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The GS/Z51 has quicker acceleration because of the lower gearing vs the base Stingray. Also the GS/Z51 weighs more than the base stingray. The Z51/GS's eLSD alone adds 44 pounds of the Grand Sport's 130 pound increase..
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I知 going back and forth on this myself. I absolutely love the looks of the GS, but for me I feel a Z51 might be a little more playful. Less grip from the narrower tires would actually make me work a little harder when pushing the car. Let me slide it around a bit, because at heart I知 still a child! I知 only going for lap times when I知 ok writing off the car I知 driving and have a HANS device attached to my helmet.
Also the annual tire bill will be a bit less. |
Ps sorry for bringing up an old topic. Was searching threads, got caught up reading this one and didn’t notice it was an older thread.
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Originally Posted by clubracer6
(Post 1597664561)
Ps sorry for bringing up an old topic. Was searching threads, got caught up reading this one and didn稚 notice it was an older thread.
it's not that old LOL The only people who are gonna know the difference between a Stingray and a GS are a bunch of dudes anyways. I could care less what dudes think:yesnod: Girls don't know nor care :) 90% of the people won't even know the difference unless they are side by side. I know this from lots of 1st hand accounts. You have to get a C7 in black (no matter which trim/model), it's scientifically proven to attract more females to you than any other color. :yesnod::flag: |
Originally Posted by NmtMev
(Post 1597667702)
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it's not that old LOL The only people who are gonna know the difference between a Stingray and a GS are a bunch of dudes anyways. I could care less what dudes think:yesnod: Girls don't know nor care :) 90% of the people won't even know the difference unless they are side by side. I know this from lots of 1st hand accounts. You have to get a C7 in black (no matter which trim/model), it's scientifically proven to attract more females to you than any other color. :yesnod::flag: |
I have 1Lt and it is great I had a 3Lt and I never used all the options. you get a lot for you money on the 1Lt and it痴 a great riding car |
Originally Posted by joemessman
(Post 1597667824)
As long as you have a dog to go with it.:D
pshhhhhh.... it's like shooting fish in a barrel. 1 2 knockout punch... all day long....you can pick up chicks by the dozen with this little guy.. the vet just proves your not a complete looser who somewhat has his shit together. ;) |
Z51 has so many pluses if you track the car. Huge selection of brake pads and tires...and much more reasonably priced. The Z51 is more playful on the track and I believe it is more fun. I've never been passed by a GS or Z06 for that matter.
If you don't track the car and the looks of the GS do it for you so much that you cant see yourself driving the Z51...get the GS. |
Originally Posted by salcolkat
(Post 1597455627)
When i bought my ZO6 last March the Grand sports were just released and the discounts on them were not nearly as much as the ZO6. The difference in price was only like 4K so i went with the ZO6. Don't know if they are discounting the grand sports more this year?
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I just traded my 17 Z51 Stingray in on a 19 Grand Sport 2LT. For me the GS is the way to go. It just feels better all around. The car feels more engaged with the road and the handling and braking are much improved. with my stingray the back end floated a bit, even in track mode, and the suspension just felt softer in general. The GS is a better ride for me anyway, my 2cents.
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Originally Posted by Zjoe6
(Post 1597668827)
Right now about 12.5% for 2019's Grand Sports at MacMulkin. Like $8-9k on a 1LT coupe M7. A new Z06 1LZ is gonna run about $72k to 74k for an M7 coupe depending where you go (Kerbeck or MacMulkin). So the delta is about $12k-14k right now.
Originally Posted by Crazeehorse
(Post 1597670097)
I just traded my 17 Z51 Stingray in on a 19 Grand Sport 2LT. For me the GS is the way to go. It just feels better all around. The car feels more engaged with the road and the handling and braking are much improved. with my stingray the back end floated a bit, even in track mode, and the suspension just felt softer in general. The GS is a better ride for me anyway, my 2cents.
:iagree: The justification for those that have one is just that, IMO! When I bought my 2014 Z51 was a bit disappointed that with more hp and more important, the. extra low end torque with the LT1 variable came timing, it had the same width tires as my prior C6 Z51. Even the GS is traction limited BUT not as bad as my Z51! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a77259ab78.jpg The tire width on my 2014 Z51 was less than the wife's SUV! My Street Rod would laugh when I pulled into the garage. Now it only chuckles! :lol: That's my favorite lateral high "g" turn I take every time I drive. It's at the end of my street. Don't need to go fast to appreciate the extra tire width. Same with modest acceleration from a stop. |
It depends which wide body kit you get. If it is the one that mimics the C7.R with the wide front end and even wider rear fenders, you cannot buy that from the factory. If it is just a copy of the GS probably not worth doing.
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