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<blockquote data-quote="ddgermann" data-source="post: 116595" data-attributes="member: 3537"><p>Hi first off welcome to CCF. Very nice Z you bought. I've never seen this exact configuration of color, wheels and trim; so you do have a fairly unique look to your Z06. Sounds like you got a good deal for an 18 too. What is the trim level? (1,2 or 3LZ) You say Carbon in your title but from the photos yours is not the "Carbon 65" edition, or is it and I missed the decals? I see you got the carbon insert on the hood though. Cool option, I have that one too. I gather the "at" in your first post is the A8 transmission? Lots of talk on that transmission but it performs very well when you want it to, and I haven't heard any one being stranded by it.</p><p>Is this your first Corvette or if not, first Z06?</p><p>If it is......</p><p>The best thing to know right now is be careful with those tires in the cooler weather and especially wet and cold. The Pilot Super Sports are great tires but not so good cold. Use your tire temp indicator found in the performance menu accessed off the RH thumb controls on your steering wheel. That is a big help for fall driving. Above 10 C with warm tires on dry roads your car will hook up quite good but the warmer the better. The nannies on the car are your best friend this time of year. Well frankly in the C7 Z06 they are your best friend all times of the year. <img src="/styles/smilies-extra/vette-smileys/biggrin5.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":Biggrin:" title="Biggrin5 :Biggrin:" data-shortname=":Biggrin:" /> Do not be afraid or embarrassed to use weather mode bringing it home if its a wet day as your car will be quite squirrely in Tour or Sport. (FORGET TRACK...haha)</p><p></p><p>I have owned a 2013 C6 Z06, 2015 Z06 and now have a 2017 3LZ Z06 Z07 with the M7 transmission. The C7 Z06 cars are like all Corvettes, a ton of fun and a powerful beast. The C7 Z06 however goes quite a ways beyond that and will impress you. Quickly you will feel how the power can easily get out of hand. The car handles the power so well that there is little wiggle room for going over the edge. It comes up quick...You will see....</p><p>The car has great brakes and the driving modes make it a dream for long highway trips. Touring mode makes the exhaust note tone right down, the ride very soft and smooth, and the steering very light and comfortable to hold the wheel for a long time. In town in sport mode things stiffen up and...well the fun is there. One thing is your tires are a bit noisy on the highway. (Mine too)That's just the way it is. Not terrible but on some highway surfaces quite loud... Dont worry you have a great stereo to cover that up. If your plan is to keep the car sure the extended warranty is in my opinion a good thing to have. If your plan is to trade it at some point in the next 3 years... the money is lost... however I have heard this warranty may be transferrable. Not sure about that one. Either way you seemed to have gotten a good deal on the extended warranty as well.</p><p>I would highly recommend getting XPEL and possible a ceramic coating put on your car before you take it anywhere. The front nose / mirrors for sure. On the Z06 the back quarters are especially vulnerable to debris and rocks off your front tires due to the sticky tires themselves, crappy spats and wider fender bulge in the rear. I will let some guys more local give you details on where the best place is to get that done in your area if you do not already know. I had mine done at the dealer but you will for sure get a much better price at a detail shop.</p><p></p><p>Again welcome to CCF. There are lots of us waiting to hear more details about your Z and see more pictures. That interior looks great with the red accents. I've always like that set up. <img src="/styles/smilies-extra/vette-smileys/thumbsup.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumbs:" title="Thumbsup :thumbs:" data-shortname=":thumbs:" /></p><p></p><p>I hope you love your Z06 as much as I love mine. I bet you will...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Derek</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ddgermann, post: 116595, member: 3537"] Hi first off welcome to CCF. Very nice Z you bought. I've never seen this exact configuration of color, wheels and trim; so you do have a fairly unique look to your Z06. Sounds like you got a good deal for an 18 too. What is the trim level? (1,2 or 3LZ) You say Carbon in your title but from the photos yours is not the "Carbon 65" edition, or is it and I missed the decals? I see you got the carbon insert on the hood though. Cool option, I have that one too. I gather the "at" in your first post is the A8 transmission? Lots of talk on that transmission but it performs very well when you want it to, and I haven't heard any one being stranded by it. Is this your first Corvette or if not, first Z06? If it is...... The best thing to know right now is be careful with those tires in the cooler weather and especially wet and cold. The Pilot Super Sports are great tires but not so good cold. Use your tire temp indicator found in the performance menu accessed off the RH thumb controls on your steering wheel. That is a big help for fall driving. Above 10 C with warm tires on dry roads your car will hook up quite good but the warmer the better. The nannies on the car are your best friend this time of year. Well frankly in the C7 Z06 they are your best friend all times of the year. :Biggrin: Do not be afraid or embarrassed to use weather mode bringing it home if its a wet day as your car will be quite squirrely in Tour or Sport. (FORGET TRACK...haha) I have owned a 2013 C6 Z06, 2015 Z06 and now have a 2017 3LZ Z06 Z07 with the M7 transmission. The C7 Z06 cars are like all Corvettes, a ton of fun and a powerful beast. The C7 Z06 however goes quite a ways beyond that and will impress you. Quickly you will feel how the power can easily get out of hand. The car handles the power so well that there is little wiggle room for going over the edge. It comes up quick...You will see.... The car has great brakes and the driving modes make it a dream for long highway trips. Touring mode makes the exhaust note tone right down, the ride very soft and smooth, and the steering very light and comfortable to hold the wheel for a long time. In town in sport mode things stiffen up and...well the fun is there. One thing is your tires are a bit noisy on the highway. (Mine too)That's just the way it is. Not terrible but on some highway surfaces quite loud... Dont worry you have a great stereo to cover that up. If your plan is to keep the car sure the extended warranty is in my opinion a good thing to have. If your plan is to trade it at some point in the next 3 years... the money is lost... however I have heard this warranty may be transferrable. Not sure about that one. Either way you seemed to have gotten a good deal on the extended warranty as well. I would highly recommend getting XPEL and possible a ceramic coating put on your car before you take it anywhere. The front nose / mirrors for sure. On the Z06 the back quarters are especially vulnerable to debris and rocks off your front tires due to the sticky tires themselves, crappy spats and wider fender bulge in the rear. I will let some guys more local give you details on where the best place is to get that done in your area if you do not already know. I had mine done at the dealer but you will for sure get a much better price at a detail shop. Again welcome to CCF. There are lots of us waiting to hear more details about your Z and see more pictures. That interior looks great with the red accents. I've always like that set up. :thumbs: I hope you love your Z06 as much as I love mine. I bet you will...;) Derek [/QUOTE]
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