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Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2024
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From: Plano, Texas
2025 C8 Z06/7/E-Ray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I can only speak for the base Stingray with no Z51 vs. the Stingray with Z51 vs. the Z06 with no Z07.
The base Stingray with no Z51 probably has the best ride out of the three that I have experience with. We have a Suburban High Country in the household, and it has the MagneRide, and we used to have a Suburban LS without the MagneRide. I can't tell a significant difference, and maybe a bit firmer ride on the High Country because it has bigger wheels and skinnier tires.
Sometimes tires, wheels, tire pressure and condition, and alignment - all can have a contributing factor on the ride quality as well.
I don't think the ride is as harsh as in my previous cars. '24 Nissan Z Nismo, '23 Civic Type R, '10 RX8 R3, '06 Evo IX MR - which all had a more firm and track-oriented suspension feel.
The base Stingray with no Z51 probably has the best ride out of the three that I have experience with. We have a Suburban High Country in the household, and it has the MagneRide, and we used to have a Suburban LS without the MagneRide. I can't tell a significant difference, and maybe a bit firmer ride on the High Country because it has bigger wheels and skinnier tires.
Sometimes tires, wheels, tire pressure and condition, and alignment - all can have a contributing factor on the ride quality as well.
I don't think the ride is as harsh as in my previous cars. '24 Nissan Z Nismo, '23 Civic Type R, '10 RX8 R3, '06 Evo IX MR - which all had a more firm and track-oriented suspension feel.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: NJ
If the roads are smooth you won't notice a difference. If you drive on **** roads? You'll notice the rigidity and stiffness of the Z06 vs a C8 stingray.
My E-Ray is like a cadillac vs my C8Z and that was non Z07.
My E-Ray, with all seasons on it, rides softer than the C8 Z51 i rented before i got my C8Z.
Having said that? My C8Z rode way better than my C7Zs.
But over time you get used to whatever you have. You only notice the difference when you hop into a different version
My E-Ray is like a cadillac vs my C8Z and that was non Z07.
My E-Ray, with all seasons on it, rides softer than the C8 Z51 i rented before i got my C8Z.
Having said that? My C8Z rode way better than my C7Zs.
But over time you get used to whatever you have. You only notice the difference when you hop into a different version
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: West Burbs of Chicago IL
If you’re worried about comfort, don’t be.
If you’re worried about justifying the difference, don’t be.
It really has an incredible “Jeckyl and Hyde” personality.
