[ZR1] Reasons I decided to go with ZO6 over ZR1.......
05-03-2011, 10:51 AM
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Ls9 is out of the crate smoking with full warranty and no mods needed , and for now, is king of the hill. Both great cars. I thought about the same question as the OP and concluded that until I caught GMs top dog I would always be hunting for one. I'm not sorry one bit. ZR1s are still comparatively few in number and who knows the future.:canadaflag
I saw one once at a car show a few years ago and my Friend ZRTHNDR has the other one around here. Seeing many more Z06s.
05-03-2011, 12:36 PM
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I will go you one better!! I have never seen one on the street. Nada. Seen plenty of C5 & C6 generation Z06s though. I have even seen Grand Sports thinking they were Z06s at first glance.
05-03-2011, 02:59 PM
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05-03-2011, 03:15 PM
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Assuming the cars are as comparably equipped as can be, with the Z06 having the same shocks, etc.as the ZR1, where do you notice the difference? I am not challenging what you said, just very curious. It seems the only difference is the engine and, as you said, the cars are very close in performance. Just what kind of differences have you noticed?
The Z06 has got to be lighter which suggests it might be a bit more nimble. Have you tracked both cars?
The Z06 has got to be lighter which suggests it might be a bit more nimble. Have you tracked both cars?
Anyway, IMHO, what would be the point of trying to make a Z06 into a ZR1? I know GM seems to be trying to do this to a degree, but I really doubt that many people will bite. Two distinct cars and why try to blur the line. The only reason to buy the "Z07" is purely money IMHO---which is a consideration for some people and certainly valid.
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05-03-2011, 04:49 PM
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.................... Anyway, IMHO, what would be the point of trying to make a Z06 into a ZR1? I know GM seems to be trying to do this to a degree, but I really doubt that many people will bite. Two distinct cars and why try to blur the line. The only reason to buy the "Z07" is purely money IMHO---which is a consideration for some people and certainly valid.
05-03-2011, 06:19 PM
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My only problem is with the carbon fiber splitter, It does not like critters.lol
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05-03-2011, 08:10 PM
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None. Not even on blazing hot days. I might lose 1mph from days that are 50F to 90F.
WellI have tons of passes down the qt in my 06 and my 08 Z06 and now quite a few in my Zr1 so its not a mystery to me. I still have not run as high a mph in my Zr1 as my headers tune 490rwhp Z06.
WellI have tons of passes down the qt in my 06 and my 08 Z06 and now quite a few in my Zr1 so its not a mystery to me. I still have not run as high a mph in my Zr1 as my headers tune 490rwhp Z06.
Do you really want to compare your modified Z06 against a stock ZR1? Do you run the ZR1 with the same tires? You're not telling us something here. Don't worry, sooner or later you'll figure out that ZR1 of yours. Others have.
05-03-2011, 09:04 PM
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I bought the Z06 Carbon after much consideration. The Carbon is essentially a ZR1 with a 427. I just dont think a NA engine like this will be available much longer. All performance cars in the future will be Super or Turbo Charged. Anyway, I would take a C6R over a ZR1 or Z06 and it has the least horse power of the three@ 485hp. (485,505,630) If HP was the only consideration it would be a ZR1.
05-04-2011, 08:15 AM
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I have posted a couple of times about my exploits drag racing and racing the Texas mile. Both times I have been racing lately I have gotten a check engine light. I plugged in my code scanner and came up with MAF(mass air flow sensor) codes. My tuner pulled the intake off and found oil right in the neck of it next to the throttle body. He said this is common in boosted vettes due to the way the oil is vented. There is a fresh air line that runs from the intake to the oil container(where you fill it, name escapes me). This oil makes it's way via vaccum to the intake and gets on the MAF causing all kinds of funky readings. Lowers octane levels he said and degrades performance then throws a light. He said you wouldn't have this happen unless you ran it hard, which I do. Anyone else?
05-04-2011, 09:56 AM
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05-04-2011, 01:54 PM
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I have several times, and i've moved back several times, California is a pretty state, from the earthquakes, to the wild fires, to the homes that fall into the ocean when it rains, to the high taxes, high vehicle registration and traffic, but also the endless connected miles of freeways through the deserts and the snow cap mountians, along the coast and the inter-cities, great state to drive around....
05-04-2011, 09:49 PM
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[QUOTE=Russell ZR1;1577523694]I have several times, and i've moved back several times, California is a pretty state, from the earthquakes, to the wild fires, to the homes that fall into the ocean when it rains, to the high taxes, high vehicle registration and traffic, but also the endless connected miles of freeways through the deserts and the snow cap mountians, along the coast and the inter-cities, great state to drive around....[/
That sounds like a pretty good reason to me. I would love to drive around Cal. in my ZR1
[/That sounds like a pretty good reason to me. I would love to drive around Cal. in my ZR1
