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Old 01-17-2013, 10:11 PM
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I want to see one in person before I complain too much about the tail but I like the rest of it.
Old 01-17-2013, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by newskatercat
Thanks for the post! Car is sick!
Old 01-17-2013, 10:24 PM
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Old 01-17-2013, 10:24 PM
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttt!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!
Old 01-17-2013, 10:31 PM
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They asked me to be the first outsider to drive it but I had dental and colonscopy appointments that day so......
Old 01-17-2013, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Stew24
Saw that video this morning on the Today show and noticed the center white portions of the tail lights and the spoiler brake light are the ones that light up when brakes on pressed. The LED outside edges stay constant. So, apparently the center white portion of the lens does double duty as red brake lights and white backup lights, I guess.
I think you are right and that makes the C7 so bad ****. That is not a Camaro.
Old 01-17-2013, 10:43 PM
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I didn't think it possible, but it's growing on me. I really want to sit in one. You know, just get a feel for the cabin. Maybe close the door. Might need to start it, just to feel the rumble. Honk the horn. Put it in gear... Press on the GAS PEDAL! Damn you, GM! You've done it again!
Old 01-17-2013, 10:44 PM
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Morse code. I'm a little rusty but I caught; Y-O-U L-U-S-T F-O-R M-E

Now that right there is funny!!!! https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ilies/rofl.gif
Old 01-17-2013, 10:56 PM
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Like it better than the last three generations,excellent performers for there times,but dull styling compared to the old Sting rays and Stingrays of the sixtys and seventies...this new one looks fast parked.Never be able to afford one but at least it looks cool.lol
Old 01-17-2013, 11:25 PM
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I have never liked the C6 hard as I have tried. I have driven Corvettes for over fourty years and I am in the middle of bringing my 98 black, 21,000 C5 up to around 500 flywheel hp because I just didn't want to trade for a C6. When I was emailed a picture of the C7 in whatever that red color is I just sat and stared for ten minutes and had my Wife print me some copies, that is the most beautiful Corvette ever built.
I am going back to Wilmington, Ohio in April to run my SS Silverado truck again on the Ohio Mile. I have three people begging me to sell my 48,000 mile SS. I have allready been thinking how much my truck, C5 and my 37 Chevy Hotrod Truck would bring and buy an old Chevy truck or station wagen to be my daily driver.
Does anyone have an idea of what the cash diveout price on a base coupe would be and what is the hp of a base coupe?

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Old 01-17-2013, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by John Robinson
I think we have a group of people who would resist change at any cost when it comes to a Corvette. All this boo hooing the rear design etc etc..
If you pay attention, I think you'll notice much of the boo hooing seems to be coming from people saying the rear looks too much like a Camaro. I could be wrong, but imagine there'd be less of it if this weren't the case. Also, your inclusion of technological change is a out of place, as most of the discussion's regarding styling. (as opposed to horrible stuff like cyl deactivation )

Originally Posted by allred
..and I'm betting it will look even better in the flesh..
I find this is typically the case for pretty much anything somebody likes visually at least a little. As for the styling cues, I agree (with whoever) & almost originally posted how I thought the nose looks almost a bit too Ferrari'esq. That's not to say I dislike it, though do typically lean towards cars with a more fluid shape. (and miss Vette's being designed more towards such)
Old 01-17-2013, 11:39 PM
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Holy sh*t there's a lot of sandy vag' postin here.
Hopefully enough of 'em to keep it at MSRP !
bwahaha.
Old 01-17-2013, 11:40 PM
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I am not fond of the Camaro tail lights, and the lack of a parking hand brake will make starts at the pro solo a little harder, but the rest of the car is perfect. Love the spoiler, hope the carbon fiber interior isn't too expensive, I don't like the body color interior panels on any car. But key is the guys have been listening. There is a place to run shoulder harness, and the seats look supportive. There is an answer to prayer.

Hope there is enough headroom with a helmet on for a 6'3" driver. If it looks as good in person this may be the best looking and performing corvette ever built. Makes you wonder what they are going to do for Z06 and ZR-1.

Still when it turns 5 years old and it's time to weld in a roll cage for track use, that aluminum frame comes into play.
Old 01-17-2013, 11:43 PM
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SEXY and im not talking about Lauer's co-host!!
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One of the first things I noticed in the video is that the guy driving must not be much of a car guy. When he gets out of the C7 he shuts the door using the glass.
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Old 01-17-2013, 11:47 PM
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The aftermarket will most likely take care of my only issue with the C7 by the time I can afford one.

I want one so bad every time I see it from the front and sides... then I see the back and my brain goes "what is this I don't even.." Yeah definitely like the C5 all over again.

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Old 01-17-2013, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GmdVT
Confirmed, C7 can work in the rain unlike the C6 according to most owners.
I drive my 2011 C6 GS every day Rain or shine... Even park it in the driveway. It drives and handles just fine in the rain...

In my opinion, those who have a hard time driving a C6 in the rain should learn how to drive.

SPEED SAFE, AIR RAM
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base c7 vs c6 z06....any chance that base c7 will outperform c6 z06? performance wise

nothing at all for c7 z06 yet right? they say maybe 1,2 years after base c7 what do you guys think?
Old 01-18-2013, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by okaythen
base c7 vs c6 z06....any chance that base c7 will outperform c6 z06? performance wise

nothing at all for c7 z06 yet right? they say maybe 1,2 years after base c7 what do you guys think?
No, C6 Z06 is lighter and more Horsepower. The C7 suppose to weight around 100 more pounds than the base C6.


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