[mt.nichols]

I'm not entirely sure why some are worried about the understeer. Half of those who buy this car will never push it hard enough to induce understeer.

[ZRacerLE]

Originally Posted by mt.nichols

I'm not entirely sure why some are worried about the understeer. Half of those who buy this car will never push it hard enough to induce understeer.

I think that's why it was a great decision by GM to do it. I personally have a problem with it because I track my cars, but I'm in the minority. I do hope they make the C8 Z06 the track version this time like they did in the sixth generation or at least make a "1le" version of the C8.

[mt.nichols]

Originally Posted by ZRacerLE

I think that's why it was a great decision by GM to do it. I personally have a problem with it because I track my cars, but I'm in the minority. I do hope they make the C8 Z06 the track version this time like they did in the sixth generation or at least make a "1le" version of the C8.

It certainly is the "safe" decision, especially on the lower trims. I am with you, I track my car regularly and I'm excited to see what the Z06 (or equivalent) brings. Offering the Z06 with something like the Z07 package (read: a different set of springs, more aggressive aero, etc.) seems like the logical step since it worked so well with the C7, but only time will tell.

[leomio85]

Originally Posted by philpacs

I wonder how many are pulling out of their deposits because of some of the negative aspects of the reviews. I do hope they get the balance right like other manufacturers were able to do. For most people who don't track, or track much it's good but come on GM get it right. This is thee car to make or break you.

Probably less than 1% of Corvette owners actually track their cars. Not a single person who put a deposit down will pull it once reading the review. Not ... a ... single ... one.

[Alain]

I"m waiting till the second model year and the Z06 to come out before I even start thinking about trading one of my rides for one of these things.

[ZRacerLE]

Originally Posted by mt.nichols

It certainly is the "safe" decision, especially on the lower trims. I am with you, I track my car regularly and I'm excited to see what the Z06 (or equivalent) brings. Offering the Z06 with something like the Z07 package (read: a different set of springs, more aggressive aero, etc.) seems like the logical step since it worked so well with the C7, but only time will tell.

I wish the z07 were as hardcore as the 1le. I know it's supposed to be, but damn chevy missed it with the C7... should have made a corvette with dssv's and 11 heat exchangers, ha!

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by ZRacerLE

I wish the z07 were as hardcore as the 1le. I know it's supposed to be, but damn chevy missed it with the C7... should have made a corvette with dssv's and 11 heat exchangers, ha!

The issue is the demographics of most Corvette owners. Most are in their 50's and 60's.

The Camaro on the other hand is a younger guys car and so a ZL1 1LE version makes more sense.

Maybe that will change with the C8, but typically that is not the Corvette crowd. It is also the reason why Corvette's are so cheap to insure.

[DDFast]

https://youtu.be/nUHNATBzFjE

[nicktechla]

Originally Posted by DDFast

https://youtu.be/nUHNATBzFjE

looks pretty good on the track! I think it's a great start for a new platform. I can only imagine once Whipple and others start releasing supercharger kits for them. They will be stupid fast.

[DDFast]

Originally Posted by nicktechla

looks pretty good on the track! I think it's a great start for a new platform. I can only imagine once Whipple and others start releasing supercharger kits for them. They will be stupid fast.

Im waiting on the Z well I'm being forced to wait lol, dealer already has deposit so I can be the first in the area.

[nicktechla]

Originally Posted by DDFast

Im waiting on the Z well I'm being forced to wait lol, dealer already has deposit so I can be the first in the area.

they let you put a deposit on a car that doesn't even exist yet? :o it should be awesome. hopefully it has an engine similar to that c8r

[unavailablezl1]

Originally Posted by minn19

Still need back seats even if they are fairly useless to adults so no two seaters for me for awhile.

Otherwise, I'd be looking at them. I have to think the dealer markup is gonna be insane on these for the foreseeable future. It's gonna make the GT350/R ADMs look small is my guess.

The C8 is a sports car, they don't have back seats. If it did, then it would be a sports coupe.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

The C8 is a sports car, they don't have back seats. If it did, then it would be a sports coupe.

I see you are overly pedantic here to. I thought you just did that on M6G to rile up the usual crowd there.

[mt.nichols]

Originally Posted by ZRacerLE

I wish the z07 were as hardcore as the 1le. I know it's supposed to be, but damn chevy missed it with the C7... should have made a corvette with dssv's and 11 heat exchangers, ha!

You know, I really didn't realize just how bad the cooling was on the C7Z06 until I watched a couple of my friends track them. $10-12k in cooling mods later, problem is finally resolved. That is really the only thing that deterred me from buying a 'Vette over the 1LE.