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 Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:06 am
GS-0 PROJECT UNDERWAY 2011 Corvette Grand Sport Zero Body: Y-Body Type Z06 Engine: 6.6L (402ci) LS2 Stroker V8 / 570 HP / 560 TQ / 6,700 RPM 0-60: 3.5 Seconds 1/4 Mile: 10.7 Seconds Top Speed: 201 MPH Brakes: 6 Piston Calipers, 14.0" CDR (F) / 4 Piston Calipers, 13.4" CDR (R) Tires: Kumho Ecsta KU36 275/35/18 (F), 345/30/19 (R) 
 My newest toy:
2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z51
Atomic Orange
3LT Trim Package
Specs:
0-60: 4.2 seconds
Top Speed: 186 mph.
Curb Weight: 3,179 lbs.
Engine: 6.0L / 366ci LS2 V8 (400 hp, 400 lb.ft.)
Transmission: Borg-Warner T56 6 Speed Manual with CAGS (MZ6 Gear Ratio Config)
Suspension: Bilstein manufactured double wishbone (F), transverse leaf spring (R)
Brakes: 13.4" CDR / 2 Piston Calipers (F), 13.0" CDR / 1 Piston Calipers (R)
Wheels: 18x9.5 F, 19x10.5 R 2008 Corvette 'Split Spoke' Competition Gray
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 245/35/18 F, 285/35/19 R              
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:49 am
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Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:44 am
You go it? Congratulations on the new car Friv!
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Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 6:51 pm
Gentlemen, I've now got the car home and parked in my garage. I just finished washing it after its 1,200 mile trip. I'm going to get some pictures up in a little bit of the car in the garage, because it's night time right now, but I'll be posting daylight shots in a few days.
All I can say right now is this.
I am stunned by the utter magnificence of this car. It is that good. My god, what a car. I couldn't be happier with it.
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Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 3:13 am
Welcome to the world of real performance, bro. smile Corvette 4eva!
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:07 pm
Something that I noticed with this car after finally mustering the courage to drive it hard is that the first and second gears are almost impossible to hold down. Is it possible that this car has so much torque, the 285/35/19s aren't wide enough to maintain traction? Looks like some 315s are in my future...
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Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:00 pm
Smooth is Fast. Fast is Smooth.
Congrats on the car, still waiting for the pics. [the vid takes too long to load on my shitty connection sad ]
If I where you I'd do a track day or two, or even a performance driving course in that car, I think that'll teach you loads about your new beast in a safe(ish) enviroment.
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 5:39 am
F R I V O L O U Z Something that I noticed with this car after finally mustering the courage to drive it hard is that the first and second gears are almost impossible to hold down. Is it possible that this car has so much torque, the 285/35/19s aren't wide enough to maintain traction? Looks like some 315s are in my future... Friv, do you have adjustable suspension? And have you mucked around with your tyre pressures as yet?
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 7:41 am
No adjustable suspension, it's firm all the time. I think that's how all Z51 Corvettes are; the adjustable suspension is, if I'm not mistaken, available with the base coupe. I believe it's called the F55 package.
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 8:57 am
F R I V O L O U Z Something that I noticed with this car after finally mustering the courage to drive it hard is that the first and second gears are almost impossible to hold down. Is it possible that this car has so much torque, the 285/35/19s aren't wide enough to maintain traction? Looks like some 315s are in my future... Yeah, try being stuck with 275s as your maximum available option while trying to put down an additional 50 horses. Slap some super sticky wide tires on some new wheels, and keep your stockers for the New York winters.
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Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 9:11 pm
This car isn't going to see much winter. As much as it pains me not to drive it, as soon as I see the first signs of snow I'll be driving a 2002 Ford Expedition.
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:42 am
F R I V O L O U Z No adjustable suspension, it's firm all the time. I think that's how all Z51 Corvettes are; the adjustable suspension is, if I'm not mistaken, available with the base coupe. I believe it's called the F55 package. Ah alright, I thought it might have come with something adjustable so that you could muck around with the chassis to try and fix the wheelspin issue. You may need to let it squat a bit more to keep the rear wheels planted.
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 2:50 pm
F R I V O L O U Z This car isn't going to see much winter. As much as it pains me not to drive it, as soon as I see the first signs of snow I'll be driving a 2002 Ford Expedition. ouch 9city/11highway.
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Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:39 pm
Yes, but superb snowability.
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:32 am
Remember, if you hit a bump while driving, just keep going.
Its probably high enough off the ground that a dog or child wont get stuck under it.
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