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Old 04-05-2020 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Zoe
I took delivery of a c8 2 weeks ago. I also have a 2018 Boxster gts. I like the Vette better, at least on the street. Tracks are all closed. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Boxster and am keeping it but I do like driving the C8 more. Never thought I would say that.
Lucky you, for the price, you can't go wrong with the C8. With the line shut down and I am not sure how many made it out the door, you may have yourself a nice piece of SN history. What number are you off the line if you don't mind the question? They easily could have got 100K for the C8, considering it is right up there with the Z06, but the car will do the advertising and that is no longer needed. Drove one of those through Hertz for a long weekend.
Haven't seen one bad review to date and saw somebody push one up to 178 MPH on a dried out lake.
Do wish the darn tracks are open, missing to many PCA events now that I am retired. Stay safe, sure we will be all good in about 6 weeks.
Old 04-05-2020 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BLACK H2O
Lucky you, for the price, you can't go wrong with the C8. With the line shut down and I am not sure how many made it out the door, you may have yourself a nice piece of SN history. What number are you off the line if you don't mind the question? They easily could have got 100K for the C8, considering it is right up there with the Z06, but the car will do the advertising and that is no longer needed. Drove one of those through Hertz for a long weekend.
Haven't seen one bad review to date and saw somebody push one up to 178 MPH on a dried out lake.
Do wish the darn tracks are open, missing to many PCA events now that I am retired. Stay safe, sure we will be all good in about 6 weeks.
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Old 04-05-2020 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackH20
With the way Trump is getting on GM and Ford, you can bet your 2021's will have a built-in ventilator...
To wind up on a Ventilator built by GM is a VERY SCARY thought.

Especially their first generation Ventilators..
I can't imagine all the problems these devices are going to have AND the crazy response (and non-response) from GM if/when things go horribly wrong.

I would be SO MUCH more comfortable ending up on a Porsche Ventilator.



Old 04-05-2020 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by CaymanCrush
To wind up on a Ventilator built by GM is a VERY SCARY thought.

Especially their first generation Ventilators..
I can't imagine all the problems these devices are going to have AND the crazy response (and non-response) from GM if/when things go horribly wrong.

I would be SO MUCH more comfortable ending up on a Porsche Ventilator.
One will just have to hold their breath during the GM recall.
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Old 04-06-2020 | 02:50 PM
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I watched that video last night. It was a great look at the performance of the C8 on track. The 3RS definitely pulls on the front straight, but everywhere else there did not seem to be any power deficit at all. Can't wait to see track videos with Cup2s.

This video reminded me of why I dislike the typical DE.
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Old 04-06-2020 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AZWCat
This video reminded me of why I dislike the typical DE.
The guy in the BmW that wasn't gong to let Corvette pass him.
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Old 04-06-2020 | 03:08 PM
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Nice video!
Note to self, dont get red dash accents!
Great video showing the general performance of the car. Nice easy oversteer in places, looks like a peach to drive. Sound doesnt do it for me; will be absolutely drooling for that Z06 with the high pitch v8!
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Old 04-08-2020 | 09:32 PM
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Quite a few complaints so far.......


Old 04-08-2020 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mumbles
Looks like Grandma's doing the stitching. How dissapointing would this be when hoping into your new C8

Quite a few complaints so far.......


Wait, what? This made it through QC like this??

That's straight up BS.

Old 04-08-2020 | 09:45 PM
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Who decided white stitching was a good idea in the first place?
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Old 04-08-2020 | 09:51 PM
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Yes it made it through QC, and it stated that new owners paid a "premium package" to get this detail.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/news...BqW?li=AAggFp0

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Originally Posted by sithot
Who decided white stitching was a good idea in the first place?
White stitching is cool...speak for yourself...oh wait.


Originally Posted by Mumbles
Yes it made it through QC, and it stated that new owners paid a "premium package" to get this detail.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/autos/news...BqW?li=AAggFp0
Wow, pathetic. Chevrolet will always be...Chevrolet.
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Old 04-09-2020 | 12:30 AM
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The stitching is obviously terrible, but how about that panel alignment where the 2 sections are supposed to come together. They're probably off by 1/4". Guess they had to save some money somewhere.
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Old 04-09-2020 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Petza914
The stitching is obviously terrible, but how about that panel alignment where the 2 sections are supposed to come together. They're probably off by 1/4". Guess they had to save some money somewhere.
that was a one-off but you can shift into third gear.


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