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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-08-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1,597
Views: 175,316
Posted By raj

Do the Math!

Good data and my basis for taking Mr. Juechter up on his challenge of "Do the Math". I used the ~5 second delta between Mero's and C&D's lap times to adjust the C7 Z06's VIR lap time. The only...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-03-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1,597
Views: 175,316
Posted By raj

Rather than say, "I told you so" after the fact,...

Rather than say, "I told you so" after the fact, I will make a timely reference to a prediction I made at the beginning of the year about how the Z06 would set a new benchmark at nearly every track...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-01-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,184
Posted By raj

The octane rating or addition of booster will...

The octane rating or addition of booster will make no difference to the engine operating temperature. Higher octane fuel is more resistant to pre-ignition (aka detonation) so it may help maintain...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-10-2015, 05:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,917
Posted By raj

OP, good find! :thumbs: The page on...

OP, good find! :thumbs: The page on fastestlaps.com needs to be updated to reflect this time.

I made my prediction that the Z06/Z07 will set a record at literally every track...
Forum: Ask Tadge
03-24-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,838
Posted By raj

I was wondering if this might be the case so...

I was wondering if this might be the case so thanks for confirming - we're getting excellent inside info that would otherwise be impossible to glean. :thumbs:

Needless to say then that the Cup2s...
Forum: Ask Tadge
03-24-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,838
Posted By raj

Sad but true. An inevitable byproduct of the...

Sad but true. An inevitable byproduct of the wealth of (mis)information that gets "blogged" these days with absolutely no independent validation of its veracity. Repetition is indeed the mother of...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-19-2015, 08:16 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 30,359
Posted By raj

I posted on that thread as well, acknowledging...

I posted on that thread as well, acknowledging the points made by LD_50 who is a GT-R (Nismo) owner as is yours truly. Yes, some of us are true car guys and can appreciate the engineering that goes...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-19-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 30,359
Posted By raj

The website ...

The website (http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/willow_springs.html)has already been updated with the Z06 now in 2nd position overall. I predicted a 1:25:00 as this is in keeping with the capabilities...
Forum: Ask Tadge
03-13-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,247
Posted By raj

Excellent and detailed response from the man...

Excellent and detailed response from the man himself! :cheers:



The Corvette team set the high-water mark in 2011 for video documentation of Nurburgring laps. It would be all too easy for them...
Forum: Ask Tadge
03-13-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 23,298
Posted By raj

Thanks for getting the clarification from the...

Thanks for getting the clarification from the horse's mouth (so to speak). This puts to rest that the cars MT have re-tested will not only have corrected track alignment (as they should) but also...
Forum: Ask Tadge
03-10-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 23,298
Posted By raj

And where and when exactly, would that happen? ...

And where and when exactly, would that happen? On a separate test outside of the confines of Big Willow? On a skid pad? On MT's infamous Figure 8, perhaps? Tadge was very clear they they "took the...
Forum: Ask Tadge
03-10-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 23,298
Posted By raj

Tadge's exact words were: "We invited Motor Trend...

Tadge's exact words were: "We invited Motor Trend to test the car again with suspension alignments corrected and give us feedback on the new calibration." (my emphasis on "the new calibration").
...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-04-2015, 07:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,239
Posted By raj

Tadge has already answered this question. The...

Tadge has already answered this question. The task of setting a proper lap at the Ring and documenting it is far from a simple one. Not only do the weather and track conditions have to be suitable,...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-03-2015, 08:32 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,280
Posted By raj

The graph below illustrates the gearing of the A8...

The graph below illustrates the gearing of the A8 compared to the M7.

http://i57.tinypic.com/2eznxie.jpg

In reality, neither is a true close-ratio gear box because the RPM drops are not...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-03-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 16,305
Posted By raj

Great comparisons Ron! :thumbs: Not sure if you...

Great comparisons Ron! :thumbs: Not sure if you covered this already, but is the Z06 an A8 or the M7? There was some speculation that the A8 will suffer a greater drivetrain loss than the latter, so...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-02-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 30,280
Posted By raj

The 991 Turbo, TT-S and GT3 only come with PDK. ...

The 991 Turbo, TT-S and GT3 only come with PDK.



I'm surprised that the 40 HP rated difference doesn't translate to a more substantial real-world difference. The TT would be the better bargain...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-01-2015, 10:37 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 13,140
Posted By raj

Lack of lap times,especially from C&D, is a...

Lack of lap times,especially from C&D, is a disappointment indeed as this is the Z06's forte. However, given the fairly large deficit in straightline speed vs. the other two, I'm afraid track...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-28-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 13,140
Posted By raj

Did C&D do a track test?

Did C&D do a track test?
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-27-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,983
Posted By raj

I don't think it is fair to expect Tadge to...

I don't think it is fair to expect Tadge to comment on the GT-R's performance in this comparo or how that car was prepped or what trackside involvement there was from Nissan, if any. :rolleyes: Not...
Forum: Ask Tadge
02-27-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,146
Posted By raj

Doesn't look to be much of a contest so far! :D

Doesn't look to be much of a contest so far! :D
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-25-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By raj

These companies are a scam. Between autotrader...

These companies are a scam. Between autotrader and cars.com, you'll get all the exposure that you need and beyond that, it's just a matter of pricing on how quickly your car sells. If these other...
Forum: Ask Tadge
02-23-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,146
Posted By raj

The McLaren ran a 1:25:88 (documented on MT's...

The McLaren ran a 1:25:88 (documented on MT's youtube channel), not far off the Nismo's blistering pace. It is strange though that the magazine article didn't report the time especially since it was...
Forum: Ask Tadge
02-23-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,146
Posted By raj

Good question, Bwright, and will be interesting...

Good question, Bwright, and will be interesting to get Tadge's take on this.

The way I see it, the Z06 lost that race because of its tepid high-end acceleration. It out-braked and out-cornered...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-08-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,859
Posted By raj

Good data and interesting to note that both...

Good data and interesting to note that both engine oil and transmission oil temps dropped 20 to 30 degrees by eliminating a few downshifts. I'd be curious to compare the average engine RPMs between...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-06-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 26,593
Posted By raj

The issue in that comparison wasn't that it was...

The issue in that comparison wasn't that it was different days but the fact that the C2S was a 997 and the C4S was a 991. As you know, the 991 was a significant an improvement over its predecessor...
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