Love it or Hate it? Six month review of C8 Z06 ownership! Would I buy one AGAIN?

[@GordonCruse]

I agree with you 100%! I’d buy my Z06 again without hesitation. The cars are so fast and so much fun. Great video and I appreciate the honest feedback about your ownership.

[@dbmracing2019]

If the ZR1 is not available at MSRP (my dealer says they will honor MSRP) I may even buy another one with the mid run refresh in Sebring Orange. I’m glad you enjoy yours as much as. I do Gordon!! Thanks friend

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

The performance of the Z06 is just insane for the price!

[@dbmracing2019]

Almost unbelievable

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

@@dbmracing2019 Agreed!

[@vthomas2313]

@@dbmracing2019 I just found your channel. Obviously, I LOVE your Z06, and you seem to be pretty cool and down to earth so I Subscribed.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@vthomas2313 thank you very much! Check out all the content on the channel…. We have been doing some cool stuff and have some amazing content coming up! Welcome!

[@sjp3003]

Excellent review, great build and finishing touches thanks!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@sjp3003 thank you 🙏

[@fred8050]

That car is pure BEAST, I am looking forward to getting one 👍🏾

[@dbmracing2019]

@@fred8050 thank you! When you get it you’ll NEVER regret one minute of ownership. It’s the most amazing car I’ve ever owned and even driven to this point!

[@mylexrcfupgrades1222]

I just can't get over that excellent Sound it makes!!! 😊

[@dbmracing2019]

@@mylexrcfupgrades1222 It’s addictive! I assure you 😊

[@Rad-erLanding]

You've made the best exhaust fly-bys I've heard yet. Even better than the exhaust makers' own videos

[@dbmracing2019]

Thank you so much! I love the way those came out for sure!

[@Rome__king]

i love my 7 and 8th gen z06's. I traded in my previous hellcat an some money down for the order. People cant really tell but the new c8 z06 really makes you respect how much work went into the overall design for the experience while the others are all going v4 hybrids and or full electric. Just had Vengeance Racing do some performance work to mines the other month.

[@dbmracing2019]

Awesome!!! Yah the engineering is really NEXT LEVEL to build this car on all levels! If you’re close enough to use Vengeance Racing you’re not too far from us. We are metro Atlanta! Thanks for watching video!

[@randalltom9750]

I don't own a Z06... but I do own a C8 Stingray. I too would buy a C8 again, without hesitation. The Z06 has to be all the C8 & more... Either car is a treasure. I know I have no regrets for my choices with my Stingray. Great video.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@randalltom9750 I have driven the stingray and it’s unbelievable good as well…. Best “base” Corvette model…. EVER! The Z06 just takes everything to the next level but I would certainly own a Stingray without even having to think about it. They are so good

[@ryanthewindowcleaner]

Mine is up to 800 miles now. On a plane right now and can’t wait to get home and drive it!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@ryanthewindowcleaner once that 500 mile lock out is over…… it’s a WHOLE different animal! Thanks

[@Brandonsgarages]

Def agree with all points David. Infotainment is my main gripe. Otherwise amazing vehicles tho and Chevrolet definitely hit it so far out of the park with this car!!! Great video!

[@dbmracing2019]

They sure did!! Thanks my man

[@garyphelps1862]

Great review!!!! Love the videos ..

[@dbmracing2019]

Thank you so very much! I appreciate yall for following along on this ride!

[@larrynewberry3500]

Nice job on the review. The sound of the car is intoxicating, and so is the performance. Enjoy the ride. 👍👍

[@dbmracing2019]

Thanks Larry! Appreciate all the support!

[@jesseteague2975]

Will be ordering a 2025 soon big brother and picking it up in bowling green this will be my 3rd vette

[@dbmracing2019]

@@jesseteague2975 NCM delivery is 100% where it’s at man!! I can’t wait to order another and pick it up!

[@driven555]

I have a C6 Z06.. I'd love to take yours for a test drive.. your engine light was on.. subscribed

[@dbmracing2019]

If you were local to Atlanta metro could make that happen……. I absolutely LOVE the C6 Z06 cars! And engine light on because it was only power on and not running 😊. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@driven555]

Yeah.. wish I was closer.. beautiful car that c8Z.. you can see mine if you click on my name.. the power of the c6 z is crazy also.. I've had mine 13yrs now.. can't give it up.. 😊

[@dbmracing2019]

@@driven555 you are correct! That LS7 and the low weight make those C6 Z06’s s car that is still faster than many newer cars. I will own a C6 Z06 one day. Those wide body C6 cars are tied for my favorite looking Corvette of all time

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

LOVE the shirt, my man!!

[@dbmracing2019]

Gotta rep the HPC

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

@@dbmracing2019 🤘😎🤘

[@That_Corvette_Guy]

Very solid 6 month review 😎🤘. Very excited to pick mine up in a few weeks, this video just makes me even more excited lol.

[@dbmracing2019]

I can’t WAIT for you to get yours Corvette Guy! I’ll expect pictures! You will LOVE IT!!

[@That_Corvette_Guy]

@@dbmracing2019 Truly appreciate it! I blame all you guys 😂😂. Watching how much fun you’re having!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@That_Corvette_Guy you’re welcome! And it’s a LOT of fun!!

[@jaykang2585]

Same here my man!!!

[@dbmracing2019]

Best bang for your buck anywhere! AMAZING cars!!

[@knighttimestorieslv]

Considering getting one. One thing I can say for sure is there's no way there'll only be 3,000 miles on it after 6 months 😁

[@dbmracing2019]

If you are considering it…… do it! It’s the most amazing car I’ve ever experienced and it’s so much car for the money! If you’re considering museum delivery (which I feel is a must) I can set you up with dealer at MSRP. Just contact me

[@Brooks22n]

I have Carbon Metallic too, just got it , LOVE IT ❤

[@dbmracing2019]

AWESOME! It’s so much better in person than folks realize. It’s a GREAT color option! How do you like yours so far??

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

A car that literally ERADICATED THE ENTIRE LAMBORGHINI HURACAN SERIES as anything but a substandard option for a car purchase at ANY price is very hard to hate on.

[@dbmracing2019]

Well said my friend! Well said 👏

[@LOCKHIMUP2024]

I have yet to see this car hang with any of it's European counterparts....What videos are you watching ⁉️

[@LOCKHIMUP2024]

Race Wise.....$$$ wise no doubt.... agreed 💯

[@LOCKHIMUP2024]

Race Wise....$$$ wise I agree.....

[@dbmracing2019]

@@LOCKHIMUP2024 I encourage you to watch my video of roll racing the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. I also encourage you to go to Google and search Car and Drives’s Lightning Lap All Results and see that the C8 Z06 is the 6th fastest car ALL TIME and the fastest NA car they have ever run on the track. It’s a good read and the lap time chart they have has every single car with every single lap time and there are a TON of Lambos and Ferraris and Porsches slower than the Z06. In fact….. not one Lambo they had in any of the Lightning laps is faster. Don’t take my word for it. Go to google and check it out. It’s so impressive what this car is capable of.

[@hockeymann88]

As cool as the new ZR1 seems to be I wonder if this here is the sweet spot. Plenty of performance, lighter and I assume a snappier NA engine with the linear characteristics provided by an NA engine. Anyone have any thoughts?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@hockeymann88 I feel the Z06’s have kind of always been that sweet spot and this one is no exception. I’m sure this ZR1 is one MIGHTY machine but I really do love this Z06 for the exact reasons you mentioned. Thanks!

[@greggermany252]

Love mine!!! I have a 70 th anniversary edition carbon flash metallic z06/07 vin 33 !!!’ Love it

[@dbmracing2019]

Absolutely!!!

[@radiatorgrillestore]

What a great value for the money and a great value at twice the price! GM hit it out of the park with the C8 and then followed up with another with the Z06….grand slam with the ZR1?

[@dljeffries5377]

I think so with the ZR1!

[@dbmracing2019]

All three will punch WAY above the price. The Z06 is so good I can’t imagine how amazing the ZR1 will be! It’s something I can’t wrap my head around at the moment experiencing how good the Z06 is!! I love your products and videos radiator grille store!

[@10SecondZ06]

Great video man! Love you Z06 💪

[@dbmracing2019]

Thank you my good man! I appreciate your support and hope to see you IRL one day soon! Take care!

[@Nick0777]

I currently owe 2021 gt500 cftp. Thinking maybe try the c8 z06 next. Not sure if it’s worth the trade

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Nick0777 if you were close to Atlanta I would gladly meet up so you could decide

[@Nick0777]

@@dbmracing2019 I’m all the way in Washington state. But dang that is nice of you. Thanks for that !

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Nick0777 Sure thing!

[@sjp3003]

I had a GT350 and a GT500... If you value handling on twisty roads or on the track, the C8 does better than the Shelby. The GT 500 has a monster engine compared to the C8 and is more practical with rear seats, so the other big difference is whether you value having a muscle car with very good handling (the GT 500) or a lesser powered mid engine supercar with excellent handling.

[@dbmracing2019]

@ Excellent points! Thanks for sharing!

[@robertjones8301]

Have you actually taken the car to the track? If so where and how did you do?

[@robertjones8301]

Circle track?

[@newera3757]

Do you think Z07 Performance (carbon ceramic brakes, better suspension) and Aero Package is worth the extra 19K?

[@DreDayKickz]

I can’t wait to get me 1 next year

[@dbmracing2019]

You will LOVE IT! Amazing car. I also highly recommend museum delivery. See our delivery video on the channel. It was one of the best experiences for sure

[@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921]

They just released the Ferrari 12 cylindri and you really should look at the car seats. Where do you think they come from? Told you.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921 Who makes those seats? Hit me with a link. I would LOVE a set of CF seats

[@uphillputt]

You mentioned rear wheel spacers. Do you have a link to what you got?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@uphillputt www.paragonperf.com/Paragon-Performance-C8-Corvette-20mm-Wheel-Spacers-_p_80.html There you go friend

[@uphillputt]

@@dbmracing2019 thanks!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@uphillputt you bet!

[@johndough7039]

nice color choices

[@dbmracing2019]

Thank you very much!

[@HomelessShelby]

Hey David, love the video and love the car!! I live in Georgia as well. I’m not a Chevy owner however I am very much a car enthusiast. I have a 20’ GT350. Do you guys ever have meetups? I’m always looking to connect with people who enjoy cars as much as I do.

[@dbmracing2019]

Yes we do! I love the GT500! I owned a 2009 one for years! I would love to actually get your car on the channel……. Email me and we can exchange information. We are always doing something. [e-mail]

[@thousand_cycle]

Are the carbon boomerangs full replacements or covers?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@thousand_cycle they offer both! Mine are covers and you can’t tell even up close…. Thanks for asking

[@rodneygreenman8107]

Do you have a problem with this AFM thing?I noticed my C-8 gos back and forth with this BS going in and out of V4 mode.I have the Z51 not the Z06.

[@dbmracing2019]

No sir. The Z06 doesn’t have AFM. I have friends who have Z51 stingrays that have the same complaint. I believe several companies now offer ways to permanently delete that but I am unsure. Thanks for the question and stopping by the channel!

[@casmithc2]

Drive it in MANUAL MODE!! No AFM!!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@casmithc2 that’s the way to defeat AFM in the stingray for sure

[@cs.8821]

Yes drive in manual on z mode​@@casmithc2

[@ashleymadison9380]

I bet your neighbors just love you.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@ashleymadison9380 Fortunately most of them are car folks too 😊

[@illpoetic1981]

What’s the true MPG with how you drive? Beautiful car btw!

[@dbmracing2019]

If you are cruising and just loafing it…… this car will actually get 20-21 MPG! Real world around town is more in the mid teens MPG 15-16…. If you can’t stay out of the fun pedal it’ll drop fast 😊. It’s really crazy that you can get 21 MPG on the highway with this thing! Thanks for watching

[@janpakx]

Thank you for nice video ,I have a question about gas millage, if you full tank usually what is the range and how many miles can drive? Because I have AMG GTR 220 miles range 190 miles can drive how about z06?

[@MotoChris98]

Nice video! Does the front trunk get hot enough to cause any problems carrying a cooler with ice? Motortrend said the frunk on the Z06 gets too hot for groceries.

[@dbmracing2019]

Would probably be too hot for groceries but a cooler with ice would be just fine….. 100%. Thanks for watching and your question

[@MotoChris98]

​@@dbmracing2019thank you very much!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@MotoChris98 my pleasure

[@Josephd91-c3o]

The sound of those cars is insane but i prefer the looks of the c7 widebody just personal taste

[@dbmracing2019]

Yah they make BEAUTIFUL music!! And I love I mean LOVE the widebody C7 and C6 looks! Love them both and will own those generations one day as well. Life goals HAHA

[@frankiebpr]

Do you have a link for the floor mats?

[@dbmracing2019]

extremeonlinestore.com/products/corvette-c8-custom-honeycomb-leather-floor-mat

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

that rear spoiler, what's it called?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@ChrisTian-sd5yq it’s from the factory….. but it has rear “winglets” on it to extend it

[@sabeelsaleem2290]

Can you store the top in the trunk with the upgraded air intake?

[@dbmracing2019]

You sure can! It was designed specifically to keep the top storage 😊

[@regsmith7604]

That car needs a couple of Dynomax race bullets installed on it to sound awesome

[@LWRC]

GM Has got to ditch the HVAC controls on the rail with tiny buttons & put better instruments! The gauges are terrible. Copy Porsche or Honda if the designers are clueless!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@LWRC I can’t argue with that

[@westbeats2050]

Lol the way he said he didn't care about his passenger. We know these cars are for alphas who put their self first

[@dbmracing2019]

@@westbeats2050 💪 LOL

[@jessesantamaria6863]

why the check engine light?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@jessesantamaria6863 because the systems are on and the car isn’t running. Pretty standard. I’ve never thrown a CEL on this car

[@fzr1000981]

What was the dyno result?

[@dbmracing2019]

It made 629.41 RWHP and 429.53 TQ. Here is link to video kzbin.info/www/bejne/boetepKfj6Z2iqssi=NJEBIfj0i4S74gcW

[@Texas_Clay]

Dave, did you get the grill guards?

[@dbmracing2019]

I have them and will be installing soon. Not sure if I like the brand I picked up but I’ll be doing them as soon as I have time

[@Texas_Clay]

@@dbmracing2019 what about front lift? If you have, how often have you used it?

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Texas_Clay don’t use it honestly

[@mohsenkhatiblou311]

Yes, it is good car. But that unattractive side intake pointing to the sky and bubble on the rear fender is forcing me to wait for C9.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@mohsenkhatiblou311 I can respect that. Everyone has their own flavor. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@102bulli]

what mpg you got on your Z06 ?

[@dbmracing2019]

Man that’s a great question I should have included that in my video because it’s actually quite impressive. On long road trips and when cruising around town this car will get just over 20 MPG… obviously MUCH less if you are running it hard. But it’s been super impressive to get 20+ MPG. Multiple Z06 owners I’ve talked with or know also report the same results! Thanks for that question!

[@Middleguy37]

Powerwash that driveway dude. JK. Sick car man

[@dbmracing2019]

@@Middleguy37 LMAO! I do need to do that BAD!

[@sfrost07]

He said “tires are too wide” …well that’s annoying! 😂

[@JohnQ-i4t]

I will twice lol my Battery needed to be replaced with only 138 miles 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dbmracing2019]

Oh no!

[@risehigh8561]

I like the convertible better.

[@dbmracing2019]

They are super nice!

[@LWRC]

That V8 needs twin turbos!

[@bryanstoll7104]

It's not practical! You have to have a grocery getter, like a Scat Pack Challenger it's got a trunk!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@bryanstoll7104 I have a Challenger with well over 1000 RWHP for getting groceries! Great feedback!

[@bryanstoll7104]

@@dbmracing2019 LMAO!! Yep and you can put little humans in the back seat!

[@dbmracing2019]

@@bryanstoll7104 Exactly!! Raise them right

[@risehigh8561]

mine is not for racing it's for church

[@dbmracing2019]

Yes! 🤣

[@PaulCUSN]

sorry but that color is just not right...the strong metallic makes it look constantly dusty/dirty/cloudy whatever....doesn't ever look clean. Standard black looks much nicer

[@dbmracing2019]

Thanks for the comment and checking out the channel!

[@gilbertohernandez8642]

Big enemy of gt500 and we all know here that the vette kicks 4ss gt500 for long long ways

[@dbmracing2019]

@@gilbertohernandez8642 thanks! I agree 100%

[@annenominous7220]

Never again! One of the worst cars on the street... it is pointless. A miata setup for the track is way more fun! If i still lived in Germany, it would be different... no place to drive the z06 except the track, and a better track car is.... the MIATA, lol... slow it is, but way fun.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@annenominous7220 Everyone has their flavor that’s for sure. Thanks

[@paulhitchens532]

Why does everyone buy the red interior?? It’s so ugly 🤢🤮🤮

[@dbmracing2019]

I’m currently looking for competition seats that have the red/grey accent trims on the CF seat. I like the red but know some folks do not….. thanks for watching and commenting 😊

[@gdennis9604]

It’s still only a corvette. Price is too high! I’d pay a little extra money and buy a Porsche 911 turbo S

[@dbmracing2019]

That’s twice the price of my Z06

[@swatdoggy]

That porshe is an inferior vehicle

[@woodize]

I guess you have to like a Porsche to begin with. We had a Panamera. Had lots of issues with it.

[@dbmracing2019]

@@woodize this was definitely a nice car but not my flavor. The EVs are remarkable as well but I love the sound of the Z06

[@woodize]

Just took delivery of my zo6. 49 miles. And counting.