2015 Z06

thebishman · 04-01-2015, 05:24 PM

Thought I'd post a couple of preliminary pictures/thoughts of my new '15 Z06.

Car is Shark Grey with Black 3LZ interior; Z07 package; Competition Seats with Suede inserts; CF Dash; A8 transmission; CF 'Ground Effects' package; Black Stinger Hood Stripe; Carbon Flash painted Mirrors and Pearl Nickel Wheels with the Red Calipers. Maybe a couple of other things I've forgotten.

I'm very happy with it so far. Paint looks excellent with very little 'Orange Peel', and all body panels seem very straight. Sounds ridiculous when the exhaust opens and seems to scare the poop out of anyone close by! You can configure the car to always leave the exhaust in the 'Open' mode btw.

Power is just stupid as you might imagine with 650hp/650 lb ft of torque. I'm still in the initial break-in of 500 miles where you have to keep the revs under 4500; Gods know what it moves like when you keep your foot in it!! I am getting a second set of wheels for the track and will be getting some MPSS's for the street as the Z07 option comes with MPSC2's, and they can be a handful when its cold or wet outside.

I bought it to get some more 'track' time as I haven't been in a couple of years and wanted to do it before I'm too old!! There are initial reports that the car might not be able to handle 25-30 minutes continuous running in the Advanced run groups in hot weather on track. That will be disappointing as GM proclaimed the car to be "the most track capable Corvette ever", and was one of the reasons I bought it over say a Viper or the GT3. (My primary reasons for not getting the GT3 was finding an allocation; initial cost differential of about $45K-$50K when optioned the way I wanted both cars, and long(er) term upkeep costs). If I can keep it running for HPDE sessions in the summer with an upgraded radiator +/- and additional engine oil cooler, I won't complain as I had to spend much more to keep my '09 GT-R running on track.

I'll get some better pictures with the sun on it soon.

Here you go:

RPiM5 · 04-01-2015, 06:08 PM

WOW! Congrats man! How's the sound system?

Also, please give us your thoughts on the Auto Tranny compared to say a BMW or Porsche DCT.

Northern X5M · 04-01-2015, 06:48 PM

So nice!
I sent a build to my dealer. Z07, MT, Night Race Blue, Blue Interior, Comp Seats.
But allocation is so limited in Canada I probably won't get one this year.

I wouldn't be too worried about the car's limitations from the factory. The aftermarket for this car will be crazy. That is what I love about GM.

elitex · 04-01-2015, 07:13 PM

eh. should've bought a viper.

j/k

Nice car.

Vic55 · 04-01-2015, 07:34 PM

Beast!!!! Love it Dave....

Congrats

URBAN LEGEND · 04-01-2015, 07:40 PM

You beat me to it. Nice.

URBAN LEGEND · 04-01-2015, 07:42 PM

Once you break it in could you please give a full report on a 70-14X mph roll demo run. This stat is important to me. Does it pull harder than the M5?

Let me know when you can perform this test.

Niko1414 · 04-01-2015, 07:54 PM

Nice!!! Beast mode

HXS · 04-01-2015, 08:30 PM

Nice! The aero parts don't look as annoying as it would on a lighter color car. Great choice on the color!

+ 1 on how it compares to our M5's.

M6-Coupe · 04-01-2015, 08:54 PM

Nice car, nice color.... Congrats!

FLOMACKS · 04-01-2015, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HXS

Nice! The aero parts don't look as annoying as it would on a lighter color car. Great choice on the color!

+ 1 on how it compares to our M5's.

Agree. This color combo really smoothes out the look.

Congrats on the car! I'm sure it will handle DE events. Look forward to hearing more.

soooma · 04-01-2015, 10:01 PM

The beast -

Used2be · 04-02-2015, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebishman

Thought I'd post a couple of preliminary pictures/thoughts of my new '15 Z06.

I bought it to get some more 'track' time as I haven't been in a couple of years and wanted to do it before I'm too old!! There are initial reports that the car might not be able to handle 25-30 minutes continuous running in the Advanced run groups in hot weather on track. That will be disappointing as GM proclaimed the car to be "the most track capable Corvette ever", and was one of the reasons I bought it over say a Viper or the GT3. If I can keep it running for HPDE sessions in the summer with an upgraded radiator +/- and additional engine oil cooler, I won't complain as I had to spend much more to keep my '09 GT-R running on track.

Congratulations! I've been talking to my local dealer and his allocations are limited. The car has the great suspension and aero to make it "track capable". The teething problems with the cooling will hopefully be well handled by the aftermarket as X5M mentioned. Not that critical, but how is the visibility through/over the large spoiler on the back?

thebishman · 04-04-2015, 06:38 PM

It's not too bad. I in fact lowered my clear center portion down to the lowest setting today by adjusting the torx screws, but even with it in the fully raised position you can still see behind you pretty well. Not an issue IMHO.
Bish

M6-Coupe · 04-04-2015, 07:30 PM

How fast is gear shifting compare to DCT (M5) or ZF8 (your Jag)?

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thebishman Major 565 Rep 1,174 Posts Drives: ‘24 iX M60 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0)	2015 Z06 Thought I'd post a couple of preliminary pictures/thoughts of my new '15 Z06. Car is Shark Grey with Black 3LZ interior; Z07 package; Competition Seats with Suede inserts; CF Dash; A8 transmission; CF 'Ground Effects' package; Black Stinger Hood Stripe; Carbon Flash painted Mirrors and Pearl Nickel Wheels with the Red Calipers. Maybe a couple of other things I've forgotten. I'm very happy with it so far. Paint looks excellent with very little 'Orange Peel', and all body panels seem very straight. Sounds ridiculous when the exhaust opens and seems to scare the poop out of anyone close by! You can configure the car to always leave the exhaust in the 'Open' mode btw. Power is just stupid as you might imagine with 650hp/650 lb ft of torque. I'm still in the initial break-in of 500 miles where you have to keep the revs under 4500; Gods know what it moves like when you keep your foot in it!! I am getting a second set of wheels for the track and will be getting some MPSS's for the street as the Z07 option comes with MPSC2's, and they can be a handful when its cold or wet outside. I bought it to get some more 'track' time as I haven't been in a couple of years and wanted to do it before I'm too old!! There are initial reports that the car might not be able to handle 25-30 minutes continuous running in the Advanced run groups in hot weather on track. That will be disappointing as GM proclaimed the car to be "the most track capable Corvette ever", and was one of the reasons I bought it over say a Viper or the GT3. (My primary reasons for not getting the GT3 was finding an allocation; initial cost differential of about $45K-$50K when optioned the way I wanted both cars, and long(er) term upkeep costs). If I can keep it running for HPDE sessions in the summer with an upgraded radiator +/- and additional engine oil cooler, I won't complain as I had to spend much more to keep my '09 GT-R running on track. I'll get some better pictures with the sun on it soon. Here you go: Attached Images
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RPiM5 Major General 2873 Rep 7,885 Posts Drives: Black M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth 616 iTrader: (0)	WOW! Congrats man! How's the sound system? Also, please give us your thoughts on the Auto Tranny compared to say a BMW or Porsche DCT. __________________
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Northern X5M Captain 105 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2014 Tanzanite Blue M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	So nice! I sent a build to my dealer. Z07, MT, Night Race Blue, Blue Interior, Comp Seats. But allocation is so limited in Canada I probably won't get one this year. I wouldn't be too worried about the car's limitations from the factory. The aftermarket for this car will be crazy. That is what I love about GM. __________________ 2014 ///M5 CP Tanzanite Blue/Cohiba - 11.15 @ 128.8 & 1.84 60' (2150' DA) - BPM Tune - MSR Intake - SSP DCT - SS DPs & HFC Mid Pipes/X-Over - E Race Muffs - 19" MT DRs... On to a new home.
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URBAN LEGEND Rocky 412 Rep 3,085 Posts Drives: 16 M5, 18 ZL1 1LE, 18 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brenham TX iTrader: (0)	Once you break it in could you please give a full report on a 70-14X mph roll demo run. This stat is important to me. Does it pull harder than the M5? Let me know when you can perform this test. __________________ 22 Audi RS E-Tron GT 21 Model S Plaid Last edited by URBAN LEGEND; 04-01-2015 at 07:59 PM..
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HXS Licensed Drug Dealer 742 Rep 2,269 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7)	Nice! The aero parts don't look as annoying as it would on a lighter color car. Great choice on the color! + 1 on how it compares to our M5's.
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M6-Coupe Major General 1125 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: F92 M8 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bay area iTrader: (0)	Nice car, nice color.... Congrats! __________________ Current : 2020 F92 Black Sapphire M8 - ZF8 Gone : 2018 F80 Mineral Gray M3 - 6MT Gone : 2016 F82 Austin Yellow M4 - 6MT Gone : 2013 F13 Sakhir Orange M6 -7DCT Gone: 2013 F13 Alpine White 650i -ZF8
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thebishman Major 565 Rep 1,174 Posts Drives: ‘24 iX M60 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Overland Park, KS iTrader: (0)	It's not too bad. I in fact lowered my clear center portion down to the lowest setting today by adjusting the torx screws, but even with it in the fully raised position you can still see behind you pretty well. Not an issue IMHO. Bish
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