[Z06] GT transformation
07-13-2012, 02:23 PM
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07-13-2012, 02:26 PM
#105
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Nice job with the Xpel.
I bought a pre-cut Avery Nano Fusion kit for my front end and installed it myself so I can only imagine how tough it'd be to do a custom job with a rolled sheet.
The lower bumper must've been quite a pain!
I bought a pre-cut Avery Nano Fusion kit for my front end and installed it myself so I can only imagine how tough it'd be to do a custom job with a rolled sheet.
The lower bumper must've been quite a pain!
07-13-2012, 03:07 PM
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07-13-2012, 08:23 PM
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09-26-2012, 02:54 PM
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I am currently using Hoosier R6 295/30/18 front and 345/35/19 rear. Wheel size is 18X10.5 front and 18X 12.5 rear. It's been over 30 heat cycle and still very consistent as far as grip and lap time. I rotate the tire inside out every 12 heat cycle to even out the wear. I estimate it has another 20+HC left in life!
Will be trying out Michelin slicks soon
09-26-2012, 03:02 PM
#112
Burning Brakes
With the Michelin slicks your times will be faster than your Cup car. Just amazing what these cars can do.
Do you think the ceramic brakes are worth it for the track? Seems like most of the Porsche guys swap out the ceramics for steel rotors.
Do you think the ceramic brakes are worth it for the track? Seems like most of the Porsche guys swap out the ceramics for steel rotors.
09-26-2012, 03:26 PM
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Yes, my Z06 with Michelin slick will be faster than Cup but hauling 3300 lbs at that speed is hard on the machine so won't be able to do low 1:50's at TH lap after lap like the Cup
09-26-2012, 04:58 PM
#114
Burning Brakes
Endless pads are always money $$$$. I was running both Endless brake fluid and ME20's pads, and they were both great. A real firm pedal, more initial bite, and plenty of power. It should be great for your Z06.
Yes, it is unlikely a modded Z06 could sustain lap after lap with a Cup car but it is certainly interesting to know how much potential is in the car. I am even somewhat surprised it could even match a Cup cars one lap time. Very impressive.
Where dealer did you get your car from?
There aren't too many dealers here in LA with any inventory. And, I am having difficulty of finding a good shop to perform any of the mods or upgrades to a Vette.
Yes, it is unlikely a modded Z06 could sustain lap after lap with a Cup car but it is certainly interesting to know how much potential is in the car. I am even somewhat surprised it could even match a Cup cars one lap time. Very impressive.
Where dealer did you get your car from?
There aren't too many dealers here in LA with any inventory. And, I am having difficulty of finding a good shop to perform any of the mods or upgrades to a Vette.
09-26-2012, 05:53 PM
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Endless pads are always money $$$$. I was running both Endless brake fluid and ME20's pads, and they were both great. A real firm pedal, more initial bite, and plenty of power. It should be great for your Z06.
Yes, it is unlikely a modded Z06 could sustain lap after lap with a Cup car but it is certainly interesting to know how much potential is in the car. I am even somewhat surprised it could even match a Cup cars one lap time. Very impressive.
Where dealer did you get your car from?
There aren't too many dealers here in LA with any inventory. And, I am having difficulty of finding a good shop to perform any of the mods or upgrades to a Vette.
Yes, it is unlikely a modded Z06 could sustain lap after lap with a Cup car but it is certainly interesting to know how much potential is in the car. I am even somewhat surprised it could even match a Cup cars one lap time. Very impressive.
Where dealer did you get your car from?
There aren't too many dealers here in LA with any inventory. And, I am having difficulty of finding a good shop to perform any of the mods or upgrades to a Vette.
All the new Z06 carbon are sold. I got mine from San Jose Chevy. I do all my work and had to use Able Chevy at times to reflash software etc.
I just change out rubber control arm bushing to spherical and also got rid of stock shocks and changed to Ohlins two ways - hope this will be more durable when I do fast lap after lap - more tuning is still underway for the new shock setup. Was out at Thunderhill last Friday and ran with couple Z06 and a 600+ hp to the wheels ZR1 .... it was super difficult for them to keep up
09-26-2012, 06:09 PM
#116
Burning Brakes
Nice video and it looked like a lot of fun out there. It is a bit too far for me to get up there. Furthest north I go is Button Willow.
Yes, I think your car was a limited run but you can still get a Z06 with the Z07 performance package. That package has the ceramic brakes, selective ride control, traction control, more cooling capacity, and Sport Cups. I am wondering if you can get the stock shocks re-valved and re-sprung???!!!!
Yes, I think your car was a limited run but you can still get a Z06 with the Z07 performance package. That package has the ceramic brakes, selective ride control, traction control, more cooling capacity, and Sport Cups. I am wondering if you can get the stock shocks re-valved and re-sprung???!!!!
09-26-2012, 06:15 PM
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Nice video and it looked like a lot of fun out there. It is a bit too far for me to get up there. Furthest north I go is Button Willow.
Yes, I think your car was a limited run but you can still get a Z06 with the Z07 performance package. That package has the ceramic brakes, selective ride control, traction control, more cooling capacity, and Sport Cups. I am wondering if you can get the stock shocks re-valved and re-sprung???!!!!
Yes, I think your car was a limited run but you can still get a Z06 with the Z07 performance package. That package has the ceramic brakes, selective ride control, traction control, more cooling capacity, and Sport Cups. I am wondering if you can get the stock shocks re-valved and re-sprung???!!!!
Yes, you do not need the Carbon edition to get the goodies of the performance package. Once you run Laguna Seca and Thunderhill Southern California tracks will feel like driving in the parking lot
09-26-2012, 07:39 PM
#118
Burning Brakes
I don't think you can revalve the stock shocks since it's the "fancy" magnetic shocks and work differently than typical mechanical shocks. Once you get to Cup car speed you have exceeded stock suspension capability .... my Z06 managed to pop Pfadt sway's retaining ring and bend both sway connecting rods!
Yes, you do not need the Carbon edition to get the goodies of the performance package. Once you run Laguna Seca and Thunderhill Southern California tracks will feel like driving in the parking lot
Yes, you do not need the Carbon edition to get the goodies of the performance package. Once you run Laguna Seca and Thunderhill Southern California tracks will feel like driving in the parking lot
I know Big Willow isn't the most challenging and Button Willow's pavement is a little suspect but Chuckwalla and Fontana are a lot of fun. I am sure you would have a good time at both those tracks in either of your cars.
09-26-2012, 07:54 PM
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I have run at Laguna before but want to get up to Infineon and TH someday.
I know Big Willow isn't the most challenging and Button Willow's pavement is a little suspect but Chuckwalla and Fontana are a lot of fun. I am sure you would have a good time at both those tracks in either of your cars.
I know Big Willow isn't the most challenging and Button Willow's pavement is a little suspect but Chuckwalla and Fontana are a lot of fun. I am sure you would have a good time at both those tracks in either of your cars.
