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Forum: C8 ERay/Hybrid/EV Discussion
09-03-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,672
Posted By Speednet

Right, because car companies never focus on...

Right, because car companies never focus on profit margins for ICE cars. 🙄
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-21-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 54,132
Posted By Speednet

This is the worst advice ever. Do you manage...

This is the worst advice ever. Do you manage your life by how much debt the banks allow you to carry?
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
12-27-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,216
Posted By Speednet

I can't think of an OEM wheel offered on a...

I can't think of an OEM wheel offered on a Corvette that was directional.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-15-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 7,265
Posted By Speednet

The people who are defending the dealer in this...

The people who are defending the dealer in this matter are either sycophants or they are dealer sock puppet accounts. The fact is there is no defense for any business breaking their word to a...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
11-05-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,410
Posted By Speednet

Have you compared the Z06 to the Stingray? It...

Have you compared the Z06 to the Stingray? It appears to me they did a number of tweaks to the rear end that improved things significantly. Plus, the low Z06 spoiler is miles better than either...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-22-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,297
Posted By Speednet

Touché!

Touché!
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-21-2021, 11:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,297
Posted By Speednet

To be fair, it is a 2-trick pony. 0-60 in under...

To be fair, it is a 2-trick pony. 0-60 in under 2 seconds, and a 9-second quarter mile. I'm sure if the Corvette were getting those numbers people would not be trying to minimize the...
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-21-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,297
Posted By Speednet

I did state "mass-produced", which is not a $2.4...

I did state "mass-produced", which is not a $2.4 million Rimac.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
08-21-2021, 10:41 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,297
Posted By Speednet

Just keep in mind that every single mass-produced...

Just keep in mind that every single mass-produced sports car on the planet is outclassed by a 4-door sedan -- the Tesla Model S Plaid.
Forum: C8 Z06/ZR1/Zora Discussion
07-16-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,351
Posted By Speednet

Counting down the days until Aug. 1 so I can...

Counting down the days until Aug. 1 so I can anxiously follow the new thread, "Z06 Reveal August?".
Forum: Other Cars
06-11-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 5,973
Posted By Speednet

Interesting to see how many Corvette fans are not...

Interesting to see how many Corvette fans are not "car guys" -- just Corvette fanbois. Car guys enjoy cars of all types, especially the ones that push boundaries.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-28-2021, 11:15 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,463
Posted By Speednet

Bad poll. The choices are two "likes", one...

Bad poll. The choices are two "likes", one "neutral", and one "hate". It should be "like", "dislike", and "neutral", and then we can get a fair assessment.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-24-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,583
Posted By Speednet

Great idea, hopefully they will get rid of that...

Great idea, hopefully they will get rid of that wall between the driver and passenger. The way things were going, the next iteration would be to completely wall-off the passenger into their own...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-15-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,579
Posted By Speednet

Have you never purchased a new car before?

Have you never purchased a new car before?
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-10-2021, 02:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,204
Posted By Speednet

LOL, mixing a conversation about performance with...

LOL, mixing a conversation about performance with one about budget! I hope you enjoy that conversation, because it's not one that I'm having. I'm here discussing performance.

I look forward to...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-09-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,204
Posted By Speednet

First you say added mass for a battery won't help...

First you say added mass for a battery won't help performance. Now you say you're concerned about tires and brakes longevity.

With regard to performance, the hybrid will beat your car that lacks...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-09-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,204
Posted By Speednet

*sigh*

*sigh*
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-08-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,584
Posted By Speednet

Lookin' baaaaaaaad. And by "bad" I mean...

Lookin' baaaaaaaad. And by "bad" I mean disgustingly awful.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-07-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,204
Posted By Speednet

It's putting that extra weight in the...

It's putting that extra weight in the center-center of the car (and low). It's going to perform great.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-05-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,160
Posted By Speednet

Maybe you are not aware that TSMC (the world's...

Maybe you are not aware that TSMC (the world's most advanced chip foundry) is currently building a 5nm chip factory in Arizona. There are many others doing the same. If not for the past...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-04-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,160
Posted By Speednet

This is a false argument. If you actually knew...

This is a false argument. If you actually knew facts you would know about companies who are currently building advanced chip foundries in the USA. For example, Taiwanese company TSMC is currently...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-03-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,160
Posted By Speednet

Um, except the Trump responses here were directly...

Um, except the Trump responses here were directly based on the article posted by the OP, which included a mistruth about Trump causing the chip shortage. Any issues with China are actually...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-03-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,160
Posted By Speednet

No, but you're free to leave if you'd like.

No, but you're free to leave if you'd like.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-02-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 14,160
Posted By Speednet

"Automakers around the world are shutting...

"Automakers around the world are shutting assembly lines due to problems in the delivery of semiconductors, which have been exacerbated in some cases by the former Trump administration's actions...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-29-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,277
Posted By Speednet

I'm sure when Corvettes change over to...

I'm sure when Corvettes change over to all-electric these same kinds of threads are going to be all over the forum. "Die hard ICE engine guy drives his first EV Corvette!" And then you'll read down...
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