vetteb_96C

Hello ZR1 owners!

I'm debating on purchasing a new '13 ZR1 and coming from an '08 Z06.

1 - How loud (interior) is the ZR1 on the highway for road trips?
2- Do the carbon ceramic brakes make a grinding sound or feel a lot different in city driving (I'm not going to track the car).
3- More or less brake dust than conventional brakes?
4- Any issues with the carbon fiber coating on the roof, bow, side skirts or spitter?

Thank you!

Ballbearingturbo

The ZR1 is perfect in every way. You won't be disappointed in any of it's features in the slightest. Simply stated.

Joezone914

1. Interior noise about the same. Same insulation if you had 2lz in z06.
2. Super quiet and same feel on street. Will make a little squeak at low speed occasionally if burnished.
3. Much less dusting
4. No problems with any of my exposed carbon bits. Manual states no wax but I have had no problems with liquid sealants.

timmyZ06

Wrong i had a 3LZ 08 Z06 and my 09 3ZR is quite more quiet. First the exhaust is more quiet in quiet mode and 09 3ZR and more have the accoustic package which is more insulation. asfor the brakes they are magic!!! No dust brake at all, unless tracked like crazy and brake wear are pretty lifetime of the car in normal driving. THEY BRAKE LIKE SOB!!!!

ufaj26

1. IMO, they are quieter.
2. No......you'll be quite impressed with the brakes on the street
3. You'll love the "no dust" for street use.
4. None at all.

You'll love the car!!!!!

K.Shupe

I don't believe I've seen anyone post that they've had any regrets about buying a ZR1 other than maybe not buying one sooner. Lots of guys around here(including myself) have gone from the Z06 to the ZR1 and have been very happy. The ZR1 is indeed an amazing car.

638HP SILVER BEAST

Went from a 2007 Z06 to 2010 ZR1 and have no regrets. Had a man just today that I had never seen before go on and on about my ZR1, all kind of questions. I do not think you will regret the trade up!!!

jbp8653

09 Z06 to 13 ZR1. Superior in every way. You will wonder why you waited so long

Bob86gn

Went from a 2007 Z06 to a 2009 ZR1 (I have a 2013 427 Vert as well)
1. - I think it is quieter than Z06 in normal driving
2. - No noise whatsoever and they feel great.
3. - MUCH less dust in my opinion. Front ZR1 rims on my 427 look dusty almost immediately.
4. - Nope

I can find no reason to ever recommend not getting a ZR1 if you want one.

OnPoint

I agree with the comments above.

It is a bit quieter than the Z, but I wouldn't be surprised that the Michelin tires on the ZR are the reason - as opposed to any difference in sound deadening material used in the car itself. The ZR's Michelins are much better tires than the GYs on the Z.

FAsnakes

+ 1 agree w/ all the comments above.
Much, much quiter with the Michelins.

I came from an 07Z

09Z06pj

Upgrading to a ZR1 is something you will not regret. Plain and simple; it's a fantastic car.

BearZ06

08 Z06 to 13 ZR1 and couldn't be happier. No negatives unless you want to count the maybe 2 mpg less than the Z06, and I don't!

ZR1Cat

OP, what else do you need to hear?! Just do it and be sure to post some pics of your new ZR1 (sharing pics of you with a big smile on your face is optional).

CrystalRedZ07

I think the Michelins have a lot to do with the quieter ride. Mine rides quieter than my buddy's '07 Z. Love the no brake dust as well.

3LZZ06

Alvin's responses above are spot on.

ZR1's simply put are amazing cars.

vetteb_96C

Thanks guys!

Hopefully I can put the deal together for the right price.

Gary '09 C6

I whole-heartedly share the consensus of sentiment above.

OP, maybe these will help you.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-92995-a.html

vetteb_96C

That's who I'm dealing with. ;-)

09Z06pj

Which one are you looking at? I've been eyeing the NRB and wish someone would buy it before I end up with another one in the garage. Don't need two but at those prices, very tempting.