2008 Z06 427 hood

[Terry M.]

Re: 2008 Z06 427 hood

Thanks Terry for the info. I got the service report today on the car I'm looking at. Just a few things replaced. Window, window regulator, switch left side door handle, powertrain control module and wheel drive shaft nut. Not sure if these are common problems or a red flag about this car? Can you help with the vin # on when this car was built. Maybe an early model?

The only one of those I can help with is the wheel drive shaft nut. There was a TSB on those loosening and the fix was a new nut and increased torque. Checking the torque of the wheel drive shaft nut is IMO routine maintenance, and can be done with the wheels on the car and the car on the ground. It does require a deep socket, and I have forgotten the size, but it is not one most of us have. I would have to look up the torque value also, but both of those items should be on the Corvette Forum. I guess you can tell I haven't done it in a long time. No red flag there.

The build date (month and year) should be on a sticker on the driver's door rear jamb.

[Jimmy D.]

Re: 2008 Z06 427 hood

Thanks everyone

[James W.]

Re: 2008 Z06 427 hood

Picture of the car's build date and VIN on the driver's door jamb.

[Patrick H.]

Re: 2008 Z06 427 hood

The wide tires on the Z06 (especially the Goodyears) are not wet weather friendly. I joke with the Chevrolet engineers I know that they built a very fine automobile, but a lousy boat. Even the Michelins will hydro-plane at a drop of wet on the road, so care in the wet is essential to the car's survival.

I had one rainy run on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I think I was going to Carlisle) where the car kept "twitching" and I couldn't figure out what it was. Once the roads were dry I realized it was the traction control reacting to the rear wheels losing traction due to hydroplaning. That experience put the fear of God into me. When it rains I slow down now and wish I was in my daily drivers.

I have the same Michelin runflats currently installed on the C7 base Stingray on my 2008 (Pilot Super Sport ZP), and they are MUCH better in rain than the original Goodyears. I know that you and I have discussed the GY tires and rain previously.

Not sure if the C7 Z51 size does or does not match the Z06 size, so not sure it's an option, but they work well.