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Forum: Other Cars
01-29-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,293
Posted By christopher04z06

Sold the Z06 - winter perf. got to me...

Signing off.

I sold my 2004 Z06 and bought a Volvo S40 T5 AWD. The Corvette is a wonderful sports car but it was just too impractical living in the snow belt of the US. The new car's Turbo does...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-18-2009, 06:34 PM
Replies: 856
Views: 59,890
Posted By christopher04z06

Corvette should be GM's flagship sportscar and a...

Corvette should be GM's flagship sportscar and a test bed for new technology and performance. Think, what would Zora do?

* Traction
- AWD would be great to solve this. 911 Turbo, Lambo, GT-R
-...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-24-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,606
Posted By christopher04z06

Are there specific rules to be considered again...

Are there specific rules to be considered again such as substancial changes or upgrades? That could be problematic as we might have to wait until the C7 which will need to be executed flawlessly. It...
Forum: Other Cars
10-02-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,334
Posted By christopher04z06

Funny, people I know who are in the Gay community...

Funny, people I know who are in the Gay community are actually rabid car enthusiasts - import Turbo/AWD and domestic V8 both represented. Curious, of your friends that are Gay, what do they drive?
...
Forum: C5 General
08-21-2009, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By christopher04z06

Unique Tires needs: PS2s?

Im thinking of getting some Michelin PS2's for my 2004 Z06. I live in Colorado.

Here's what I'm looking for. More progressive break-away in dry to instill confidence - eliminate some snap...
Forum: C5 General
08-18-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,357
Posted By christopher04z06

Great daily driver in late spring, summer, and...

Great daily driver in late spring, summer, and early fall. I've found snow driving very poor on summer performance tires. Park it. Also, the stock GY Eagle F1's have trouble in cooler temps and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-19-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,955
Posted By christopher04z06

Gosh, why is everybody so afraid. I thought...

Gosh, why is everybody so afraid. I thought American's were up for a challenge, a fight, change? We went to the Moon and contributed to Internet, GPS, Computing, and Aerospace.

Instead of "it...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-05-2009, 02:44 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,113
Posted By christopher04z06

I own a C5 Z06 and prefer all Z06's to GT-Rs....

I own a C5 Z06 and prefer all Z06's to GT-Rs. Here's how I see pros/cons.

* We all know the Z06 has better HP/weight ratio. Z06 is lighter.

Here' a GT-R perspective:
* GT-R can lay down more...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-13-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,692
Posted By christopher04z06

Personally, I think GM should stop investing in...

Personally, I think GM should stop investing in so many rebadged Trucks, SUVs, and CUVs, and show commitment to world class cars and technology. How about "Professional Grade" cars.

Yes GM has...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-17-2008, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By christopher04z06

Did John Heinricy just leave too? I heard that...

Did John Heinricy just leave too? I heard that but not sure.

If so, another driver/engineer responsible for great handling development would be very sad for GM. This guys got his hands all over...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-17-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 755
Posted By christopher04z06

Key technologies for Corvette?

What key technologies do you think GM should focus on for the Corvette. It's concerning we may see a delayed C7 when the competition is offering so much technology right now.

1st - I see Porsche,...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-17-2008, 03:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,847
Posted By christopher04z06

No political BS...then that last statement... ...

No political BS...then that last statement...
Under W conservatives got their way and now we are all living with big government, massive debt, failed financial institutions w no regulations, and...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-25-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,184
Posted By christopher04z06

My take is AWD has suffered from extra weight and...

My take is AWD has suffered from extra weight and understeer dynamics vs RWD which has given RWD the edge on the track. I believe this is now changing, an inflection point if you will. With the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-20-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,731
Posted By christopher04z06

I have to agree the Vette is an awesome RWD,...

I have to agree the Vette is an awesome RWD, driver involved, sports car. Its suspension, weight & balance, and power are superb. It's been refined well and deserves praise.

I do see GM missing...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-09-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 40,518
Posted By christopher04z06

For years I've heard import fans complain about...

For years I've heard import fans complain about Big/Heavy American cars. American "Iron". They'd say they love a more pure sports car with better driving "dynamics", better suspension. Now they love...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-07-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,680
Posted By christopher04z06

Re: ZR1 Has anybody heard more about its...

Re: ZR1

Has anybody heard more about its adaptive suspension? I know launch control is there. I'm curious if the suspension algorithms will be tuned on the 'Ring for performance. Specifically not...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
03-05-2008, 12:57 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 17,112
Posted By christopher04z06

Well 25psi owns a Nissan and loves the GT-R. Ok,...

Well 25psi owns a Nissan and loves the GT-R. Ok, the GT-R posted a 7:38 from Nissan and the years old Z06 numbers from GM are 7:42. All debate about lap methodology aside, that's less than a single %...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-18-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 17,112
Posted By christopher04z06

25 PSI has NOTHING good to say about Corvette....

25 PSI has NOTHING good to say about Corvette. Not even a balanced technical discussion (which is fair). Always one sided.

He DOES NOT OWN a Corvette and DOES NOT OWN a GT-R.

What car is it you...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-31-2007, 02:42 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 11,433
Posted By christopher04z06

25 PSI, Man, what gives? I agree the GTR is...

25 PSI,

Man, what gives? I agree the GTR is a threat w advanced AWD, but do you own a Corvette? Do you like them at all? I don't mind a technical discussion, hopefully to understand the...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-31-2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 21,148
Posted By christopher04z06

GM's in a pickle here. 1. Many love the...

GM's in a pickle here.

1. Many love the traditional Fr-Eng./RWD 50/50 weight balance Corvette; which is now ascribed to heritage almost like a Mustang.

2. Price is a concern.

3. GM has...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-31-2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,146
Posted By christopher04z06

Both great cars. I seem to get the impression...

Both great cars. I seem to get the impression Viper owners want a pure, visceral, raw car. No AH/TC for example.

Q? I've read the newer Vipers are dialed in for more understeer, at least more...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-31-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,894
Posted By christopher04z06

Agreed John. A part of me really misses my...

Agreed John. A part of me really misses my light/fast 302ci Fox body Mustang. The new models (& specialties) are nice. Great looks, classic muscle car, and sound so nice. Nothing sounds better than a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-21-2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 13,239
Posted By christopher04z06

I think the ZR-1 looks wicked! It's surely the...

I think the ZR-1 looks wicked! It's surely the pinnacle of the C6. The C7 should hopefully take things to another level.

I am also concerned with traction on the car. Are there any preliminary...
Forum: Other Cars
12-12-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 14,079
Posted By christopher04z06

Just thinking.. Many of us make the case...

Just thinking..

Many of us make the case that HP/#engine weight is the key metric to Engines (not HP/L), theres a corrollary here to the HP/#vehicle that I think helps the GTR some.

The real...
Forum: Other Cars
12-11-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 14,079
Posted By christopher04z06

Oman Supra, Thanks for considering the Z06...

Oman Supra,

Thanks for considering the Z06 :thumbs: If you want back seats, DOHC, AWD, or Turbos, its not for you though. The GTR or some other options are the way to go.

I would pick a Z06 as...
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