I never drove the Z06 close to its limits so I think the Z07 pushes the gap between what I ask of the car and what it is capable of (on the street) to be a little greater. In the softer shock settings the Z06 did seem to have a nicer ride. The Z07's ride is not objectionable but it's hard to hide a 62% stiffer front spring. I have not ridden in a base C7 but they must be very sweet daily drivers based on these Zs. We're looking into trying Z06 springs in my Wife's Z07 to improve its ride a bit.