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Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2019, 12:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,615
Posted By Joezone914

I would not worry too much about the maintenance...

I would not worry too much about the maintenance or reliability. GM does not want to warranty a bunch of corvette's that get tracked. I am sure it will be robust. And don't listen to the talking...
Forum: C7 ZR1 Discussion
07-26-2019, 12:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,027
Posted By Joezone914

I personally would get a used C7 ZR1 hands down...

I personally would get a used C7 ZR1 hands down and later trade it for the Z06 or Zora later. The new C8 is great looking but the wide body variant is always better IMO.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-25-2019, 12:17 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 32,570
Posted By Joezone914

Saying the C8 is 16 lbs lighter than the C8 is...

Saying the C8 is 16 lbs lighter than the C8 is quite wrong. 3,382lbs for 992 is curb weight, not dry weight. The C8's dry weight is 3,366, curb weight will be more as others have stated. I am very...
Forum: C7 ZR1 Discussion
12-26-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,154
Posted By Joezone914

Shane is the nicest guy, team leader, owner of US...

Shane is the nicest guy, team leader, owner of US Race Tronics and is an amazing spotter and communicator. When you are on the other end of the radio he sounds very calming while you drive. Yes,...
Forum: C7 ZR1 Discussion
12-21-2018, 12:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,154
Posted By Joezone914

Yes 15, but he is a serious racer with...

Yes 15, but he is a serious racer with sponsorship. He is not a DE or time trial guy. He was there in the semi private run group to test the new AMG-GT3 to be ready for the Pirelli World Challenge...
Forum: C7 ZR1 Discussion
12-20-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,154
Posted By Joezone914

The Super Trofeo belongs to my friends 15 year...

The Super Trofeo belongs to my friends 15 year old son. They were there testing this and the new AMG-GT3 that was delivered to COTA. I wish I could have made it.
Forum: C7 ZR1 Discussion
12-04-2018, 01:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,838
Posted By Joezone914

Yes A white one on a carousel.

Yes A white one on a carousel.
Forum: C7 ZR1 Discussion
10-17-2018, 01:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,193
Posted By Joezone914

My guess is IF there was a lease it would not be...

My guess is IF there was a lease it would not be incentivised at all. As a business owner depending on what you do, this could be pre tax dollars or business expense making the lease more worth...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-06-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,442
Posted By Joezone914

I'm not to sure it looks like a camaro, but I'm...

I'm not to sure it looks like a camaro, but I'm not digging it yet. Very flat and square from what I can tell.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-07-2018, 03:02 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,248
Posted By Joezone914

Two very different cars. I actually prefer the...

Two very different cars. I actually prefer the tesla for daily use here in LA. The roads are terrible and the steep driveways and traffic is not much better. The Tesla feels much more effortless...
Forum: C7 ZR1 Discussion
04-13-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 783
Posted By Joezone914

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Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
11-08-2017, 11:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,658
Posted By Joezone914

IMO it should not hurt Z06 too much. The Z06 is...

IMO it should not hurt Z06 too much. The Z06 is already hit with high build numbers and heat issues that media stirs up people's concerns. The ZR1 didn't really effect the C6 Z06. My concern is...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
09-21-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,523
Posted By Joezone914

I had the same issue on the my wifes C7 GS and it...

I had the same issue on the my wifes C7 GS and it was bent wheel. I did a road force balance and moved the biggest offenders to the passenger side and it was near perfect. I did not feel GM would...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
08-02-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,966
Posted By Joezone914

The ZP tire was made specifically for the vette...

The ZP tire was made specifically for the vette and is quite different from the non ZP. Not only the tread and the squared off outside edge, but the compound seems to be different also. On the...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-27-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,078
Posted By Joezone914

If you drive slow and stay under 1,500 RPM it's...

If you drive slow and stay under 1,500 RPM it's the same. Who dose that? The instant torque and HP are quite significantly different.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
07-07-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 11,897
Posted By Joezone914

Choosing between the two is your choice. I would...

Choosing between the two is your choice. I would save for a used 650 personally or keep Z06.

I'm not a fan of the 12C. It is essentially the preview of the 650, which is more reliable,desirable...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-05-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,400
Posted By Joezone914

The power to weight in the GS is better than the...

The power to weight in the GS is better than the Cayman. It will eat brakes and tries more than your cayman but no heating issues. It's surprisingly fast even though it can't touch the acceleration...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
06-02-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,400
Posted By Joezone914

I currently have a 2009 ZR1 and 2017 GS and 991...

I currently have a 2009 ZR1 and 2017 GS and 991 Turbo S. I also have seat time Cayman S and Cayman GT4. The vette will handle better due to the wider and sticky tires and track times will be better...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-24-2017, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,931
Posted By Joezone914

Get fresh non-expired fluid. You can save a...

Get fresh non-expired fluid. You can save a little with motul but safety first. Fresh fluid.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
04-19-2017, 10:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,312
Posted By Joezone914

Supercharger sounds great. The shifts are nice...

Supercharger sounds great. The shifts are nice and quick (auto or hopefully dual-clutch).
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
03-28-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,633
Posted By Joezone914

Road noise is probably about the same. My ZR has...

Road noise is probably about the same. My ZR has a full sound deadening kit and it is quieter in the rear than my wife new 2017 GS. Zr has cups and the GS has PS4's. Other than that the C7 is a...
Forum: Southern California
02-28-2017, 07:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,221
Posted By Joezone914

:iagree: Al is my goto guy for many years. Just...

:iagree: Al is my goto guy for many years. Just make sure you request him. At least for me no-one else works on my car unless Al tells them to.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
02-28-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By Joezone914

Im sure it will be fun. If I wasn't busy I'd...

Im sure it will be fun. If I wasn't busy I'd probably go. Price is a little steep but not horrible. Speeddistrict has a very low car count (65-80 Cars track depending) for around $300 including...
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-21-2017, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By Joezone914

All 2015 Z06 come with 2 pices iron rotors or if...

All 2015 Z06 come with 2 pices iron rotors or if you option the Z07 you get carbon ceramic rotors.
Forum: C7 Tech/Performance
02-09-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,331
Posted By Joezone914

I will try to answer a few of the question. ...

I will try to answer a few of the question.

How well do C7s stand up to regular track use (time trials and HPDE)?
On track warranty that porsche does not have. I would assume quite well if...
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