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Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-07-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,691
Posted By Bwright

:eek:. Oh no question! Part it out. Salvage...

:eek:. Oh no question! Part it out. Salvage title. :D
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
01-06-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 565
Views: 43,633
Posted By Bwright

Good work. Much appreciated.

Good work. Much appreciated.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
01-05-2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 565
Views: 43,633
Posted By Bwright

Genuinely curious, do you know what the asterisks...

Genuinely curious, do you know what the asterisks behind both the dry and kerb weight refer to? I could not find it on the site but am again curious as to what the caveats or related notes are for...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
09-26-2022, 01:35 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 28,417
Posted By Bwright

Remind me, what was the base price difference...

Remind me, what was the base price difference between that 992 GT3 and the C7 ZR1 that put a substantial lead on it? Best I remember it was something like $181,062 - $129,505 = $51,557. Do you see...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-25-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 36,110
Posted By Bwright

Probably because there isn't actually a market...

Probably because there isn't actually a market for that and it is a very expensive lesson for a manufacturer to spend billions in tooling, marketing and distribution to discover, unfortunately, that...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-25-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 616
Views: 36,110
Posted By Bwright

And what was your point?

And what was your point?
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-25-2022, 02:50 AM
Replies: 616
Views: 36,110
Posted By Bwright

And with all that, in what alternate universe do...

And with all that, in what alternate universe do you think a 2018 M3 CS will be able to tell which way a 2023 C8 Z06 went around a track?

A Miata weighs less than an M3 CS. Costs less too. Do...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-23-2021, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,553
Posted By Bwright

:lol:...:rofl:...:lolg:

:lol:...:rofl:...:lolg:
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-20-2021, 11:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,035
Posted By Bwright

You really think you'll have it that soon? Who's...

You really think you'll have it that soon? Who's your dealer? Maybe I should place an order. MSRP?
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-12-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,736
Posted By Bwright

Why? "During a recent meeting attended by GM...

Why?

"During a recent meeting attended by GM Authority, vice president of Chevrolet Steve Hill (https://gmauthority.com/blog/category/people/steve-hill/) discussed the new C8 Corvette and its...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-28-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,557
Posted By Bwright

Guessing between $8 - $10K.

Guessing between $8 - $10K.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-22-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 8,966
Posted By Bwright

Think the above will be very close. My guess is: ...

Think the above will be very close. My guess is:

672 hp
3,670 lbs.
$84,900
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
09-08-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 17,235
Posted By Bwright

Cadillac Blackwing at 10:19 - 10:29 looked and...

Cadillac Blackwing at 10:19 - 10:29 looked and sounded all kinds of evil.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-25-2021, 01:41 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,200
Posted By Bwright

Same. A handful of the parts that stood out for...

Same. A handful of the parts that stood out for me were:

1. About 00:51 - 00:53 where he somehow caught the car's attempt to fling him off its back. Very quick hands.
2. I'm sorry, the left...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-24-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,200
Posted By Bwright

Great find! Duly noted. Damn...really does...

Great find! Duly noted. Damn...really does mostly just happen to Camaros though reading through what Jim has posted about his Ring attempts with the C7s and also looking at the misfortune that...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-24-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,200
Posted By Bwright

He did an unofficial 7:10? If so, do you have a...

He did an unofficial 7:10? If so, do you have a link to where that was mentioned? Would love to reference that in future.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-23-2021, 11:29 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,200
Posted By Bwright

Bill Wise's Ring Lap in the Camaro ZL1 1LE (link...

Bill Wise's Ring Lap in the Camaro ZL1 1LE (link below) remains one of the most epic bits of driving I have ever seen. Half the time I simply did not believe what I was seeing. Yes, Oliver Gavin's...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-16-2021, 12:43 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 24,267
Posted By Bwright

Interesting. One of the quotes I have never...

Interesting. One of the quotes I have never forgotten from Motor Trend came from Randy Pobst's drive of the 2016 GT3 RS at MRLS. "It says a lot about the GT3 RS that it's the first and only car...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-04-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 20,611
Posted By Bwright

So sorry to hear the news Matthew. :sadangel: ...

So sorry to hear the news Matthew. :sadangel:

Very well written piece. Your father would have been proud. Keep the silver car and continue his journey in it.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-05-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 919
Posted By Bwright

Oh absolutely. The April 1st posting date means...

Oh absolutely. The April 1st posting date means you can take it to the bank.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-03-2021, 05:03 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,051
Posted By Bwright

Maybe not but the 2017 C7 Grand Sport (2:47.1)...

Maybe not but the 2017 C7 Grand Sport (2:47.1) certainly was and was definitely 2+ seconds faster than the 458. One wonders what a C8 Grand Sport will be like.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-22-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,066
Posted By Bwright

Exactly. And history has borne this out in track...

Exactly. And history has borne this out in track tests of record. That is exactly why I don't understand the question.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-22-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,066
Posted By Bwright

Yes. Obviously. May not be 700 hp+ but it will...

Yes. Obviously. May not be 700 hp+ but it will more than likely outperform a C7 ZR1 on track for much less money. Why do you find this funny?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-14-2020, 12:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,244
Posted By Bwright

:lol:...:rofl: Genius! Honestly, great...

:lol:...:rofl:

Genius! Honestly, great stuff. Have to say that 2:58 - 3:12 in particular made me LOL. Well done.

:cheers:
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-24-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 32,274
Posted By Bwright

So the single biggest reason for the 911’s...

So the single biggest reason for the 911’s struggle in China is its law on engine size. China heavily taxes any engine over 2.0 liters. There are now 2.0 Liter S-Classes and 7-Series sedans plying...
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