Took Z51 to Performance Driving School

BlueVette · 09-30-2014, 09:44 PM

I've been lurking here for a while to test the tone of the forum before posting....I've found some corvette forums to be downright rude to each other, but this one is much different, and people are actually friendly and helpful . Special thanks to Glen e for answering my husband's questions about installing the curb alert and to Z51 Stingray for the Jake stinger stripe a while back. I promised Z51 Stingray I would post pics after we installed the stripe...Sorry I'm just now getting around to it.

These pics were taken the day before we took it to the track for a performance driving school in Bryan this weekend. It needed a wash, but it sure needed one after this weekend!...Wow, the brake dust! Hubby had a blast and the instructor was very impressed with how a C7 Z51 with stock tires performed. Hubby held his own with a couple of C6 Z06s.

Stingray · 10-01-2014, 04:02 AM

Beautiful LB Z51! Way to enjoy it where you can really appreciate its abilities!

SantaRay · 10-01-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueVette

Special thanks to Glen e for answering my husband's questions about installing the curb alert and to Z51 Stingray for the Jake stinger stripe a while back. I promised Z51 Stingray I would post pics after we installed the stripe...Sorry I'm just now getting around to it.

Awesome Picture. Love the Jake Stinger! Since I and others may have missed Glen e's post, where did you purchase the Stinger? It really is cool.

Thanks,

SantaRay

asptroopa1 · 10-01-2014, 09:06 AM

Good looking ride........you know we arrest STALKERS! LOL.......glad you spoke up and joined the forums....it gets a lil dead sometimes but everyone is real nice here...its the only one I talk on......

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 10-01-2014, 10:22 AM

Gorgeous!!!!

to C7...!!!

Lot's of Info...
&
Great People!!!

Becky

Hulkamaniac · 10-01-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueVette

I've been lurking here for a while to test the tone of the forum before posting....I've found some corvette forums to be downright rude to each other, but this one is much different, and people are actually friendly and helpful . Special thanks to Glen e for answering my husband's questions about installing the curb alert and to Z51 Stingray for the Jake stinger stripe a while back. I promised Z51 Stingray I would post pics after we installed the stripe...Sorry I'm just now getting around to it.

These pics were taken the day before we took it to the track for a performance driving school in Bryan this weekend. It needed a wash, but it sure needed one after this weekend!...Wow, the brake dust! Hubby had a blast and the instructor was very impressed with how a C7 Z51 with stock tires performed. Hubby held his own with a couple of C6 Z06s.

Glad you guys love the Jake Stinger Stripe!

Wish my car wouldn't have come with the factory Stinger. or I wouldn't have sold it to y'all.

One of these days we'll be taking our Z51 to performance driving school.

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Originally Posted by SantaRay

Awesome Picture. Love the Jake Stinger! Since I and others may have missed Glen e's post, where did you purchase the Stinger? It really is cool.

Thanks,

SantaRay

They purchased the Jake Stripe from me. I purchased it from APEX Motorsports.

BlueVette · 10-01-2014, 08:08 PM

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One of these days we'll be taking our Z51 to performance driving school.

When you do go, but be sure to use painter's tape over the headlights and mirrors for protection. We learned this little trick while there. This month my husband drove, so he could get moved up from green to blue. Then next month, we can both drive since we'll be in different classes.

Everyone kept coming up and asking if it had any modifications because it did so well. When my husband ran with the blue group in the last run of the day, the oil did begin to warm up, so he backed off just to be safe. The instructor mentioned another synthetic oil that might help it stay cooler. It was still 90+ degrees here in Texas, so hopefully next month, it won't be a problem with both of us driving. I won't be going that fast, lol!

OldJedi · 10-03-2014, 02:55 PM

Congratulations on joining and your beautiful new ride. You have excellent taste is color I might add. I hope to get our 2015 to an HPDE some time soon. Thanks Becky! We are slowing building up miles. I am finding out that everyone wants to drive the new car !!!

C7Driver · 10-04-2014, 01:13 AM

Sharp looking Stingray and welcome to this Forum.

BlueVette · 10-04-2014, 04:48 PM

OldJedi, That pic with the little girl "driving" is precious! I love your black wheels, spoiler, and mirrors. We bought ours off the lot, but if I had ordered, that's the way I would have ordered mine. I plan on having my wheels painted soon.

09-30-2014, 09:44 PM	#1
BlueVette BlueVette Drives: Laguna Blue Z51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 5	Took Z51 to Performance Driving School I've been lurking here for a while to test the tone of the forum before posting....I've found some corvette forums to be downright rude to each other, but this one is much different, and people are actually friendly and helpful . Special thanks to Glen e for answering my husband's questions about installing the curb alert and to Z51 Stingray for the Jake stinger stripe a while back. I promised Z51 Stingray I would post pics after we installed the stripe...Sorry I'm just now getting around to it. These pics were taken the day before we took it to the track for a performance driving school in Bryan this weekend. It needed a wash, but it sure needed one after this weekend!...Wow, the brake dust! Hubby had a blast and the instructor was very impressed with how a C7 Z51 with stock tires performed. Hubby held his own with a couple of C6 Z06s. Attached Images

10-03-2014, 02:55 PM	#8
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	Congratulations on joining and your beautiful new ride. You have excellent taste is color I might add. I hope to get our 2015 to an HPDE some time soon. Thanks Becky! We are slowing building up miles. I am finding out that everyone wants to drive the new car !!! Attached Images __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

10-01-2014, 04:02 AM	#2
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Beautiful LB Z51! Way to enjoy it where you can really appreciate its abilities!

10-01-2014, 09:06 AM	#4
asptroopa1 asptroopa1 Drives: 2014 Corvette Join Date: May 2013 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 373	Good looking ride........you know we arrest STALKERS! LOL.......glad you spoke up and joined the forums....it gets a lil dead sometimes but everyone is real nice here...its the only one I talk on......

10-01-2014, 10:22 AM	#5
JoeP@TeamBeckyD 1 Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Gorgeous!!!! to C7...!!! Lot's of Info... & Great People!!! Becky

10-04-2014, 01:13 AM	#9
C7Driver Drives: 2014 Z51 Lime Rock Green Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: New England Posts: 148	Sharp looking Stingray and welcome to this Forum.

10-04-2014, 04:48 PM	#10
BlueVette BlueVette Drives: Laguna Blue Z51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 5	OldJedi, That pic with the little girl "driving" is precious! I love your black wheels, spoiler, and mirrors. We bought ours off the lot, but if I had ordered, that's the way I would have ordered mine. I plan on having my wheels painted soon.