I solved that heating / pulling timing problem
09-06-2018, 03:21 PM
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And your contribution will surely cure cancer. And heat issues. The world thanks you.
09-06-2018, 03:22 PM
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09-06-2018, 06:03 PM
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I'm pretty sure I just pulled the trigger on one a year too early. That, and being enamored with flappy paddles, seems to have really bitten me.
I know these cars are fast as hell. When mine ran, it was ridiculous. I really wish like hell it had given me that performance all the time. For those of you who are NOT having this issue, GOOD! The car is unreal. Truly. Drive the damned wheels off of it.
I know these cars are fast as hell. When mine ran, it was ridiculous. I really wish like hell it had given me that performance all the time. For those of you who are NOT having this issue, GOOD! The car is unreal. Truly. Drive the damned wheels off of it.
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Edit: For a really long time I was a sig guy. I've since moved on to FN. 
09-07-2018, 02:19 AM
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I agree! I just want to know what car he bought in place of the Z06! Lets have a decent comparison between the cars and not a stupid argument with only half the info.
09-07-2018, 09:04 AM
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If you are a real track nut and want the fastest car you should get your name down for one of these:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...=1745946&i=120
supprisiny cheap when you consider what you are getting for your money.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...=1745946&i=120
supprisiny cheap when you consider what you are getting for your money.
09-07-2018, 10:40 AM
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If you are a real track nut and want the fastest car you should get your name down for one of these:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...=1745946&i=120
supprisiny cheap when you consider what you are getting for your money.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...=1745946&i=120
supprisiny cheap when you consider what you are getting for your money.
I need to make some more money this year
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09-07-2018, 11:22 AM
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If you are a real track nut and want the fastest car you should get your name down for one of these:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...=1745946&i=120
supprisiny cheap when you consider what you are getting for your money.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...=1745946&i=120
supprisiny cheap when you consider what you are getting for your money.
09-07-2018, 11:24 AM
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What I bought in place of the C7Z, in my mind, is irrelevant to this conversation. Because, the point would be, MY C7Z was broke. By design.
09-07-2018, 12:32 PM
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I agree there is a problem with the cars.
But i believe the problem could have been solved for HALF the cost that you spent to downgrade in vehicles. Even at 5 grand for a Gspeed system, you would be at least 5 grand ahead of where you put yourself now... and realistically, you probably just cost yourself 20 grand.
First we have the depreciated value of the c7z, and the number you sold it at. Had you kept the car for another year or 2, the rate of depreciation would not have been much further compared to what youve already experienced.
Then you have tax/tag/title/dealer fees/etc of what ever it was that you bought in its place.
You will still have the new vehicle's initial depreciation, which again, is the largest rate of depreciation a vehicle experiences.
Plus you still have to put brakes on it.
And the final outcome, you are in a slower car.
Meanwhile, calculate what a used Gspeed cooled car would go for in a year or 2... compare those 2 final bottom lines.
You may have "solved" the problem, but your solution was among the worst of many options available to you.
You probably just cost yourself 15-20g in extra money lost, VS just getting a cooling kit for your car and paying 5 grand.
But i believe the problem could have been solved for HALF the cost that you spent to downgrade in vehicles. Even at 5 grand for a Gspeed system, you would be at least 5 grand ahead of where you put yourself now... and realistically, you probably just cost yourself 20 grand.
First we have the depreciated value of the c7z, and the number you sold it at. Had you kept the car for another year or 2, the rate of depreciation would not have been much further compared to what youve already experienced.
Then you have tax/tag/title/dealer fees/etc of what ever it was that you bought in its place.
You will still have the new vehicle's initial depreciation, which again, is the largest rate of depreciation a vehicle experiences.
Plus you still have to put brakes on it.
And the final outcome, you are in a slower car.
Meanwhile, calculate what a used Gspeed cooled car would go for in a year or 2... compare those 2 final bottom lines.
You may have "solved" the problem, but your solution was among the worst of many options available to you.
You probably just cost yourself 15-20g in extra money lost, VS just getting a cooling kit for your car and paying 5 grand.
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09-07-2018, 12:43 PM
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09-07-2018, 01:05 PM
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I agree there is a problem with the cars.
But i believe the problem could have been solved for HALF the cost that you spent to downgrade in vehicles. Even at 5 grand for a Gspeed system, you would be at least 5 grand ahead of where you put yourself now... and realistically, you probably just cost yourself 20 grand.
First we have the depreciated value of the c7z, and the number you sold it at. Had you kept the car for another year or 2, the rate of depreciation would not have been much further compared to what youve already experienced.
Then you have tax/tag/title of what ever it was that you bought in its place.
You will still have the new vehicle's initial depreciation, which again, is the largest rate of depreciation a vehicle experiences.
Plus you still have to put brakes on it.
And the final outcome, you are in a slower car.
Meanwhile, calculate what a used Gspeed cooled car would go for in a year or 2... compare those 2 final bottom lines.
You may have "solved" the problem, but your solution was among the worst of many options available to you.
You probably just cost yourself 15-20g in extra money lost, VS just getting a cooling kit for your car and paying 5 grand.
But i believe the problem could have been solved for HALF the cost that you spent to downgrade in vehicles. Even at 5 grand for a Gspeed system, you would be at least 5 grand ahead of where you put yourself now... and realistically, you probably just cost yourself 20 grand.
First we have the depreciated value of the c7z, and the number you sold it at. Had you kept the car for another year or 2, the rate of depreciation would not have been much further compared to what youve already experienced.
Then you have tax/tag/title of what ever it was that you bought in its place.
You will still have the new vehicle's initial depreciation, which again, is the largest rate of depreciation a vehicle experiences.
Plus you still have to put brakes on it.
And the final outcome, you are in a slower car.
Meanwhile, calculate what a used Gspeed cooled car would go for in a year or 2... compare those 2 final bottom lines.
You may have "solved" the problem, but your solution was among the worst of many options available to you.
You probably just cost yourself 15-20g in extra money lost, VS just getting a cooling kit for your car and paying 5 grand.
Like an analysis of the word "best," my comparison is highly subjective, and may be completely disregarded for any reason. That's kind of why for purposes of this thread, exactly what I'm driving doesn't matter. To me, it's a better car.
Subjective.
Unprovable.
Now, if we shift the context of the word "best" in your analysis to be purely fiscal, well, ya got me. It absolutely would have been cheaper to shoehorn a "fix" into my broken supercar.
But to play the fiscal line in a ZO6 forum, is going to ring as absurd. Exactly NOTHING about these cars (or my replacement) is fiscally responsible.
If it were about that, we'd all be driving Corollas and dumping 90+ thousand dollars into sound, well-researched investments.
09-07-2018, 01:11 PM
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if you like the way the german car handles better, then sure, im not arguing. Buy what makes you happy.
Im just saying, from a bank account standpoint, there were better options if the overheating was your ONLY problem with the c7z.
Im just saying, from a bank account standpoint, there were better options if the overheating was your ONLY problem with the c7z.
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09-07-2018, 01:38 PM
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Why not share what you bought? I know I would like to know. For many the Z06 is considered a great "bang for the buck car". I would love to know what is an equivalent alternative without the issues you had.
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09-07-2018, 01:43 PM
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I cannot, and will not argue with that. You're 100% correct.
09-07-2018, 01:48 PM
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Though, subjective driving experience is definitely a real thing. But it's just that. Subjective. And I'm no authority on these things. So even my subjective experience is truly worthless to you or anyone else reading this.
09-07-2018, 03:30 PM
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Well, "best" is a little subjective, isn't it? I mean, it's possible that the new german thing's driving experience is far superior in every single aspect except straightline gofast. But I must admit, that is a 100% subjective measure. The new german thing stacks up ok against the Z pretty well in obective measures, with the exception of power.
Like an analysis of the word "best," my comparison is highly subjective, and may be completely disregarded for any reason. That's kind of why for purposes of this thread, exactly what I'm driving doesn't matter. To me, it's a better car.
Subjective.
Unprovable.
Now, if we shift the context of the word "best" in your analysis to be purely fiscal, well, ya got me. It absolutely would have been cheaper to shoehorn a "fix" into my broken supercar.
But to play the fiscal line in a ZO6 forum, is going to ring as absurd. Exactly NOTHING about these cars (or my replacement) is fiscally responsible.
If it were about that, we'd all be driving Corollas and dumping 90+ thousand dollars into sound, well-researched investments.
Like an analysis of the word "best," my comparison is highly subjective, and may be completely disregarded for any reason. That's kind of why for purposes of this thread, exactly what I'm driving doesn't matter. To me, it's a better car.
Subjective.
Unprovable.
Now, if we shift the context of the word "best" in your analysis to be purely fiscal, well, ya got me. It absolutely would have been cheaper to shoehorn a "fix" into my broken supercar.
But to play the fiscal line in a ZO6 forum, is going to ring as absurd. Exactly NOTHING about these cars (or my replacement) is fiscally responsible.
If it were about that, we'd all be driving Corollas and dumping 90+ thousand dollars into sound, well-researched investments.
09-07-2018, 03:33 PM
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£350,000 so about $460,000! Not bad for a car that probably cost $5million to make first time around! Almost seems a bargin! Lol
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09-07-2018, 06:11 PM
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