2012 Corvette ZR1 Laps "The Ring" in 7:19.40

Dark Sarcasm · 06-13-2011, 06:14 PM

hmmmm, $105,000 gets you a ZR1 that'll do "the Ring" on dry pavement 5 seconds faster than a $90,000 '11 GTR in semi-wet conditions. Oh, and you have to be a bad-***, balls out driver like that guy in the ZR1. Mad props to that dude.

wstar · 06-13-2011, 06:48 PM

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Oh, and you have to be a bad-***, balls out driver like that guy in the ZR1. Mad props to that dude.

He's an awesome driver for sure, but reviews on the PTM system have been sounding like it's going to make bad drivers look really good (e.g.: Edmunds Full-Test - 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 w PTM - LS1TECH).

ImportConvert · 06-13-2011, 09:44 PM

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He's an awesome driver for sure, but reviews on the PTM system have been sounding like it's going to make bad drivers look really good (e.g.: Edmunds Full-Test - 2010 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 w PTM - LS1TECH).

One test I read with the PTM tested on a course like Leguna or VIR or something (ie. not a huge one like the 'ring) said that PTM shaved about 1/2 second off of Merl's time, and around 2 seconds off of an "enthusiasts" time. PTM really does kick *** from what I understand. It's the same thing almost identically as that $2000 Racelogic kit GTM raves about from what I understand.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-13-2011, 10:23 PM

So a lesser performing ZR1?

ImportConvert · 06-13-2011, 11:18 PM

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So a lesser performing ZR1?

The performance ZR1 package keeps the old ZR1 transmissions ratio's and gets the PS CUP tires.

The non-"performance package" ZR1 gets a double-overdrive similar to the current Z06 and rolls on PS2 ZP's. Worth a mpg or two here and there supposedly.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-23-2011, 07:40 PM

Saw this on Motor Trend today. A Z06 with Z07 options package laps the Ring with a time just 3 seconds behind the ZR1. Z06 win or ZR1 fail?

Video Find: 2012 Corvette Z06 ?Ring Time Improves by 20 Seconds - WOT on Motor Trend

m4a1mustang · 06-23-2011, 08:09 PM

Z06 win and definitely not a ZR1 fail. The Z06 with the Z07 package is basically a lighter ZR1 with a bit less power. But these cars are to the point where the only way to really get them to go around the track quicker is to start adding downforce.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-23-2011, 08:11 PM

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Z06 win and definitely not a ZR1 fail. The Z06 with the Z07 package is basically a lighter ZR1 with a bit less power. But these cars are to the point where the only way to really get them to go around the track quicker is to start adding downforce.

I was just joking, but good to know Mr 5.0

FL 4Motion · 06-24-2011, 01:18 AM

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Z06 win and definitely not a ZR1 fail. The Z06 with the Z07 package is basically a lighter ZR1 with a bit less power. But these cars are to the point where the only way to really get them to go around the track quicker is to start adding downforce.

/\ if you start adding significantly more downforce, you'll need to increase hp proportionately to account for it, otherwise, top speed will suffer, esp on big fast tracks like the 'ring that have very long straights.

m4a1mustang · 06-24-2011, 08:17 AM

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/\ if you start adding significantly more downforce, you'll need to increase hp proportionately to account for it, otherwise, top speed will suffer, esp on big fast tracks like the 'ring that have very long straights.

You'll cut your top speed, but in the scheme of things you'll gain much more because of the sheer amount of corners. Plus on the 'Ring there aren't that many real straights where you'd suffer from added drag. I can think of less than a handful. Most of the "straights" on the track have some corners where a bit of extra downforce would probably help.

FL 4Motion · 06-24-2011, 06:15 PM

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You'll cut your top speed, but in the scheme of things you'll gain much more because of the sheer amount of corners. Plus on the 'Ring there aren't that many real straights where you'd suffer from added drag. I can think of less than a handful. Most of the "straights" on the track have some corners where a bit of extra downforce would probably help.

psssh, always a good idea to add more horsepower anytime it's possible, jeesh.

m4a1mustang · 06-24-2011, 06:18 PM

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psssh, always a good idea to add more horsepower anytime it's possible, jeesh.

ImportConvert · 06-26-2011, 08:24 AM

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Z06 win and definitely not a ZR1 fail. The Z06 with the Z07 package is basically a lighter ZR1 with a bit less power. But these cars are to the point where the only way to really get them to go around the track quicker is to start adding downforce.

The Z06 trades power for weight/balance.

m4a1mustang · 06-26-2011, 08:43 AM

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The Z06 trades power for weight/balance.

Is that not what I just said?

b1adesofcha0s · 06-26-2011, 10:19 AM

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Is that not what I just said?

06-13-2011, 06:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 16	hmmmm, $105,000 gets you a ZR1 that'll do "the Ring" on dry pavement 5 seconds faster than a $90,000 '11 GTR in semi-wet conditions. Oh, and you have to be a bad-***, balls out driver like that guy in the ZR1. Mad props to that dude. __________________ wax

06-13-2011, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	So a lesser performing ZR1? __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-23-2011, 07:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 142	Saw this on Motor Trend today. A Z06 with Z07 options package laps the Ring with a time just 3 seconds behind the ZR1. Z06 win or ZR1 fail? Video Find: 2012 Corvette Z06 ?Ring Time Improves by 20 Seconds - WOT on Motor Trend __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

06-23-2011, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Z06 win and definitely not a ZR1 fail. The Z06 with the Z07 package is basically a lighter ZR1 with a bit less power. But these cars are to the point where the only way to really get them to go around the track quicker is to start adding downforce. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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