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Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-28-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,003
Posted By kyoung

I thought when GM was reorganizing they should...

I thought when GM was reorganizing they should have separated Corvette as performance brand. They already do that in Europe where it is sold as a Corvette and not a Chevy. GM could have Chevy=Value,...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
11-14-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 96,698
Posted By kyoung

Ray Wert is already back pedaling; they have...

Ray Wert is already back pedaling; they have “renderings” based on what someone saw. I don’t doubt they saw something, but GM already stated that the next Corvette would be a contest for their global...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
12-11-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,960
Posted By kyoung

Teeters C7 has a nice mix of the current car and...

Teeters C7 has a nice mix of the current car and the C2. I’m ambivalent about the split window, seems gimmicky to me but I could live with it. I do wish they would dump the removable and have a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-13-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,632
Posted By kyoung

Yeah, I read about it when I was a kid, thanks...

Yeah, I read about it when I was a kid, thanks for details RacerX; I was too lazy to look it up. It was widely emulated in other race series as well and almost always banned. Still, that was some...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-10-2009, 01:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,632
Posted By kyoung

Well if we’re going science fiction I want 4...

Well if we’re going science fiction I want 4 computer-controlled 200hp electric motors, one for each wheel powered by a propane gas turbine generator and mounted so the blades create suction or down...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-10-2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,216
Posted By kyoung

1. Stingray concept 2. C6 3. C2 Others...

1. Stingray concept
2. C6
3. C2

Others just OK, don't care...

Wasn’t sure about the C7 concept when I first saw it, but it’s grown on me. Like a lot of others mentioned I’m not so sure...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-16-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By kyoung

Hmmm, but they somehow came up with the cash for...

Hmmm, but they somehow came up with the cash for a P1 entry.

I don’t think the IMSA equalization penalties were imposed at Lemans, which is an ALMS deal only. The ACO sanction rules apply to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
06-16-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 26
[ZR1] Ring times?
Views: 2,430
Posted By kyoung

Look for Magnussen or Beretta to run some laps...

Look for Magnussen or Beretta to run some laps soon.:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-02-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 21,901
Posted By kyoung

Go stand at turn one during Petit Lemans when the...

Go stand at turn one during Petit Lemans when the Vettes are accelerating up the hill, all the euro cars sound like castrated cats by comparison. It’s a matter of preference but to me the sound of...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-30-2008, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,495
Posted By kyoung

It's on the Corvette Racing website as well, I...

It's on the Corvette Racing website as well, I don't see why they would lie about it.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-30-2008, 10:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,495
Posted By kyoung

180 in a ragtop

Now I know why they call him Mad Max...

180 at Indy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnIaN2XCLJc)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-30-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 35,665
Posted By kyoung

They just finished up the 24 hour race at the...

They just finished up the 24 hour race at the ring this past weekend. Look for the times to come out a couple weeks after the 24 hours of Lemans. Corvette Racing will have their entire team for GM to...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-29-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 35,665
Posted By kyoung

There’s a nice high quality video of a Pagani...

There’s a nice high quality video of a Pagani Zonda F doing a 7:27 on this page.

Zonda F (http://www.supercarmovies.com/html/interface.html)

Just to give you an idea of what the ZR1 is up...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-29-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,188
Posted By kyoung

Cool Z06 video

Found this video online today, its pretty cool. Watch it in hi def with the sound up.:thumbs:

Z06 vid (http://www.supercarmovies.com/html/interface.html)
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-26-2008, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 690
Posted By kyoung

The Banner GXPs are built by Pratt & Miller the...

The Banner GXPs are built by Pratt & Miller the same outfit that builds the Corvette Racing ALMS cars. That’s a tough outfit to beat if you’re a privateer. As far as the RX8 it is a 3 rotor car with...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-23-2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,323
Posted By kyoung

The computer and using a little common sense will...

The computer and using a little common sense will go a long way in good maintenance practice, I imagine if you modify your car, drive on a lot of dirt roads you could throw some variables in the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
05-08-2008, 08:00 AM
Replies: 2
[ZR1] ZR1 logo?
Views: 1,048
Posted By kyoung

ZR1 logo?

Anyone know where I can find a good quality ZR1 logo online? I am making a new desktop for my computer and Google was no help this time, any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Ken
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-05-2008, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,453
Posted By kyoung

Like to say it was my idea, but someone else on...

Like to say it was my idea, but someone else on the forum pointed THIS...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-01-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,080
Posted By kyoung

Direct injected LS3/LS7 Dry sump standard ...

Direct injected LS3/LS7
Dry sump standard
Dual clutch transmission, paddles
Adjustable coil overs
Quaife differential
Carbon-ceramic brake rotor option
Performance wheel/tire option
Better...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-19-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 713
Posted By kyoung

When I called the local dealer here and ask if...

When I called the local dealer here and ask if they had a vette tech they started to laugh...consequently I do all my own work if at all possible. To me, with an emphasis on "ME" working on the car...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-08-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,690
Posted By kyoung

You want good wear/quiet get Firestone WORF, you...

You want good wear/quiet get Firestone WORF, you want performance get Michelin PS2 non runflat.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,717
Posted By kyoung

Sounds like a good question for the...

Sounds like a good question for the manufacturer.;)
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 687
Posted By kyoung

The 24 hours of Lemans and the ALMS are the most...

The 24 hours of Lemans and the ALMS are the most relevant racing going today. It’s a series that emphasizes cars not drivers and is the reason we have the Z06. Tom Wallace said at the Petit Corvette...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
11-02-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 639
Posted By kyoung

I would replace the tire, I imagine some would...

I would replace the tire, I imagine some would just repair depending on the type of damage. I guess I would have to say would you really want to risk it, $300 tire vs $50,000 car. If you were driving...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-31-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,238
Posted By kyoung

If it's the Z51 package...yes, if you don't like...

If it's the Z51 package...yes, if you don't like it have the alignment set to less aggressive settings and get tires with a harder compound/higher wear rating.

If your just cruising around you...
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