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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-27-2022, 12:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,131
Posted By GordyRay

Two awesome cars. Keep the ZR1; it is much more...

Two awesome cars. Keep the ZR1; it is much more special. That's an easy decision.
Regards,
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:cheers: Happy New Year; hoping that 2023 will be much better than the last 3 years!!!!!
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-27-2022, 12:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,384
Posted By GordyRay

You just get transport insurance. I have had to...

You just get transport insurance. I have had to pay several times prior to shipping. The last 3 times I had PPF & window tinting done by the receiving dealership (out of state) then paid the...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-19-2022, 11:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,565
Posted By GordyRay

Shokosugi...

Shokosugi (https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/members/619714-shokosugi.html) your C8 looks fantastic!!! The Avery Carmine red is a deep red and I also like your rims!!! Beautiful car!!! Thanks for...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-18-2022, 08:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,239
Posted By GordyRay

Wow, congratulations on the brand new Z06!!! It...

Wow, congratulations on the brand new Z06!!!
It is stunning and I bet you enjoyed your drive home. Thanks, John, for sharing your new #6 Z06 HTC!!! I have been on a list for two years and it...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-17-2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,527
Posted By GordyRay

Emelia ordered a silver car with red interior...

Emelia ordered a silver car with red interior just like the one she road in during the reveal last year on 28 Oct 2021. So, the above Maroney sticker is not hers.
Cheers,
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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-15-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,006
Posted By GordyRay

Very good video by Austin receiving his brand new...

Very good video by Austin receiving his brand new 2023 Z06 in Torch Red with massive amounts of Carbon Fiber, (he maxed out the order of Carbon Fiber options; over $26K in CF options). Car is amazing...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-05-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,632
Posted By GordyRay

When GM had the Z06 reveal, (hard to believe it...

When GM had the Z06 reveal, (hard to believe it has almost been a year, 26 Oct 2021), Tadge stated the HTC weighed 77 pounds over the coupe. So, if you get the CCBs and or the Carbon wheels you will...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-25-2022, 01:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,219
Posted By GordyRay

I like the Titanium Satin wheels, reminds me of a...

I like the Titanium Satin wheels, reminds me of a lighter grey than the C6 Comp Greys that I had. This wheel looks good in every color that I have seen!!! Especially looks great in the Torch Red...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-22-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By GordyRay

Thanks for the update. I haven't seen the car...

Thanks for the update. I haven't seen the car yet and would like to see the aero in person along with the interior. So, I will make the lousy drive over by way of HYW 66.
:cheers:
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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-22-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,062
Posted By GordyRay

I have a Porsche Turbo S that doesn't use any...

I have a Porsche Turbo S that doesn't use any extra oil, but my previous two naturally aspirated Porsches used an extra quart every 2500-3000 miles. My current Corvette C6 427 doesn't use any extra...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-09-2022, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,671
Posted By GordyRay

HTC 3LZ Z07 Red mist (if still avail by the...

HTC
3LZ
Z07
Red mist (if still avail by the time my # comes up)
Black/Red Two-Tone leather with red stitch
Red seat belts
Level 2 Carbon Interior
Edge red calipers
Machine Face wheels
Carbon...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-13-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,747
Posted By GordyRay

In one of the recent videos Tadge says that both...

In one of the recent videos Tadge says that both the coupe & HTC roll over protection is based on the A Frame/windshield; hence both models are considered the same.
:cheers:
:flag:
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
03-31-2022, 11:34 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 99,000
Posted By GordyRay

I got on Mike's list in March of 2021. His...

I got on Mike's list in March of 2021. His allocation looking back over the past 8-10 years is under 80 cars per year for ZO6 models. If there really is a 60% drop out rate, from my math, I will...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-25-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,701
Posted By GordyRay

I had 2 sets of Cup 2 tires; the first set I got...

I had 2 sets of Cup 2 tires; the first set I got 8K miles. Towards the last 3500 miles they were terrible in the rain. I had to seriously slow down and put-put in the right lane. My second set of...
Forum: Other Cars
02-18-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,467
Posted By GordyRay

Depending on how bad the fire goes and if the...

Depending on how bad the fire goes and if the ship doesn't sink many of those cars will still be fine. I have been on those ships twice and they park two cars each into separate enclosed mini...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-17-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,752
Posted By GordyRay

Having talked to the Z06 engineers they shared...

Having talked to the Z06 engineers they shared that the torque on the LT6 NA engine will not be an issue like what we are accustomed to in other NA engines. This LT6 kicks ass and is gonna be a...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-17-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 8,298
Posted By GordyRay

My brothers and I have weighed their two 2021 C8...

My brothers and I have weighed their two 2021 C8 coupe Z51 2LT cars at the track, also on Intercomp racing scales, with a 'topped-off' full tank of gas (more than three times due to different race...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-31-2021, 11:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,747
Posted By GordyRay

I have brothers that own both models of the C8....

I have brothers that own both models of the C8. Several members of my family have tracked the cars. We have weighed both the Coupe & HTC 5 times each. On average the Coupe weighs-in at 3655 lbs....
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-16-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,012
Posted By GordyRay

I spoke to two of the Z06 driving engineers and...

I spoke to two of the Z06 driving engineers and they both said that the car drives around town very similar to previous Corvettes. They said when you want to have fun you just crank on it much like...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-09-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,953
Posted By GordyRay

With the increased weight on most performance...

With the increased weight on most performance cars your tires and brakes don't last, like when I raced & drove on the track when my cars were under 3000 lbs. I did this for 12 years and I managed to...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-04-2021, 03:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,333
Posted By GordyRay

I am on the list for both the Z06 & ZR1. I plan...

I am on the list for both the Z06 & ZR1. I plan to get both and keep them. My sons and daughters can enjoy them when I pass.
:cheers:
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-01-2021, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,832
Posted By GordyRay

HEY NFARVW: That was an awesome video!!!!...

HEY NFARVW: That was an awesome video!!!! Everything was so well explained regarding the new ZO6 LT6 engine.
Thank you so much.
GM knocked it out of the park with this new engine. Power, sound,...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-27-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By GordyRay

I am very excited about the new ZO6. I am amazed...

I am very excited about the new ZO6. I am amazed that it comes with 670 hp but even more impressive is that the weight is under 3500 pounds with all the mandatory junk on the car.
I raced/tracked...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-26-2021, 12:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,818
Posted By GordyRay

The 2020 C8 Z51 Coupe weighs in supposedly at...

The 2020 C8 Z51 Coupe weighs in supposedly at 3647 pounds. I weighed my brother's 2021 C8 Z51 coupe and it weighed 3669 pounds, (1/3 tank of gas)
If you get the HTC it weighs 70-77 pounds more than...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-25-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,563
Posted By GordyRay

Most definitely going for the HTC!!! The HTC...

Most definitely going for the HTC!!!
The HTC just looks better (to me), than the coupe and the option to put down the back window to listen to the FPC symphony on cooler days & of course lowering...
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