ZR1 feels like it has no power at full throttle at speeds over 40 MPH
08-20-2018, 01:23 AM
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ZR1 feels like it has no power at full throttle at speeds over 40 MPH
If I floor the car the speed seems to pick up gradually unless I manually downshift and launch the car with the paddles. The power feels great at lower speeds but anything over around 40-50mph the car just doesn't pack a punch in auto mode. Is this normal?
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08-20-2018, 05:08 PM
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08-20-2018, 05:19 PM
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I don't have a ZR1 but I have a Z06 and when I punch my Z (auto mode), it goes. It does not matter the speed. If I am driving it in manual mode, I have to downshift first.
08-20-2018, 05:24 PM
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I was questioning the process of how an allocation order works back in June. I never said I placed an order. Decided I didn't want to wait 5-6 months and I got one from a dealer who had it on the lot.
I had a Z06 as well, and the power in that car was great at full throttle. ZR1 is completely different, which is why I came to hopefully get some information on if something is wrong with the car or if this is just how the car drives.
I had a Z06 as well, and the power in that car was great at full throttle. ZR1 is completely different, which is why I came to hopefully get some information on if something is wrong with the car or if this is just how the car drives.
08-20-2018, 05:36 PM
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Post a video and maybe someone can give you a wild guess on what might be be wrong, and have an answer about what makes your ZR1 so sluggish.
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08-20-2018, 05:36 PM
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I was questioning the process of how an allocation order works back in June. I never said I placed an order. Decided I didn't want to wait 5-6 months and I got one from a dealer who had it on the lot.
I had a Z06 as well, and the power in that car was great at full throttle. ZR1 is completely different, which is why I came to hopefully get some information on if something is wrong with the car or if this is just how the car drives.
I had a Z06 as well, and the power in that car was great at full throttle. ZR1 is completely different, which is why I came to hopefully get some information on if something is wrong with the car or if this is just how the car drives.
I would love to see a picture of your ZR1.
08-20-2018, 05:44 PM
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Maybe...TC kicking in and keeping you from becoming the next youtube corvette crash sensation? Turn off TC, turn on your camera and give it another try... don't crash though.
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08-20-2018, 06:00 PM
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I was questioning the process of how an allocation order works back in June. I never said I placed an order. Decided I didn't want to wait 5-6 months and I got one from a dealer who had it on the lot.
I had a Z06 as well, and the power in that car was great at full throttle. ZR1 is completely different, which is why I came to hopefully get some information on if something is wrong with the car or if this is just how the car drives.
I had a Z06 as well, and the power in that car was great at full throttle. ZR1 is completely different, which is why I came to hopefully get some information on if something is wrong with the car or if this is just how the car drives.
08-20-2018, 06:20 PM
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Dont have one, guy I know in our area does, rode in it. From 50 to 90 was about immediate, has an auto. Dont know what nannies were on or off but it was anything but slow. Take it to dealer.
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That is absolutely not how mine is! There is a problem.
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08-21-2018, 08:26 AM
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08-21-2018, 06:18 PM
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