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Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 27,311
Posted By Z06Doc

Not so far, but launch control, traction control,...

Not so far, but launch control, traction control, KERS, and other innovations were invented and/or perfected in F1. Who knows what the future holds.

For me, the acceleration advantages of AWD...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,996
Posted By Z06Doc

Makes sense, except cold weather testing a vette...

Makes sense, except cold weather testing a vette in the snow is irresponsible from a public safety standpoint unless they're testing traction control, active handling (or AWD).
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,458
Posted By Z06Doc

GM will have to modernize eventually. The current...

GM will have to modernize eventually. The current price tag of a fully-optioned 2012 Z06 is around $100k and that's getting to be rarified air. Seems like a lighting upgrade is appropriate in that...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 27,311
Posted By Z06Doc

As a consumer demographic, you may be a dying...

As a consumer demographic, you may be a dying breed (no offense). GM must appeal to young buyers that are increasingly interested in new technology, whether its an MP3 interface, LED lighting,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,458
Posted By Z06Doc

I hope GM incorporates LED into their lighting...

I hope GM incorporates LED into their lighting scheme. There are some very tasteful and sexy examples on Audi, Aston Martin, Porsche, etc. to give GM some inspiration so they can raise the bar....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 456
Views: 40,502
Posted By Z06Doc

I agree completely. With all due respect to...

I agree completely.

With all due respect to the traditionalists that like to kick the rear end loose with their right foot, I'm ready for four-corner vectored steering and twice the contact patch...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,996
Posted By Z06Doc

Good point. There probably not testing aero in...

Good point. There probably not testing aero in the snow either.

And what's the point of testing snow performance with (presumably) non-stock tires? They could have tested using bulldozer treads if...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,996
Posted By Z06Doc

Good point. They're probably not testing aero in...

Good point. They're probably not testing aero in the snow either.

And what's the point of testing in the snow with (presumably) non-stock tires? They could have tested with bull-dozer treads for...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 01:31 AM
Replies: 456
Views: 40,502
Posted By Z06Doc

I hope the roof doesn't go flying into outer...

I hope the roof doesn't go flying into outer space again this time.:willy: Double-check your adhesives GM.:lol:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 456
Views: 40,502
Posted By Z06Doc

And a few old goats like me:rofl:

And a few old goats like me:rofl:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,996
Posted By Z06Doc

This car has NO rear fender flares and not much...

This car has NO rear fender flares and not much of a rear diffuser either. It's definitely not in Z06 trim based upon C6 styling. Hopefully wider tires, fender flares and a rear diffuser will give it...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-05-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,424
Posted By Z06Doc

I sincerely hope the Z06 niche in Corvette's...

I sincerely hope the Z06 niche in Corvette's line-up is not eliminated - I've owned two (2001 and 2006) models and I driven nothing else since the its intro. However, the styling is getting a bit...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-29-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,319
Posted By Z06Doc

Because I was still making car payments while my...

Because I was still making car payments while my car sat (un-drivable) for over two months. :ack: Filing a lemon law claim didn't hurt since GM's only other option was to replace the entire car....
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-29-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,319
Posted By Z06Doc

My 06 Z lost it's roof about two years ago and...

My 06 Z lost it's roof about two years ago and spent 68 days languishing at the dealership while I waited for a replacement roof. Although GM eventually came thru with a color-matched fiberglass...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-27-2008, 12:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,402
Posted By Z06Doc

Hardtop: I've been using my 06 as a DD for...

Hardtop:

I've been using my 06 as a DD for nearly 2.5 years (approx 30K miles). Its really the best of all worlds. Docile and well-behaved in traffic, lots of creature comforts, but all-out fury...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-01-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 618
Posted By Z06Doc

Mine too, although not much problem otherwise...

Mine too, although not much problem otherwise except a faulty fuel gauge. Search for roof separations and catch up on all the previous fun. It's only a (potential) issue if the build date is before...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-01-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 652
Posted By Z06Doc

Z06's rarely get stolen because the owners seldom...

Z06's rarely get stolen because the owners seldom park them!:rofl: :thumbs:

Doc
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-01-2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,311
Posted By Z06Doc

[QUOTE=slwhite;1562980599] I am not an oil expert...

[QUOTE=slwhite;1562980599] I am not an oil expert by any means but I did read up on it some time back. Oil is composed of long-chain molecules. As the oil is used in your engine, the molecules slowly...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-28-2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,981
Posted By Z06Doc

Since when do Europeans care about speed...

Since when do Europeans care about speed warnings? They invented the Autobahn! :rofl: Could this be something specific to the Gulf region? From what I remember of the Gulf, ALL cars have heated...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-28-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,696
Posted By Z06Doc

OregonC6 It seems like you've been slowly...

OregonC6

It seems like you've been slowly inching your way to a Z06 purchase for months. Its good to hear you're finally getting into the game - you seem to be a true Vette enthusiast. However,...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-28-2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,251
Posted By Z06Doc

Nice stable-mate. You're definitely living the...

Nice stable-mate. You're definitely living the dream!:thumbs: :thumbs:

Doc
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-28-2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,097
Posted By Z06Doc

Aggressive but understated. Very nice mod.:thumbs:

Aggressive but understated. Very nice mod.:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-14-2007, 10:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,223
Posted By Z06Doc

My alignment shop had the GM specs for the Z06 on...

My alignment shop had the GM specs for the Z06 on the alignment machine's computer database.:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-09-2007, 10:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,223
Posted By Z06Doc

Tracking is more noticeable with wide tires and...

Tracking is more noticeable with wide tires and rutted or grooved surfaces. However, its also alot more noticeable with increased (front) tread wear. My car developed heavy tracking when the front...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-06-2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By Z06Doc

Maybe you have road debris, like a plastic back...

Maybe you have road debris, like a plastic back stuck to the underbody.
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