shipping tiedowns for C6 ZO6

[Terry M.]

I'm starting a new thread because the original post by Carl Hamilton was on -- Wednesday, 21 June 2006, at 3:37 p.m. and has disappeared from the first page for those of us with a five-day setting.

Carl's post was:
"The GM "R" hooks that I use in the frame holes to tie down my ZR-1 don't seem to fit the holes on my new 2006 ZO6. Anybody know what I need to tie it down to the trailer?"

I have had communication with some folks in a position to know and I am informed that the rectangular reinforced tie-down holes are still in the frame of the C6s and in the C6 Z06. Since the Z06 frame is 2mm thicker than the steel frame there is some question if the R-hooks will still work, but the holes are there. Unfortunately, my sources did not give me a description of exactly where they are at.

I was also told that the new Corvettes are tied down by the tires for transport, but the holes for the R-hooks are there.

Carl, is the issue one of the frame thickness, or are you unable to find the holes? If the issue is the thickness of the frame, perhaps a different supplier will have longer hooks or perhaps the hooks can be modified without compromising safety.

[Carl H.]

Re: shipping tiedowns for C6 ZO6

Terry: Thanks for the reply. I did not have any trouble finding the holes in the frame. The problem does appear to be the thickness of the frame. I prefer to use the frame holes instead of tire straps because I like to criss cross the ratchet straps in order to eliminate any chance of the car dancing from side to side. I suppose I could buy a set of the cluster chains like the wrecker drivers use that have three or four hooks of various sizes and a J hook that might mate up with the end of a ratchet strap. Any advice will be appreciated. Carl

[Terry M.]

[Dave B.]

Re: shipping tiedowns for C6 ZO6

Carl, I hope you are enjoying your new ZO6 and congratulations again on passing your PV at Auburn. Your Z06 wheels may be different than my c6 convertible, but I insert an axle strap through the spokes of the wheels and criss cross. I do this on the front and back. It is very easy to stick the axle strap between the spokes. I have towed it over 5,000 miles with out problems.