Curb Zone | American Car Zone | German Car Zone | Japanese Car Zone | All Car Zone
Japanese Car Zone
    

Go Back   Japanese Car Zone > Website Forums > Internal Combustion
Best Handling (MotorTrend) Best Handling (MotorTrend)
Home Register FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Internal Combustion My favorite car vs. your favorite car go here.. Boys with big toys behave! ;)



Welcome to Japanese Car Zone.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will be able to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own pictures and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.
Reply
Page 4 of 5 < 123 4 5 >
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-08-2007, 03:14 PM   #31
Devotee
 
NarutoRamen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,760
Thanks: 1,142
Thanked 591 Times in 434 Posts
NarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really nice
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
^^Either Way...I want to read the whole artice to find out exactly WT-F happened. I mean a MazdaSpeed3 beat the Z06...something was weird.
NarutoRamen is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Old 05-08-2007, 07:44 PM   #32
Enthusiast
 
bmwrules's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: High Point, NC, USA
Posts: 426
Thanks: 67
Thanked 141 Times in 53 Posts
bmwrules has a spectacular aura aboutbmwrules has a spectacular aura aboutbmwrules has a spectacular aura about
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
Ok, here are the scans, all 26 of them. Enjoy!

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


Quote:
Originally Posted by bum-man View Post
Luw, I think the Z06 weighs more in the rear. The transmission is located in the back and the LS7 is a lightweight despite its displacement. There's other things at work here, and perhaps Imhotep is right about the rigidity...
On page 3 of the scans, they indicate that the Z06 has perfect 50/50 weight distribution.
bmwrules is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
The Following 5 Users Say Thank You to bmwrules For This Useful Post:
Bruce (05-08-2007), Centurion (05-08-2007), DaSilva (05-09-2007), Just_me (05-09-2007), NarutoRamen (05-08-2007)

Old 05-08-2007, 07:58 PM   #33
Super Moderator
 
Bruce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 10,183
Thanks: 5,331
Thanked 3,852 Times in 2,260 Posts
Bruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwrules View Post
Ok, here are the scans, all 26 of them. Enjoy!
Thanks!


Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwrules
On page 3 of the scans, they indicate that the Z06 has perfect 50/50 weight distribution.
That's true. FYI, when Sport Auto measured the C6's weight distribution with a full tank of gas and a 68kg driver they measured 52/48. Just a tidbit.
Bruce is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Old 05-08-2007, 08:16 PM   #34
Devotee
 
NarutoRamen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,760
Thanks: 1,142
Thanked 591 Times in 434 Posts
NarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really nice
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
After looking at the graphs...The z06 was doing pretty good until the grip and slip test...even then it's hard to say how bad it did. Honestly, this was a BS test.
NarutoRamen is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Old 05-08-2007, 08:17 PM   #35
Enthusiast
 
bmwrules's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: High Point, NC, USA
Posts: 426
Thanks: 67
Thanked 141 Times in 53 Posts
bmwrules has a spectacular aura aboutbmwrules has a spectacular aura aboutbmwrules has a spectacular aura about
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce View Post
Thanks!




That's true. FYI, when Sport Auto measured the C6's weight distribution with a full tank of gas and a 68kg driver they measured 52/48. Just a tidbit.
Was that the base C6 or Z06? The different engines, tires, suspension, etc will lead to a different distribution of weight.
bmwrules is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Old 05-08-2007, 08:23 PM   #36
Enthusiast
 
bmwrules's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: High Point, NC, USA
Posts: 426
Thanks: 67
Thanked 141 Times in 53 Posts
bmwrules has a spectacular aura aboutbmwrules has a spectacular aura aboutbmwrules has a spectacular aura about
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
Quote:
Originally Posted by NarutoRamen View Post
After looking at the graphs...The z06 was doing pretty good until the grip and slip test...even then it's hard to say how bad it did. Honestly, this was a BS test.
IMO, the reasons they give on the summary page make sense. Last place chassis control, too much power for the available grip and imprecise steering conspire to the 9th place finish. In the many reviews I've read on the Z06 it's handling always gets picked on. It just isn't this test.

But in a drag race they aren't many cars I'd choose over the Z06 given it's relatively cheap price.

I say this as a Corvette fan. It's the only American car built today that I would buy.
bmwrules is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Old 05-08-2007, 08:37 PM   #37
Super Moderator
 
Bruce's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 10,183
Thanks: 5,331
Thanked 3,852 Times in 2,260 Posts
Bruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond reputeBruce has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwrules View Post
Was that the base C6 or Z06? The different engines, tires, suspension, etc will lead to a different distribution of weight.
I was referring to the Z06, but my apologies because that number is incorrect. Sport Auto recorded 51/49 with the Z06 and 52/48 with the standard product.

http://www.germancarzone.com/test-da...ributions.html
Bruce is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Old 05-08-2007, 08:42 PM   #38
Devotee
 
NarutoRamen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,760
Thanks: 1,142
Thanked 591 Times in 434 Posts
NarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really niceNarutoRamen is just really nice
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
Quote:
Originally Posted by bmwrules View Post
IMO, the reasons they give on the summary page make sense. Last place chassis control, too much power for the available grip and imprecise steering conspire to the 9th place finish. In the many reviews I've read on the Z06 it's handling always gets picked on. It just isn't this test.

But in a drag race they aren't many cars I'd choose over the Z06 given it's relatively cheap price.

I say this as a Corvette fan. It's the only American car built today that I would buy.
Yeah I know that Z06 has a hard time putting power through the wheels...I've had to deal with that on GM's very tight track. Step on the gas in a tight corner and the back starts sliding...but It's very easy to control. I pushed the hell out of the the C6 on their track and not once did I ever feel like I was about to loose control.

You're not the only one my friend...I too would would only buy this car.
NarutoRamen is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Old 05-09-2007, 02:58 AM   #39
Expert
Moderator Emeritus
 
Tycoon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 12,811
Thanks: 3,263
Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts
Tycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond reputeTycoon has a reputation beyond repute
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
I'm loving the last part:

Quote:
Of course, all these contenders are terrific handling cars and any might respond well to some savvy chassis tinkering - just don't expect springs, shocks or Cup tires to turn any of them into a GT3...


Tycoon is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Old 05-09-2007, 05:46 AM   #40
Aficionado
 
Imhotep Evil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,382
Thanks: 402
Thanked 279 Times in 198 Posts
Imhotep Evil is a jewel in the roughImhotep Evil is a jewel in the roughImhotep Evil is a jewel in the roughImhotep Evil is a jewel in the roughImhotep Evil is a jewel in the rough
Re: Best Handling (MotorTrend)
Quote:
Originally Posted by TycoonGTR View Post
I'm loving the last part:

Quote:
Of course, all these contenders are terrific handling cars and any might respond well to some savvy chassis tinkering - just don't expect springs, shocks or Cup tires to turn any of them into a GT3...




Well the Cayman should be even better (weight distribution, lower polar inertia).
Imhotep Evil is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Reply
Page 4 of 5 < 123 4 5 >

Bookmarks

Tags
handling, motortrend
Search Cloud
"2009 porsche 911 turbo" "cars as fashion" "hannes oosthuizen" "johan wejedal" "loic kernen" 2008 honda accord 2009 audi r8 2009 wrx 3mturing 600 swb amazing car amg+w124 antivirus astra sedan audi a3 audi a4 b8 s line audi a5 audi a8 audi on gallardo wheels audi rs audi rs 8 audi rs4 b5 audi rs6 audi rs6 new audi rs8 audi s3 audi s5 benz 230e w123 bmw 3 series bmw 333is bmw 502 for sale bmw e30 333is bmw sport bugatti c class w204 umi navigation car zone car zone japan carzone carzone japan carzone tuning cl63 amg ferarri wallpaper fiat sedici flewitt coachbuilders fortuner ganizonda hamann m6 hanomag rl20 zu verkaufen honda honda accord coupe 2008 honda civic honda civic mugen rr honda fit http://www.japanesecarzone.com/q7/11986-audi-q7-got-tangled.html interior designer bmw f01/2 inurl:thread funkey itzkirbphotography.com japanese car zone japanese carzone japanesecarforum.com japanesecarzone.com koenesig koenesig ccx lambo's lamborghini alar lamborghini embolado lamborghini muira lamborghinis lexus rs400h vs mercedes ml320 cdi m6 maxima interior mazda5 mercedes 600 swb mercedes c tenorit mercedes c126 amg mercedes pre-save inactive mercedes w112 heckflosse mercedes w204 umi new audi rs6 nissan gt-r merc1 pagani zonda vin paganikon phaeton playboy mustang rav4 rs4 rs6 rs8 seat leon fr1 skyline gtr skywarim drive tiguan toyota venza volt concept vw torsional rigidity nm/degree w126 w204 interior w204 palladium silver w211 e320 faults www.japanesecarzone.com

« [scans] AMS: Suzuki Swift Sport vs. Toyota Yaris TS | [scans] AMS: BMW X3 2.0d vs. LR Freelander Td4 »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Autobild: Ten cars in the handling comparison Just_me Internal Combustion 17 08-16-2006 09:12 AM
Is it me or are the best handling cars developed on the Nürburgring? Deutsch The Pit - General Discussion 8 04-17-2006 03:43 AM
First Drive: 2006 Porsche Cayman by motortrend Audi4Life Cayman 1 03-19-2006 12:37 PM
Motortrend: M5 vs CLS55 Just_me Internal Combustion 85 02-06-2006 04:31 PM
Motortrend - C6 ZO6 VS GT VS Viper Just_me Internal Combustion 2 11-03-2005 06:41 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:07 PM.



Contact Us | Japanese Car Zone | Archive | Privacy Statement | Top
 
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22