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Bob Eyres · 02-03-2015

I just saw my first C7 ZO6 Convertible today. Going up US1 in Juno Beach. It was yellow, black top and trim, and had Wisconsin temp tags.
The guy was friendly and grinning from ear to ear. We had a short conversation at a light, and WAaaaaah... he was gone. (Loud?..I could hear that thing 2 blocks away!)

I'm not a big fan of yellow but that car was wicked cool

GTOger · 02-03-2015

Oh, that Z06 is just nuts. Actually, if you watch the episode that Jay Leno did on Jay's Garage, you'll notice there are many parallels between the new Z06 and our ZR-1's. Low center of gravity. Engine required to fit under the hood without protrusion. Increased body width (by identical ratio to our car). Listen to a bit about the development and you'll be quickly reminded of the KOTH project that birthed our cars.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC_TTqul92I

FU · 02-03-2015

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Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

and WAaaaaah... he was gone.

OK I'll bite , was he in your rear view mirror ?

Bob Eyres · 02-04-2015

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Originally Posted by FU

OK I'll bite , was he in your rear view mirror ?

No way,.....

One shows R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for the big doggie. Especially when you're driving your wife's 335i.

Even the fastest C4 ZR-1's would have their hands full tangling with 650hp.

But as fabulous as that car is, I would feel a little self conscious driving one. I like to keep a slightly lower profile, (like in a C4 ZR-1). Just getting old I guess.

Paul Workman · 02-04-2015

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Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

No way,.....

One shows R.E.S.P.E.C.T. for the big doggie. Especially when you're driving your wife's 335i.

Even the fastest C4 ZR-1's would have their hands full tangling with 650hp.

I'm guessing he'd have HIS hands full tangling with Frank's lil' ol' 441 LT5 - at least in a straight line.

mike100 · 02-04-2015

What hasn't beat the new Z06?

Bob Eyres · 02-04-2015

Yup, true. But at that level, who's driving becomes more and more important.

I have a feeling that most of these monsters won't see the tens until the second or third owner.

WARP TEN · 02-04-2015

Guess who just got a new Z06? Not me, unfortunately, but someone we all know: Mom. That's right, Dave Bright just got one but it is stuck in his garage until Spring (which usually begins in August in New Hampshire). As he was in the beginning, he is again an inspiration to us all! -Bob

XfireZ51 · 02-04-2015

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Originally Posted by mike100

What hasn't beat the new Z06?

I still want to see the rest of these other "fast cars" on the track taking curves w the Z06. I believe they'd be left in the dust. The Z, like our cars before it, is not a 1/4mile funny car.

diamond zr1 · 02-04-2015

and father time marches on/remember our cars stayed on top of the performance hill from 1990 to at least 2003/bet the new zr? or whatever will outperform the new z06 within 5 years/probably sooner/I want a all wheel drive mid engine zr1,and soon/I am getting old too

02-03-2015	#1
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	New C7 Encounter I just saw my first C7 ZO6 Convertible today. Going up US1 in Juno Beach. It was yellow, black top and trim, and had Wisconsin temp tags. The guy was friendly and grinning from ear to ear. We had a short conversation at a light, and WAaaaaah... he was gone. (Loud?..I could hear that thing 2 blocks away!) I'm not a big fan of yellow but that car was wicked cool

02-03-2015	#2
GTOger Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 198	Re: New C7 Encounter Oh, that Z06 is just nuts. Actually, if you watch the episode that Jay Leno did on Jay's Garage, you'll notice there are many parallels between the new Z06 and our ZR-1's. Low center of gravity. Engine required to fit under the hood without protrusion. Increased body width (by identical ratio to our car). Listen to a bit about the development and you'll be quickly reminded of the KOTH project that birthed our cars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC_TTqul92I __________________ [B]1990 Corvette ZR-1 (#1930) Red/Black, Stock Engine, Henderson Performance custom ECM, FIC Injectors, B&B exhaust, Kenwood DNX6160[/B] Other Rides: 1992 Pontiac Firehawk (#010), 1967 Pontiac GTO 1998 Porsche 968, 2000 Harley Davidson FXST 1986 Pontiac Trans Am, 1931 Ford Model A Tudor Deluxe

02-04-2015	#6
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: New C7 Encounter What hasn't beat the new Z06?

02-04-2015	#7
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Re: New C7 Encounter Yup, true. But at that level, who's driving becomes more and more important. I have a feeling that most of these monsters won't see the tens until the second or third owner.

02-04-2015	#8
WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,036	Re: New C7 Encounter Guess who just got a new Z06? Not me, unfortunately, but someone we all know: Mom. That's right, Dave Bright just got one but it is stuck in his garage until Spring (which usually begins in August in New Hampshire). As he was in the beginning, he is again an inspiration to us all! -Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

02-04-2015	#10
diamond zr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: diamond lake /washington Posts: 223	Re: New C7 Encounter and father time marches on/remember our cars stayed on top of the performance hill from 1990 to at least 2003/bet the new zr? or whatever will outperform the new z06 within 5 years/probably sooner/I want a all wheel drive mid engine zr1,and soon/I am getting old too