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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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07-23-2019, 09:51 AM
#1366
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I had a torch red C6 ZR1. My kids thought is was gaudy. My kids are in grade school. They don't see through blinders. They see through their own eyes. Maybe you are too old too old to consider another generations perspective - which I readily admit is not my perspective - but at least I consider it.
07-23-2019, 09:59 AM
#1367
Pro
Not sure where you are grabbing F430s and 458s in the $100k range.....unless you mean the range between $125 and $185k.
And even then, these are cars out of original warranty and likely with "significant" miles (>10,000).
It's a value proposition that some will view differently. For some the Ferrari marque, design language, and rawer driving dynamics (in case of the F430) is worthwhile. And the stability of values is icing on their cake.
For some, having the most "latest and greatest" is enough on its own. I can understand why folks feel C8 has polarizing looks, but I like the body lines and angular haunches. And I liked the Camaro rearend, so that resemblance doesn't bother me. But I agree. I'd say 85% of c8 stingrays will at least have the z51 pkg , which will likely tack on another ~15-ish K, and that does make that value advantage alittle less compelling.
Best of fortunes to Chevrolet.
And even then, these are cars out of original warranty and likely with "significant" miles (>10,000).
It's a value proposition that some will view differently. For some the Ferrari marque, design language, and rawer driving dynamics (in case of the F430) is worthwhile. And the stability of values is icing on their cake.
For some, having the most "latest and greatest" is enough on its own. I can understand why folks feel C8 has polarizing looks, but I like the body lines and angular haunches. And I liked the Camaro rearend, so that resemblance doesn't bother me. But I agree. I'd say 85% of c8 stingrays will at least have the z51 pkg , which will likely tack on another ~15-ish K, and that does make that value advantage alittle less compelling.
Best of fortunes to Chevrolet.
07-23-2019, 10:08 AM
#1368
Race Director
Originally Posted by hf1
So 90% of the people who viewed a C8 thread in their respective RL forums will see those threads vanish never to be found again? Or are there links guiding them from there to this thread in the basement? Why was this done in the first place — any official explanation?
Continue the discussion here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...ccess-255.html
An "explanation" was also given there.
07-23-2019, 10:30 AM
#1369
Corvette C8
Any 718 owners looking at the new mid engine C8. I have a Boxster GTS, which I track extensively and love, but I just put a deposit on the C8, it looks that good. Was considering the GT4, but was disappointed in its stated performance relative to my GTS.
07-23-2019, 10:34 AM
#1370
Pro
https://rennlist.com/forums/other-ma...rvette-93.html
07-23-2019, 10:39 AM
#1371
Yeah, this will get deleted or moved. A few salty members can't handle any C8 talk.
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07-23-2019, 10:41 AM
#1373
The only exception would be Porsche GT cars, especially the GT2RS or even a GT3RS. If by some magic you were able to buy these cars at MSRP, the dealer will give you a great price but these cars are the exception to the rule. Any way that's been my experience, but maybe the Porsche dealers in my area are the exception to the rule and other dealers are far more generous.
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07-23-2019, 10:58 AM
#1374
Oh no more C8 threads. Better hide them. Pure BS!
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07-23-2019, 11:26 AM
#1375
The aftermarket figured out the cooling on the Z06 years ago. Whether people commit to the actual fix is something else. Describing the Z06 as a track day turd is false and strangely off-base.
What chevy did not do well is take the heat out of the oil fast enough. Even the stock Z51 C7 gets its oil hot on a track - and can use additional cooling.
What chevy did not do well is take the heat out of the oil fast enough. Even the stock Z51 C7 gets its oil hot on a track - and can use additional cooling.
The AFM turned cylinders off/on thru fuel delivery.
In the C7 this was the A8 slushbox tansmission. The AFM would oscillate so rapidly the torque dynamics on the transmission caused all kinds of failures.
The problem would manifest as a violent shaking and shuddering of the entire car. Who knows what impact that has on other components. Again GM barely acknowledged the problem.
Last I heard they would change the trans fluid and in some cases would replace the Torque Converter.
What is the AFM going to do to the brand new Dual Clutch transmission they built. I heard them say (rather nervously) there was no "off the sheld DCT" that could handle the power of the V8 available ,
so they had to make one. Which IMO is a very frightening prospect for a variety of reasons.
As far as dropping the roof is concerned, there were reports in the C7 the targe top would just come lose and fly off the car. Very efficient.
07-23-2019, 12:05 PM
#1377
This would only happen if the driver has a senior moment and forgets to latch the roof in place before driving. Usually occurs when leaving the monthly AARP meeting.
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07-23-2019, 12:08 PM
#1378
Rennlist Member
Borg Warner licenses their DCT technology to the world including Porsche via ZF.
I know that "Godzilla" (GT-R) uses it.
I know that "Godzilla" (GT-R) uses it.
07-23-2019, 12:09 PM
#1379
Rennlist Member
What is the AFM going to do to the brand new Dual Clutch transmission they built. I heard them say (rather nervously) there was no "off the sheld DCT" that could handle the power of the V8 available ,
so they had to make one. Which IMO is a very frightening prospect for a variety of reasons.
As far as dropping the roof is concerned, there were reports in the C7 the targe top would just come lose and fly off the car. Very efficient.
so they had to make one. Which IMO is a very frightening prospect for a variety of reasons.
As far as dropping the roof is concerned, there were reports in the C7 the targe top would just come lose and fly off the car. Very efficient.
