Out on the track a lot, are you?
I'm just curious as to when and where you are when making that definition between "a bit more power than the Stingray" and "something that scares me".
Out on the track a lot, are you?I picked up my Z06 last week, and I think I know what you are talking about. The way the power comes on, the speed in which it revs, decelerates, the pops, crackles, and burps it makes through the range. The LT2 is a great motor, but it has nowhere near the character as the LT6.
There are elements I miss about my Stingray. Throw it into Tour mode, soften everything up, and it was very tame to drive. The Z06 can quiet things down, but I could never call it "tame". It just always begs for more.
If I wanted an aggressive look and a bit more power than the Stingray, then yes, I see the appeal of an Eray. I wanted something that scares me and behaves like a raped ape - for that, the Z06 fits the bill.
Out on the track a lot, are you?
I'm just curious as to when and where you are when making that definition between "a bit more power than the Stingray" and "something that scares me".
Best of luck to you out on the VIR (whatever that is).Guess it depends on what you define as "a lot". I used to race amateur bikes in a cup series and heavyweight twins. I was out on the track about 2-3 weekends a month when I was doing that, and considered that a lot. Now, I am on the track maybe 4 times a year if I'm lucky to find the time.
The Eray has the same engine as the Stringray, and is assisted with a 160hp motor. So ya, it has a bit more power to hammer it down a straight line, and yes, it's quicker to 60 than a Z06.
Put the Eray on a track like VIR, and it's 7 seconds a lap slower than Z06. That is when 0-60 times mean nothing, and when a variety of road conditions and challenges come into play.
As explained, VIR is a road course track. Tracks are quite real world, and perhaps the only place you can experience 50% of what these cars can do.Best of luck to you out on the VIR (whatever that is).
Most of us live in the real world.
As explained, VIR is a road course track. Tracks are quite real world, and perhaps the only place you can experience 50% of what these cars can do.
To each their own. Some people are happy doing launch control from stop light to stop light. I like to drive the snot out of my stuff, and the only place I can do that is the track.
The conviction expressed in your statement truly exemplifies my previous arguments.Z06 is certainly in a league of its own, also fits a certain niche.
Unfortunate, but true.DW Ruby's conviction of the ERAY is great for the model but sales demand and general acceptance will continue to be a tough sell
Were I so inclined to 'track' my E-Ray, everything I have read/heard leads me to believe that the regenerative characteristics of the battery design will carry one through.Per the Original post:
"6. Track capable (if you want) - I plan on taking my eray to the track and frankly the AWD should be a valuable attribute. Should I be lucky enough to spar with a Z06 I think it will come down to the driver. Both cars should be very close with the edge given to the Z06 for straight aways."
Maybe for the couple of laps while the battery is charged. You will have a very hard time completing a track day with multiple sessions trying to manage the battery charge.
Stop light racing, high way on ramps will be fun.
The Z06 is far superior for track days
For us who live in the real world of owning corvettes and track them know what VIR (Virginia International Raceway).
A little closer is Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, the track days there offer instructors that can assist with navigating around the track fast. I think the last time I did this it cost around $800 for the complete day with DriveTeq.ca.
A little more low key is Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, its a old air port converted into a track. Fun, short and inexpensive.
As far as I am aware, the launch control on the E-Ray is identical to that of the Z06.DW I'm curious how often do you do full 0-60 launch control sprints, I do them almost every drive and think it's the only thing that would excite me temporarily about an ERAY
Is launch RPM and Slip % adjustable on ERAY or locked in like Stingray
The launch control on the E-Ray is the same as the Z06DW I'm curious how often do you do full 0-60 launch control sprints, I do them almost every drive and think it's the only thing that would excite me temporarily about an ERAY
Is launch RPM and Slip % adjustable on ERAY or locked in like Stingray
First and foremost, I have never bragged about anything - I've merely questioned why some (certainly not all) Z06 owners continuously attempt to downplay the virtues of an E-Ray.So you brag about being faster to 60 than a Z car but haven't done a launch? Hmmm
Send Pics!!! Would love to see it!I picked up my Z06 last week, and I think I know what you are talking about. The way the power comes on, the speed in which it revs, decelerates, the pops, crackles, and burps it makes through the range. The LT2 is a great motor, but it has nowhere near the character as the LT6.
There are elements I miss about my Stingray. Throw it into Tour mode, soften everything up, and it was very tame to drive. The Z06 can quiet things down, but I could never call it "tame". It just always begs for more.
If I wanted an aggressive look and a bit more power than the Stingray, then yes, I see the appeal of an Eray. I wanted something that scares me and behaves like a raped ape - for that, the Z06 fits the bill.