ZR1 runs a 2:37.25 lap at VIR!
02-05-2018, 11:08 AM
#122
I will respectfully disagree with you. the BOP was way outa whack, there was 2 GTLM fields.... the normal GTLM and then the Fords and the Ferrari.
The fords never had to push to stay out front, they seemed to be driving around at 95% compared to 100% out of every other team and could have pulled a sub 1:44 lap if needed to play catchup, but they never needed to.
The number 3 Corvette basically ran a perfect race, no driver errors, never put a wheel off the track, no pit stop errors, no unscheduled pit stops no flat tires, nothing.... still got lapped by the pure pace of the Fords.... The Fords were sandbagging at the Roar so they would have a favorable BOP for race weekend.... and it paid off.
The fords never had to push to stay out front, they seemed to be driving around at 95% compared to 100% out of every other team and could have pulled a sub 1:44 lap if needed to play catchup, but they never needed to.
The number 3 Corvette basically ran a perfect race, no driver errors, never put a wheel off the track, no pit stop errors, no unscheduled pit stops no flat tires, nothing.... still got lapped by the pure pace of the Fords.... The Fords were sandbagging at the Roar so they would have a favorable BOP for race weekend.... and it paid off.
02-05-2018, 12:27 PM
#123
Le Mans Master
Look at it this way!? ;)
Corvette Racing is just continuing to lay down a bit in preparation for their C8R mid engine.
That being said maybe we get the whole team at the Nurburgring playing with the ZR1 this year with that weak Le Mans?
That being said maybe we get the whole team at the Nurburgring playing with the ZR1 this year with that weak Le Mans?
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02-05-2018, 01:50 PM
#124
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The shift speed of the 8 speed transmission is helping those times.
I wonder why they didn't use the 10 speed transmission like the ZL1. Maybe if was to tight of a fit
I wonder why they didn't use the 10 speed transmission like the ZL1. Maybe if was to tight of a fit
02-06-2018, 11:37 AM
#125
Race Director
02-06-2018, 12:57 PM
#127
They have said that the 10 speed doesn't fit in the C7, however the marketing materials released with the 10L90 when the ZL1 launched with it claimed it was the same size as the 8L90 so it does seem strange. I'm wondering if maybe someone saw total volume was the same, thus making the claim that it's the same size, but the actual package shape is different, causing a conflict.
02-17-2018, 03:40 PM
#128
They can claim whatever they want. The C7 Z06 destroyed the C6 Z06. The C7 ZR1 destroys the C6 ZR1.
The two cars aren't on the same planet. The C7 is 8 seconds faster than the C6 at VIR Grand with Mero driving both.
"But...but...but...if the C6 ZR1 had new tires and a 'track alignment'..."
S.
The two cars aren't on the same planet. The C7 is 8 seconds faster than the C6 at VIR Grand with Mero driving both.
"But...but...but...if the C6 ZR1 had new tires and a 'track alignment'..."
S.
To some yes
Or if I put my title up (16 z06/z07 3LZ a8 5500mi)plus $80k check to get that wing and body work/badging with 100 more hp.
I would love a loaded c7ZR1 but not my car plus 80k check! Ouch!!!
I am sure many buyers are fine with that deal.
02-18-2018, 01:50 AM
#129
Scraping the splitter.
would the title of a c6zR1 est value 60k plus an 85k check to cover TTL be worth it to up grade to a loaded c7 ZR1?
To some yes
Or if I put my title up (16 z06/z07 3LZ a8 5500mi)plus $80k check to get that wing and body work/badging with 100 more hp.
I would love a loaded c7ZR1 but not my car plus 80k check! Ouch!!!
I am sure many buyers are fine with that deal.
The C7 ZR1 is faster than the C7 Z06 and (much) faster than the C6 ZR1. At its price point, there won't be anything faster. Slapping an untested wing on it and voiding the warranty by adding 100 hp won't make a Z06 a ZR1.
S.
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02-18-2018, 07:31 AM
#130
i will I’ll buy a c7 ZR1
just a bit used next year.
more time to save $$$ and more time for the new ZR1 to depreciate at a much faster rate than my 16z06/7
hopefully $45k-$50k cash plus my car will get me in a slightly used c7ZR1
Last edited by Jsilvester81; 02-18-2018 at 07:35 AM.
02-18-2018, 12:24 PM
#131
02-18-2018, 03:58 PM
#132
Scraping the splitter.
The depreciation is the unknown. I'm not sure they'll depreciate at a faster rate than the C7 Z06. That's not really something that can be predicted. Will depend on supply and demand. But if it's consistent with past models, I would expect that in a year or two a slightly used and basically new car will be available for under $100k.
S.
that's certainly the way to bet...
02-20-2018, 12:59 AM
#134
Le Mans Master
Really!? ;)
HOW WILL THE CAR STACK-UP! Plenty of stuff these days to help figure that out!
Sherlock's word usage, Snorman - or Yours, again?!
http://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/1...cedes-amg-gt-r
The ZO6's new programming somewhat aided, and driven, by the competition!
Sherlock's word usage, Snorman - or Yours, again?!
http://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/1...cedes-amg-gt-r
The ZO6's new programming somewhat aided, and driven, by the competition!
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02-20-2018, 02:27 PM
#135
Scraping the splitter.
HOW WILL THE CAR STACK-UP! Plenty of stuff these days to help figure that out!
Sherlock's word usage, Snorman - or Yours, again?!
http://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/1...cedes-amg-gt-r
The ZO6's new programming somewhat aided, and driven, by the competition!
Sherlock's word usage, Snorman - or Yours, again?!
http://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/1...cedes-amg-gt-r
The ZO6's new programming somewhat aided, and driven, by the competition!
S.
02-20-2018, 03:41 PM
#136
Le Mans Master
Right MR. Snortsman! ;)
Last edited by johnglenntwo; 02-20-2018 at 08:12 PM.
02-22-2018, 08:51 PM
#137
Safety Car
Interesting... many that used to be in a C7 Z and turned reasonable times have jumped ship to something other than a C7. Maybe I wasn't talking out of my *** and my car wasn't the only one having trouble on track.
03-01-2018, 08:38 AM
#138
Race Director
Seeing as a C6 ZR1 has a higher top speed than a C7 Z06, I was wondering how a C7 Z06 is faster? Not in top speed!
03-01-2018, 08:44 AM
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