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Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
04-06-2024, 05:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 4,446
Posted By msm859

Well I have not had anyone fall asleep or snooze...

Well I have not had anyone fall asleep or snooze when I step on the accelerator in my Tesla X Plaid. It is crazy fast - 1020 hp. And is pulls crazy from any legal speed. Before the C8 Z06 and ERAY...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-29-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,625
Posted By msm859

And where is this YouTube video?

And where is this YouTube video?
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-25-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,545
Posted By msm859

Well I hope it would not be being disrespectful...

Well I hope it would not be being disrespectful to remind me of your family? I have 50 solar panels - installed myself and costs less than half what you said they spent. Not sure why they would need...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-25-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,545
Posted By msm859

If true, they should have used a larger battery...

If true, they should have used a larger battery the is less "sensitive".
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-14-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,545
Posted By msm859

What is crazy is if we take a step back and look...

What is crazy is if we take a step back and look at the conversation. We are debating if a car can do 0-60 in 2.0 - 2.6 or so and what you may have to do to get it there. These are all crazy number...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-13-2024, 07:20 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,545
Posted By msm859

It is the same for the X. I have not yet put it...

It is the same for the X. I have not yet put it in Drag Race Mode. But as you said, it is still crazy quick. Stomping it from a dead stop or anything before 60 and it kicks you back (have not...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-13-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 7,545
Posted By msm859

Last December bought my wife the Tesla X Plaid. ...

Last December bought my wife the Tesla X Plaid. The 1020 hp and instant torque is just crazy - no other way to describe it. 0-60 2.5 and quarter mile in under 10 seconds - from a family car that...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-04-2024, 02:21 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,814
Posted By msm859

GM has made hybrids before and awd cars and...

GM has made hybrids before and awd cars and sports cars. Following your response to its logical conclusion means GM should not try anything "new". And why would you call the C8 a rwd platform? All...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-03-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,057
Posted By msm859

How can you make the statement that my fantasy...

How can you make the statement that my fantasy Corvette is "ridiculously unreliable"? That statement is ridiculous. And I think Ferrari might disagree with you. ...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-03-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,057
Posted By msm859

And variety is the spice of life. Wouldn't it be...

And variety is the spice of life. Wouldn't it be great if GM could give everyone the model of Corvette they want? I would take the FPC Z06 engine in @ 4 liter size, add twin electric motors up...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
03-03-2024, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 808
Posted By msm859

OMG $2863 for their "Protection Package". Its...

OMG $2863 for their "Protection Package". Its there really someone out there that stupid?
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
02-28-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,043
Posted By msm859

Agreed. But at $250k that will be one of those...

Agreed. But at $250k that will be one of those unicorns.
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
02-28-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,043
Posted By msm859

Recently bought a Tesla X Plaid. Crazy...

Recently bought a Tesla X Plaid. Crazy performance. 0-60 2.5. There is always something faster but at this point other than the S Plaid it would be like finding a Unicorn.
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
02-28-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,043
Posted By msm859

Well mostly legally. Thus, 0-60 would be the...

Well mostly legally. Thus, 0-60 would be the most important metric. Also important 30-60, passing power say 40-80. Inclimate weather with 4 wheel traction. Over 100 mph is a misdemeanor. Except for...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
02-27-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,043
Posted By msm859

Which means the ERAY has an advantage almost all...

Which means the ERAY has an advantage almost all the time on the street.
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Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
02-17-2024, 11:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,605
Posted By msm859

So how long before GMS pricing?

So how long before GMS pricing?
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
01-18-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,225
Posted By msm859

If that is your typical use then you are correct,...

If that is your typical use then you are correct, BEV's are not ready for prime time. However, I would suggest you are the outlier. The overwhelming majority of people do not drive more than 50 miles...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
01-18-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,225
Posted By msm859

How about 2 BEV's? 2498 horsepower sitting...

How about 2 BEV's? 2498 horsepower sitting there.
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Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
01-18-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,225
Posted By msm859

God forbid in this forum to listen to different...

God forbid in this forum to listen to different point of view. The premise was correct. Why can't we have our cake and eat it too. The article was poorly written. I thought GM went out of their way...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
01-02-2024, 09:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,347
Posted By msm859

You are correct - for the wrong reasons. The...

You are correct - for the wrong reasons. The ERAY is a HEV

BEV - Battery Electric Vehicle. No iCE.
PHEV - Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. HEV (below) with a plug so you can also separately...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
12-18-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 10,867
Posted By msm859

​​​​​​​ Once GM produces their BEV Corvette, no...

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Once GM produces their BEV Corvette, no one is going to refer to it as a neutered sports car.
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
12-14-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 10,867
Posted By msm859

Over the last 5 years I have probably reduced my...

Over the last 5 years I have probably reduced my carbon footprint by over 2/3rds. Not sure why it is "hypocritical" to still want a sports car. And as my many post have pointed out I want one that...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
12-12-2023, 02:49 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 10,867
Posted By msm859

As I said the belief that CA's grid is struggling...

As I said the belief that CA's grid is struggling is over blown. It is a rare event. I have never personally experienced it. Right now I am driving a C8 Stingray with 495 hp. If I get the ERAY the...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
12-11-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 10,867
Posted By msm859

The "grid issues" are over blown. Climate change...

The "grid issues" are over blown. Climate change is real. Because of the planet getting hotter there is an increase demand on AC. Thus, "peak periods" are reaching the limit more often. It is...
Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
12-09-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 10,867
Posted By msm859

For the record the "definition" of zero-emissions...

For the record the "definition" of zero-emissions in 2035 in California means as long as it can go at least 50 miles all electric it qualifies. A PHEV would be perfect for trucks that need long...
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