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Wow, 6 months and almost 3K miles since delivery. Shipped the Big AZZ Wing Beast from Michigan to Florida so I could DRIVE.
Random thoughts after 6 months of different driving experiences.
The ZR is a blast to drive. It never fails to amuse me. It grabs the road and scares the **** out of me. Way more than my C7Z or C6ZR. No matter how far I've pushed it handling is on point. Cups are fun in Florida, not so much on cold Michigan roads. Driving in the rain was not as bad as I thought it would be. Will be looking in to new tires when the car returns North. (after I burn the cups off ;> )
No ceramic pro or Expel. So far, no rock chips. Coated with HydroSilex seems to keep things shiny, slick and easy to clean.
Best thing I've done ---Added the Akrapovic Exhaust. Loved the stock sound but this really raises the bar. Firing it up is sure to scare most in hearing range lol. Seems the crackle is amped up too Definite performance gains.
Driving in a ZR---tinted windows and dark sunglasses. The thing is a head turner where ever it goes. Even at shows among the Exotics Be prepared for lots of people taking pictures and/or asking questions. Or just complimenting the Beast. Have yet to run into another in the wild, met up with 2 owners in Florida and a handful in Michigan.
Looking forward to running it in the Half Mile and on some tracks up North! hope everyone is enjoying there as much as I am.
Ok Deb... you are the one to ask about this: With the Akrapovic exhaust do you retain the “exhaust mode” change feature in the infotainment system.(if your answer is “why would I want it?”, I’ll figure out the rest. 😂
Last edited by Rinaldo Catria; 03-21-2019 at 07:31 PM.
Ok Deb... you are the one to ask about this: With the Akrapovic exhaust do you retain the “exhaust mode” change feature in the infotainment system.(if your answer is “why would I want it?”, I’ll figure out the rest. 😂
Love the thread Deb...and especially that pic with the reflection on the water!! I’m jealous to see you’re enjoying the car in FL, as the winter here in MN has been particularly brutal this year. Show no mercy on those Cup 2’s
PS - I’m so tempted to put the Akra system with CF tips on my ZR too. Loved it on my C6ZR! Kinda waiting first to see what happens with ZR production numbers before deciding whether to add some mods and make the car a permanent fixture. My intent was/is to keep the car and put it away after getting a C8 next year. But, if the numbers climb too high on the ZR, it will have less of a chance of sticking around.
Wow, the bottom pic is a killer shot! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, That was at the Loop down near Ormand Beach
Originally Posted by Rinaldo Catria
and
I would not have got the system if it hindered use of the mode selections. It's always in track lol
Originally Posted by Vernon
Way to go, Deb.
Great to see you’re drivin’ and enjoying that beauty!
A not so distant admirer to the North...Vern
Thank you so very much Vern, not missing that Cold up there!
Originally Posted by Steven Bell
I want to see pictures of the exhaust tips!!!!
You can see the real Beauty of these tips in IlkSurfers post below
Originally Posted by ilkSurfer
Can’t wait till Saturday to install mine and tnx again Deb for answering all my questions. Enjoy your beauty...
Glad to help, looking forward to hearing your thoughts
Originally Posted by Glenn Quagmire
Love the thread Deb...and especially that pic with the reflection on the water!! I’m jealous to see you’re enjoying the car in FL, as the winter here in MN has been particularly brutal this year. Show no mercy on those Cup 2’s
PS - I’m so tempted to put the Akra system with CF tips on my ZR too. Loved it on my C6ZR! Kinda waiting first to see what happens with ZR production numbers before deciding whether to add some mods and make the car a permanent fixture. My intent was/is to keep the car and put it away after getting a C8 next year. But, if the numbers climb too high on the ZR, it will have less of a chance of sticking around.
Glenn, I am very fortunate to have escaped that nonsense this year. No weather for Cups. A friend had the Akra on his C6ZR, the C7Z, aftr hearing it non stop I could not resist. The Million $$$ question on HOW many ZRs will be produced For me I can't see parting with the last of the FE Manuals. Looking forward to your Mods if you go that direction. Always fun to see what others do, and give me ideas lol . Hope the weather is cooperative for you VERY soon!!!!!
Originally Posted by CW4L
As usual awesome Deb glad you like the Akrapovic System and love all the pictures and videos. Enjoy and talk soon.
Thanks Gerry, I can not say enough the AKRA was the BEST thing I have ever done to ANY car It is more entertaining each time I drive. Yesterday a Guy walked by and complimented the Beast, as he was walking away I fired it up. LMAO watching him jump and look back was priceless! Thanks so much!
[QUOTE=DebRedZR1;1599086163]Wow, 6 months and almost 3K miles since delivery. Shipped the Big AZZ Wing Beast from Michigan to Florida so I could DRIVE.
Random thoughts after 6 months of different driving experiences.
The ZR is a blast to drive. It never fails to amuse me. It grabs the road and scares the **** out of me. Way more than my C7Z or C6ZR. No matter how far I've pushed it handling is on point. Cups are fun in Florida, not so much on cold Michigan roads. Driving in the rain was not as bad as I thought it would be. Will be looking in to new tires when the car returns North. (after I burn the cups off ;> )
No ceramic pro or Expel. So far, no rock chips. Coated with HydroSilex seems to keep things shiny, slick and easy to clean.
Best thing I've done ---Added the Akrapovic Exhaust. Loved the stock sound but this really raises the bar. Firing it up is sure to scare most in hearing range lol. Seems the crackle is amped up too Definite performance gains.
Driving in a ZR---tinted windows and dark sunglasses. The thing is a head turner where ever it goes. Even at shows among the Exotics Be prepared for lots of people taking pictures and/or asking questions. Or just complimenting the Beast. Have yet to run into another in the wild, met up with 2 owners in Florida and a handful in Michigan.
Looking forward to running it in the Half Mile and on some tracks up North! hope everyone is enjoying there as much as I am.
PS-it does well in Sand lol [
/QUOTE]
So...…………………………………. you take your top off at the beach? Doesn't the sand irritate you? Just kidding Deb, thanks for the nice pics, it will be nice here sometime, at least that's what they tell me
Will you ship the car back, leave it in Florida or drive it home? If you drive through Georgia, watch for the troopers. They look for blacked out window cars. Ask me how I know.
Wow, 6 months and almost 3K miles since delivery. Shipped the Big AZZ Wing Beast from Michigan to Florida so I could DRIVE.
Random thoughts after 6 months of different driving experiences.
The ZR is a blast to drive. It never fails to amuse me. It grabs the road and scares the **** out of me. Way more than my C7Z or C6ZR. No matter how far I've pushed it handling is on point. Cups are fun in Florida, not so much on cold Michigan roads. Driving in the rain was not as bad as I thought it would be. Will be looking in to new tires when the car returns North. (after I burn the cups off ;> )
No ceramic pro or Expel. So far, no rock chips. Coated with HydroSilex seems to keep things shiny, slick and easy to clean.
Best thing I've done ---Added the Akrapovic Exhaust. Loved the stock sound but this really raises the bar. Firing it up is sure to scare most in hearing range lol. Seems the crackle is amped up too Definite performance gains.
Driving in a ZR---tinted windows and dark sunglasses. The thing is a head turner where ever it goes. Even at shows among the Exotics Be prepared for lots of people taking pictures and/or asking questions. Or just complimenting the Beast. Have yet to run into another in the wild, met up with 2 owners in Florida and a handful in Michigan.
Looking forward to running it in the Half Mile and on some tracks up North! hope everyone is enjoying there as much as I am.
PS-it does well in Sand lol
Still debating on akra myself. How much louder does the car get and does the tone change or is it simply louder?
Tone and loudness increase, WOT scares some people, the car scares some people stock with the exhaust, if that's the case the Akrapovic is terrifying at WOT
I know that most of the members here will think that I am crazy, but will ask anyway. In tour mode, is the Akrapovic system as quiet as the stock exhaust. I really like the quiet on trips between Las Vegas and Calif. The wife and I like to listen to audio books on the trip. I am not sure what GM did, but this car is much quieter in tour mode than my 2016 Z06.
So...…………………………………. you take your top off at the beach? Doesn't the sand irritate you? Just kidding Deb, thanks for the nice pics, it will be nice here sometime, at least that's what they tell me
The sand on the floor mats did irritate me ;> Sure hope the weather improves North, I have to head home soon.
Originally Posted by hcvone
My Akrapovic didn't come with a sofa
Hey neither did mine, I want
Originally Posted by range96
Will you ship the car back, leave it in Florida or drive it home? If you drive through Georgia, watch for the troopers. They look for blacked out window cars. Ask me how I know.
Uh oh, thanks for the heads up, shipping it back.
Originally Posted by UnhandledException
Still debating on akra myself. How much louder does the car get and does the tone change or is it simply louder?
Everything is amplified plus the infamous Akra snarl/snap.
Originally Posted by hcvone
Tone and loudness increase, WOT scares some people, the car scares some people stock with the exhaust, if that's the case the Akrapovic is terrifying at WOT
A Friend of mine hit his at a Gas station, this lady grabbed her kids and ducked It's fun
Originally Posted by dgerstel
I know that most of the members here will think that I am crazy, but will ask anyway. In tour mode, is the Akrapovic system as quiet as the stock exhaust. I really like the quiet on trips between Las Vegas and Calif. The wife and I like to listen to audio books on the trip. I am not sure what GM did, but this car is much quieter in tour mode than my 2016 Z06.
Not crazy at all. You can adjust it through the DIC. It's definitely louder than my 16Z was in tour. You should have not trouble listening to books or having a conversation. I do it all the time in Track. It's when you hit it you really hear things
03-21-2019, 05:50 PM
Life with my ZR (and Akrapovic) 6 months report
Definite performance gains.
and 
For me I can't see parting with the last of the FE Manuals. Looking forward to your Mods if you go that direction. Always fun to see what others do, and give me ideas lol . Hope the weather is cooperative for you VERY soon!!!!!
Hey neither did mine, I want 
thanks for the heads up, shipping it back.
A Friend of mine hit his at a Gas station, this lady grabbed her kids and ducked 
It's fun