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?
07-23-2019, 01:39 PM
#1381
Race Director
07-23-2019, 02:05 PM
#1382
Instructor
[QUOTE=CaymanCrush;15992310]This is one big problem that GM barely acknowledged. The Z06 would over heat on a hot day, let alone on a canyon run or the track.
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.[/QUOTE
The automatic transmission cars lacked the 3rd radiator necessary to keep the car at peak performance. The '17 cars with manual transmissions added the 3rd radiator which solved the problem. How do I know? I own a '17 Z07 and have run it very, very hard on track and canyon runs with zero problems. As far as the roof is concerned it helps to fasten the latches.
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.[/QUOTE
The automatic transmission cars lacked the 3rd radiator necessary to keep the car at peak performance. The '17 cars with manual transmissions added the 3rd radiator which solved the problem. How do I know? I own a '17 Z07 and have run it very, very hard on track and canyon runs with zero problems. As far as the roof is concerned it helps to fasten the latches.
07-23-2019, 03:16 PM
#1384
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07-23-2019, 03:51 PM
#1387
Burning Brakes
c7 z51 option is about $5000. since c8 is not too far off c7 pricing I bet options will be comparable $ too
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07-23-2019, 04:02 PM
#1388
Rennlist Member
07-23-2019, 04:07 PM
#1389
exactly my thoughts. Can't wait to sit in one and see how it feels. I'm a big fan of the 992 and fine with the nubbin and such but the interior doesn't feel special at all. For $100k or less these vettes will be loaded up. That's boxster/cayman territory these days which is crazy.
07-23-2019, 04:11 PM
#1390
Burning Brakes
I feel nicely equipped with z51 and some interior bits, c8 will typically cost $75k.
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07-23-2019, 04:23 PM
#1392
Burning Brakes
base 718 must go all electric to have a chance. why would anyone pay extra for one over c8 with that 4 cyl?
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07-23-2019, 04:24 PM
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07-23-2019, 04:25 PM
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No, the Vette is a big car, especially compared to the 718, and it will be far from having the gocart feel of the P-car. I think everyone needs to take a deep breath here and wait until the road tests come out, cars can be seen in person and specs/option pricing comes out. I cannot believe some have actually sold their P-cars already and put deposits on C8s with knowing any of the aforementioned information.
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