Matt Farah / Track test review
10-15-2019, 05:21 PM
#21
Well I have to say that the C7 was my first Corvette (mid 40's) and most of the things he pokes fun at about the Corvette community are pretty spot on based on my personal real life experiences trying acclimate into several different car clubs, Corvette shows, etc.
It doesn't take away for my love of Corvette, but it's a whole different community from the JDM side which is where I came from previously.
It doesn't take away for my love of Corvette, but it's a whole different community from the JDM side which is where I came from previously.
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10-15-2019, 05:26 PM
#22
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10-15-2019, 06:14 PM
#24
Le Mans Master
I’m in New England but it’s awesome here. The have a really good club and sponsor HPDE events and seem much more like car enthusiasts than Porsche snobs or fanboys.
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10-15-2019, 06:16 PM
#25
With all due respect to his opinions, there's something that I think needs to be pointed out.
Watch this video
It just doesn't seem like, he, well.... knows how to drive. He's slowing down, coming in too fast, wrenches the wheel, no throttle, then complains about understeer? Atleast that's how it looked. Compare it the the driver above. HUGE difference.
Watch this video
It just doesn't seem like, he, well.... knows how to drive. He's slowing down, coming in too fast, wrenches the wheel, no throttle, then complains about understeer? Atleast that's how it looked. Compare it the the driver above. HUGE difference.
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10-15-2019, 06:19 PM
#26
Le Mans Master
With all due respect to his opinions, there's something that must be pointed out. He could use some instruction on his driving technique. It's not just bad, it's comically bad. To put in in perspective, watch the same car, on the same day, on the same track, driven by someone that knows how to track. The only reason I mention this is he thinks the car understeers. Driven like he drives (barely in control, no technical or instinctual skills at all), it's not surprising.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJy68_pzCpY
Watch the hot lop, that's how it's done.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJy68_pzCpY
Watch the hot lop, that's how it's done.
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10-15-2019, 06:24 PM
#27
Instructor
I thought Farah entered a lot of turns too fast, and turned too late. He was lucky not to go off the track a couple of times. Scary...
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10-15-2019, 06:29 PM
#29
Le Mans Master
10-15-2019, 06:47 PM
#30
Burning Brakes
Lol so true. And whats worse some of you ******** (ya'll know who you are) were talking about the mans weight, as if that has anything to do with being a car enthusiast. People love to talk when behind a keyboard...
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10-15-2019, 06:50 PM
#31
Who cares what Fat Matt likes?
He is clueless and his opinion is worthless..
why do you give this clown any attention?
let me know when Randy pobst or Chris Harris posts their opinion
He is clueless and his opinion is worthless..
why do you give this clown any attention?
let me know when Randy pobst or Chris Harris posts their opinion
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10-15-2019, 06:53 PM
#32
expert, who is an insult to real auto journalists
the fact that he's a slob is just icing on the cake.
so, are you Matt, or one of his stoner Prep School Buddies?
as far as calling us ******** and keyboard Warriors. Unfortunately, I have no filter in the real world either. Just ask anyone on here who knows me LOL I've spoken my mind to the faces of guys on here, that would fold Matt Farah in half. lol
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10-15-2019, 06:57 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
This is what i'm talking about right here. I don't know Matt nor do i care about him. The only thing i care about is the fact he likes cars like i do. Even if i hated the guy, i wouldn't call him a fat slob while sitting in the comfort of my house. I don't even know you but judging by the way you talk, you seem like you'd easily get stomped into the ground.
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10-15-2019, 06:59 PM
#34
So many folks on the C8 side that WANT this car to FAIL. I just don't get that.
Stay on your side, C5, C6 or whatever then. So much negativity.
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10-15-2019, 07:07 PM
#35
This is what i'm talking about right here. I don't know Matt nor do i care about him. The only thing i care about is the fact he likes cars like i do. Even if i hated the guy, i wouldn't call him a fat slob while sitting in the comfort of my house. I don't even know you but judging by the way you talk, you seem like you'd easily get stomped into the ground.
. You must be another expert in your own mind like Matt
10-15-2019, 07:08 PM
#36
With all due respect to his opinions, there's something that I think needs to be pointed out.
Watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJy68_pzCpY
It just doesn't seem like, he, well.... knows how to drive. He's slowing down, coming in too fast, wrenches the wheel, no throttle, then complains about understeer? Atleast that's how it looked. Compare it the the driver above. HUGE difference.
Watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJy68_pzCpY
It just doesn't seem like, he, well.... knows how to drive. He's slowing down, coming in too fast, wrenches the wheel, no throttle, then complains about understeer? Atleast that's how it looked. Compare it the the driver above. HUGE difference.
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10-15-2019, 07:14 PM
#37
From Tristin Murphy, lead designer - "Everything that your hands can touch or feel inside the C8 Corvette is covered in a premium-feeling material. “We wanted to treat everything inside the car like luggage or wrapped goods,” continues Murphy. “We made sure that everything single thing you touch is either leather-wrapped, suede-wrapped, carbon-fiber or aluminum. Even the simple door pull and you can look at that and nothing you touch is bare plastic. Everything is premium.”
10-15-2019, 07:16 PM
#38
Le Mans Master
10-15-2019, 07:22 PM
#39
Le Mans Master
The guy can have his opinion on performance but to talk about the interior in a negative way, he loses all credibility! He is either clueless or just talking out of his *** when it comes to the interior!! I can take him any German sports car over $100K and show him how the C8's 3LT interior is superior!! He is just going by perception and not reality or like I said perhaps clueless!! This is not a German vs. Domestic or British vs. Domestic issue for me as most cars I've had have been imports but just hate BS when I hear it when it comes to the C8's interior! This interior feels and looks very rich and sexy!!!
All this is pretty factual. Why are you so upset??
10-15-2019, 07:34 PM
#40
Le Mans Master
I thought a good review pointing out the positives and negatives. This is the base Stingray.