The C7 Chevy Corvette Z06 Can Do WHAT On The Race track?

The C7 Chevy Corvette Z06 Can Do WHAT On The Race track?
Hello everyone and welcome back to Brink of Speed! Today this video is all about me taking my 2015 C7 Chevy Corvette Z06 to the race track and showing you what it can do! I will also be giving you an update on the Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires that I just had installed on my car.
You will get see me and Jason from Front Seat Driver, driving our Corvette's on the race track! You will also get to see me hanging out with JT from CarzGuyz_JT and Justin from HorsePower Obsessed.
This was my first time ever driving on a wet track and there is great footage of that, plus it was the first time on these new tires. Check out the video to see how well this Z06 Corvette did on the new tires, in the wet and the dry!
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[@BrinkofSpeed]

Hello everyone and welcome back to Brink of Speed! Today this video is all about me taking my 2015 C7 Chevy Corvette Z06 to the race track and showing you what it can do! I will also be giving you an update on the Continental ExtremeContact Sport tires that I just had installed on my car. Join the Brink of Speed Community Today for more awesome content and don't forget to hit that bell button so you are notified when my new content comes out! Have a wonderful hump day and I'll see you out on the road!

[@Crankshaft232]

This is such a track weapon

[@corvettec8miamiracing259]

You’re welcome ,I sold my 991 Porsche last year to buy a zo6

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Nice!

[@MrNufzed]

@corvette c8 Miami Racing Racing .So,i had c6 vette,wanted c7 Zo6 but too many limp mode /overheating stories shyed me away.I have a 991.1 s ,great car.But please give me your honest opinion on above issues on Zo6 as a track day car. i,m in so cal ,so track days can be pretty hot in So.cal /South West .Will it be an actual issue.

[@corvettec8miamiracing259]

Eugene Gallagher yea the z06 2015 and 16 had over heating issues on the track but 17 and up GM took care of it ,to me c7 zo6 is the best corvette ever made so far for the Money.

[@carzguyz5142]

Nice job Mikey. I told you when I was there that you were ripping it up !! Great footage from your Z06 as well. You gave all of us Horse Power Obsessed CARZGUYZ a Front Seat Driver view while you were on the Brink of Speed in your amazing car. Great upload my friend. Thanks for the shout out and the terrific Texas weekend.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

CarzGuyz_ JT Thanks JT, I really appreciate that! It was so much fun having you out here and can’t wait to do it again! You’re welcome and thank you! 😊

[@petercarey6883]

Nice job on those double entendres JT. lol

[@carzguyz5142]

@@petercarey6883 Thx PC...I thought you'd like that. Lol😉👍

[@anthonylaw4729]

Why sunglasses 😆

[@FrontSeatDriver]

Great video, Mike.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Front Seat Driver Thanks Jason, I really appreciate it!

[@PR-qb4qh]

That looked so badass I bet you had a ball, nice to hear about those tires I really don't like the cup 2's on my car so I will probably be changing them out.. Once again BADASS VIDEO

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thanks, Juan, I did have a blast! Yep, these tires are so much nice to drive on than the cup 2's! BTW how much life is left on your cup 2's? Thank you for your kind words and support! 🙂

[@speedlife301]

Juan Cardec get some 295 and 345 r888r Toyo. They do everything great trust me you will love them. Once they get hit the car is on rails and they get warm very quick

[@johnglynn7795]

Mike, Evening from Yangon, Myanmar. Had a opportunity to watch your "Track Day" vlog and it was awesome! Cool that you had an opportunity to hang out with a few You Tube buddies. I did not see any footage of the Lambo? Did you leave Jason in the rears? 2 Days and a wake up; homeward bound to enjoy some fun myself. Blue skies, JG

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Hey there John, thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it! It was so much fun hanging out with those guys for the whole weekend! Jason brought his Lambo to the track but only took his Grand Sport out on the track. We weren't in the same class as each other, so we weren't on the track at the same time. Have a safe trip back home and enjoy the heck out of your Z06!!

[@bobohara3974]

+Brink of Speed I had the same tires on a 997.2 C2S. Had the same results in the wet & dry. However Contis have a notorious problem of wearing the center of the tire faster as if they were over inlated,,, when they not. Had this problem with the Extreme Contacts and several sets of DWS on a different car. But wait there's more, after about 3k total miles on the Extreme Contacts which included 2 track days, I decided to have the 2 rear tires on the 911 swapped (side to side). In the process of dismounting both tires were destroyed. The force of the dismounting pushed right through the sidewall. The work was performed by a shop I have used for 20 years and this was a first. Ultimately the sidewalls were as flimsy as paper and I suspect the heat had turned them to mush. Your results may vary but I have had zero luck with anything Conti. Beware.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Bob OHara Thanks for the heads up Bob, I won’t be tracking this tires again. They are definitely too soft of a tire to push hard on a track! I’m going to look for extra wheels and tires for this car, that way I can have a set of cup 2’s for the track.

[@bobohara3974]

@@BrinkofSpeed That's a good plan! I'm doing the same.

[@corvettec8miamiracing259]

I decided to wait for the c8 but I don’t know if to get the zo6 now I’m getting a great deal at Bomnim Chebrolet 15%0ff in a new zo6 lz72 k and wait till you guys do some reviews on the c8 then trade the zo6 for one C8 lz 2what do you think I could be enjoying like you right now .

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Yeah, I would go ahead and grab a great deal on a Z06 now and enjoy it for a year and a half.

[@theguy1224]

C8 might come out as a 2021 model so i would get a z06 now, then you'll have a good 3 years to enjoy the car. The base C8 will probably suck anyway and have a lot of bugs that need working out so i'm sure the high hp models of the C8 will come around 2022-2023. You have a lot of time to enjoy a C7 z06. get one now. I have a '16 and i too am waiting for the C8. I had the Z for 3 years and it's amazing but i'm ready for something newer and better. The auto's in the Z's are fucking garbage lol. good video though!

[@corvettec8miamiracing259]

Jake yea true the C8 might have issues at first thank you Jake

[@rbatts9163]

Great Vlog Mike ! Told the wife we need to move to Texas lol.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you, Ryan! Yeah, Texas is pretty amazing for sure! Come on down, we would love to have you!🙂

[@curtiswangrud8748]

"Pushing the car to MY limit" is one of the most intelligent statements I have heard on youtube. Good to see the Contis work well, I have a set on another car and never had any issues. Good tire. Question: Was track insurance offered? How much was it for TMS and your Z?

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Well thank you very much, Curtis, this Z06 is a beast of a car and I'm not too proud or afraid to say, there is no way I could push it to its limits! Yeah, they did for as long as they could in the dry, but treaded tires are just going to get too hot and start getting slick. Track insurance wasn't offered that I know of, they actually said that because this wasn't a timed event and more of a "learning" event (they had lots of beginners there) that our own insurance would cover the damages even though we were at a track. Thank you for your kind words and support as usual bro!

[@petercarey6883]

First off, a big Save the Wave to all you Corvetteers! I'm sure your weekend was as much fun as a Weekend at Bernies! lol Mike, it must have been cold on track day in that I think you had a brain freeze. Then again, I may be having one up hear in the Ice Box. I didn't know you had '14 ZO6. Is that a one-of-one? I've never seen one. ;-) Now for some comments/questions: 1. I think it's great that you chose to drive on a wet track. I don't know if I would have ventured to do that, but, keep in my mind, I wear a belt AND suspenders. lol Anyway, would the track officials actually let you drive in the rain to really experience a wet track? If not, how do they measure/determine when the track is just too wet to let you drive it? 2. Now, this question is for all four you, so feel free for anyone to jump in. With the different main driving modes and I don't know how many sub-modes the C7's have, I didn't know that there was a Track Wet Mode. I know in one of Justin's uploads he went through an extensive monologue on the electronics, but I don't remember a specific Track Wet Mode. Also, is "wet mode" different than Weather Mode? 3. I'm not usually one to comment on exhaust noise/tone, but what rpm were you at when you were driving that straight section in front of the camera? You said your ZO6 is stock with dual-mode exhaust, but man, with the exhaust flaps open it didn't sound stock. It sounded great! 4. Now, as to the Food Critic you had with you from Pa., that JT guy from Burgers R Us, what is an In/Out burger. Is that like an upside/down cake? 5. Nice to hear your review of the Continental tires. I love my Michelins, but nice to know there is an alternative. 6. Just curious. Were you able to watch either of the C5 or C6 ZO6s run? They both caught my eye. Save the Wave Corvetteers.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Peter Carey lol thanks Peter! Lol I was having a huge brain fart, not a freeze 🥶 I don’t know why I put 2015 but it’s changed now. As far as the track being wet, I was excited to drive on a wet track for the first time, it really teaches you to be even more smooth! I don’t think they would have held the track event if it were raining 🌧 only pros drive in conditions like that. There actually is 5 settings within Track Mode, (Wet) (Dry) (Sport 1) (Sport 2) (Race). I was in (Wet mode) when it was wet and (Sport 1) when it was dry. Yes my exhaust is stock and yes it does sound like it’s not, but it is. That sentence just made me think of using Mitch Hedberg’s logic. My exhaust used to be stock, it still is stock, but it used to be too! 🤣😂🤣 I hope that answered your questions perfectly and as far as JT goes, he is definitely a foodie! BTW, I used up lots of waves at the track as I was passing by other cars, I may need you to send me a dozen or more! 😜

[@petercarey6883]

Ha, ha. Love your application of Hedberg logic. lol Kinda reminiscent of some Yogi-isms. So you need more waves. Okay, as long as you use them while passing others and not when others are passing you. 😜

[@bobcohen629]

Thanks for taking me along really enjoyed the ride how much does it cost to run your car on the track. Thanks again it was fun

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Bob Cohen You’re very welcome Bob! It cost me $150 to run my car there. I’m really glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@corvettec8miamiracing259]

Awesome

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you 🙂

[@richniggaflexjamjam8791]

I love my corvette but trust me when I say u can feel the road

[@yellowcourier]

Great video Mike. I follow most of yall guys already, cool seeing yall together. I had no idea there was a track day open. Where'd you find out about it and do you have to be a member of a club to do these track days?

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you, that's awesome that you already follow most of us! It was a special event hosted by a club called The List. They are pretty exclusive track days as far as I know, but you could always contact Ryan at Texas Horsepower and see what the rules are.

[@MrNufzed]

@Brink of speed, having had ,and really enjoyed c6 generation (which i put supercharger /and suspension/braking mods) i shyed away from c7 zo6 generation due to more than a few rumblings about them overheating and going into limp mode after just 2 laps on a hot track day. What has been your honest experience on this issue sir? Signed: miss my vette and went to dark side?991.1 s driver.(tho to be fair,is a great car.)

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Eugene Gallagher Yeah, that car is a great car for sure. I have had this issue the first time I went to the track and it was 100° outside. Obviously though this time it was only like 70° and didn’t have the problem at all. The 991 S is an amazing machine also!

[@MrNufzed]

@@BrinkofSpeed Cheers mate,thanks for reply.Alas, i,m in so -cal /Nevada Area = lotsa days 100 degrees plus! bAng for buck,otherwise zo6 is a proper beastie! Enjoy your spring/summer sir.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Eugene Gallagher You’re very welcome bro! Thank you and enjoy yours as well!

[@dawntilldusklandscapesllc8636]

I know the cup2s are around $650 per tire. How do the continentals compare to that price wise?

[@SirQuackums]

Thomas Copestake the Continental Extremecontact P335/25ZR20’s cost around $400 per tire, but be careful. I just had to replace my new tire because I toyed around with the car too much and the new tire ripped

[@chevyiii]

Nice driving, that Z06 accelerates like a banshee! Did you try wet track mode, or what mode were you using? Planning to do my first track day (in a Vette) April 1st.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thank you so much! I had it in Track (Wet Mode) when it was wet and Track (Sport 1) when dry. That will be a blast for you, have fun and be safe!

[@kevinz0681]

I’m just curious how do you have a 2014 Z06 when they didn’t make them till 2015 ?

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Kevin Z06 lol I don’t have a 14, it’s a 2015.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Kevin Z06 I now see that I accidentally put 2014 in my comment.

[@kevinz0681]

Brink of Speed lol ok kinda caught me off guard on that one because I have an 08 Z06 and a 18 Z06 so I knew they didn’t make them in 14 but it’s all good.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Kevin Z06 Lol Yeah, sorry about that! 😊

[@kevinz0681]

Brink of Speed lol no biggie just made me think a min quick question for ya though have you changed the pulleys on your vette or anything ? I’m thinking about changing pulleys, headers with cold air intake and tune. Plan on sending the 08 to vengeance racing in the spring I just really don’t want to put a cam and have the motor tore apart on the 18.

[@dawntilldusklandscapesllc8636]

Why did u take the cup 2s off in the first place?

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thomas Copestake Because they had 9100 miles on them and were not going to be safe at the track.

[@dawntilldusklandscapesllc8636]

@@BrinkofSpeed I have 6500 miles on my cup2s, but I have no idea if they are worn down or not. How do u tell?

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thomas Copestake There is a wear indicator on the tires, but you should just take your car to Discount Tire and ask them.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Thomas Copestake Here is the discount tire link and pricing. www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/continental-extreme-contact-sport/p/33494/rearProduct/33560

[@chuckdavis572]

@@dawntilldusklandscapesllc8636 you can basically run Cup2's until the outside edge is bald or until you feel they've lost too much grip. After several heat cycles the rubber hardens and the tires just don't grip anymore. So either run till bald or no grip. ;-)

[@PR-qb4qh]

I have probably about 3-4 k left on them...

[@BrinkofSpeed]

So how many miles total have these tires been on the car? I'm asking these questions for a couple of reasons. I'd like to know how much life you've been able to get out of them and if they might be worth buying from you? I am going to start looking for an extra set of wheels and cup 2's for the track.

[@PR-qb4qh]

@@BrinkofSpeed I have had the car now for a little over 3 wks. The car has 18,900 miles on it. The Chevy dealer actually said to me that they should still have around 5k miles still left in them, but the way I drive my cars it will be a good while before I put those miles on the car and that will give me plenty of time to save for the new tires...

[@PR-qb4qh]

@@BrinkofSpeed Keep in mind I am the 2nd owner of the car it's a 2015 like yours

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Juan Cardec oh ok, no worries. 😊

[@JerryCecco]

what tire pressures did u start at?

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Jerry Cecco I started at whatever Discount tire filled them to. Remember, I say that because of the wet track I didn’t mess with the pressures and then on my next run, I completely spaced messing with them again.

[@JerryCecco]

@@BrinkofSpeed too high tire pressures CAN lead to unwanted tire actions IE unwanted tire ware or unwanted tire temperatures >>> gressy traction

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Jerry Cecco Yeah, I wish I would have remembered to fix them before I went out the second time.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I'll give it a "Thumbs Up" but, man, does it hurt to see yet another automatic transmission on a track. I'm about to just quit watching people's track content. I know manufacturers are still making proper transmissions (I have one) but, it seems, nobody will buy one. Anyway, glad you had fun and stayed safe. Cheers.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

M McBride I understand man but I bought this so my wife could enjoy it also. If it were just my car, I would have gone 7 speed. I will say this though, the 8 speed is great on the track and is safer because you never have to take your hands off the wheel.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

@@BrinkofSpeed Oh, don't get me wrong, I totally understand. It's just that all of these super-powerful cars being released the last few years with an automatic transmission are putting the wrong people behind the wheel of cars they can't drive safely. Clearly you know how to drive a vehicle like a Z06 but most owners have little or no ability and never would have considered a car with 500, 600, 700 or even 800hp until these companies got so greedy they started building automatics to make more sales. I grew up in Europe at a time when you had to take 6 months of driving lessons (on a manual only) to even qualify to get a driver's license and then you were only allowed to drive a small car with a V6, or smaller, engine. You couldn't take the test for a larger vehicle, sports car or motorcycle until you were over 21 (25 for Ferraris, etc.) and had a clean license without a single serious ticket (parking tickets were okay, within reason). In this country any idiot can take a test at 16, buy any car they can afford and drive like a lunatic through traffic endangering everyone else. I'm glad to see you taking the Z06 on the track, where it belongs, since I rarely get mine out there. Like I said, I totally understand getting a car that is accessible to the Mrs. since you can teach her how to drive it safely (if she doesn't already know, of course). Cheers.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

M McBride yeah I totally understand and I’m so glad you brought up the European licensing thing, I was just talking about that today! I hate most drivers here in the US!

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

Haha. Agreed. Don't get me started on motorcycles. Your posts make me miss my C7. I went back to a C6 Z06 only because I wanted to build up a "427" and I got an incredible deal. Can't have too many toys. :-)

[@zacjr228]

Why are you wearing sun glasses?

[@ttcookn8246]

Go to a driving school and learn your apex’s.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Hey, I'll be the first to admit that I'm a little rusty when it comes to the track. In the last 4 years, I've gone a total of 3 times. I'd actually love to go to the school in Phoenix the Bob Bondurant racing school!

[@ttcookn8246]

Brink of Speed - go to Ron Fellows - springmountainmotorsports.com - Driving School. It’s the official driving school of corvettes. If your gonna tout a corvette channel you should know of this school in Nevada. It’s affiliated with GM. If you buy a new corvette, you receive a discount on this school. Of course- no discounts on used corvettes.

[@zipzap4706]

I did the Ron Fellows school and loved it! Worth every penny!

[@ttcookn8246]

Ron Reutcky - I’m going back for the advanced school. All the yak about the heat soak only applies to 2016 and back ZO6’s. We ran a total of 6 hrs a day in plus 100 * days. No heat soaking problems on the ZO6 or ZR1.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

TT Cookn Yeah, the Bondurant school is also a school that is specific to Corvette and a lot more extensive training. The Ron Fellows is short and more focused on beginners. Bondurant is where I’ve wanted to go for over 10 years now, life just gets in the way though. I will have to try and plan it sooner than later😊

[@miketheman4341]

Give it up already! What these mediocre cars can do on a closed track with pros behind the wheel is just that. In the real world they simply aren’t very good. Pushing a Vett is a death wish. It’s not stable at speed unlike better cars. End of story! Every generation GM promises that the new Vett will be the one to take on the Europeans and every generation fails. Being better than the older models is not much of an achievement. Being better or even as good as Europe’s best is still a dream.

[@BrinkofSpeed]

Steve Jovan lol, you don’t get out much do you!?!

[@miketheman4341]

Brink of Speed Meaning that the people at MT and C&D don’t get out much either! I wonder who has more credibility! You or the biggest auto publications on earth! Remember this lesson!

[@miketheman4341]

Brink of Speed I think I had more people at my last family reunion than your entire subscriber list!

[@BrinkofSpeed]

lol 😂

[@BrinkofSpeed]

lol 😂