New to speed...does it get easier?
01-11-2015, 07:12 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
New to speed...does it get easier?
So I've had the Vette for almost a year. I love every part of it, except I just can't accelerate too fast sometimes.
From a dead stop, if I gun it...i sometimes get this tight feeling in my stomach and it reminds me of some rides as at a park like Six Flags. I suppose its the GForces at work. In any case, I suppose I just don't do it often enough because I still get that feeling once in a while when I go too fast.
It's really fun on one hand, but if I can't get over this..I'm afraid I won't ever be able to max out and really push the car to its limits when I want to.
I'll admit, the car scares me sometimes because it's too fast. Will I ever get over it?
Be gentle...
From a dead stop, if I gun it...i sometimes get this tight feeling in my stomach and it reminds me of some rides as at a park like Six Flags. I suppose its the GForces at work. In any case, I suppose I just don't do it often enough because I still get that feeling once in a while when I go too fast.
It's really fun on one hand, but if I can't get over this..I'm afraid I won't ever be able to max out and really push the car to its limits when I want to.
I'll admit, the car scares me sometimes because it's too fast. Will I ever get over it?
Be gentle...
01-11-2015, 07:17 PM
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Le Mans Master
So I've had the Vette for almost a year. I love every part of it, except I just can't accelerate too fast sometimes.
From a dead stop, if I gun it...i sometimes get this tight feeling in my stomach and it reminds me of some rides as at a park like Six Flags. I suppose its the GForces at work. In any case, I suppose I just don't do it often enough because I still get that feeling once in a while when I go too fast.
It's really fun on one hand, but if I can't get over this..I'm afraid I won't ever be able to max out and really push the car to its limits when I want to.
I'll admit, the car scares me sometimes because it's too fast. Will I ever get over it?
Be gentle...
From a dead stop, if I gun it...i sometimes get this tight feeling in my stomach and it reminds me of some rides as at a park like Six Flags. I suppose its the GForces at work. In any case, I suppose I just don't do it often enough because I still get that feeling once in a while when I go too fast.
It's really fun on one hand, but if I can't get over this..I'm afraid I won't ever be able to max out and really push the car to its limits when I want to.
I'll admit, the car scares me sometimes because it's too fast. Will I ever get over it?
Be gentle...
All that means is your intelligent. This car will bite you in the *** if you let it. Never take it for granted and always expect the unexpected. youll be fine
Clif
01-11-2015, 07:17 PM
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It's a fast auto for sure. There's nothing wrong with being a little afraid of it. I'm sure most of use have never maxed it out. 200 mph is faster than I want to go. Learn to respect it and you will be fine. 
01-11-2015, 07:19 PM
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Burning Brakes
Gregg Popovich of the San Antonio Spurs always said it best: it's good to have an "appropriate fear" of your opponent. I would say the same applies here. Stay cautious and you likely won't become a YouTube video. As long as you're having fun, that's all that matters.
EDIT: And if you ever want to "max" the car, take it to the track.
EDIT: And if you ever want to "max" the car, take it to the track.
01-11-2015, 08:28 PM
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Be aware of things that get you in trouble with high output cars.
I make sure roads are dry and clear. Make sure tires are not cold. Make sure oil temp is over 150. Make sure the steering wheel is straight at launch.
I make sure roads are dry and clear. Make sure tires are not cold. Make sure oil temp is over 150. Make sure the steering wheel is straight at launch.
01-11-2015, 08:32 PM
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its not that i dont have a respect for the LS3's power, but sometimes I just feel like the throttle doesnt open up as much as it should, or I need more power.
Wasn't there a study done about how the throttle actually only works at 3% when you arent at WOT? I think somewhere in the COW Booster thread it was stated.
Wasn't there a study done about how the throttle actually only works at 3% when you arent at WOT? I think somewhere in the COW Booster thread it was stated.
You hit the nail on the head
01-11-2015, 08:45 PM
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So I've had the Vette for almost a year. I love every part of it, except I just can't accelerate too fast sometimes.
From a dead stop, if I gun it...i sometimes get this tight feeling in my stomach and it reminds me of some rides as at a park like Six Flags. I suppose its the GForces at work. In any case, I suppose I just don't do it often enough because I still get that feeling once in a while when I go too fast.
It's really fun on one hand, but if I can't get over this..I'm afraid I won't ever be able to max out and really push the car to its limits when I want to.
I'll admit, the car scares me sometimes because it's too fast. Will I ever get over it?
Be gentle...
From a dead stop, if I gun it...i sometimes get this tight feeling in my stomach and it reminds me of some rides as at a park like Six Flags. I suppose its the GForces at work. In any case, I suppose I just don't do it often enough because I still get that feeling once in a while when I go too fast.
It's really fun on one hand, but if I can't get over this..I'm afraid I won't ever be able to max out and really push the car to its limits when I want to.
I'll admit, the car scares me sometimes because it's too fast. Will I ever get over it?
Be gentle...
Curious here... what did you drive before? how old are you? and is it a manual or an auto?
01-11-2015, 08:55 PM
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Hmm, WOT was the reason I bought my car on the spot! 
Went on a test drive, cold road and cold crappy GY RFs, WOT from a start and the car spun the tires and got sideways after 70 mph, SOLD! 
That being said, it's *YOUR* car. Drive it at your level and comfort. You would be surprised by how many owners who have never seen triple-digits, much less anything above 80 mph. And that's OK.
Enjoy *your* car.
Went on a test drive, cold road and cold crappy GY RFs, WOT from a start and the car spun the tires and got sideways after 70 mph, SOLD! That being said, it's *YOUR* car. Drive it at your level and comfort. You would be surprised by how many owners who have never seen triple-digits, much less anything above 80 mph. And that's OK.
Enjoy *your* car.
01-11-2015, 10:00 PM
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01-11-2015, 10:11 PM
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So I've had the Vette for almost a year. I love every part of it, except I just can't accelerate too fast sometimes.
From a dead stop, if I gun it...i sometimes get this tight feeling in my stomach and it reminds me of some rides as at a park like Six Flags. I suppose its the GForces at work. In any case, I suppose I just don't do it often enough because I still get that feeling once in a while when I go too fast.
It's really fun on one hand, but if I can't get over this..I'm afraid I won't ever be able to max out and really push the car to its limits when I want to.
I'll admit, the car scares me sometimes because it's too fast. Will I ever get over it?
Be gentle...
From a dead stop, if I gun it...i sometimes get this tight feeling in my stomach and it reminds me of some rides as at a park like Six Flags. I suppose its the GForces at work. In any case, I suppose I just don't do it often enough because I still get that feeling once in a while when I go too fast.
It's really fun on one hand, but if I can't get over this..I'm afraid I won't ever be able to max out and really push the car to its limits when I want to.
I'll admit, the car scares me sometimes because it's too fast. Will I ever get over it?
Be gentle...
01-11-2015, 10:13 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
The last car I had before the C6 was an Infinity G37 lease. It was the first intro to anything close to speed...and I was hooked. Before that I had a KIA Sorrento.
I'm 41 and my 2012 is a manual. I will take it to the track next month for the first time.
By max it out, I meant I actually want to do the 0-60 in 4.3 seconds as advertised. I haven't timed myself yet, but will try soon. I'm just hoping I can push through and not lift before I can hit it.
Thanks guys, glad to know I'm not alone!
01-11-2015, 10:24 PM
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Melting Slicks
take it to the track and learn and enjoy..hey i'm 68 have some fun and ditto all previous posts........
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums.../dragrace1.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums...p/GOPR0036.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums...ps7b5d0162.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums.../dragrace1.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums...p/GOPR0036.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums...ps7b5d0162.mp4
01-11-2015, 10:57 PM
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take it to the track and learn and enjoy..hey i'm 68 have some fun and ditto all previous posts........
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums.../dragrace1.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums...p/GOPR0036.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums...ps7b5d0162.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums.../dragrace1.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums...p/GOPR0036.mp4
http://vid243.photobucket.com/albums...ps7b5d0162.mp4
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