Wow factor

flashburn · 05-19-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

No factory car is optimal for track events except maybe the Viper ACR. However, nothing really breaks on the corvette, if that's what you are asking. There isn't any weak-point to it that stands out beyond the seats, but again, all factory seats suck for serious track time.

Well like with the 370Z, it's almost all but necessary to replace the brake/clutch fluid, add an oil cooler, and swap out brake pads. I'm guessing everything but the oil cooler would probably still need to be done for the C6 GS? I noticed the GS doesn't have SS Brake lines (not sure about clutch line?). Any other obvious weak points like this that should be addressed before tracking?

ImportConvert · 05-20-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Well like with the 370Z, it's almost all but necessary to replace the brake/clutch fluid, add an oil cooler, and swap out brake pads. I'm guessing everything but the oil cooler would probably still need to be done for the C6 GS? I noticed the GS doesn't have SS Brake lines (not sure about clutch line?). Any other obvious weak points like this that should be addressed before tracking?

Regarding the Z06: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-question.html

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no reason for brakes, coil overs or any suspension. It will take you 3+ years of experience and being well into intermediate run groups to even be able to use them. I know instructors in stock cars that can out run advanced students with highly prepped cars. Driving experience and safety are the key.

DO however change your brake fluid to a high temp fluid like Motul.

^The above post was made by someone who does HPDE's, and LG Motorsports +1'ed it. Another vendor said pads + SS brake lines. Remember though, that is a VENDOR. They SELL things.

I have not yet seen a thread specific for the GS.

The GS gets larger rotors, and all the coolers, and a dry-sump if you get a manual, but it has smaller pads than the Z06. The larger rotors just take longer to heat-soak, but the Z06 brakes are better by far from what I have read from people who swapped Z51 brakes for the Z06 brakes.

flashburn · 05-20-2011, 08:51 AM

Yeah, I tried searching that forum for more info, as well as google, didn't come up with much. CorvetteForum.com isn't nearly as close to as awesome as the370Z.com, we seem to have a lot more content and info here for our car.

ImportConvert · 05-20-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Yeah, I tried searching that forum for more info, as well as google, didn't come up with much. CorvetteForum.com isn't nearly as close to as awesome as the370Z.com, we seem to have a lot more content and info here for our car.

Maybe you are not searching optimally? I just did a 5-minute search real fast to see what I could find. If you want better info, PM one of the instructors on the site. There are decades of road-racing/autoX experience to be tapped into there. There isn't a thing for the corvette I have not been able to find on there. I have even had conversations with people who actually build the LS7 engines on there. Lots of info to be had.

flashburn · 05-20-2011, 09:16 AM

Perhaps, but it'd be a lot easier to find stuff if they had a few more sub forums.

ImportConvert · 05-20-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Perhaps, but it'd be a lot easier to find stuff if they had a few more sub forums.

Check your PM, I will convert you yet!

whoady4shoady · 05-20-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Check your PM, I will convert you yet!

Come swing by new orleans to convert me.

flashburn · 05-20-2011, 05:04 PM

Get a room, you two.

BrianMSmith · 05-20-2011, 11:01 PM

It is incredible for the money, quality, finish, ride, handling, performance. 23k miles, not one niggle, just perfection. I could have spent much more, but this was a top value purchase in my book. Hands down a big winner. Next (barely) better thing is a cayman, 50% more expensive. Or if you like big power, maybe the ZR1 or GTR which are twice as expensive.

05-20-2011, 08:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 20	Yeah, I tried searching that forum for more info, as well as google, didn't come up with much. CorvetteForum.com isn't nearly as close to as awesome as the370Z.com, we seem to have a lot more content and info here for our car. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 20	Perhaps, but it'd be a lot easier to find stuff if they had a few more sub forums. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 20	Get a room, you two. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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