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Oh ok... Can you explain physics a little more. I had no idea.
Here's something for you: momentum= mass x velocity. The higher the mass is, the higher the momentum is, which in turn means it would need a greater force to stop (increased braking distance in other words).
^^^ How about this. More power same weight car uquals faster car on the quarter mile track. Now I could get fancy and add the fact that you would probably need drag radials and know how to drive. I think you should be able to understand this though.
There's more to a car than a quarter mile time. I would much rather do a track day than spend a day at the drag strip where you may get to drive your car for maybe a total of about a minute over 6 hours..
Here's something for you: momentum= mass x velocity. The higher the mass is, the higher the momentum is, which in turn means it would need a greater force to stop (increased braking distance in other words).
Is that why GM put carbon fiber brakes on some of the Z06'spot.
I buy mine because I drive around I wanna be seen morons hang up and drive. When I drive I have a destination to get to and like driving as fast as I can without running over anyone.
If another car was as fast for the money I might buy it. I drive a 16 SS four door sedan doesn't look like much till you hit the go pedal and come up on some curves E39 BMW comes to mind.
z51vett
Doug
Doug, either you have the drollest sense of humor on this forum or I am thoroughly confused...I'm not sure which.
Is that why GM put carbon fiber brakes on some of the Z06'spot.
You mean Carbon Ceramics? To answer your question, yes, carbon ceramics help stop a car quicker, but I'm 90% sure a good steel brake set up with the right pads will stop just as good for less money. For what's it's worth, the Z06 doesn't necessarily need carbon ceramics, just good brakes in general because the car has pretty sticky tires and aero which to aid in braking.
Going back to my point though, if the car weighed less, it would stop quicker due the fact that it's momentum would be lower and a lesser force would be needed to stop the car.
Originally Posted by CFHay
You should stick to your standard "I procharged my Z06 and I'm gonna add meth and E85" posts.
I think he's somewhat starting to understand physics.
^ actually a set of iron brakes will stop a car in the same distance as a set of CCM's, as long as the tyres are the same, and the brakes are both 'cool'.
What CCM's will do is: be less reactive to fade from heat; have less unsprung weight which will enhance handling; produce far less brake 'dust', and last longer on a street driven car. Oh, and generally look 'nicer'. lol
^ actually a set of iron brakes will stop a car in the same distance as a set of CCM's, as long as the tyres are the same, and the brakes are both 'cool'.
What CCM's will do is: be less reactive to fade from heat; have less unsprung weight which will enhance handling; produce far less brake 'dust', and last longer on a street driven car. Oh, and generally look 'nicer'. lol
Bish
I agree, although I would add that they will stop just as good granted that the iron rotors will apply the same force (although it seems some of the iron choices out there actually do better).
I have seen two separate companies with front bumper intercoolers just like the pics above.
Nice to see GM jumping on the bandwagon and getting the cooling where it needs to be for the track users.
Wonder if the larger hood bump will mean a larger SC?
Larger SC and more HP....check;
Front heat exchangers for better cooling...check;
Rear wing for more downforce....check.
Z07 track option...standard....check.
All directed at the track user.
Is this (the 2 giant pics with the cartoon-red-title of your one-off-street-legal-race-whatever) your signature?
nice car but please quit adding them to your posts -
Last edited by Florida2000; 01-24-2017 at 12:22 AM.
Reason: toned it down a little...sorry...point remains
01-22-2017, 11:27 PM
