View Poll Results: what do you think?
really clean, nice looking Vette....
174
31.46%
a very different Vette but we'll sure as hell take it.
165
29.84%
i'll be ordering one soon.......
98
17.72%
No thank you
116
20.98%
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Thoughts on the new corvette?
08-22-2019, 11:06 PM
#2536
Race Director
Big doors, torsional mumbo jumbo, golf club caddy, too small for modern garages that are as big as interior living spaces, too "driver focused", all won't matter at the end of the day .....
Yet the C8 will be the best selling Corvette ever and will be car of the year ....
Yet the C8 will be the best selling Corvette ever and will be car of the year ....
08-22-2019, 11:21 PM
#2537
Spoken like a true car enthusiast.
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08-22-2019, 11:24 PM
#2538
I imagine it looks pretty good from the driver's point of view. Feedback from people who have actually seen the various controls and displays from the driver's seat has been uniformly positive.
But a touchscreen that the passenger can't use is not ideal, or even acceptable IMHO. Especially if they disable 90% of the functionality while the car is in motion, which is another annoying trend.
But a touchscreen that the passenger can't use is not ideal, or even acceptable IMHO. Especially if they disable 90% of the functionality while the car is in motion, which is another annoying trend.
At the same time, they compromise style, weight and size to be able to store 10 golf clubs. IMO it's mixed messages. Either it's unapologetically "for you and the road, and only you and the road" or it's a practical sports car with the footprint of an SUV so you can take your buddy to the golf course and have 2 bags each to choose from.
08-22-2019, 11:35 PM
#2539
Race Director
Originally Posted by K-A
Yeah, who cares about the details. As long as the bosses at GM make money that's all that matters.
Spoken like a true car enthusiast.
Spoken like a true car enthusiast.
Actually it's the enthusiasts and buyers who will be happy. They're the ones shelling out the $$$ ....
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GT3FZS (08-28-2019)
08-23-2019, 08:54 AM
#2541
Rennlist Member
Its (narrow) width is a major reason why my 996 GT3 outshines any RS on my backroads. Same for my 987 Boxster.
08-23-2019, 10:27 AM
#2543
Rennlist Member
Yep, much bigger (heavier, wider, longer, longer wheelbase) than an already gargantuan 992. No bueno.
08-23-2019, 11:12 AM
#2544
Yeah, the footprint is nearly identical to the Macan. My spot has ample room, but I like to be as far away from the cars next me to me as possible. My Macan was a tight squeeze. My 911 being so much more compact has been a huge boost to my peace of mind and just overall enjoyment. And then having to swing a massive C8 barn door open is horrible for many reasons.
When I used to drive my Macan, even through backroads, I felt like there was an entire zip code next to me that wasn’t in use. So much width. Cars are getting stupidly wide. That’s another area my 911 feels like a breath of fresh air in: It feels wrapped around me much more so.
I also loathe the ill designed, tacky “taped on screen” look. Not to mention, it’s so 2012. We all knew it was an unnecessary fashion which would age terribly and look outdated rapidly back then, and now car manufactures acknowledged that failed fad by moving on from it. Yet GM props it in their brand new Vette. It’s an ill, haphazard design that looks like a cost cutting move. A truly well designed interior is all integrated.
When I used to drive my Macan, even through backroads, I felt like there was an entire zip code next to me that wasn’t in use. So much width. Cars are getting stupidly wide. That’s another area my 911 feels like a breath of fresh air in: It feels wrapped around me much more so.
I also loathe the ill designed, tacky “taped on screen” look. Not to mention, it’s so 2012. We all knew it was an unnecessary fashion which would age terribly and look outdated rapidly back then, and now car manufactures acknowledged that failed fad by moving on from it. Yet GM props it in their brand new Vette. It’s an ill, haphazard design that looks like a cost cutting move. A truly well designed interior is all integrated.
08-23-2019, 11:21 AM
#2545
Race Director
Originally Posted by hf1
Yep, much bigger (heavier, wider, longer, longer wheelbase) than an already gargantuan 992. No bueno.
Although I'd say the 911 has deviated much further from their original plan over the years ...
08-23-2019, 11:47 AM
#2546
Black with takeoff and passing engine notes. It sounds awesome:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=6fsI4I09lgs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...&v=6fsI4I09lgs
Sounds like... NOT MUCH at all to be honest.
There's a boat load of stock V8 SRT's (and other cars) on the road that sound MUCH better.
Shill response #2592.
Also, was that a little wheel spin pulling out of the Home Depot parking lot?
That vlogger dude looked like he was about to cry.
Great shot of the Camaro rear end.
Still to this day, no independent 3rd party has driven the car and been allowed to provide comment.
That is PSYCHO at this particular juncture.
Much preferred over the flat6 and best to own one of each.Looks great 
Have you had a chance to sign up for the free Ron Fellows ZR1 school?
https://www.springmountainmotorsport...-owners-school
Always good to be able to beat up someone else's ZR1 at the track
Have you had a chance to sign up for the free Ron Fellows ZR1 school?
https://www.springmountainmotorsport...-owners-school
Always good to be able to beat up someone else's ZR1 at the track
The only news so far, after they received at least 4 C8's.. is that they put "slow tires" on the cars and are not in a position to comment.
Likely under agreement with GM.
???
This is the most bizarre roll out of a car ever.
Is this the smell of big problems? More delivery delays?
If "Car of the Year" it'll be because the title was bought by GM. Seriously, how could a car that NOBODY has driven yet get COTY.
That would be a stain on the title. But IMHO, it has been bought in the past.
Yeah good to know about the impact of those ginormous doors on ingress & egress!
08-23-2019, 12:32 PM
#2547
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Having seen the C8 up close you realize just how big and wide the car is.
Its no wonder it has a frunk and trunk.
But even with that size the interior of the 991 911 still feels more spacious.
Its no wonder it has a frunk and trunk.
But even with that size the interior of the 991 911 still feels more spacious.
08-23-2019, 01:21 PM
#2548
Race Director
Originally Posted by ipse dixit
Having seen the C8 up close you realize just how big and wide the car is.
Its no wonder it has a frunk and trunk.
But even with that size the interior of the 991 911 still feels more spacious.
Its no wonder it has a frunk and trunk.
But even with that size the interior of the 991 911 still feels more spacious.
C8 is also 1.4" lower ...
The 992 also has back seats .... of course seems more spacious. DUH ..
The drama of the day has now moved to "size". Nobody is saying the C8 is a small sports car. Neither is the 992.
As a package deal with performance, looks, and PRICE $ it's a winner.
Value:
C8 $
992 $$$$$
The buyers will decide ....
Last edited by STG; 08-23-2019 at 02:44 PM.
08-23-2019, 01:47 PM
#2549
Pro
Yep, without a half cage a 911 will feel spacious, after all it was designed as a 2+2 from the get-go 
08-23-2019, 04:05 PM
#2550
Instructor
