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Here is a quote from the Corvette Blogger, Jan 2020 article on the 2011 Z07:
The Z07 performance package debuted in 2011 to bridge the gap between the aging Z06 and the new, top-dog ZR1 using a simple trickle-down strategy. Z07s received important pieces of ZR1 tech to create a car that many still consider a highwater mark for the Corvette. The highlights of the package were the carbon ceramic brakes but RPO Z07 also brought the ZR1s spoiler, Mag-Ride, and ultra-sticky Michelins. These changes resulted in a 20-second drop in the Z06’s Nürburgring time to 7:22.68, just three seconds off the pace set by its supercharged sibling! Also, at Motor Trend’s annual giant, multi-manufacturer, track test at Laguna Seca, in an unbelievably stacked field that included far more expensive and powerful heavy hitters like the Lexus LFA, SLS AMG, R8 GT, GT3 RS, and the 458 Italia (what an outstanding year for cars!!!), the Z07 set the fastest lap by more than a second!
Bottom line, no CCB's, it is not a Z07, unless they were removed by a previous owner. You can have a 2011 Z07 without the CFZ package, but not the Ceramic Brakes.
so as I stated before, I can put CCBs and or equally performing brakes and it’s a Z07
so as I stated before, I can put CCBs and or equally performing brakes and it’s a Z07
thanks for confirming
Not really, the car needs to be "born" as a Z07 from the factory to be classified as a Z07. To be a Z07 it must have been manufactured with the Ultimate Performance (or Z07) Package, not added post manufacture. If you add the entire Z07 package, inclusive of the CCB brakes, you would have a Z07 clone.
Not really, the car needs to be "born" as a Z07 from the factory to be classified as a Z07. To be a Z07 it must have been manufactured with the Ultimate Performance (or Z07) Package, not added post manufacture. If you add the entire Z07 package, inclusive of the CCB brakes, you would have a Z07 clone.
Too-Fast is right on the money. Good example. I own a 1967 Corvette roadster with the 427/435 HP engine. When it was restored a few years ago the L88 aluminum heads were added which now meant it was an honest to goodness L89 that was available that year. In 1967, GM produced 20 L88 optioned 427's but only 16 L89 ones. Does that mean I now own one of the super rare L89's? The answer is no, I own an L89 clone. Having owned a 1967 427/435 roadster back in the early 70's for my first Corvette and looking to regain that charm I purchased it recently after spotting it last August in Carlisle, PA. One of the reasons was most of those more race oriented 4 bolt main solid lifter cars came without power steering to save weight and horsepower. Remembering the effort involved in parking it even back then when I was a young whippersnapper, I jumped at saving 80 lbs of weight off the front end with the aluminum heads.
If it didn't come from the factory built with the options listed, anything added on to duplicate those options, no matter how precise, make it a clone. Should you represent it as a Z07 when selling it without identifying it was a clone you would be legally liable to the buyer. Just a word of caution to help you in the future. You have gotten good advice from a number of folks here. Choice of words do matter.
Best of luck with your very nicely equipped Z06. If I were you I would complete the Z07 conversion as accurately as you can, unless of course you goal is a track vs a street and occasional track car. The performance gains in nimbleness changing directions quickly and a slight ride improvement made a difference to me. It wouldn't to everyone but then we are not all alike.
Too-Fast is right on the money. Good example. I own a 1967 Corvette roadster with the 427/435 HP engine. When it was restored a few years ago the L88 aluminum heads were added which now meant it was an honest to goodness L89 that was available that year. In 1967, GM produced 20 L88 optioned 427's but only 16 L89 ones. Does that mean I now own one of the super rare L89's? The answer is no, I own an L89 clone. Having owned a 1967 427/435 roadster back in the early 70's for my first Corvette and looking to regain that charm I purchased it recently after spotting it last August in Carlisle, PA. One of the reasons was most of those more race oriented 4 bolt main solid lifter cars came without power steering to save weight and horsepower. Remembering the effort involved in parking it even back then when I was a young whippersnapper, I jumped at saving 80 lbs of weight off the front end with the aluminum heads.
If it didn't come from the factory built with the options listed, anything added on to duplicate those options, no matter how precise, make it a clone. Should you represent it as a Z07 when selling it without identifying it was a clone you would be legally liable to the buyer. Just a word of caution to help you in the future. You have gotten good advice from a number of folks here. Choice of words do matter.
Best of luck with your very nicely equipped Z06. If I were you I would complete the Z07 conversion as accurately as you can, unless of course you goal is a track vs a street and occasional track car. The performance gains in nimbleness changing directions quickly and a slight ride improvement made a difference to me. It wouldn't to everyone but then we are not all alike.
Best part is I made an innocent comparison due to the level of equipment on my Z06, never once besides this post say "nearly" as, again, a comparison. And all the critics and pedantic people decided it was worth "educating me" when all I was doing was trying to help the OP understand a Z07 and if it was worth the money for one or something "well equipped" Z06 would be better off.
Best part is I made an innocent comparison due to the level of equipment on my Z06, never once besides this post say "nearly" as, again, a comparison. And all the critics and pedantic people decided it was worth "educating me" when all I was doing was trying to help the OP understand a Z07 and if it was worth the money for one or something "well equipped" Z06 would be better off.
i agree, corvette boomers are too worried that someone might mistake their 1/232342 blue corvettes made in june of 2045 with the 19 inch black powder coated rims. with another super basic metallic blue corvette which was made in a 2% higher production number LOL
i agree, corvette boomers are too worried that someone might mistake their 1/232342 blue corvettes made in june of 2045 with the 19 inch black powder coated rims. with another super basic metallic blue corvette which was made in a 2% higher production number LOL
Sorry our "Boomer" mentality prefers accurate and detailed facts about what is in our cars and what isn't. When you asked what the difference was about Z07 equipped cars and what that should be worth I for one mistook your question for genuine interest in a Z07. Your comments make me suspect I was mistaken. I do apologize for my intent on accuracy.
Relative to is the cost of the Z07 package and its impact on pricing of C6 Z06's worth it depends on you, not me or anyone else. I would say people in general pay for a car what they think it is worth. Since Z07 equipped cars generally bring the highest pricing level for a C6 Z06 you are likely to pay except for a Carbon Limited Edition the answer must be yes. Relative whether it is worth it to you is quite separate from that conclusion. My suggestion is the vast benefit of the capabilities of a C6Z06 do not require it having the Z07 package since the percentage improvement in performance is lower than the percentage increase in price. Is that a worthwhile usable answer for you?
Sorry if I misunderstood your original query. Good luck in your search
Sorry our "Boomer" mentality prefers accurate and detailed facts about what is in our cars and what isn't. When you asked what the difference was about Z07 equipped cars and what that should be worth I for one mistook your question for genuine interest in a Z07. Your comments make me suspect I was mistaken. I do apologize for my intent on accuracy.
Relative to is the cost of the Z07 package and its impact on pricing of C6 Z06's worth it depends on you, not me or anyone else. I would say people in general pay for a car what they think it is worth. Since Z07 equipped cars generally bring the highest pricing level for a C6 Z06 you are likely to pay except for a Carbon Limited Edition the answer must be yes. Relative whether it is worth it to you is quite separate from that conclusion. My suggestion is the vast benefit of the capabilities of a C6Z06 do not require it having the Z07 package since the percentage improvement in performance is lower than the percentage increase in price. Is that a worthwhile usable answer for you?
Sorry if I misunderstood your original query. Good luck in your search
yes I appreciate your guys input. I’m just defending the dude who said “almost a z07” as a lot of people seemed to be overly ticked off at him for saying that when it’s not the biggest deal.
anyways. Seeing the price increase compared to what the z07 offers. I think for my intents and purposes the non z07 model could suffice!
yes I appreciate your guys input. I’m just defending the dude who said “almost a z07” as a lot of people seemed to be overly ticked off at him for saying that when it’s not the biggest deal.
anyways. Seeing the price increase compared to what the z07 offers. I think for my intents and purposes the non z07 model could suffice!
What he said is no different than the base model guys who slap on ebay widebody fenders and throw on a supercharger sand say they basically have a ZR1. Happens all the time.
I have a 2013 Corvette Z06/Z07 Ultimate package, carbon package. 3LZ in Torch Red/Black interior with 24,050 miles. with a $99500 window sticker price
Upgrades included-RPM Stage 3 Heads cam package, with Painted Black/red Fast 102 intake, Fast Fuel rails with AN line fittings, 60lbs injectors, Nick Williams 102TB, Vararam cold air intake, ARH headers, ORXP, Mild to wild switch, RPM black valve covers, with remote coil mounts, tuned to 594rwhp 529rwtq SAE nearly $15k in receipts
Areas for improvement-3LZ dash leather lifting some in front of vent, tires do not match front to rear, Bridgestone fronts/Michelin rears (just annoys me) 1 key fob has a crack in the case
Recent maintenance: spark plugs, spark plug wires, oil and filter change, clutch fluid change
Car has a clean accident free history report, 1 owner title signed over ( i buy sell, trade as a hobby) both key fobs
Location: Columbia, Pa. 17512
Price: $65,000 ( I believe thats the lowest price 2013 Z06/Ultimate package/carbon package in the country from my quick search on ebay, cargurus, autolocater)
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