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angryBits · 10-11-2016, 08:53 PM

I expected to be buried in a ZL1 but then I test drove a 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Z07 and now I'll be switching over to the Corvette forums, I hope they're as friendly and helpful as you all have been.

I didn't buy the Z07 pack, I didn't want to pay 6k for the CF Brakes, but I will be buying the Michelin Sport Cup 2s prior to my next track day. Only difference I could see with the Z07 package was the CF Brakes, Cup2 tires and spoiler extension (which I wasn't into).

I got a loaded 2LT which is the minimum needed to get the HUD. Now apparently HUD is not an option for 1LT?? Sux. I also got the A8 instead of the M7. After having been an MT guy for 20 years I have to say the automatic isn't my favorite part, but the paddle shifters do allow me to choose the gear I want to be in and thats enough. I made the switch to A8 only because I've spent a lot of time in traffic lately and I welcome the missing pedal during some stop-go on the hills in San Francisco.

They call the color Sterling Blue Silver and this picture doesn't do it justice. There's nothing "Rental Car Gray" about it, its beautiful.

This car has all the suspension, chassis stiffness, Aero, widebody and everything of the Z06 minus the supercharger headaches. It (the GS Z07 I test drove) feels faster than my stock ZL1 in every way and about equal straight line acceleration with my modified & lightened ZL1 @ about 530rwhp. Even with the non Cup2 tires this car grips like nobody's business, claimed lateral 1.2g. I can't wait to get through break-in and tear up these tires so I can get some new Cup2s.

To anyone considering similar transition, I highly recommend it!

Here's the love of my life (and the car).

Nor Cal ZL1 · 10-11-2016, 09:07 PM

Have fun with your new ride. Looks awesome!

DeSH · 10-11-2016, 09:08 PM

Congrats on the beautiful new vette! Sorry to see you go, but you're still part of the GM muscle car family.

witenite · 10-11-2016, 09:41 PM

Nice! Congrats on such a sexy car!

DrkPhx · 10-11-2016, 10:12 PM

That's an awesome car and I'm glad they brought back the cup wheels for the C7. Looks great.

imaSSnake · 10-11-2016, 10:42 PM

Congrats, looks great

2013ZL1FUN · 10-11-2016, 11:25 PM

I wondered what happened to you. We will miss you!

nvydvr · 10-11-2016, 11:47 PM

Congrats, looks great!!!

DRKS1D3 · 10-12-2016, 06:08 AM

The Grand Sports are sick! Just like you said, they are a Z06 w/o the supercharger. Awesome machine and you stuck with GM. Congrats!

KaBoom1701 · 10-12-2016, 06:54 AM

Congrats.

I really love these GS C7 Vetts. They look awesome.

I always said the only way I'm getting rid of my ZL1 is to trade up to a C7 Z06 but these Grand Sport versions appear to be the best bang for your buck Vetts out there. Kinda like how the 1LE Camaros are a great value track car. I'm not sure how active the C7 forums are...they seem deader than a door knob to me. lol

Congrats again and come back and give us some feedback once you burn off a set or two of tires.

Dmpsix · 10-12-2016, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angryBits

Here's the love of my life (and my lady).

Fixed it for you!!

I kid I kid

Gorgeous car, you definitely make a good case for these top notch engineered Vettes. Let us know further down the road after a few months of ordering it, pros/cons and things you miss about the Z and things that are better about the Vette.

Gary24 · 10-12-2016, 08:42 AM

How much?

hkittrell · 10-12-2016, 09:54 AM

sweet

Thor142 · 10-12-2016, 10:13 AM

Gorgeous

10-11-2016, 08:53 PM	#1
angryBits Drives: ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 1,093	So Long and Thanks for all the Tips! I expected to be buried in a ZL1 but then I test drove a 2017 Corvette Grand Sport Z07 and now I'll be switching over to the Corvette forums, I hope they're as friendly and helpful as you all have been. I didn't buy the Z07 pack, I didn't want to pay 6k for the CF Brakes, but I will be buying the Michelin Sport Cup 2s prior to my next track day. Only difference I could see with the Z07 package was the CF Brakes, Cup2 tires and spoiler extension (which I wasn't into). I got a loaded 2LT which is the minimum needed to get the HUD. Now apparently HUD is not an option for 1LT?? Sux. I also got the A8 instead of the M7. After having been an MT guy for 20 years I have to say the automatic isn't my favorite part, but the paddle shifters do allow me to choose the gear I want to be in and thats enough. I made the switch to A8 only because I've spent a lot of time in traffic lately and I welcome the missing pedal during some stop-go on the hills in San Francisco. They call the color Sterling Blue Silver and this picture doesn't do it justice. There's nothing "Rental Car Gray" about it, its beautiful. This car has all the suspension, chassis stiffness, Aero, widebody and everything of the Z06 minus the supercharger headaches. It (the GS Z07 I test drove) feels faster than my stock ZL1 in every way and about equal straight line acceleration with my modified & lightened ZL1 @ about 530rwhp. Even with the non Cup2 tires this car grips like nobody's business, claimed lateral 1.2g. I can't wait to get through break-in and tear up these tires so I can get some new Cup2s. To anyone considering similar transition, I highly recommend it! Here's the love of my life (and the car). __________________ Current: 2019 ZL1 1LE A10 Mods: MPS4s Tires \| Borla Atak \| CF Steering Wheel Previous: 2018 ZL1 1LE M6 \| 2017 Z06 Z07 M7 \| 2017 GS A8 \| 2015 ZL1 M6 \| 2013 GT500

10-11-2016, 10:42 PM	#6
imaSSnake 'Maro Drives: 2015 SS 6.2L Auto 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: US Posts: 867	Congrats, looks great __________________ 2015 SS 2SS Auto 93 SCT Perf, Kooks LTH & HFC MBRP Axleback Muffler Delete "Z/28" Spoiler and Grille OEM ZL1 wheels 285/305/35R20 BFG G-force Pro Comp 2

10-11-2016, 11:25 PM	#7
2013ZL1FUN Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible A6 BRM Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 499	I wondered what happened to you. We will miss you! __________________ 2013 ZL1 CONVERTIBLE BRM A6 OHIO

10-11-2016, 11:47 PM	#8
nvydvr Drives: 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Panama City Beach, Florida Posts: 1,097	Congrats, looks great!!! __________________ Alex 2015 Red Rock ZL1 Panama City Beach, FL

10-12-2016, 06:08 AM	#9
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	The Grand Sports are sick! Just like you said, they are a Z06 w/o the supercharger. Awesome machine and you stuck with GM. Congrats! __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

10-11-2016, 09:07 PM	#2
Nor Cal ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,825	Have fun with your new ride. Looks awesome!

10-11-2016, 09:08 PM	#3
DeSH Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #4801 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 241	Congrats on the beautiful new vette! Sorry to see you go, but you're still part of the GM muscle car family.

10-11-2016, 09:41 PM	#4
witenite Drives: 2010 2SS non RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,253 View My Garage	Nice! Congrats on such a sexy car!

10-11-2016, 10:12 PM	#5
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	That's an awesome car and I'm glad they brought back the cup wheels for the C7. Looks great.

10-12-2016, 06:54 AM	#10
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Congrats. I really love these GS C7 Vetts. They look awesome. I always said the only way I'm getting rid of my ZL1 is to trade up to a C7 Z06 but these Grand Sport versions appear to be the best bang for your buck Vetts out there. Kinda like how the 1LE Camaros are a great value track car. I'm not sure how active the C7 forums are...they seem deader than a door knob to me. lol Congrats again and come back and give us some feedback once you burn off a set or two of tires. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

10-12-2016, 08:42 AM	#12
Gary24 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 246	How much?

10-12-2016, 09:54 AM	#13
hkittrell Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NorCal Posts: 719 View My Garage	sweet

10-12-2016, 10:13 AM	#14
Thor142 Drives: 2014 2LS (traded in) 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 2,132	Gorgeous __________________