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Nice! I had a 2014 z51 too, before the Z06. Wanted something more track ready and tried several cars (Z06, base C8, Supra, cayman, M2 competition), and the vette still left me with the best impression. Don’t regret going with the Z it one bit. As far as grand sport vs Z06 lap times, Z should be a couple seconds quicker. The grand sport won’t be as quick but it will be more consistent. LT4 does run hot and needs you to do cooldown laps mid track session, or deal with ecu pulling power when the temps go up too high. The main dislikes I had with the GS are: the gearing (short 1-3, big jump from 3-4) where the Z is geared much more linear. And GS is down on power compared to the Z.

Thanks!! Car was solid throughout the weekend. Only gripe is It does run a little hot in these conditions, so looking at options to increase the cooling capacity.

Thanks! I keep experimenting between the vantage points and cameras to see what works best. The overlays are actually from the built in performance data recorder in the car. I used CapCut to layer in the PDR overlays on top of this GoPro footage.

@@Doing_The_Thing Nice!

ape_z06

💯! Thanks!

Thank you! 🙏

agreed, thank you for not driving like an asshole on track day like many do

The C6 is a 427 small block.

Hi, thanks! No major cooling modifications. I had the intercooler circuit bled using a Cooler Bleeder to make sure there’s no air pockets in the cooling circuit. Outside of that, removing the trim pieces from behind the radiator and hood vent. Also running Boostane for knock resistance / reduce pulling timing when it heat soaks.

@@Doing_The_Thing What year is your car?

@@jwb4bb ‘17

no one goes to a track lmao don't know why this is screeched everywhere now a days

Robbinsville NC....NC Mtns.

Robbinsville NC....NC Mtns.

its the camera thats shaking lmfao

That’s the top of a drinks bottle…

Hi Marc, the modifications (very few) are listed in the video description. To get a C7 Z06 ready for track, all you really need is quality brake pads and DOT4 brake fluid. There’s several organizations that rent out the track, provide safety and supervision and sell individuals admission to run on track throughout the day. Usually the time on track is split into run groups based on experience level in 20-30 minute sessions throughout the day.

Thanks man, that’s an awesome way to spend an afternoon.

Big time

lol, thanks! Sending it 11/10ths 😅

To prevent slippage from sweat on the steering wheel. Reason many use an Alcantara/sued material as they maintain a good grip when wet. iydk, ever drive with a leather steering wheel after conditioning it?

I've done this loop several times, and my hands always start hurting after a while because I'm gripping my steering wheel so tightly. If driving gloves are similar to padded bicycling gloves, then I need to get some before I do this road again.

The car became more stable and stays flatter in turns and under heavy braking. Car feel easier to drive with confidence at the limit, and more Consistent on how to make corrections when it steps out. I do think it’s easier to get it to slide on exit, so need to be mindful of throttle control. Overall very happy with the change for a very low cost. It is a bit of a pain to install though if doing DIY.

😂 never noticed that it until your comment.

You're right, that was a bad choice

You’re not wrong! 😂 Once the conti’s wear out I’ll switch to a stickier tire.

Lol, quite a bit in this run. It did get better in the later sessions

Thanks! Z runs like a champ overall. Regarding temps, just need to give it a cool down lap after every few push laps to keep the oil from climbing too much. I’m going to look into the thicker 2019 radiator from the automatic that supposedly helps drop temps a bit.

Hi, in this video it has the OEM spec Michelin pilot super sport tires. Alignment is the DSC sport alignment settings.

Thanks! 🙏

The paddles on the manual are used to toggle the downshift rev match l on and off. It’s a surprisingly pretty convenient feature IMO.