Delvette

Just took delivery yesterday on my new 2002 Electron Blue ZO6. Still trying to sell my '99 Vert. This ZO6 is incredible! The advice you all provided was right on the money. I won't be needing my Corsa Indys any longer- the sound from the Ti's is outstanding. I didn't think that handling or acceleration could get much better than my modified '99 but it most definitely did! It is definitely an awesome car.
One question- a manual trans is new to me. What gear do you guys typically run in while in the 55-65 mph range on an Interstate? The Ti's are noisy in this mph range in 4th gear (RPM of about 2,500). I moved on to 6th gear to get rid of the noise and lower the RPM to about 1,500 rpm (comparable to 4th gear in my A4). The ride was much more pleasant. Thanks for your help. :) :) :)

aprsr

Congrats on your new baby, I picked mine up two weeks ago and drove it 534 miles home, best road trip ever but my face hurt from grinning all the way. Totaly amazing car right out of the box.........
:chevy :chevy :chevy :chevy

Bertrand

Congrats on your car! I have the same one 3 weeks old and can't stop smilling! At 55-65 mph, 6th is pretty gutless so I usually run in 5th and grab 4th if I need to smoke someone. I usually grab 6th whenever I'm crusing at 70 mph or higher (we have a little more leeway in Florida).

Enjoy the car! :seeya

vettjett1

:cool: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

You will love your Z06 - - Congrats!

PJ

KBlanke

Congrats :cool: I usually drive mine by ear and by feel, high enough gear that the engine is no screaming but still have a good throttle response.

C6Cam

Congrats! The Z06 rules baby! :cool: :cheers:

vette6799

Good luck with you new Z06.

If you are cruising down the highway at 45-55, there is no reason you can't keep the trans in 5th. You have more than enough torque to move up in speed gradually, and, if you have the need, there are still 2nd, 3rd or 4th depending upon your needs.

I have two modes when I drive - one is normal and the other is go for it, which I do on occasion. The rest of the time, I drive the car easy. Probably doesn't make much difference, but why make the engine work harder than it has to when your just plain old cruising.

rbartick

If I am cruising at 55 MPH or above I go to 6th. I like to keep the revs around 1500 RPM while cruising. If I need more power I push the shifter up (centers to 3-4 gate) and then pull straight back to 4th. I don't find myself using 5th all that much, unless I am crusing in the 40-50 MPH range. When getting onto the highway I usually go from 4th right to 6th.

I am sure other members drive differently. Do what makes you happy.

:seeya

03QSZ06

Congrats on the awesome ride! :cheers:

RPO_Z06

Congrats. :cheers:

ragvette

Congrats :cheers:

pitrider

Congrats..i am still amazed at the performance of Z06..cruise in 5th for 55-65 mph.. :chevy

DIYdreamcar

Picked up my '02 QS Z06 last Friday, passed 500 miles yesterday and all I can say is, "YEAH BABY!!" I was happy before I got to start pushing the engine, now the BFG is permanently attached to my face!!

Congrats, have fun

-Ed

427Z0SX

Congrats! Put a huge :D on my face everytime I get behind the wheel. I use 6th a lot when on the freeway and not in a mood to race anybody. You'll find that 6th is awesome for when you just want to be inconspicuous. At any other times, the rpm goes to redline, Yeah baby yeah!