This project is going sideways (literally!) 

i agree with you findings, the suspension is way too soft even wit better bilsteins, i will be installing Penske 3way coilovers now, already have uniballs in all A arms, Essex APracing brakes etc, it was just the suspension letting me down on track. Also changing to dual ooil coolers to get more fresh air to the radiator, and better oil cooling. Stock seats have to go if you want a bit more feel, but the steering lacks a bit of feeling compared to my miata(depowered rack on the miata and full race suspension and wide semi slicks) Good work on the project so far:) Also, when the handling etc is sorted, a nice NA tune of the ls7 makes things really interesting as ive seen my car with 600whp is almost as fast as a gt2rs in a straight line, just needs the suspension sorted now.

Great to see it back on track! Racing seats and 6 point harnesses are essential when compared to lazy boy style stock seats. You'll be able to focus on what the car is doing rather than holding yourself up. VetteWorks sells bypass connectors if you don't want to have the air bag warning lights on all the time.

Big yep on the seats. I've got Sparco QRTs on order. On the steering communication... Delrin bushings helped a bit, but still far from anything special. You'll get used to it. The magic of the Z06 is steering with throttle on corner exit. Tracking out under power is when you'll really love this car.

What a journey! Good stuff man!

Excellent to see you and it back on the track. You've definitely had a battle on your hands -- way to persevere! Kudos to you!

I've really enjoyed watching you learn as you go and the journey as a whole. Great content.

watching intently... high hopes! thanks for taking us along through the trials & tribulations...

Really like the VO during the driving portion. It helps to explain the nuances of track driving in the wet as well as the unique aspects of the Vette. This series rocks, man!

Great channel! You deserve much more followers!

GREAT JOB 👍 I'm loving Goldie on the track. Don't give up on her

Congrats on getting back to the starting line.

You'll definitely want to change the radiator. I good aftermarket unit will have an oil cooler built in as well so you can plumb that in with the factory OC and your cooling should be covered on hot track days.

Finally on the track with more than a couple laps! Congrats! I agree, the stock seats suck. Also, stiffer engine and tranny mounts will help considerably with the feel. The drivetrain flops alot with all that torque.

Good to see progress and that you can get some experience on the track with the car. I have not taken my C6 Z06 to the track in the wet, so I do not have the feel of the car for comparison. You seem to have experience with many different cars on track so you would know better than me. I will say in the dry with good MPS Cup 2 tires my car can hang with some of the GT3's not all, depends on the year and how experienced the driver is. Have fun with the project, enjoy watching. I would like to discuss the SOLO 2 I see in your car. I have one, a SOLO 2 DL, and have not been able to get it to locate the track I go to (Portland International Raceway) or communicate with the ECU.

Great to see You reaching the goal to have GT3 Killer. 👍 I noticed that You reused the drive shaft nuts? If I can remember, they should be used always new, because the special alloy sensitive for tightening.

I have a c6 carbon edition z06/z07 love it tracked it 3 times went through 3 sets of tires motor mounts and front wheel bearings and brake pads (Laguna seca / sonoma ) those tracks consume brakes and cars 😅. Currently saving up for wheels and tires . Doing a 200 treadwear tire this time but got a e46 m3 cheaper to track … sometimes it’s about cost more than capability

I mean this in the nicest way possible, but you’re a terrible mechanic, but I applaud your never quit attitude and your desire to do it all yourself. Truthfully it’s far more entertaining to watch than someone who is a professional and makes it all look so easy. Keep the footage coming im rooting for you! And I’m going to stomp my buddies Gt3rs in a straight line with my hci z06.

Love the fact that you were able to get a track day in despite it being wet or not. Always good times to having fun with the toys you get but a bummer if you can't when it's wet out. Have you decided on a suspension system for Goldie yet? I have my money on some LG G2 suspension and sway bar kit, probably the best bang for the buck. Getting a set of new seats would be nice too. You trying to stay stockish or going for a little more race like?

You should really invest in some carvaggio Daytona seats. Best investment ever.

Man, what holder is on the Go-pro attached to the Roll Bar? I want that. Also for the numb steering get Delrin or Solid Steering rack bushings! ( second time watching ur vid )

And BTW, I have a base and cooling is horrible. Fall temperatures about 15 degrees celsius outside and oil 10 minutes into session - oil is 150 degrees celsius. Won't try track again before this has been improved!

Did you figure out how to fix the pedal situation for heel toe shifting ? I know you mentioned that it's very hard to heel toe when you first drove the car. I got myself 08 z06 last year and had the same feeling about the throttle pedal being too far from the brake pedal. How does it feel on the track ? You're making great videos!

I wouldnt be to concerned about the oil temp. 220 up to 230 its ok, but ideal you should not be over 220, use good oil quality and consider extra oil cooler

Do 3/8" tunnel plate, amt mounts, delrin bushings everywhere with sway bars.

Would love to know if you're thinking about switching those stock seats out. They really do not provide any lateral support and I imagine that's not helping on the track.

What kind of lift is that you are using

try Motul 300V 15w50 oil, this oil can take ALOT of heat, but short life IE 3k miles. Burp your cooling system to remove air bubbles

Racing in the wet scares me a bit, especially braking after long straights.

Are the heads done on this car out of curiosity?

Did I say that I don't work on cars anymore in the last video? Thanks for the constant reminder why. Call me Booshie but I pretty much exclusively pay others to do work on my car at this point.

The oil temperatures will go up when you stop driving like an old lady! You can make all the upgrades with the car but if you don't know how to drive it's not going to help. What you displayed on this race day are my driving habits on the road, and when I drive mine (C5Z) like a race car my oil temperatures are at about 240° which is more than acceptable ¿`_

Take it from a previous Z06 owner - save your money and get a ZL1/1LE with a 6spd manual. It was honed at the Nurburgring. 3 years on and the move from the Z06 > ZL1/1LE was the best decision to date.