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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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You are delirious if you think the paint quality will be any better. Paint quality has been the same for 30 years out of the Bowling Green plant.
Not on the C6s I saw but perhaps you know better.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Oil spray from blown up Vette motors

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They sourced IMS bearings from Germany.

Seriously, I'm not sure either car has a record for reliability that would make a Honda owner envious.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 85Gold
Oil spray from blown up Vette motors

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Whoa, how the hell did that car get like that? That is simply unacceptable! I wouldn't have taken the keys and would have rang up Sascha Glasier's (SP?) Phone.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LSJU
Not on the C6s I saw but perhaps you know better.
Less prominent on lighter colored cars white & silver. Black, red, crystal red or Lemans Blue it is very noticeable.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:07 PM
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Orange peel is a result of more environmentally friendly painting methods. Chevy isn't the only manufacturer who suffers from it.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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the first time you go WOT you forget all those little things
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 85Gold
Oil spray from blown up Vette motors

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I've seen plenty of popped vette motors at track events but I seem to recall it was an issue with C5, no? I don't recall seeing a C6 w/dry sump go bang.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Nizer
I've seen plenty of popped vette motors at track events but I seem to recall it was an issue with C5, no? I don't recall seeing a C6 w/dry sump go bang.
Early C6ZO6 had dry sump issues = boom later ones were better but still susceptible to valve train issues trashing engines. LS3 had really high oil temps and SCCA T1 cars blew a lot. The ZR1 seems to be the most reliable of the bunch, go figure.

I hope the new motors are more reliable

True this Honda owner isn't envious of either the newer Porsches 7.2RS or ZO6 reliability. If I blow a motor in da Civic a new engine is around $4.5k and good used motors go for around $1,500 . Still love my 6GT3

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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 85Gold
Early C6ZO6 had dry sump issues = boom later ones were better but still susceptible to valve train issues trashing engines. LS3 had really high oil temps and SCCA T1 cars blew a lot. The ZR1 seems to be the most reliable of the bunch, go figure.

I hope the new motors are more reliable

True this Honda owner isn't envious of either the newer Porsches 7.2RS or ZO6 reliability. If I blow a motor in da Civic a new engine is around $4.5k and good used motors go for around $1,500 . Still love my 6GT3

Peter
I think Vette motors will be cheap, than again a Mustang V8 is cheap but each time I pick it up, it seems to be 10K..
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RacingJunkie
Less prominent on lighter colored cars white & silver. Black, red, crystal red or Lemans Blue it is very noticeable.
Ironically the first C6 I got a chance to really look at was Lemans Blue. Didn't notice any issues.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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I love the C7's owner's manual:

Recommendations for track oil weight, oil fill, track alignment settings, brake bed in settings.

"Using these wheel alignment settings may cause excessive tire wear. Only use these wheel alignment settings for racing or competitive driving. Excessive tire wear is not covered under the vehicle warranty."

Refers to a separate warranty manual I've not yet seen.
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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SWO
I love the C7's owner's manual:

Recommendations for track oil weight, oil fill, track alignment settings, brake bed in settings.

"Using these wheel alignment settings may cause excessive tire wear. Only use these wheel alignment settings for racing or competitive driving. Excessive tire wear is not covered under the vehicle warranty."

Refers to a separate warranty manual I've not yet seen.
I couldnt find P's recommendations in my manual? Surely a car company w/ such a long history of motorsports would have some recommendation for its owners.
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 12:19 AM
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Wheres the porsche?!
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 12:24 AM
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Viper is impressive. Corvette impressive at half price.
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kosmo
http://youtu.be/aMAJ5a86sPc


Wheres the porsche?!
Camera car.
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