Last July I took delivery of a 2015 1LZ Z06 coupe with Z07 option. My intention was to use it in my role as an HPDE driving instructor. Numerous reports of Z06s overheating in track use caused me to abandon that idea and continue with my dead reliable 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder on track. The Z06 became my daily driver. Before retiring for the winter it delivered 7200 km of enjoyment in and around Edmonton: room for two big bags of golf clubs, quiet AC, music from USB memsticks (not audible in the Porsche) and the pleasure of approaching the best-looking car in the parking lot. Fuel economy was a pleasant surprise for one who remembers the carbureted 427s.
The Cup 2 tires would not take any prizes on wet roads, but they are manageable - nothing to be alarmed about. They are noisy over 120 kph, but using a fraction of this car's performance on public roads could well cost one a driver's licence. After 7200 km the Cup 2s have life remaining.
Problems: a rattle in the passenger side door and dealer service people who have no idea about dry sump systems (I had to bring a case of Mobil 1 15/50 to the dealership to prove to them that such a thing existed). Steep driveway entrances must be taken at an angle or not at all in order to avoid scraping the front spoiler. According to US Corvette forum contributors, aftermarket suppliers have developed a radiator, oil cooler and heat shield wrap which cures with the track use overheating problem ... one wishes GM had offered such a performance upgrade instead of the bling which desecrates the "R" designation.
This summer I expect to replace the Cup 2s with a quieter tire ... and listen to the music. Does anyone have experience along these lines?
The Cup 2 tires would not take any prizes on wet roads, but they are manageable - nothing to be alarmed about. They are noisy over 120 kph, but using a fraction of this car's performance on public roads could well cost one a driver's licence. After 7200 km the Cup 2s have life remaining.
Problems: a rattle in the passenger side door and dealer service people who have no idea about dry sump systems (I had to bring a case of Mobil 1 15/50 to the dealership to prove to them that such a thing existed). Steep driveway entrances must be taken at an angle or not at all in order to avoid scraping the front spoiler. According to US Corvette forum contributors, aftermarket suppliers have developed a radiator, oil cooler and heat shield wrap which cures with the track use overheating problem ... one wishes GM had offered such a performance upgrade instead of the bling which desecrates the "R" designation.
This summer I expect to replace the Cup 2s with a quieter tire ... and listen to the music. Does anyone have experience along these lines?
