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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-22-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,761
Posted By waltk88

Motor Trend drove the cars on the Streets of...

Motor Trend drove the cars on the Streets of Willow. On the backstretch, the Z06 hit 129mph, which was barely faster than the GT4 RS at 128mph. The Huracan hit 139mph! The McLaren 765LT was fastest...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
02-22-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,191
Posted By waltk88

Oops. Wrong thread.

Oops. Wrong thread.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-19-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,775
Posted By waltk88

The more interesting comparison would have been...

The more interesting comparison would have been C8Z vs Huracan Tecnica. They’re both hig-revving, naturally aspirated, mid-engine supercars. Thanks to the Z’s Cup 2R tires and Z07 aero, the Tecnica...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-07-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,802
Posted By waltk88

Got on the waiting list for the C8Z last April. I...

Got on the waiting list for the C8Z last April. I also have a deposit down for a Huracan, but not sure if I'll make it to the top of the list before Huracan production ends.

Traded my C6Z for a...
Forum: Other Cars
08-17-2022, 03:38 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 9,554
Posted By waltk88

This thing is insane! 1900lb of downforce! C8 Z06...

This thing is insane! 1900lb of downforce! C8 Z06 with Z07 makes 724lb of downforce. Cockpit adjustable damper compression and rebound, adjustable diff settings right on the wheel. Very serious track...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-15-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1,169
Views: 162,002
Posted By waltk88

Pricing doesn’t seem inappropriate for the...

Pricing doesn’t seem inappropriate for the performance. Given that, higher msrp for shorter wait is OK with me. I will sell either my 997.2 GT3 or 991.2 GT3 to make room.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-02-2022, 06:41 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 19,915
Posted By waltk88

131mph trap speed is very respectable for a...

131mph trap speed is very respectable for a naturally aspirated car. Ferrari 812, Lamborghini Aventador and Huracan are the only current cars that trap higher. I believe you can no longer buy the 812...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
03-09-2022, 12:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,165
Posted By waltk88

26k mile 2007 Z06 2LZ Velocity Yellow

Sold
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-02-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 14,987
Posted By waltk88

Drove my buddy’s Plaid a few weeks ago. No fancy...

Drove my buddy’s Plaid a few weeks ago. No fancy launch mode needed. No special technique needed. Mashed the throttle from the light. Became fully convinced that nothing is going to get near the...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-27-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 9,438
Posted By waltk88

I plan to use the C8Z for fun road driving as...

I plan to use the C8Z for fun road driving as well as track. Road driving would be a waste of the Cup 2 R, so will need to get a second set of wheels with Pilot Sport 4S or similarly versatile tires....
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-27-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,872
Posted By waltk88

Ford GT essentially uses a race car chassis and...

Ford GT essentially uses a race car chassis and is far less cost compromised than the Z06. The Z06 Magnaride dampers were talked about in the announce talked, but I’d be very surprised if they were...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-27-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,638
Posted By waltk88

The GT4 RS revs to 9000rpm, which leads me to...

The GT4 RS revs to 9000rpm, which leads me to suspect that its engine is a version of the one in the 992 GT3 rather than an upgrade of the 718 GT4 engine. GT3 makes 502hp, so guessing 480hp for the...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-27-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,638
Posted By waltk88

C8 Z06 will be the most powerful NA V8 production...

C8 Z06 will be the most powerful NA V8 production car, but there are NA V12 cars out there that are more powerful. Ferarri 812 Competizione has 819hp, 812 Superfast had 789hp, Lamborghini Aventador...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-26-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 26,276
Posted By waltk88

Super excited! I’m so happy the engineering team...

Super excited! I’m so happy the engineering team delivered such a special engine. I want mine orange with Z07 package, please!
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-23-2021, 02:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,622
Posted By waltk88

An interesting analogy to the current sportscar...

An interesting analogy to the current sportscar markup phenomenon is the market for Rolex sport watches. Rolex sets the price, and no authorized dealer can deviate from that price. The price of a...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-22-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,622
Posted By waltk88

This question should really be framed in two...

This question should really be framed in two dimensions. Premium $ vs. time. For example, Joe is not will to pay a penny above MSRP if he has to wait 2 years. But Joe is willing to pay $25,000 over...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-20-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,954
Posted By waltk88

615hp 3600lb $90k

615hp
3600lb
$90k
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-20-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 18,084
Posted By waltk88

It’s 8600rpm. That’s why the video was released...

It’s 8600rpm. That’s why the video was released saying “8,600 minutes until…”

Very unlikely now this is a forced induction engine.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-20-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 14,509
Posted By waltk88

Why are the Cup 2R on the GT2 RS cheater tires?...

Why are the Cup 2R on the GT2 RS cheater tires? The C7 Z07 Cup 2 was also a special tire at the time, with performance meaningfully better the standard Cup 2.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-26-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,247
Posted By waltk88

My C6 Z06 has CCB. They look great and produce...

My C6 Z06 has CCB. They look great and produce little dust, but also reason my Z isn’t my regular track car. My GT3 with steel brakes has that job.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
05-07-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 16,931
Posted By waltk88

Sounds very nice. It seems like I’m in the...

Sounds very nice. It seems like I’m in the minority in wishing for a naturally aspirated flat plane crank motor. Had a track day last week where ambient temps were close to 100. I want my C8 Z06 to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
04-16-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,058
Posted By waltk88

First car with aftermarket cam. How aggressive?

Can someone tell me how aggressive you would consider this cam?
224/234 .643/.602 114 LSA
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
04-15-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,766
Posted By waltk88

I’d like so see carbon ceramic brakes as an...

I’d like so see carbon ceramic brakes as an option on the Z07 package and not mandatory. I plan to track the car about once a month and don’t want to chew through expensive carbon rotors and pads...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-04-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,222
Posted By waltk88

I did a trackday at Streets of Willow in January...

I did a trackday at Streets of Willow in January followed by autocross days in February and March. Next event is another Streets of Willow trackday on 4/29.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-15-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By waltk88

I disconnected the steering position sensor and...

I disconnected the steering position sensor and disabled Active Handling. Would rather do without this aid then be unpleasantly surprised when it intervenes erratically.
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