Todays C8 ZO6 Reveal .........

Don’t get me started on the GM hydraulic cylinder on demand lifters. I have had two catastrophic failures luckily both were covered under warranty. I welcome the solid valvetrain.

puroagave said:
the LT6's reliability remains to be seen but it will be a maintenance headache with a solid valvetrain. where most American iron use hydraulic valve lash adjusters, the LT6 uses valve caps and computer ground shims--another reason each LT6 is built by one person. Valve shims means more frequent and costly maintenance intervals (mostly labor). Unless GM has cracked the code on halving the necessary man hours to adjust the new valvetrain, me thinks the new Z06 will be costly to maintain.
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Even after I submit my name for a reservation next week, it is likely that at best, I will get a second year car. I am going to get one as long as the MSRP doesn’t skyrocket. My dealer will sell at MSRP but it might be beyond my desires. Too early to tell.

I am not worried about Corvette mechanics, first year issues at all. I have an umbrella for all the rain falling here.
 
I find myself wondering why are people talking about Porsche on a Corvette thread and why are people throwing wet blankets on others' enthusiasm for Vettes?

Also problems 10-20 years ago with a car have NOTHING to do with a manufacturer's build quality today or else the conversation could get a lot longer on both sides
of the Atlantic.
 
Car guys will be car guys, GM or Porsche. My three Porsche are gone and now I just have the C7 Grand Sport as my only sports car. Go figure.

SCAudiophile said:
I find myself wondering why are people talking about Porsche on a Corvette thread and why are people throwing wet blankets on others' enthusiasm for Vettes?

Also problems 10-20 years ago with a car have NOTHING to do with a manufacturer's build quality today or else the conversation could get a lot longer on both sides
of the Atlantic.
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SCAudiophile said:
I find myself wondering why are people talking about Porsche on a Corvette thread and why are people throwing wet blankets on others' enthusiasm for Vettes?
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quite simply, it's what 'car guys and gals' do !

Also problems 10-20 years ago with a car have NOTHING to do with a manufacturer's build quality today or else the conversation could get a lot longer on both sides
of the Atlantic.
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saying 'history' has nothing to do is just plain wrong and I'm a Bow Tie guy through and through ......
 
nc42acc said:
Hey us bowtie guys gotta stick together. C7 GS is actually a better track car than the C7 ZO6 I had.
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Having driven my ‘17 GS on the track many days, while it may be easier to drive on the track than the comparable Z06, it is definitely not faster than a Z06. I am usually with them around most of my ‘local’ track but they simply pull away from me on the straight sections. After a few laps, they are quite a bit ahead of me. Nothing like horsepower.
 
I bet we have crossed paths on the local tracks, I see you are in SC. I actually have turned my best lap times in a BMW E30 D Mod race car. Not always about brute HP.

crwilli said:
Having driven my ‘17 GS on the track many days, while it may be easier to drive on the track than the comparable Z06, it is definitely not faster than a Z06. I am usually with them around most of my ‘local’ track but they simply pull away from me on the straight sections. After a few laps, they are quite a bit ahead of me. Nothing like horsepower.
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nc42acc said:
I bet we have crossed paths on the local tracks, I see you are in SC. I actually have turned my best lap times in a BMW E30 D Mod race car. Not always about brute HP.
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My local track is Roebling Road. That is the only track I have driven my ‘17 on.

I understand what you are saying. Maybe I should have said ‘all things being equal’ horsepower wins. 😀

IF it was a road race, I might be able to hold them off for a few laps but I don’t think that would be for long unless the driver of the Z06 sucked. 🤪
 
I love Roebling Road, raced motorcycles with WERA and my BMW with BMWCCA there. It is NOT a track for high HP cars for sure. You shouldn’t be too far from Road Atlanta, highly recommend the trip down.

Ok back to the new C8 Z06.


crwilli said:
My local track is Roebling Road. That is the only track I have driven my ‘17 on.

I understand what you are saying. Maybe I should have said ‘all things being equal’ horsepower wins. 😀

IF it was a road race, I might be able to hold them off for a few laps but I don’t think that would be for long unless the driver of the Z06 sucked. 🤪
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of note in the Jay Leno vid is the Corvette engineer mentions they are bringing back the 'build your own' engine program, cool !!
 
Just watched this.........WOW.

I'm looking forward to ordering mine as soon as I can. My 2017 C7 has been an absolute delight to own and drive.
 
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