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Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-08-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,671
Posted By Kappa

Has the car stopped selling well? No. Is the...

Has the car stopped selling well? No.

Is the car still extrmely competitive in its price and tens of thousands above? Yes.

is resale still solid? Yes.

Are there still waiting lists? Yes.
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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-03-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 95,724
Posted By Kappa

If you're thinking this was supposed to be...

If you're thinking this was supposed to be competition for the ZR1 in a straightline, you're missing the point.

Regardless, my comment was related to the handling numbers.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
10-03-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,191
Views: 95,724
Posted By Kappa

CD said they tested with the tire pressures too...

CD said they tested with the tire pressures too high for optimal Cup 2R performance and will retest later.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-09-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,329
Posted By Kappa

I think you all are misinterpreting his post. ...

I think you all are misinterpreting his post.

He's wondering why his oil temps in the morning are warmer than the air temperature outside. I imagine it has something to do with the oil tank being...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
02-18-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,111
Posted By Kappa

3,600lbs. If its NA I think they can shed a few...

3,600lbs. If its NA I think they can shed a few pounds from the Z51.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-06-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,051
Posted By Kappa

The GT BS ran a 6:43 at the Ring. I don’t think...

The GT BS ran a 6:43 at the Ring. I don’t think we’ll see a FE street car go that quickly possibly ever again no matter how many wheels are driven. I consider that the very limit right now and for...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-04-2021, 10:27 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,051
Posted By Kappa

Base for base, I think the point was definitely...

Base for base, I think the point was definitely made.

No one said the mid engine layout was superior in track times to front engine regardless of chassis setup or tire application. I think the AMG...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-21-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,902
Posted By Kappa

Pure idiocy.

Pure idiocy.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-31-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 15,735
Posted By Kappa

The TurboS is a mid to low 10 second car with a...

The TurboS is a mid to low 10 second car with a mid 130's trap bone stock. That'll be pretty difficult for an NA Z06.

The Z06 aligns more closely with the GT3 and the way things are looking, a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-28-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 15,735
Posted By Kappa

Why does it have to be vibration ridden and self...

Why does it have to be vibration ridden and self destructing?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-27-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,938
Posted By Kappa

It's not making only 441. In reality its making...

It's not making only 441. In reality its making something closer to 470/470. It makes just as much torque as the LT2 over a wider area while being a good bit lighter as well.

All in all, the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-27-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 7,938
Posted By Kappa

Good test. Very obvious that the Porsche is...

Good test. Very obvious that the Porsche is significantly underrated. Wouldn't be surprised if its making 440hp to the wheels in reality.

The C8 did pretty well basically tying the R8 with worse...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-27-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 7,811
Posted By Kappa

But if they want to do it, they can. See SLS...

But if they want to do it, they can. See SLS Black Series for proof.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-06-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,870
Posted By Kappa

I'll say 100, so 3650lbs.

I'll say 100, so 3650lbs.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-31-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,542
Posted By Kappa

LT1’s handle boost just fine. The problem is...

LT1’s handle boost just fine.

The problem is that the C8 just can’t be tuned yet. Until then, these TT kits don’t make sense.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-06-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,770
Posted By Kappa

My glasses are just fine. The EPA source I...

My glasses are just fine.

The EPA source I was quoted was using "test equivalent weight", so that's probably where the difference is.

That being said, I haven't seen any reason to believe that...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-06-2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,770
Posted By Kappa

So are you going to stand by the EPA's 3875lb...

So are you going to stand by the EPA's 3875lb curb weight for the C8 or not?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-06-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,770
Posted By Kappa

I know who they are. The EPA also uses an...

I know who they are. The EPA also uses an estimated curb weight of 3,875lbs for the C8. Does that sound right to you?

And regardless, that would make for the same 275-300 lbs difference Car and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-06-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,770
Posted By Kappa

No, not really. You're really going overboard...

No, not really. You're really going overboard here.

If you're assuming that C/D is purposely manipulating something as inconsequential as curb weight for advertising purposes you've got some other...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-05-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,770
Posted By Kappa

Curb weight is all fluids. Car and Driver just...

Curb weight is all fluids. Car and Driver just tested a base 992 that came in around 3350 pounds while an S Cab they had was around 3550. The C8 Z51 they tested was 3650.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-04-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,770
Posted By Kappa

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It's pretty simple. With the expectations of the average Corvette customer and ever more stringent government regulation, they can't.

Try naming the sports cars coming in under 3200lbs...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-04-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 367
Views: 45,986
Posted By Kappa

I had mine set at 7900rpm as have many others....

I had mine set at 7900rpm as have many others. Valvetrain was stable to 8300rpm IIRC.

Of course, that's different from passing validation and warranty concerns but it shouldn't be an issue for a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-03-2020, 08:23 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 45,986
Posted By Kappa

The 458 was damn good. Extremely good. I...

The 458 was damn good. Extremely good.

I think the thing people are most concerned with is making an FPC work with 5.5L. Judging from the one video clip we have, I think they will do it however...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-03-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,770
Posted By Kappa

There’s a different between the chassis being...

There’s a different between the chassis being stuff enough for you, and trying to keep up with Porsche, Audi, etc, etc, in NVH, ride/handling balance, and outright track speed.

Your comparison...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-02-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,770
Posted By Kappa

Your C6 has a flexiflyer chassis in comparison...

Your C6 has a flexiflyer chassis in comparison with both the C7 and C8. The C7 chassis was 60% stiffer with the roof in, and still stiffer than the C6 even with the roof out. The C8 is obviously...
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