Damn... I'm glad everyone's okay. Sux to hear about the accident. With the axle being replaced, what's the status on the bumper? Can he finish the rally? On a brighter note, that video's sick...

I've been pushing to get my car done for the fireball run this fall, but I'm really starting to get nervous with all of the bad luck Brent's had on these things...

 

At those speeds aero plays a huge role...that wing was probably NOT helping much. I would like to see whether the Z is really "zerolift" in stock form at 190+mph

I agree with sharif's assessment... a coupe with more stock body trim would probably go much faster at the same power level...

in any case, that vid was sick as f0ck

 

damn.. Brents going to have some catching up to do.. hopefully someone with co ride with him so he can drive strait thru to the next stop.

a drill and lots 'o zip ties could prolly shore up the bumper temporarily.

 

Wow amazing video and all that on a convertable nice.

 

The slightly modded C6 maxed out at 160mph, and the Porsche 996 topped out at about 150mph. Keep in mind, we are running at 4400 ft elevation, and 95F temps. Uncorrected, we were probably putting down about 500whp TOPS.

Might be fun to get some Z's together and try it again.

Update: Brent found a mechanic in Bozeman, MT that confirmed the axle is toast. I am overnighting him a new one, so he should be back on the road tomorrow.
The bumper is still attached, and just cosmetic damage....perfectly drivable.

 

good stuff, nice that you guys will be able to overnight him the parts that he needs, so he can get moving again...... overnight parts from Jaaapaaan

oh and nice Video btw.....he was really moving!

 

Man Brent has the worst luck, but the vids. a great. That car really is moving.

 

may the force be with you.

 

Congrats Brent. I think it's pretty damn impressive he ran 183mph. You got some stones man.

 

Great vid. Congrats. I don't think I've every seen Brents front clip not broke. At least you can't say he's not having fun.

 

so sharif when u taking your car? hahahahaha

 

That vid is just awesome. Great job guys.

 

Great Vid!

 

Cool vid. Sorry to hear about the misfortune Brent, seems like Zdayz all over. Good luck with the rest of the trip!

 

WOW. That is sick fast.

 

Insane vid

 

Awesome vid and congrats brent and sharif.

 

I was referring to the car being planted at 155, trust me it was stuck to the road. As for the reflash not sure if they can even do that for the 07 yet. But i have seen pic's of the digital speedo on an 07 at 160, but i can't confirm it did it. I Just saw the pic.

Cheers

Kevin

 

awesome video! what an experience...

go get the movie "The world's fastest indian"--- its about a motorcycle land speed record attempt at the salt flats, great flick...

 

Thanks Todd, i wish you could have run your car as well.