will never perform better than a 17 z06/z07 M7
unfortunately the 17' A8's are still overheating just takes a little longer. The torque converter is too large to fit the extra radiators/cooling lines the 17' M7 gets.
reg Zl1 posted 7:29
2012 z06/z07 posted 7:22 with 145 less HP
the 1LE may not even beat the 2012 c6z06/z07
its too bad that the 15/16 z's couldn't get a ring time
probably the heat soak.
GM should run a 17' z06/z07 M7 at the ring.
there is a good chance it can do a sub 7:10.
ZL1 1LE is nice but will never perform better than a 17 z06/z07 M7
unfortunately the 17' A8's are still overheating just takes a little longer. The torque converter is too large to fit the extra radiators/cooling lines the 17' M7 gets.
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johnglenntwo (06-21-2017)
06-21-2017, 01:41 PM
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the 2017 z06 M7 is the fixed product.
This car car gives the c7z the reputation it needs
06-21-2017, 01:43 PM
#578
Le Mans Master
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it will interesting to see the 1LE ring time
reg Zl1 posted 7:29
2012 z06/z07 posted 7:22 with 145 less HP
the 1LE may not even beat the 2012 c6z06/z07
its too bad that the 15/16 z's couldn't get a ring time
probably the heat soak.
GM should run a 17' z06/z07 M7 at the ring.
there is a good chance it can do a sub 7:10.
ZL1 1LE is nice but will never perform better than a 17 z06/z07 M7
unfortunately the 17' A8's are still overheating just takes a little longer. The torque converter is too large to fit the extra radiators/cooling lines the 17' M7 gets.
reg Zl1 posted 7:29
2012 z06/z07 posted 7:22 with 145 less HP
the 1LE may not even beat the 2012 c6z06/z07
its too bad that the 15/16 z's couldn't get a ring time
probably the heat soak.
GM should run a 17' z06/z07 M7 at the ring.
there is a good chance it can do a sub 7:10.
ZL1 1LE is nice but will never perform better than a 17 z06/z07 M7
unfortunately the 17' A8's are still overheating just takes a little longer. The torque converter is too large to fit the extra radiators/cooling lines the 17' M7 gets.
jvc? TECH contributer here has said it's around 7:10, by his sources. I have thought that perhaps they are holding it up because of all this overheating stuff. There is only so many reasons, therefore, if he is right it still might show at some point. How valid would it be in a car really so hit and miss. Tadge's background isn't about that!
The A8 is a great reason for the A10!
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