[Staves]

Originally Posted by Z OH 6

The Camaro has a reputation of being owned by trailer park trash wearing a wife beater.

I’ve since moved to a condo and wear t-shirts.

[Z OH 6]

Originally Posted by Staves

I’ve since moved to a condo and wear t-shirts.

Moving on up!

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

Very difficult decision:
-The Corvette Grand Sport has been mentioned by MT as the best handling C7 Corvette. Same MT has reviewed the C7 Z06 considering that chassis/suspension as untrusted and hazardous with that SC power.
-Also MT has mentioned that the best handling GM Chassis is the "Alpha" platform of the 6th gen Camaro
-C7 Z06 had Engine overheating issues. My C7 Z51 overheated the A6 transmission at the track.
-The Transmissions (A10 and 6MT) that you find on the Camaro are more accurate and precise than the (A6, A8 & 7MT) on the C7 Corvette. With the 7MT while driving you would easily miss a shift. The A8 is a very problematic transmission and the A6 overheats at the track.
-The close to the floor driving feeling on the Corvette C7 feels amazing.
-Esthetically the Corvette Exterior and interior design looks more appealing, more exotic. The non ZL1 Camaro and Mustangs are very more common to see them on the street.
-The same Exhaust on both cars sounds better, more aggressive on the Camaro.
-On a quick lane change, the Corvette feels instantaneous and the Camaro feels heavier in the back.
-Amazing power and sound of the SC compared to the NA engine.

-My N.A. C7 Z51 felt as fast as my 5th Gen SC ZL1 because it was lighter
-The reliability of my 6th gen Camaro SS has been way better compared to my unreliable prior C7 Corvette Z51.
On equal price, you get more for your money with the SC ZL1 compared to the NA GS.
Also the individual question is If the 650 HP is much power to take advantage on the street or its to much for DD?

This decision for me in this order of preference:
1. Camaro ZL1 (non 1LE, because its 1LE Suspension option is very rough for street driving, better for track usage. )
2. Corvette Grand Sport
3. Camaro SS1LE
4. Camaro SS

YEP!!!

The Alpha chassis is far superior to the C7 chassis, especially at the limits. The Alpha chassis gives you a lot of confidence and is very stable in the rear.

The C7 tends to get a snappy oversteer character at the limit, especially when loaded up.

[Royal Dutch]

I had a C7 Z51 M7 with minor mods, I tracked it several times, never overheated or any problems except 1st time I didn't install the front rotor cooling discs and warped the rotors. (very stupid Chevy design) Dealer replaced under warranty so not a big deal. I love and would take the ZL1 A10 over it any day! (bad knees had to do it but the A10 trans is awesome) Rides, brakes and handles much better, and the power - no comparison at all. Only downside to me is seat isn't as comfortable/less adjustments, I'm 6'4" 230lb.

[willzilla]

Originally Posted by Bosse'sBoss

-C7 Z06 had Engine overheating issues. My C7 Z51 overheated the A6 transmission at the track.

I believe GM resolved the overheating issue later on?

[bullitt4110]

I’ve had multiple C5Z’s, C6Z’s, C7 grand sport, and a C7 Z06 Z07 and now a ZL1 1LE. The ZL1 is my favorite to the point as it seems to fill the most boxes on my personal check list. The C7 grand sport was my second favorite but lacked the power, C6Z was my favorite on track but I haven’t had the 1LE on track just yet.