C8 Z06 Second Impressions
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12-02-2022, 11:49 PM
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12-03-2022, 08:46 AM
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I boiled the fluid in my C8 Stingray just running around in intermediate group with my son. I got a warning light on the dash and after that the pedal felt wooden. The first thing the engineering team asked was “did you change the fluid before you took it to the track?” There is a reason they recommend changing it as part of track prep.
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12-03-2022, 01:22 PM
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I boiled the fluid in my C8 Stingray just running around in intermediate group with my son. I got a warning light on the dash and after that the pedal felt wooden. The first thing the engineering team asked was “did you change the fluid before you took it to the track?” There is a reason they recommend changing it as part of track prep.
12-03-2022, 01:34 PM
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Thanks for everyone who contributed to this thread and big thanks to Michael Palmer for putting it all together for the following article.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...st-sports-car/
Let's keep the conversation going, the questions, answers, impressions and opinions. I figure there are no stupid questions. None of us know this car. Not even me and I have one in the garage as I write this! I also figure what we think today is likely to change as we learn more. Right now my impression is based mostly on very sedate driving on public roads. Once I get a few long sessions (15 laps or so) and I get a sense of how the car (and driver) work under stress, I bet my impressions are different.
Speed Ventures has Button Willow on December 17/18. Let me know if any of you are planning to go - would love to meet up and compare notes!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...st-sports-car/
Let's keep the conversation going, the questions, answers, impressions and opinions. I figure there are no stupid questions. None of us know this car. Not even me and I have one in the garage as I write this! I also figure what we think today is likely to change as we learn more. Right now my impression is based mostly on very sedate driving on public roads. Once I get a few long sessions (15 laps or so) and I get a sense of how the car (and driver) work under stress, I bet my impressions are different.
Speed Ventures has Button Willow on December 17/18. Let me know if any of you are planning to go - would love to meet up and compare notes!
12-03-2022, 01:54 PM
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A couple questions. Was the car ordered "for the dealer" and they sold you the car for MSDRP plus ADM? If you do not mind sharing, what was the ADM.
Regarding the car. I find the C8 Stingray a bit underpowered but comfortable for the street. The challenge is to find a car for the street that is enjoyable only compromised for those who do not have a dedicated race car and need the car to do double duty. When speaking of "street" car comparisons,, I think of the Ferrari 458, not as fast as some, but perfect gearing and more than adequate power for the street. As I read you excellent presentation (appreciated), it occurred to me that the Z06 might be a bit much for those who do not track a car. Back to the 458. This car's shifting points and power permitted ease of driving and a great flat plane sound. By contrast newer Ferraris, rev to quickly for my comfort and create too much work. When thinking of the Z06, I wonder if it is not the reverse of the GT3RS.
The Porsche is a race car ill suited for the street because it cannot be enjoyed and driven comfortably on the street, while the Z06 appears to be a car designed for street use but has a little bit too much track in it, requiring self control when driving and finding revs coming up and shift points a bit uncomfortable.
How do you find the street driving. Unrelated, what is the opinion on tire wear when resetting camber/castor/ toe in, etc?
Regarding the car. I find the C8 Stingray a bit underpowered but comfortable for the street. The challenge is to find a car for the street that is enjoyable only compromised for those who do not have a dedicated race car and need the car to do double duty. When speaking of "street" car comparisons,, I think of the Ferrari 458, not as fast as some, but perfect gearing and more than adequate power for the street. As I read you excellent presentation (appreciated), it occurred to me that the Z06 might be a bit much for those who do not track a car. Back to the 458. This car's shifting points and power permitted ease of driving and a great flat plane sound. By contrast newer Ferraris, rev to quickly for my comfort and create too much work. When thinking of the Z06, I wonder if it is not the reverse of the GT3RS.
The Porsche is a race car ill suited for the street because it cannot be enjoyed and driven comfortably on the street, while the Z06 appears to be a car designed for street use but has a little bit too much track in it, requiring self control when driving and finding revs coming up and shift points a bit uncomfortable.
How do you find the street driving. Unrelated, what is the opinion on tire wear when resetting camber/castor/ toe in, etc?
12-03-2022, 02:15 PM
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Great post and congrats!
12-03-2022, 03:46 PM
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I am #86 on list at Les Stanford Chevrolet and #6 at a smaller dealership.
I face the possibility of being asked to pay $50,000 to get #6 early or wait an estimated year to get #86 at MSRP.
The good news and I was lucky was to find an available slot to order a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing about 3 weeks ago which should arrive mid January.
I face the possibility of being asked to pay $50,000 to get #6 early or wait an estimated year to get #86 at MSRP.
The good news and I was lucky was to find an available slot to order a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing about 3 weeks ago which should arrive mid January.
12-03-2022, 07:59 PM
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Thanks for taking time to give us a write up! I was never considering the Red Mist....but I gotta be honest that looks pretty killer in that color combo! 
12-05-2022, 03:50 PM
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12-05-2022, 04:00 PM
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A couple questions. Was the car ordered "for the dealer" and they sold you the car for MSDRP plus ADM? If you do not mind sharing, what was the ADM.
Regarding the car. I find the C8 Stingray a bit underpowered but comfortable for the street. The challenge is to find a car for the street that is enjoyable only compromised for those who do not have a dedicated race car and need the car to do double duty. When speaking of "street" car comparisons,, I think of the Ferrari 458, not as fast as some, but perfect gearing and more than adequate power for the street. As I read you excellent presentation (appreciated), it occurred to me that the Z06 might be a bit much for those who do not track a car. Back to the 458. This car's shifting points and power permitted ease of driving and a great flat plane sound. By contrast newer Ferraris, rev to quickly for my comfort and create too much work. When thinking of the Z06, I wonder if it is not the reverse of the GT3RS.
The Porsche is a race car ill suited for the street because it cannot be enjoyed and driven comfortably on the street, while the Z06 appears to be a car designed for street use but has a little bit too much track in it, requiring self control when driving and finding revs coming up and shift points a bit uncomfortable.
How do you find the street driving. Unrelated, what is the opinion on tire wear when resetting camber/castor/ toe in, etc?
Regarding the car. I find the C8 Stingray a bit underpowered but comfortable for the street. The challenge is to find a car for the street that is enjoyable only compromised for those who do not have a dedicated race car and need the car to do double duty. When speaking of "street" car comparisons,, I think of the Ferrari 458, not as fast as some, but perfect gearing and more than adequate power for the street. As I read you excellent presentation (appreciated), it occurred to me that the Z06 might be a bit much for those who do not track a car. Back to the 458. This car's shifting points and power permitted ease of driving and a great flat plane sound. By contrast newer Ferraris, rev to quickly for my comfort and create too much work. When thinking of the Z06, I wonder if it is not the reverse of the GT3RS.
The Porsche is a race car ill suited for the street because it cannot be enjoyed and driven comfortably on the street, while the Z06 appears to be a car designed for street use but has a little bit too much track in it, requiring self control when driving and finding revs coming up and shift points a bit uncomfortable.
How do you find the street driving. Unrelated, what is the opinion on tire wear when resetting camber/castor/ toe in, etc?
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12-07-2022, 02:21 PM
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That would be amazing! Or like when you get close to home, and you do not want to wake the neighbors. There are actually quite a number applications for this idea.
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