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Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-19-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 22,239
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Disgusting behavior by this stealership. I will...

Disgusting behavior by this stealership. I will spread the word to anyone considering purchasing a Corvette from them. I would take them to court over this. Highly unethical to have an email from...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-10-2021, 07:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,020
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Hey I'll take that but I have yet to see it. All...

Hey I'll take that but I have yet to see it. All I have seen are very small incremental improvements through the las 10 years.

I think it is possible to engineer a true sports car EV but will take...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-09-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,020
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Full electric or bust. If not, GM will be left in...

Full electric or bust. If not, GM will be left in the dust.
Forum: Other Cars
06-15-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Save the planet my @ss. They are probably worse...

Save the planet my @ss. They are probably worse for the environment. All energy sources have a bi-product. I just like them because they are ridiculously fast. hahaha. For real, I have fun in them....
Forum: Other Cars
06-15-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

good point. but hey the environment will be safer...

good point. but hey the environment will be safer (jest).....hahah
Forum: Other Cars
06-14-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

what competition does the Plaid have? I haven't...

what competition does the Plaid have? I haven't seen anything close to it for the price point. nothing in the near future either. And the model S has a .2 drag coefficient. cant add too many el...
Forum: Other Cars
06-13-2021, 09:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=168MZT308xo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=168MZT308xo
Forum: Other Cars
06-13-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

I am with you on your assessment,. Also, think...

I am with you on your assessment,. Also, think the Plaid will get into the 8's with a trap speed near 160 mph in the 1/4 with weight reduction and for sure when the new batteries are ready. amazing...
Forum: Other Cars
06-13-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

With the new batteries and cooling, I think it...

With the new batteries and cooling, I think it can. There is plenty of data to support it to. Look at Pobst comments about the new batteries in this article:

Unplugged Performance Reveals Insane...
Forum: Other Cars
06-12-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Jay Leno tries to break record in Tesla's new...

Jay Leno tries to break record in Tesla's new Model S Plaid on 'Jay Leno's Garage' - YouTube
Forum: Other Cars
06-12-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

It's game over. Congrats on your purchase. ...

It's game over. Congrats on your purchase.

powercurve.jpg (1313ﾗ875) (cnet.com)...
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 12:16 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Who the ^%() does 6 hour endurances races? .001 %...

Who the ^%() does 6 hour endurances races? .001 % of people who own Corvettes? cmon man, these are street cars we are talking about,.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
06-11-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,203
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

0-60 with passegers?

Out of curiosity, how much does your 0-60 generally change when you have another adult passenger in the car? .3 s?
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

I completely agree. They have a very interesting...

I completely agree. They have a very interesting nugget of technology. But a company like GM could actually make it work the way everyone would like. And I think they (GM) will in the future.
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

I completely agree that the DOHC-NA + EV motors...

I completely agree that the DOHC-NA + EV motors would be killer for the C8 Z06. If GM can figure out how to do that, look out! I just don't think NA only is enough to put it on an elite level....
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

I like the Corvette just as much as you all, but...

I like the Corvette just as much as you all, but I won't drink cool-aid. The other technological approach is superior in every way. The Plaid will destroy the C8 on the track as well as on the drag...
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

you are mistaken. I have been following this very...

you are mistaken. I have been following this very closely. those are the Tesla Plaid model prototype. and there was not much of a difference between plaid and plaid+ that is why it was cancelled. you...
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Ah, ok. Yes, I just dont see how ICE will be able...

Ah, ok. Yes, I just dont see how ICE will be able to compete with this. Spend 100k on an ICE car right now? not a good bet, IMHO. I will wait for GM to do the E-RAY. They will maybe have something...
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

This is faster than the Vette at these tracks ...

This is faster than the Vette at these tracks

Watch Tesla Model S Plaid Lap Laguna Seca in 1:30.3 Seconds! - YouTube

1100 HP TESLA MODEL S PLAID SPIED TESTING ON THE NURBURGRING - YouTube
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,965
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Inferior technology? right...that is superior...

Inferior technology? right...that is superior technology dude. by the way that car maintains 1020 HP all the way to 200 MPH. It does not drop off.

Have fun seeing those "ugly" Tesla tail lights...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
06-10-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,243
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Agreed but still may take over a year to stabilize

Agreed but still may take over a year to stabilize
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
06-08-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,829
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

How is this for a bone? GM Cuts 2021 C8...

How is this for a bone?

GM Cuts 2021 C8 Chevy Corvette Orders Early Amid Parts Shortages (motor1.com) (https://www.motor1.com/news/512453/2021-chevy-corvette-production-cut/)
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
06-04-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,829
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Take a look at all the EV stuff coming out from...

Take a look at all the EV stuff coming out from other companies. Heck the new Tesla plaid runs 9.2 @ 155 MPH in the quarter. And fast like a C7 ZR1 at leguna seca. ICE is done. Why is the C8 Z06 even...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
06-04-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,829
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Sounds like it is time to move onto to other car...

Sounds like it is time to move onto to other car options. Frankly, there are faster cars available. No where near as cool as the Corvette, but GM is kinda behind the times in terms of technology...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 11,773
Posted By WeaponsGradeTorque

Speaking of the C6 ZR1, that is an awesome...

Speaking of the C6 ZR1, that is an awesome machine. Even by today's standards. I have never really been that impressed by the C7Z06. I would take a base C8 over that car easily. But man the C6 ZR1...
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