Any 2011 GS owners regret not getting the F55 option
06-16-2011, 07:54 AM
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Any 2011 GS owners regret not getting the F55 option
Thinking about getting a 2011 GS and Im curious how many that have a 2011 regret not getting the F55 option?
06-16-2011, 08:23 AM
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None. Rides beautifully!
Really depends on the quality of your roads though. And what you plan to do with the car.
Really depends on the quality of your roads though. And what you plan to do with the car.
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06-16-2011, 10:14 AM
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I rented an HZH for a week two separate times. I honestly couldn't feel much difference between the two settings. Having said that, If it were available in MY '10 I probably would have ordered it. It will probably be tweaked a bit for the C7, will get it then. 
06-16-2011, 10:20 AM
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No regrets here.
Compared to the 2009 370z I had my Grand Sport is much more comfortable over bumpy roads. My 370z would bounce and lose traction on rough roads, it was too stiff. Love the suspension on the Grand Sport best of both worlds still corners like its on rails too!
Compared to the 2009 370z I had my Grand Sport is much more comfortable over bumpy roads. My 370z would bounce and lose traction on rough roads, it was too stiff. Love the suspension on the Grand Sport best of both worlds still corners like its on rails too!
06-16-2011, 10:29 AM
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The Mrs had back surgery in 05 and hip replacement in 09, she got hit on your 10 speed bike back in 1988. So for her I am going to get the F55. You dont feel all the harsh bumps, rides like a Caddy. I have a friend in NH who has it and loves the smooth ride!
06-16-2011, 10:58 AM
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FWIW: Mine certainly doesn't (2011 GS F55 A6). Not to start a debate or anything, but this hasn't been my experience. Tour mode is what I would call a nice firm sports car suspension (and I still definitely feel every bump, manhole cover and expansion joint) . Sport mode is really firm over the bumps. You can't feel any difference at all on a smooth road (its not like you flip the switch and can instantly feel some magic change to the car). The difference is that there is much less absorption of the bumps and when hitting bumps (or whatever) in turns, the car seems more planted (you'll only notice any difference in rougher turns). I can tell in an instant I'm in sport mode over certain types of bumps (you can feel it in your teeth fillings sometimes).
Not having ever driven a Vette beyond mine, I can't comment on weather I would have regretted not buying it or not. I would recommend test driving with/without if you have the opportunity (especially if you're considering the merits of the option). I had never even driven a Vette till I drove my custom ordered one off the dealer lot.
Mine is a daily driver and I don't flip the switch to Sport very often. I'll typically just kick it on for a few seconds when my inner Sebastian Vettel comes out (i.e. a freeway cloverleaf onramp or something like that), and then kick it back off (Sport mode is a little tight for daily driving on California roads).
I will say, that in Tour or Sport mode, there are still times when I'll change lanes to avoid the lane with all the manhole covers in it....something I never ever noticed before in the old minivan on some local streets. Don't know if that's the case in a non-F55 car.
At least for me, it really isn't a Caddy like ride in my car by any means. Good luck on your decision (I don't think you can really go wrong either way....but I stressed over each option myself, so it's fun to watch others do the same!).
Not having ever driven a Vette beyond mine, I can't comment on weather I would have regretted not buying it or not. I would recommend test driving with/without if you have the opportunity (especially if you're considering the merits of the option). I had never even driven a Vette till I drove my custom ordered one off the dealer lot.
Mine is a daily driver and I don't flip the switch to Sport very often. I'll typically just kick it on for a few seconds when my inner Sebastian Vettel comes out (i.e. a freeway cloverleaf onramp or something like that), and then kick it back off (Sport mode is a little tight for daily driving on California roads).
I will say, that in Tour or Sport mode, there are still times when I'll change lanes to avoid the lane with all the manhole covers in it....something I never ever noticed before in the old minivan on some local streets. Don't know if that's the case in a non-F55 car.
At least for me, it really isn't a Caddy like ride in my car by any means. Good luck on your decision (I don't think you can really go wrong either way....but I stressed over each option myself, so it's fun to watch others do the same!).
06-16-2011, 11:31 AM
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100% I'd get it!!!
I don't have it on Z51 current car (sig) but miss it allot.
I had it on my 06 and 07 C6's and it was a thing of beauty especially on the crappy roads in Houston.
Take that to the bank.
I don't have it on Z51 current car (sig) but miss it allot.
I had it on my 06 and 07 C6's and it was a thing of beauty especially on the crappy roads in Houston.
Take that to the bank.
06-16-2011, 11:54 AM
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How the hell would you know what your missing if you didn't exrerience it in depth in the first place? Of course nobody that didn't get the F55 option in the first place would admit to having made a mistake, it is against human nature to admit to dumbness.
06-16-2011, 12:14 PM
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06-16-2011, 12:25 PM
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I have no idea where these "rides like a Caddy" or "rides like a Buick" comments come from. It doesn't.