First impressions of C7 Z06 versus my C6 Z06
10-22-2018, 11:52 AM
#21
Safety Car
I also traded in my 2008 Z06 and agree with your take. The LS7 also sounded a bit screechy to me but that was coming from A 2003 Z06 which sounded the best of all.
10-22-2018, 12:11 PM
#22
Team Owner
i went from a 2009 z06 to a new 2017 2lz m7 z06. I miss the high rpm rush of the ls7.
Thw c6z is more of a sports car. The c7z is a 2door Cadillac luxury car. I think the c6z feels faster up top. Others vehemently disagree. Once you get yours broken in and really hammer on it let us know.
Hindsight being 20/20. The c6z is a long term keeper once you get the heads fixed the c7z is not. Not as huge a fan of the c7z as I was of the c6z.
Nothing my friend like the Heartbeat and Halltech and headers. 673 rwhp and then I added the ZR1 95 MM TB. Quite positive it hits over 700 rwhp now.
MORE important is the butt load of RWTQ my 6th pulls like 4th did!
Less than 8k in parts total! unleashes the beast weighs less with more output than the new ZR1.
Last edited by 3 Z06ZR1; 10-22-2018 at 12:12 PM.
10-22-2018, 01:45 PM
#23
Intermediate
I've owned a c5z, c6z, c6zr1 and now a c7z06. For me the c7z is the king by leaps and bounds. My c6z was one of many that had the heads blow up...20k in damage. Hard to like a car after that happens. My C6zr1 was great, but pretty pointless on the street, considering how hard it was for that car to get any grip. The c7z in A8 form is easily the most practical and driver friendly sports car I have owned. My daily driver is an APR tuned Audi RS7 that runs mid 10's and I have to admit that the interior in the C7Z is awfully close to audi quality.
Which interior do you have on your c7z (1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ)? Just curious which interior trim you have (I'd guess 3LZ) to get some perspective of your comment that it's close to the RS7 interior, which is nice to hear. I think the 3LZ interior (especially with the suede/alcantra seat inserts) is remarkably nice.
Last edited by elburrito99; 10-22-2018 at 01:45 PM.
10-22-2018, 06:57 PM
#24
C7
Welcome! I had an 09 Z. Great car. It had the oil burning issue. It was traded in on my CTSV- Another great vehicle! Over the years I've had a c4, c5 ,c6 z and 2 c7z's of which my current is probably the best yet! Don't use Wi-Fi in a car though, but a CD player would be great! I'm with you on the exhaust, doesn't need to be changed out to anything- it wakes the neighbors when I start it up....
10-22-2018, 10:01 PM
#25
Race Director
Thread Starter
It sounds as if many of you had serious problems with your C6 Z06s. I had mine for 10 and a half years, 42,000 miles, 6 sets of tires, and all I did were oil changes other than a main seal replaced under warranty. (No leak, but the seal was wet.) It was the best car I ever had, and by a long shot. Other than the strong acceleration, the thing that surprised people the most was the fuel economy. I could get 35 mpg at 70-75 mph on the Interstate. My brother's Civic Hybrid doesn't do that well. I just bought my first tank of gas and drove the car at night. The lights are decent. The dimmer switch is different...took me a few tries, and I blinded a few madarfakers. Oops.
So far, I really like everything about this car. I shall continue to RTFM...
So far, I really like everything about this car. I shall continue to RTFM...
10-22-2018, 11:22 PM
#27
Le Mans Master
It's good to get the perspective of someone who has actually owned the prior generation ZR1 and Z06s.
Which interior do you have on your c7z (1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ)? Just curious which interior trim you have (I'd guess 3LZ) to get some perspective of your comment that it's close to the RS7 interior, which is nice to hear. I think the 3LZ interior (especially with the suede/alcantra seat inserts) is remarkably nice.
Which interior do you have on your c7z (1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ)? Just curious which interior trim you have (I'd guess 3LZ) to get some perspective of your comment that it's close to the RS7 interior, which is nice to hear. I think the 3LZ interior (especially with the suede/alcantra seat inserts) is remarkably nice.
10-23-2018, 07:42 AM
#28
Racer
It's good to get the perspective of someone who has actually owned the prior generation ZR1 and Z06s.
Which interior do you have on your c7z (1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ)? Just curious which interior trim you have (I'd guess 3LZ) to get some perspective of your comment that it's close to the RS7 interior, which is nice to hear. I think the 3LZ interior (especially with the suede/alcantra seat inserts) is remarkably nice.
Which interior do you have on your c7z (1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ)? Just curious which interior trim you have (I'd guess 3LZ) to get some perspective of your comment that it's close to the RS7 interior, which is nice to hear. I think the 3LZ interior (especially with the suede/alcantra seat inserts) is remarkably nice.
10-23-2018, 05:00 PM
#29
Safety Car
It sounds as if many of you had serious problems with your C6 Z06s. I had mine for 10 and a half years, 42,000 miles, 6 sets of tires, and all I did were oil changes other than a main seal replaced under warranty. (No leak, but the seal was wet.) It was the best car I ever had, and by a long shot. Other than the strong acceleration, the thing that surprised people the most was the fuel economy. I could get 35 mpg at 70-75 mph on the Interstate. My brother's Civic Hybrid doesn't do that well. I just bought my first tank of gas and drove the car at night. The lights are decent. The dimmer switch is different...took me a few tries, and I blinded a few madarfakers. Oops.
So far, I really like everything about this car. I shall continue to RTFM...
So far, I really like everything about this car. I shall continue to RTFM...
10-24-2018, 06:38 AM
#30
I agree with most everyone here. The 3lz package gives the interior that little boost to really making the interior feel higher end. I really like it. The alcantara inserts in the seats are pretty awesome touch as well.
02-07-2019, 01:59 PM
#31
Race Director
Thread Starter
It's good to get the perspective of someone who has actually owned the prior generation ZR1 and Z06s.
Which interior do you have on your c7z (1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ)? Just curious which interior trim you have (I'd guess 3LZ) to get some perspective of your comment that it's close to the RS7 interior, which is nice to hear. I think the 3LZ interior (especially with the suede/alcantra seat inserts) is remarkably nice.
Which interior do you have on your c7z (1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ)? Just curious which interior trim you have (I'd guess 3LZ) to get some perspective of your comment that it's close to the RS7 interior, which is nice to hear. I think the 3LZ interior (especially with the suede/alcantra seat inserts) is remarkably nice.