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Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Not sure where is that info? Usually 200 is 600+...

Not sure where is that info? Usually 200 is 600+ HP.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Not even sure what my 99 LS1 was stock anymore...

Not even sure what my 99 LS1 was stock anymore 345?

My 96 GS is 330 HP and thats diddly squat nowadays but it still runs 162 mph.

Modded LS6 runs 188 in 5th won't pull 6th gear only 450 rwhp.
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Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

We can only hope. LOL 😝 Electric assist motors as...

We can only hope. LOL 😝 Electric assist motors as reports talk of will really launch a car with instant torque. Just think of a bench grinder.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Society of Automotive Engineers Requires...

Society of Automotive Engineers

Requires testing by certain standards to keep cars or truck from being overated for say sales or underrated for insurance purposes.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Just a note I've burned a ton of slicks, rotors,...

Just a note I've burned a ton of slicks, rotors, pads off a modded C5 with aero and suspension. I have left my rotors glowing in the daylight pictures at Limerock Park. I am addicted to speed I even...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 06:18 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

I think it looks great too. Who needs 495...

I think it looks great too.

Who needs 495 HP? Nobody driving on the street. Face it it's a numbers war like trucks have been. Being 505 would have been so much better for sales when all kinds of...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Like to see how it does at road courses.

Like to see how it does at road courses.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

I was hoping for 3200 lb.

I was hoping for 3200 lb.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Bingo that's my point.

Bingo that's my point.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Should run 180 + with the gears it has, weight...

Should run 180 + with the gears it has, weight and aero I would hope.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Mirror mirror on the wall.

Mirror mirror on the wall.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

No clue Porsche never impressed me.

No clue Porsche never impressed me.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:32 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Lol yea right. LOL no sock loss here.

Lol yea right. LOL no sock loss here.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

​​​​not a troll just disappointed. So many cars...

​​​​not a troll just disappointed. So many cars have more or real close to that much HP..

What's top speed?

0-150 or 100?

It will get there in a few years but to not make 500+ is lame.
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Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

It's geared low.

It's geared low.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-19-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 46,767
Posted By John Shiels

Lame 495 HP shocks me

Sad I wouldn't even consider buying it. Not even 500!
Forum: In loving memory of lost CorvetteForum Brothers and Sisters
05-04-2019, 06:28 AM
Replies: 624
Views: 302,129
Posted By John Shiels

Time never stops 25,550 days is 70 years. How...

Time never stops 25,550 days is 70 years. How many others have passed also that you knew. Enjoy today there may not be a tomorrow. Hopefully Ryan's in a better place. God bless.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-17-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,594
Posted By John Shiels

The race sucked they have ruined it like NASCAR...

The race sucked they have ruined it like NASCAR with crap rules.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-06-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 803
Posted By John Shiels

LGNETWORTH.COM :thumbs: Nice facility...

LGNETWORTH.COM :thumbs:

Nice facility congratulations. What you can't show is all the hard work and mega hours to get you this race car facility.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-24-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By John Shiels

The announcers never give it a rest not 3...

The announcers never give it a rest not 3 seconds. It sucked may be happier reading about the race later somewhere else. i can't understand half of what they say background noise and accents.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-24-2018, 05:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,114
Posted By John Shiels

F1 has officially tanked for me now.

Watching F-1 since 60's .so far struggling to watch it tonihtt with halo and new announcers. Watching it 10 minutes at a time because I keep turning it off.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-23-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 18,898
Posted By John Shiels

But the sales numbers are tanking fast. Two years...

But the sales numbers are tanking fast. Two years dropped in about half. 2017 left overs still out there sad
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-31-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By John Shiels

do them all if you run hard

do them all if you run hard
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-27-2017, 05:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,555
Posted By John Shiels

I read ESPN will use world feed commentators and...

I read ESPN will use world feed commentators and not hire anyone to announce to keep cost down. They list Nascar and drag racing. They suck.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-27-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,859
Posted By John Shiels

No will not pass.

No will not pass.
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