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Old 01-22-2013, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by FNBADAZ06
THe engineer did pass on that they are constantly looking for ways to get the weight down. He apparently said the torque tube assembly on this test mule has been modified to shave weight.

Cutting weight is always a good thing
I'm guessing that there are still a lot of refinements they are working on and that is why they have not given us hard numbers in a lot of cases. Makes sense. Now watch the, "After xxx years they are still working on it..." whining commence.

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RcAllen : are you going to get a 2014 vette . I don't remember what you said .
Old 01-22-2013, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Stingray23
I dont like the look without the rear spoiler.
And I do like the look without the rear spoiler! Different strokes for different folks.
Old 01-22-2013, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by arkus
RcAllen : are you going to get a 2014 vette . I don't remember what you said .
Only 20,000 miles on the 2011, so not for a while. But, I'm not sure what I am doing tomorrow--- are you (sure what you are doing tomorrow)?
Old 01-22-2013, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
Only 20,000 miles on the 2011, so not for a while. But, I'm not sure what I am doing tomorrow--- are you (sure what you are doing tomorrow)?
I have a general idea .
Old 01-22-2013, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by arkus
I have a general idea .
I would tweek that and say you have a general plan
Old 01-22-2013, 09:58 PM
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Default Finally! A look at the BASE spoiler!

We finally get a good look at the base spoiler on a real C7 without the added optional wide spoiler.


I've been looking for this since seeing this image before Christmas.
Old 01-22-2013, 10:07 PM
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Thanks for the mule photos and looks like base C6 wheels
Old 01-22-2013, 10:13 PM
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Thats awesome that the mules are running around Phoenix area! Maybe you can get them to join in an ACE-Hole event! Hahahah

The 3rd cell phone pic looks weird. The rear tire looks more like a donut-spare than it does eye-catching appeal to a new Corvette.
Old 01-22-2013, 10:18 PM
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Cool....too bad no interior pics.
Old 01-22-2013, 10:29 PM
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Great post! Thats some exciting news about the Z06.

The mule car is not nearly as impressive as what was spotted at BJ last week.
Old 01-22-2013, 10:47 PM
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Car without the optional wing....

I told everyone the Michelin guys said Z06 to me....noooooo one listened...
Old 01-22-2013, 11:25 PM
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OP, great post! New info!
Old 01-22-2013, 11:30 PM
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Car is beautiful from the front, that rear though.....I don't know, almost looks like the emblem the way the tail lights are angled, maybe it will grow on me, still think my c6 convertible is sexy as hell!
Old 01-22-2013, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CaryKen
And I do like the look without the rear spoiler! Different strokes for different folks.
That big *** ugly thing is awful...
Old 01-23-2013, 12:01 AM
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To me, the smoked targa panel looks really funny with the C-pillars just ending at the panel's edge. I think I'd prefer painted edges like the cars at the unveiling.

And, definitely like it without the tacked-on spoiler.
Old 01-23-2013, 12:12 AM
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well, w/o question, I will wait out the initial release. It will be well worth waiting for a Z car.

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Does it seem to anyone that this particular base red C7 with silver wheels look dull and boring? I think so.
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Originally Posted by vankenn
Does it seem to anyone that this particular base red C7 with silver wheels look dull and boring? I think so.
How do you list as owning a 2014 Corvette ? The only ones on the street are the test mules in AZ ........................
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Those wheels are just plain hideous


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