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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-26-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,277
Posted By M_C7

here is what they said about the Ferrari exhaust...

here is what they said about the Ferrari exhaust note


The Speciale is something of a final, firework flourish for the 458 Italia before it gets superceded by the turbocharged 488 GTB, and when it...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-26-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,277
Posted By M_C7

and here is what they said about the NISMO...

and here is what they said about the NISMO compared to the Z06 and 458 as those 3 were in the same class in the test

I was expecting the Nissan to be fast, but I didn’t expect it to hurt me....
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-26-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,277
Posted By M_C7

that sounds about right as the acceleration test...

that sounds about right as the acceleration test showed it was 0-62 in 3.3 vs the 3.0 of 458 and 2.7 of NISMO. so it gave up a bit there
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-26-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,277
Posted By M_C7

here in an excerpt about what they thought as...

here in an excerpt about what they thought as this part of the test was between the 458 Z06( Z07) and NISMO

Which brings me to the Corvette, which turned out to be, frankly, a bit scary. The...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-26-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,277
Posted By M_C7

This is the magazine comparison test not the TV...

This is the magazine comparison test not the TV show




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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-26-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,277
Posted By M_C7

Top Gear Speed Week: Z06 vs NISMO, 458 Speciale, Huracan and others

a collection of hotlaps from their testing by the Stig

here is how the Manual Z06 did vs its direct competitors. if you are wondering why the vette times seems a bit off my only thought is the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-29-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,718
Posted By M_C7

the Way the N-attack car works is you buy the...

the Way the N-attack car works is you buy the regular GTR NISMO and have the kit added so its expensive yes but not a ringer as you can indeed buy it. in Japan customers take it directly to NISMO in...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-28-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,718
Posted By M_C7

61 last year including my 1 car ( 2015MY) and 50...

61 last year including my 1 car ( 2015MY) and 50 this year(2016) so just over 100 by the end of this calendar year. so yeah unlikely to have a real world Z06 encounter but since no one has real seen...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-28-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,718
Posted By M_C7

Yeah I get ya just putting it out there for...

Yeah I get ya just putting it out there for general info lol since so much comparison and debate between it and the Z06 has been batted about around the internet
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
05-28-2015, 12:10 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 17,718
Posted By M_C7

this is my bone stock GTR NISMO for comparison....

this is my bone stock GTR NISMO for comparison. yes knocking off 1.5's really makes a difference as I was surprised I got the 330ft down in the 4.4's on the bottom slip. This car usually hovers...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-20-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,026
Posted By M_C7

GTR is mine and I will be there to run. its a...

GTR is mine and I will be there to run. its a bone stock 2015 NISMO on stock runflat tires.

here is my 1/8th runs in it that should play out to be a 10.79-10.84@127 1/4 based to how well I know...
Forum: Other Cars
02-12-2015, 11:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,045
Posted By M_C7

glad you are enjoying it :cheers:

glad you are enjoying it :cheers:
Forum: Other Cars
02-11-2015, 03:01 AM
Replies: 433
Views: 37,407
Posted By M_C7

nope dont know where to start on how wrong...

nope

dont know where to start on how wrong all that is besides kindly informing you streets of willow and willow springs are two different track configurations 2.5 miles vs 1.8

...
Forum: Other Cars
02-07-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 24,274
Posted By M_C7

yes

yes
Forum: Other Cars
02-06-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 24,274
Posted By M_C7

haha yeah. some times that shot can come off a...

haha yeah. some times that shot can come off a little cheesy but with the red cover matching the red accents it just worked and looks mean per the requirement of the thread
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-06-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 23,487
Posted By M_C7

since we are spiraling into the pit of untrue...

since we are spiraling into the pit of untrue stereotypes(guy is a ricer who likes or even buys a 165K supercar because it happens to be Japanese) GTR owners could easily turn that around to say...
Forum: Other Cars
02-06-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 24,274
Posted By M_C7

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah153/mcgtrnis...

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah153/mcgtrnismo/PhotoDec2662356AM_zps478ab321.jpg (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/mcgtrnismo/media/PhotoDec2662356AM_zps478ab321.jpg.html)
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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-05-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 26,601
Posted By M_C7

totally agree with you Look Ive the first...

totally agree with you

Look Ive the first one ever built and I will tell you its not the best bang for the buck at least stacked up to a Z06. However relative to Mclaren MP4-12C or 650S to a...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-05-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 23,487
Posted By M_C7

just so you know that EXACT same red track...

just so you know that EXACT same red track edition from the edmunds review set the all time streets of willow track record 1:19.5 ( same track as the edmunds review 1:25.xx) when pobst drove it. that...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-05-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 23,487
Posted By M_C7

that is true and brings up an interesting point...

that is true and brings up an interesting point about these 2 cars. reacting to these results is just bench racing and cheering on your fav car which is all well and fun.. but lets take all the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-05-2015, 03:05 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 26,601
Posted By M_C7

nope for 2 reasons #1 price argument ...

nope for 2 reasons


#1 price argument isnt valid in this comparison as the extra 50K for the NISMO isnt 50K extra in performance over the Z06.

The Nissan is even under matched on paper as...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-05-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 23,487
Posted By M_C7

you cant do an adhesive bonded chassis in the...

you cant do an adhesive bonded chassis in the aftermarket or aerodynamics taken from years of success in Super GT racing
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-05-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,858
Posted By M_C7

heat soak timing comment was a general statement...

heat soak timing comment was a general statement about the other known issue with the car as I thought this thread is more a state of the Z06 discussion.

With that said the editor of MT Scott...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-05-2015, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,858
Posted By M_C7

Also observe my neat 10 year member badge. Ive...

Also observe my neat 10 year member badge. Ive had a C5 a C6 and speced out my fathers C7 for him. Ive got a lot of experience with the last 3 generation platforms so I'm fairly well versed in the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-05-2015, 02:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,858
Posted By M_C7

I think Motortrend went above and beyond to do...

I think Motortrend went above and beyond to do everything to try to allow the Z06 to win the comparison. they literally removed the center of the wickerbill hoping to reduce drag. it did but made the...
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