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04-26-2013, 05:38 PM
#201
Safety Car
Thresholds are imaginary however, just increase it!
04-26-2013, 06:04 PM
#204
Le Mans Master
Was famed top secret GM engineer "Big Gunnzz" at the event? You know, he's the one that was all over LS1tech leaking "top secret" engine specs, and how it would be well north of 500hp with E85?
lol
lol
04-26-2013, 06:09 PM
#205
Le Mans Master
04-26-2013, 06:17 PM
#207
Le Mans Master
Very disappointing that they are using all the high end expensive light weight material and still coming in heavier.
Remember the original rumors of 10% lighter? That would have been awesome!
Hope this changes on the Z06/ZR1 models.
Remember the original rumors of 10% lighter? That would have been awesome!
Hope this changes on the Z06/ZR1 models.
04-26-2013, 06:25 PM
#209
The Consigliere
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Some details of note:
AFM is easily deactivated. It only works when you are in selected eco mode. When the auto is in manual mode it doesnt work either. Afm only activates at very low throttle and is hardly noticeable
Bose set a benchmark with this car when equipped with 10spkr system (add opt sub)
Stiffness with roof OFF still exceeds c6z
AFM is easily deactivated. It only works when you are in selected eco mode. When the auto is in manual mode it doesnt work either. Afm only activates at very low throttle and is hardly noticeable
Bose set a benchmark with this car when equipped with 10spkr system (add opt sub)
Stiffness with roof OFF still exceeds c6z
RC,
One question on this. If you're in a mode other than Eco, say Sport, and you shut the car off. When you re-start the car, does it default to Eco, or does it stay in Sport (or the other modes if they were one you selected)?
Thanks for all the info.
We all owe you a cold one.
04-26-2013, 06:26 PM
#210
Team Owner
If we assume the hp will be 480 like some here are projecting that would give a 6.87 power to weight ratio. 3298 divided by 480 =6.87. The C6 ZO6 is 3175 divided by 505=6.29. No wonder Mero is saying this will beat the old times at VIR by 4 to 5 seconds. New technologies with better front to rear weight distribution. It all adds up !!!!!
Last edited by JoesC5; 04-26-2013 at 06:28 PM.
04-26-2013, 06:32 PM
#211
04-26-2013, 06:38 PM
#212
Melting Slicks
RC;
By chance is there an accessory display? I am curious as to what the Optional Stingray sill plate looks like... ie painted / polished / ???? Picture would be awesome if available.
THANKS!!!!!
By chance is there an accessory display? I am curious as to what the Optional Stingray sill plate looks like... ie painted / polished / ???? Picture would be awesome if available.
THANKS!!!!!
04-26-2013, 06:51 PM
#214
Team Owner
Last fall, people were speculating the weight would be around 3000 pounds(including me). That's around 5.6% lighter, but nowhere near 10% which would be 2887 pounds.
Last edited by JoesC5; 04-26-2013 at 06:55 PM.
04-26-2013, 07:11 PM
#215
Le Mans Master
I'm curious how even you will market, uh I mean spin this as a positive.
Hint - for sports cars weight is bad.
04-26-2013, 07:12 PM
#216
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
RC,
One question on this. If you're in a mode other than Eco, say Sport, and you shut the car off. When you re-start the car, does it default to Eco, or does it stay in Sport (or the other modes if they were one you selected)?
Thanks for all the info.
We all owe you a cold one.
One question on this. If you're in a mode other than Eco, say Sport, and you shut the car off. When you re-start the car, does it default to Eco, or does it stay in Sport (or the other modes if they were one you selected)?
Thanks for all the info.
We all owe you a cold one.
Let me be 100% and get back to you tomorrow before I mispeak.
Yep...i'm fairly certain that put z51 under 3400.
Z06 will use some additional methods to shave weight, while adding...3500 won't happen.
Gas mileage...no
There is a display with things added daily....i'll see what I can do.
04-26-2013, 07:15 PM
#217
Hint...you thinking it would be 10% lighter means you are an idiot.
04-26-2013, 07:18 PM
#218
Le Mans Master
04-26-2013, 07:19 PM
#219
Le Mans Master
This has been asked, but I need to be clear. There are several "modes"...some that stay on, some that dont.
Let me be 100% and get back to you tomorrow before I mispeak.
Yep...i'm fairly certain that put z51 under 3400.
Z06 will use some additional methods to shave weight, while adding...3500 won't happen.
Old Big Gunz didnt make it...lol
Yep...standard equip carbon roof and hood on every vette. Cant say they didnt do everything possible to keep weight down.
Gas mileage...no
There is a display with things added daily....i'll see what I can do.
Let me be 100% and get back to you tomorrow before I mispeak.
Yep...i'm fairly certain that put z51 under 3400.
Z06 will use some additional methods to shave weight, while adding...3500 won't happen.
Old Big Gunz didnt make it...lol
Yep...standard equip carbon roof and hood on every vette. Cant say they didnt do everything possible to keep weight down.
Gas mileage...no
There is a display with things added daily....i'll see what I can do.
04-26-2013, 07:22 PM
#220
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Wont exceed 3500 i meant...no way. I see z06 in the 3400's...maybe less if they pull somethin crazy off.
You have to consider that z51 is near a c6z in that it has sump system, cooling systems and aero parts. So, the mass of c6z06's already exists on c7z51 nearly. Only weight to be added on z06 would be bigger brakes, bigger wheels/tires and anything else under the hood. You could see a carbon hatch and body though, lighter seats, you name it.
You have to consider that z51 is near a c6z in that it has sump system, cooling systems and aero parts. So, the mass of c6z06's already exists on c7z51 nearly. Only weight to be added on z06 would be bigger brakes, bigger wheels/tires and anything else under the hood. You could see a carbon hatch and body though, lighter seats, you name it.
Last edited by RC000E; 04-26-2013 at 07:26 PM.