Mike is a great guy, all i asked was to sit in his car to see if it was comfortable, he sat in the passenger seat and said lets go for a ride! Very cool guy
@TreadDepthChannel10 ай бұрын
Yeah he is, not really a selfish bone in his body
@ogtrey4k10 ай бұрын
That laugh and smile at the beginning says it all dawg, bro living his best life out here
@TreadDepthChannel10 ай бұрын
Mike tried to live fast and die young, hes just having trouble dying young
@avon2alpha6762 жыл бұрын
Glad he actually drives his car, you don’t have to save your car like you save money. Tomorrow not promise enjoy life!!
@TreadDepthChannel2 жыл бұрын
Mike is the very definition of drive it like it owes YOU money
@Illest1887 Жыл бұрын
Amen. I never understood why they don’t drive there dream cars and I finally got a real answer from someone that don’t drive his car. He told me that the reason he don’t drive his car is because he was scared something is going to happen to it while driving it. Sounds crazy as hell to me. But hey!
@J-Rod73 Жыл бұрын
💯
@coreyc75479 ай бұрын
@@Illest1887so y get it
@Illest18879 ай бұрын
@@coreyc7547 Bro I’m still scratching my head on y they buy them. Hey but if I understood then more then likely I must think just like them and I drive the piss out of mine.
@CGS325 Жыл бұрын
My dreams have been set on a Z06 for sooooo long. I've loved Corvettes since a child, but I love how much you enjoy your ride, and ride it with so much pride. I'll get mine one day sir! Keep riding!
@TreadDepthChannel11 ай бұрын
Chase your dreams
@CGS32511 ай бұрын
@@TreadDepthChannel I greatly appreciate your comment! You already know that I will! 🙏🏾
@GasGuzzlerz10 ай бұрын
This was one of THE BEST overviews on the C7 Z06 I have ever seen. You touched on all of the things that matter and potential buyers are curious about. Thank you
@TreadDepthChannel10 ай бұрын
the whole video is asking questions and having the owner answer them as if they were informing, i try to ask the questions that are popular FAQs
@browningbelgium2326 Жыл бұрын
Great looking VETTE!! I had a C5 Z for 12 years and loved it. In August, I bought an 09 Z with a Lingenfelter 660 build with a few extra goodies to make 700. All Z06's are beasts right out of the shoot. They are pretty much endless on aftermarket builds and maintain reliability. Can't ask for more!
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
I like having a Corvette because if its got any problems someone else has guaranteed the same problem and theres a fix for it
@fultonguyy Жыл бұрын
@@TreadDepthChannel 👍🏿Yep😄
@mrjjthor6 ай бұрын
Props to the man for daily driving his vette instead of making it a garage queen.
@markgoodrich46665 ай бұрын
Easy on my Queen ...lol
@terryrutherford2114 Жыл бұрын
I'm recently ( May 2023) back into a Corvette. I have owned a 1988 Z-51, a 1991 ZR-1, and for the last 6 years a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V. I now own a 2016 Z06 convertible in Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic. I love it. It's nice to be back in a Corvette. Thanks for the video!
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Np, good to hear! I need to get another
@cozmicsoull Жыл бұрын
Beautiful color!
@carterkid2338 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2011 Ctsv coupe now. First had a mustang gt, ctsv , always wanted a z06. Is it a big difference going from The V to the Z06? I’m at 530 wheel HP now
@JamesMcphail-x4f4 ай бұрын
I had a 81 turbo Smokey and the bandit trans am at 16, I had a 2001 ZO6 along with several other cool cars.first Gen Camaros and Firebirds ,SS SLPs , 87 GN ECT. . I now have a 2016 Z06 I love it!!
@713FocusST Жыл бұрын
This is the perfect review! Answered every question I had! Love the honesty and realness
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
It's not like I'm getting flooded with comments might as well answer what I can
@robiee4590 Жыл бұрын
I congratulate you on this car and the choice of daily driving it . I think when it comes to American muscle cars the z06 and the ford Gt 500 are my to go cars
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
He certainly is dedicated to the z
@mauriceconger19262 жыл бұрын
Respect to this guy! 80k+ miles!!!! 👍🏾🫡🫡🫡
@TreadDepthChannel2 жыл бұрын
Not a garage queen at all
@KVX21 Жыл бұрын
Have a 2017 2LZ not a single rattle, runs great, but always something to work on or refine. Enjoy it! Beautiful and like what you said about the cam wanting smaller think that also helps with supercharged engines as well. Nice to hear the CHOP though!! Stay Strong!
@coletrick87485 ай бұрын
Scared to drive mine in Track as I have OE wheels and scared of cracks. Can’t wait to get forged wheels.
@mnoell35 Жыл бұрын
Z06’s are fast from the factory,but everything can be made to go faster,of course
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Some things are easier to make go faster than others
@sku24211 ай бұрын
had a 2016 z06 about 5 years ago, and had it built damn near exactly like this mod wise. white with red interior. watching this made me miss it a bit lol but im a c8 owner now and waiting to get my hands on a new z06, toys just get bigger !
@kcountrycorvettes5 ай бұрын
Still loving my 2007 Lemans blue Z06. 145,635 kms on it as of August 8/2024. Still smile when I push the start button.
@peterrusso73362 ай бұрын
6:36 this right here proves to me that bro is actually chill 😂
@TreadDepthChannel2 ай бұрын
Bros so chill he will be a street races being busted and just sits there like why are you all running
@bounty446 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 M7 ZO6 2LZ And love it. So fun to drive. Way impressed with you driving the tires off of it.
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Mikes plan was to live fast and die young, he just never died
@markgoodrich46665 ай бұрын
I have the 2016 , stock , looks like yours , I drive it on some weekends it only has 20k miles , it is refreshing to drive after driving my 2022 corolla all week ...lol
@TreadDepthChannel5 ай бұрын
I feel that, i daily a sonic
@lorecerra8 ай бұрын
I fell in love with the Z06 when i was a kid and now,as a teen, i still dream to drive one a day...maybe in the future i will...🖤
@TreadDepthChannel8 ай бұрын
Owning a z06 is a dream, but i realized that a base is all i need
@SocialOrbit9 ай бұрын
every time i feel demotivated to make videos, i watch videos like this to remind me of the goal
@TreadDepthChannel9 ай бұрын
Thanks! but i dont even this this is my best work lol
@michaeldyer630410 ай бұрын
My first impressions.. Like this guy!👍 And the cars not too shabby....
@TreadDepthChannel10 ай бұрын
When you absolutely have to go as fast as possible for the least amount of money... Corvette
@jazamora7521 Жыл бұрын
Once you have a corvette you will always have a corvette, facts! Bought my first once back in 2011 or 12 I believe, c5z, traded that for a c6z about 6 months later which I still have today. Picked up my third one about a year ago, another c5z and now looking at c7z lol
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Im on number 6 myself
@jazamora7521 Жыл бұрын
@TreadDepthChannel nice, hopefully I can jump on a c7z by end of year. Prices seem to be coming down all across used and new cars
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
@@jazamora7521 interest rate be slapping
@prestonrobert26259 ай бұрын
Experienced beyond clutch chatter in my GS #416 sounded like metal on metal Cadillac brakes. NOBODY would fix it crazy I see it now and then on some poor dealers lot. Sad beautiful car. Had a 2002 electron blue Z06 best vet and a 2017 Z06 convertable great car. Kinda building other stuff but Sir once you have this great life Corvette will always be like you say. Thank you.
@Ndw19953 ай бұрын
Did you ever fix it? Was it a bearing issue? Or maybe a transmission shaft issue?
@Ndw19953 ай бұрын
Your torque converter shutter comes from moisture building up in the fluid, it looks like you live in the south or in a humid area
@TreadDepthChannel3 ай бұрын
@@Ndw1995 we be flushing all the Escalades
@Renegade20121009 ай бұрын
The only thing yours is missing is the rear air diffuser. Overall a beautiful Z06.
@GG-xs8vt Жыл бұрын
I thought you would be a manual transmission guy. Every day driving I can understand. I enjoy my stick Z06. So much fun.
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
He used to be, but the auto doesn't miss a shift
@jonbillings30593 ай бұрын
@TreadDepthChannel An auto doesn't provide nearly the fun either. Cars like this beg to be a manual. But not everyone can handle or drive the stick, I get that. For them, thankfully, there's an auto version
@donaldcoeii8692 ай бұрын
Luv it 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 My nex car,, I gota 2023 LT1 I purchased brand new,, don't like C8,, Ima go bac get C7 Z06 Gota have it. Great video 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@TreadDepthChannel2 ай бұрын
I just like the old platform more too
@peterrusso73366 ай бұрын
8:29 I saw your little arrow 😂
@THE0NED0N10 ай бұрын
Wow I too flew to Missouri and bought my 16 Z06 with 3800 miles! And drove back 14 hours. Surprised I never got pulled over because man it was loads of fun 😂
@TreadDepthChannel10 ай бұрын
The only good reason to go to Missouri!
@thegoat42326 ай бұрын
You negotiated a price down?
@adonisdiaz62906 ай бұрын
@@thegoat4232ehh maybe by like 1k, I had a check ready. So it was 1,2,3 no hassle
@fultonguyy Жыл бұрын
Glad there are other people who enjoy their Cars, my Z06 C7 i drive everywhere, its a daily grocery getter, and dropping of my recycle, people give me strange look as remove trash from my car, also i had 76 trans am bought new at 22, now 69, and currently working on 79 for friend black and Gold, continue to enjoy life with the Z06👍🏿😎 Real men do triple digits.
@tlschmidt71 Жыл бұрын
My targa top is nearly NEVER on the car. I'm thinkin about selling it (the targa top)!
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
When its nice out, mines off consecutively
@ChrisBred4s11 ай бұрын
That’s stupid lol don’t do that
@stevensoderlund85125 ай бұрын
As a fellow Z06 driver, can you please share how much the mods cost - thx
@fultonguyy Жыл бұрын
Transmission shudder are the cylinder dropping to v-4 Mode i thought we bought a damage transmission Car 7k miles until i found a guy who bought a cylinder Range module, that keeps the car in V-8 mode 24-7 eco mode, touring, so on, i promise you our Z06 is a totally new car with that module, and GM know that engine design good in some areas but horrible, who wants a high performance Car that drop to a four cylinders, which is going to eventually do damage to engine.
@119622 ай бұрын
That's why Mike look so young. Lol. Worth every oenny
@TreadDepthChannel2 ай бұрын
Definitely not the monsters and cigarettes 🤦
@TheGreatEscape773 ай бұрын
Awesome. Congrats man what a car
@TreadDepthChannel3 ай бұрын
It's definitely a special car
@Btrempe Жыл бұрын
Salute to you sir! You drive it like its meant to be! Someday I'll be a z06 guy. If i can get one before gas goes to $8 a gallon. How many sets of tires have you gone thru in all that mileage?
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Bro goes through tires like every other oil change
@greglondoff73079 ай бұрын
It has more supercharger whine than mine. Looks great
@TreadDepthChannel9 ай бұрын
Upper and lower pulleys will do that to a mfer
@TreeK7 Жыл бұрын
i am going to be like this guy ... always wanted the zL3 z06 2017 in black and do all the basic mods possible while driving it as a daily. I think the owner in this video and I would get along lol
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Hes pretty easy to get along with
@raymondrobinson2419 Жыл бұрын
Are you going to Bowling Green, Kentucky this fall? I am going with the Va, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland Caravan.
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Mike doesnt really participate in all that
@raymondrobinson2419 Жыл бұрын
@@TreadDepthChannelEvery five years, I met a couple from South Carolina in Concord, N.C. in 2019 he had a 2019 ZR1 and she had convertible Z06. She said she had a down payment on a C8.
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
@@raymondrobinson2419 maybe one day ill see what all the fuss is about
@tylerstewart4600 Жыл бұрын
I can clearly hear the supercharger during the pull at the end. Do you know how he did that? Or which of his bolt-ons made that louder? You can't hear the supercharger even a little bit stock.
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, hes got a bigger lower pulley and a smaller upper pulley. That supercharger is TURNIN
@tylerstewart4600 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the replies my friend@@TreadDepthChannel
@JgZ06M7Ай бұрын
My 19 Z06 has no rattles or squeaks .. is your roof making the noise?? I heard if you don't condition the rubber gaskets they squeak, just wondering.. mine only has 8 k on it and haven't done rubber conditioner but no rattles at all
@TreadDepthChannelАй бұрын
It's probably a wheel vibration causing a rattle more than anything
@ausnduxxo4 ай бұрын
You said you wouldnt buy it now because of the pricing, I think the 2017 is still around the same price, milage dependant, so I have been looking at the grand sport.
@TreadDepthChannel4 ай бұрын
@@ausnduxxo it was much more expensive for awhile there
@GoBuckeyes21611 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking and they have some nice ones with not a lot of miles on em in between 60-70k. No too bad
@Cyberronnin8 ай бұрын
Did porting the blower help increase the volume of the supercharger whine ?
@TreadDepthChannel8 ай бұрын
I'm not sure if anything it should lower because it's lowering the restriction
@t-jh4236 Жыл бұрын
Lol interesting. You had the Smoky and the Bandit TA. I was gifted the next gen TA as a senior. I had a 1989 Flame Red GTA. Then you replaced it with a Mustang GT. I was thinking about that until Ford pissed me off. I left the lot and never again tried to buy a Ford. Years later I bought a 2003 Z06 new. You ended up buying a C6 Z06. We both now own 2017 Z06. I have an Arctic White Z06 with 3LZ package. Black leather. No dash problems on mine yet. If one of the rattle problems you are mentioning is the targa roof when in place just look it up on youtube. They have a gasket fix for that.
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Hi, not the owner here, but it's cool to hear, im sure you and mike could probably sit down and talk forever. You know what they say about great minds lol
@billdesmet392911 ай бұрын
My 2019 Z06, stage 3 aero black on black coupe. Is fresh 👌 ❤😎 So QUICK 👍!
@veethevoice3 ай бұрын
LOL Sir, if this car isn’t “fast”, what is?! Sheesh! Very nice car!!
@krisi.20117 ай бұрын
Why daily that car ? I love mine cause I drive it as a treat. I love my manual z06 3Lz and love the stage 3 areo amazing car
@THE0NED0N10 ай бұрын
Another thing man! How is the whine so noticeable, I can’t hear shit on mine. It is still stock and I know the cover ontop of the super charger is a silencer for some dumb reason. But other than that what else did you do to make it sound so much more noticeable
@TreadDepthChannel10 ай бұрын
With a smaller upper and bigger lower pully the supercharger is being spun much faster
@jrue6105Ай бұрын
7:13 crash 😂
@TreadDepthChannelАй бұрын
👀 gotta leave it in
@kyleashcraft80062 жыл бұрын
The intro is awesome
@TreadDepthChannel2 жыл бұрын
I wanna make it different for everyone, im bummed i didn't think about it for your video
@tylerstewart4600 Жыл бұрын
Do you know if the person he bought it from just happened to have both the carbon and clear top and threw in the clear with the sale of the car?
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
I believe he bought it from a dealer in Missouri, i think he only got a carbon roof
@tylerstewart4600 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, his c7z is identical to mine and I'm just so curious about another owner experience. Thanks for the replies.@@TreadDepthChannel
@YouTubebackstories2 жыл бұрын
He said the car isn’t fast now? Or is he saying it isn’t fast even after he got it to 760whp?
@TreadDepthChannel2 жыл бұрын
Hes pretty humble about how its not faster than say 1300 hp lambos lol
@gregharris71852 ай бұрын
Fantastic that he drives it. Some baby theirs. Why pay for something and not drive? I drove mines regularly in Texas til it was stolen. Cars as such (mustangs, dodge speedsters, Camaro, corvettes) are stolen regularly here. The laws against vehicle theft are too soft here.
@TreadDepthChannel2 ай бұрын
Hes well over 100k miles now
@VolumeUP_Performance Жыл бұрын
Best Corvette Owner on KZbin HANDS DOWN!
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Mikes the goat
@YouTubebackstories2 жыл бұрын
The stiffness is what comes with a sports car
@Sneakersbyjoe Жыл бұрын
Looking to get a 2015 z06 anything I should know before buying ?
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
How to drive it 😂 it might have some torque converter shudder that a transmission flush will fix but other than that; hang on
@YarMobile Жыл бұрын
Overheating in that year model?
@Sneakersbyjoe Жыл бұрын
@@YarMobile you askin me or him lol
@craigthescott5074 Жыл бұрын
Only the automatics have the overheating problem. Manuals don’t have the problem.
@craigthescott5074 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2015 Z06 manual and I live in Phoenix and I’ve never had a overheating problem even in the summer driving it hard.
@bioluminescentrobot38403 ай бұрын
Next video... what its like to still being wearing your class ring..
@TreadDepthChannel3 ай бұрын
@@bioluminescentrobot3840 loud and proud
@bigpimp77366 ай бұрын
I’m 19 years old in the market for one of these, I just want to know if the 3LZ is the best option to do or should I go for the cheaper 1LZ/2LZ
@TreadDepthChannel6 ай бұрын
@@bigpimp7736 not much a reason to splurge for a 3lz
@smithma4275 Жыл бұрын
Any issues with crack wheels?
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Yes hes had a few bent/cracked wheels
@ars_x24 Жыл бұрын
What tires are you running ? I have a 2018 CMG Z on blk wheels stock
@K06E Жыл бұрын
Plz tell me what did you do to make it whine that loud
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Smaller upper bigger lower pulleys, the secret to all superchargers
@HamesJapl Жыл бұрын
@@TreadDepthChannelcan you give me the link for the pulleys to make the supercharger louder
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
@@HamesJapl www.gscreations.com/c7-z06-corvette-lt4-balancer-and-supercharger-pulley-kit/ i dont think its this, but something similar
@scottbarker9058 Жыл бұрын
ive had my 19 zo6 for almost 2years..manuel...why wood a guy want any-more power...u a proff. race car driver??..i-dunno????
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Mike is actually insane
@mrjjthor6 ай бұрын
Power is addictive. If I didn't live in Cali I'd of mod my Z06 also.
@yusifalhammady35739 ай бұрын
i am welling to buy if he is welling to sell it
@TreadDepthChannel9 ай бұрын
Hes gonna take it to the grave
@eseantonio78569 ай бұрын
Definitely my next vehicle! 😭
@TreadDepthChannel9 ай бұрын
Do it
@EnigmaticStatic612 күн бұрын
2:25 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Gold
@TreadDepthChannel11 күн бұрын
a little easter egg
@ezzzyb7469 Жыл бұрын
Love seeing high mile cars #drive your car
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Hes probably over 100k now
@jimbrown6483 Жыл бұрын
THANKS BRO. GREAT JOB !!
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ImMohammedAli Жыл бұрын
How the hell you put almost 50k miles on a car in one year especially on a Corvette?!?!
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
mike is a wild guy
@curtishoward55845 ай бұрын
I have torch red manual shift I drive daily. It has 25k miles and it’s fantastic !
@roc92656 ай бұрын
One day, One Day!
@TreadDepthChannel6 ай бұрын
Goals
@PlatinumHustle11 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@Lestertele3 ай бұрын
Mine don't rattle, at all
@TreadDepthChannel3 ай бұрын
@@Lestertele lucky
@0346GT2 ай бұрын
Finally someone that doesn't care about miles..........🎉
@TreadDepthChannel2 ай бұрын
Miles just a number
@williamnguyen2392 Жыл бұрын
how does he like it versus the c6
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
His particular c6z was awful to him
@waltsweeneny58555 ай бұрын
Very nice love mine
@Herecomesthethruth5 ай бұрын
Last real corvettes are the C7s.the Z06 and the 2019 ZR1s are amazing machines,well not the interior.
@zrider370410 ай бұрын
Always a kid with a new toy 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
@TreadDepthChannel10 ай бұрын
Never grow up
@stevenrich18199 ай бұрын
I can answer your question with two words: a blast!
@TreadDepthChannel9 ай бұрын
💯 right
@kjbugz152 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@omigod4208 ай бұрын
idc what anyone says but Corvette's are sick Af.
@TreadDepthChannel8 ай бұрын
Especially 800+ hp ones lmao
@neohimself10 ай бұрын
Automatic? Interest drops to the floor.
@TreadDepthChannel10 ай бұрын
While you or i might prefer a manual, Mike is a big fan of drag racing and autos just win 🤷♂️
@Rondleswango-p8g Жыл бұрын
Nice😂😂😂😅
@YouTubebackstories2 жыл бұрын
lol the drone falling
@TreadDepthChannel2 жыл бұрын
For a drone with object detection it sure likes to run into everything
@JohnBrown-vn2qw Жыл бұрын
fckn sick. all blacked out. someday someday
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
mike has a thing for black on black on black
@Howdy762 ай бұрын
Holy Crap,
@TreadDepthChannel2 ай бұрын
More power baby
@AnnatarTheMaia7 ай бұрын
Who the hell pays $70,000 dollars for an AUTOMATIC!?!?! WHAT THE HELL!!!!!
@TreadDepthChannel7 ай бұрын
Winners
@mrjjthor6 ай бұрын
The older you get the less you want to shift. There's a reason why GM went away with the manual for the C8. Most people who could afford a new Vette are older folks and they preferred autos.
@AnnatarTheMaia6 ай бұрын
@@mrjjthor when I am no longer able to clutch and shift, I will either take a bicycle or I will walk; I've learned to drive on a manual, and I will always drive one; I'd rather walk everywhere than drive an automatic transmission vehicle of any kind ever again. And the Corvette chief engineer said it plainly in the C8 interview: the C8 didn't come with a manual transmission because no transmission manufacturer was interested in developing a transmission specifically for the C8 Corvette, which translated into plain English means: GM did not want to foot that bill either. And that's really shitty.
@mrjjthor6 ай бұрын
@@AnnatarTheMaia really? GM also claimed that the sales of Vette with manual transmission were so low that it wasn't worth the money invested into R&D in making another manual transmission which makes sense. Multiple car enthusiasts and journalists sites also repeated this. I'm all for manuals too and my C7Z is a manual and so were my previous sports cars but unfortunately most manual cars are dying.
@AnnatarTheMaia6 ай бұрын
@@TreadDepthChannel you mean losers who cannot or won't drive a manual transmission car, and don't have the balls to stand up to corporations by voting with their wallets. You're welcome.
@joshm65607 ай бұрын
That thing is fuckin beautiful
@user-cj7dv2kc6d Жыл бұрын
Its good to be a spoiled 16 year old.
@TreadDepthChannel Жыл бұрын
The 80s were a different time, mike works his ass off now