New Z06 problems first day
08-01-2023, 09:48 AM
#141
Burning Brakes
I judge a brand's reliability by it's medium-term track record, not just short-term. But here's some newer stuff, GT4 frame cracking at the strut tower:
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4-spyd...ailure-62.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4-spyd...ailure-62.html
08-01-2023, 09:49 AM
#142
Burning Brakes
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08-01-2023, 09:59 AM
#144
Burning Brakes
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08-01-2023, 10:03 AM
#145
I have Boxster GTS 4.0 2022. Had a 2021 Cayman GTS 4.0 2021. Have had zero issues. It’s a great car: I recommend it.
I also took delivery of a brand new Z06 yesterday. Fortunately, no issues (thus far).
The idea of folks impeaching the Porsche brand in general or its reliability in the context of recent Z06 issues is absurd.
Porsche is the most reliable car in the world. Period. There’s nothing to discuss here.
To observe failures after track use and make generalizations about the cars thereafter is not only spurious but intellectually void. A full, hard day at the track equates to maybe a year’s worth of stress on the components of a car. Really the level of stress cannot be quantified… but track use isn’t kind to any car. Components fail at the track. It’s part of the hobby.
Bottom line: GM is making great product when it comes to C8. Due to high production numbers the failures are more commonplace and therefore seen more often than on European cars. There is going to be a rotten apple in a bunch sooner or later. It really stinks for the person who has to suffer the bad luck.
I also took delivery of a brand new Z06 yesterday. Fortunately, no issues (thus far).
The idea of folks impeaching the Porsche brand in general or its reliability in the context of recent Z06 issues is absurd.
Porsche is the most reliable car in the world. Period. There’s nothing to discuss here.
To observe failures after track use and make generalizations about the cars thereafter is not only spurious but intellectually void. A full, hard day at the track equates to maybe a year’s worth of stress on the components of a car. Really the level of stress cannot be quantified… but track use isn’t kind to any car. Components fail at the track. It’s part of the hobby.
Bottom line: GM is making great product when it comes to C8. Due to high production numbers the failures are more commonplace and therefore seen more often than on European cars. There is going to be a rotten apple in a bunch sooner or later. It really stinks for the person who has to suffer the bad luck.
08-01-2023, 07:37 PM
#146
Racer
Thread Starter
08-01-2023, 07:51 PM
#147
Race Director
08-01-2023, 10:02 PM
#149
Instructor
The Owner’s Manual and therefore GM refer to the tonneau cover as… the tonneau cover. Read the Owner’s Manual. Tonneau cover is mentioned some 20 times. It’s the piece that covers the area where the convertible top is stowed. I’m thinking you already know this but are making some kind of sarcastic comment.
08-01-2023, 10:02 PM
#150
Melting Slicks
The hydraulic fluid leak was from the bad front lift cylinder which is part of the front shock assembly. I am wondering if the HTC retracting system shares any hydraulic components, controls, or fluid with the front lift?
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08-01-2023, 10:32 PM
#151
Le Mans Master
Since the car is an HTC, I assume the OP is taking about the retractable hard top cover.
The hydraulic fluid leak was from the bad front lift cylinder which is part of the front shock assembly. I am wondering if the HTC retracting system shares any hydraulic components, controls, or fluid with the front lift?
The hydraulic fluid leak was from the bad front lift cylinder which is part of the front shock assembly. I am wondering if the HTC retracting system shares any hydraulic components, controls, or fluid with the front lift?
08-01-2023, 10:43 PM
#153
Melting Slicks
08-01-2023, 10:55 PM
#154
Le Mans Master
Edit: I had a lengthy discussion about the lift system with a Corvette Team engineer and inspected the components on the GM C8 cutaway model.
Last edited by range96; 08-01-2023 at 11:02 PM.
08-01-2023, 10:58 PM
#155
The HTC is electronic; no hydraulics at all.
08-01-2023, 11:05 PM
#156
Le Mans Master
^^^
This
This
08-03-2023, 07:19 PM
#159
Racer
Thread Starter
No, parts aren't in yet and still backordered. Dealership hasn't even started looking into all the other problems with the car.
08-03-2023, 08:48 PM
#160
Le Mans Master
OP. Let the dealer sort it out before you make any rash decisions. See if they can get gm to foot the bill for a 7yr 100k warranty etc. And if the car is laid up a payment at least. Little consolation but qC caught any of that you would just be without the car for same period of time. Probably better off but we can't redo history. I think it will workout but that initial gut check is terrible. Been there my friend.
I admit I am not a fan of Bowling Green's quality. I can't believe that after years, they are still shipping cars with headlights that don't fit, and later the paint peels around them on the poor owner. That's disgraceful.
Maybe GM should just contract with Toyota to build the Corvette in one of their non-union plants.
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