Viper the new track king?

Chrisrp454 · 03-19-2013, 09:01 AM

http://wot.motortrend.com/watch-the-...#axzz2NzhMvKq4

Stew · 03-19-2013, 09:26 AM

Knew they wouldn't sit still.

MikeSVX · 03-19-2013, 09:47 AM

Sounds like the Corvette didn't get beat all that bad, but would be a lot more useable as a driver. The Viper has 2 settings on the electronically controlled suspension, Racing soft and racing hard. I wander where they stand against each other, price wise too.

kbui · 03-19-2013, 09:58 AM

An improvement on SRT's previous effort, but hardly an "a**whooping" of the older ZR1 when the difference is 0.08 sec...out of 93.7 sec Vette's lap time...Chevy just need to concentrate on the C7 performance/track model instead of this 0.08% difference in lap time noise for now...(-:

Stew · 03-19-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kbui

An improvement on SRT's previous effort, but hardly an "a**whooping" of the older ZR1 when the difference is 0.08 sec...out of 93.7 sec Vette's lap time...Chevy just need to concentrate on the C7 performance/track model instead of this 0.08% difference in lap time noise for now...(-:

An inch or a mile, a wins a win HA! Sorry, had to. I don't really see the C7 or Viper improving much on the times, they are damned quick as is (c6 ZR1 and Viper). Chances are it will be a year or 2 before we really see a Viper competing C7.

Stew · 03-19-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kbui

An improvement on SRT's previous effort, but hardly an "a**whooping" of the older ZR1 when the difference is 0.08 sec...out of 93.7 sec Vette's lap time...Chevy just need to concentrate on the C7 performance/track model instead of this 0.08% difference in lap time noise for now...(-:

Pricing is similar, around 120k estimate. I really don't see anyone using either as a daily driver so the better ride, as much as motor trend harps on it, is like 99% a non issue.

kbui · 03-19-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Pricing is similar, around 120k estimate. I really don't see anyone using either as a daily driver so the better ride, as much as motor trend harps on it, is like 99% a non issue.

That's my point...MT makes it sounded like a whooping where reality is .08 is easily variation in track days. I think MT is just trying to make SRT feels better from the previous "beating" where the OLD ZR1 beats the brand new Viper by a couple of seconds...

I personally can't wait to see what Chevy can do with the latest magnetic rides on the C7 after seeing them turning the flying pigs (Camaro ZL1, 1LE...) into serious track weapons...

KKreme15 · 03-19-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Pricing is similar, around 120k estimate. I really don't see anyone using either as a daily driver so the better ride, as much as motor trend harps on it, is like 99% a non issue.

There are people that DD ZR1's

Bhobbs · 03-19-2013, 02:11 PM

It is until the C7 ZR1 comes out.

Stew · 03-19-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

It is until the C7 ZR1 comes out.

Then we will have another track oriented viper like the ACR, then a Vette track edition, then a more powerful Viper, then, I hope it never ends.

Stew · 03-19-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kbui

That's my point...MT makes it sounded like a whooping where reality is .08 is easily variation in track days. I think MT is just trying to make SRT feels better from the previous "beating" where the OLD ZR1 beats the brand new Viper by a couple of seconds...

I personally can't wait to see what Chevy can do with the latest magnetic rides on the C7 after seeing them turning the flying pigs (Camaro ZL1, 1LE...) into serious track weapons...

At that level any one upmanship is going to be small. if could use the same tires the ZR1 had then i can guarantee the spread would be even higher in favor of the Viper. the Corsas just aren't as good.

Bhobbs · 03-19-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

Then we will have another track oriented viper like the ACR, then a Vette track edition, then a more powerful Viper, then, I hope it never ends.

I'm looking forward to what the ZR1 will be for the C7.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-19-2013, 02:48 PM

By 1/10 of a second???

Woah. Splitting hairs!...imagine if they put all that work in, and didn't beat the ZR1.

ShnOmac · 03-19-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Wyndham

By 1/10 of a second???

Woah. Splitting hairs!...imagine if they put all that work in, and didn't beat the ZR1.

Now that would have sucked for them.

03-19-2013, 09:01 AM	#1
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kbui Drives: 85 Vette, 07 Escalade ESV, 03 GMC, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 927 View My Garage	An improvement on SRT's previous effort, but hardly an "awhooping" of the older ZR1 when the difference is 0.08 sec...out of 93.7 sec Vette's lap time...Chevy just need to concentrate on the C7 performance/track model instead of this 0.08% difference in lap time noise for now...(-: __________________ ADM Performance installed and tuned: Maggie, Stainless Works Power LTs, ADM race cai, ADM ZL1 scoop Whiteside Customs** Super Street 2 Package w/ coilovers BC Racing Coilovers and lowered, Whiteline Bushings & Swaybars MBRP catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper conversion, Drake billet shifter, Hurst paddles, NLP rear spoiler, OEM GFX, Vis Racing hood, ASA GT5 wheels

03-19-2013, 02:48 PM	#13
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	By 1/10 of a second??? Woah. Splitting hairs!...imagine if they put all that work in, and didn't beat the ZR1. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-19-2013, 09:26 AM	#2
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03-19-2013, 09:47 AM	#3
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Sounds like the Corvette didn't get beat all that bad, but would be a lot more useable as a driver. The Viper has 2 settings on the electronically controlled suspension, Racing soft and racing hard. I wander where they stand against each other, price wise too.

03-19-2013, 02:11 PM	#9
Bhobbs Drives: 2015 SS 1LE Red Hot, 1970 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 6,990	It is until the C7 ZR1 comes out.