[UrbanKnight]

Next up, shooting for 2:16's

https://youtu.be/z1hx8nAkZeE

[glamcem]

Congrats, nice driving! Anything below 2:20 is a respectable time at Sebring as far as I can remember ( moved from Florida to WA like 8 years ago)

[NickyRacerBoy]

looking good! sure is bumpie threw last turn!

[UrbanKnight]

Originally Posted by NickyRacerBoy

looking good! sure is bumpie threw last turn!

It's the beauty in the track... 17 and 1 will take you for a ride... even worse if you are off line...

[sean7454]

Incredible driving, corner speeds are amazing!

[UrbanKnight]

Thanks man. I almost wanted to trade in for an A10 watching your vids. Car has more in it. I’m determined to get into the 16’s

[Nick S]

Originally Posted by UrbanKnight

Thanks man. I almost wanted to trade in for an A10 watching your vids. Car has more in it. I’m determined to get into the 16’s

So after having more seat time in the ZLE do you miss your C6 race car? Just curious on your thoughts since you went from a full on road race car to a street car that you use on the track. As I have been contimplating taking the plunge into a dedicated race car myself I just keep wondering if I'll regret not having a car that's at least more streetable. It's always a compromise.

[UrbanKnight]

I miss being "fast". The ZLE is so damn good though its hard to explain.... All my buddies showed up this weekend in their c6 racecars and one 750 whp zr1 racecar... I can't hang with that on the straights, but damn near can in the corners....

I am so conflicted. In an ideal world, I would track a C7zr1 as it would be the best of all worlds....

Fast as snot, classes in TT1 (my race vettes class) and it has a full warranty...

Im not willing to spend 120k to do that... So i look at two options... C7z or ZLE.... Other than straight line grunt, I think the ZLE can hold its own or be better than a stock C7z. I worry about C7z reliablity.

I miss being in a full cage/harness/safety system.

I love full warranty, and that my ZLE is basically "stock" (Although I still think it needs 100-150 more wheel HP to be perfect)

So on monday- I have been looking back at C7z's and tube frame race cars, but then remind myself that if the ZLE isnt right for me, I don;t have to find the 1 buyer in the world looking for my racecar, I can drive it to the dealer, while stopping at mcdonalds and walmart along the way, and just trade it in...

***EDIT- I also have the option of buying my old race car back- But I don't miss the repair bills and have to keep reminding myself of that

[sean7454]

Originally Posted by UrbanKnight

Thanks man. I almost wanted to trade in for an A10 watching your vids. Car has more in it. I’m determined to get into the 16’s

I'm positive you will get there...these cars are so much fun

[sean7454]

Originally Posted by UrbanKnight

I miss being "fast". The ZLE is so damn good though its hard to explain.... All my buddies showed up this weekend in their c6 racecars and one 750 whp zr1 racecar... I can't hang with that on the straights, but damn near can in the corners....

I am so conflicted. In an ideal world, I would track a C7zr1 as it would be the best of all worlds....

Fast as snot, classes in TT1 (my race vettes class) and it has a full warranty...

Im not willing to spend 120k to do that... So i look at two options... C7z or ZLE.... Other than straight line grunt, I think the ZLE can hold its own or be better than a stock C7z. I worry about C7z reliablity.

I miss being in a full cage/harness/safety system.

I love full warranty, and that my ZLE is basically "stock" (Although I still think it needs 100-150 more wheel HP to be perfect)

So on monday- I have been looking back at C7z's and tube frame race cars, but then remind myself that if the ZLE isnt right for me, I don;t have to find the 1 buyer in the world looking for my racecar, I can drive it to the dealer, while stopping at mcdonalds and walmart along the way, and just trade it in...

***EDIT- I also have the option of buying my old race car back- But I don't miss the repair bills and have to keep reminding myself of that

After spending 10 grand to turn my Cayman R back into a 'street' car just to find a buyer (after spending 9 months trying to sell it as a track car), I'm through with that. There comes a time when you say "I just want easy". I miss the extra safety, but I am at a point where driving it to the dealership, speed shop, tire shop and to work without needing to load it onto a trailer is all I want.

[BMR Sales]

that was cookin!

and you are correct about Turn 17 - Bumpy as heck and if you ask a 100 people what line to take, you will probably get back 125 answers!

[Nick S]

Originally Posted by UrbanKnight

I miss being "fast". The ZLE is so damn good though its hard to explain.... All my buddies showed up this weekend in their c6 racecars and one 750 whp zr1 racecar... I can't hang with that on the straights, but damn near can in the corners....

I am so conflicted. In an ideal world, I would track a C7zr1 as it would be the best of all worlds....

Fast as snot, classes in TT1 (my race vettes class) and it has a full warranty...

Im not willing to spend 120k to do that... So i look at two options... C7z or ZLE.... Other than straight line grunt, I think the ZLE can hold its own or be better than a stock C7z. I worry about C7z reliablity.

I miss being in a full cage/harness/safety system.

I love full warranty, and that my ZLE is basically "stock" (Although I still think it needs 100-150 more wheel HP to be perfect)

So on monday- I have been looking back at C7z's and tube frame race cars, but then remind myself that if the ZLE isnt right for me, I don;t have to find the 1 buyer in the world looking for my racecar, I can drive it to the dealer, while stopping at mcdonalds and walmart along the way, and just trade it in...

***EDIT- I also have the option of buying my old race car back- But I don't miss the repair bills and have to keep reminding myself of that

Thanks for the honest answers and thoughts. It makes me think more about the pros and cons in each and I have seen quite a few nicely built race cars take a really long time to sell so I definitely understand that negative to making a dedicated track car out of your street car. And the fact you can’t really enjoy it on the weekends and just take a trip to the store with a fully caged race car. It is built for one purpose only and that’s the only time you get to drive it.

[JG61354]

Originally Posted by glamcem

Congrats, nice driving! Anything below 2:20 is a respectable time at Sebring as far as I can remember ( moved from Florida to WA like 8 years ago)

Doing 2:18 in a car that weighs over 4000 lbs is crazy good . I think to do 2:16 would have to be a perfect lap. I’ve managed a mid 2:21 bone stock except brake fluid. Brian is good so it wouldn’t surprise me.