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Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-14-2024, 03:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,140
Posted By newcastlegreg

I can give you a little different perspective. I...

I can give you a little different perspective. I have been a corvette guy for 50 years. Currently have a massaged 67 big block that I have owned for 47 years. For the final grand finale of corvette...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-07-2024, 08:35 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,913
Posted By newcastlegreg

So a few years back this forum was full of chit...

So a few years back this forum was full of chit chat that GM was going to take over the manufacturing of the DCT.
Does anyone know what happened with all that?
There also used to be much talk about...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-06-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 6,913
Posted By newcastlegreg

Love old corvettes and still enjoying them. I...

Love old corvettes and still enjoying them. I bought the new c8 as a grand finale to compliment my old one. I really had to push myself to buy an automatic trans sports car. Mine was a 22 and they...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-08-2024, 12:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,103
Posted By newcastlegreg

I think the rear view camera, mirror warning...

I think the rear view camera, mirror warning indicator, and no convex on the mirror makes for some junky technology. You might be safe in relaxed traffic differentiating with the mirrors and camera...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-26-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,926
Posted By newcastlegreg

I think the run in time is not a problem. It is...

I think the run in time is not a problem. It is not like a normal front engine automatic,transmission.
changeout. It is major surgery and lots of stuff is disconnected and moved out of the way. You...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-25-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,542
Posted By newcastlegreg

I think your idea of two fun cars was the same as...

I think your idea of two fun cars was the same as mine was. I ordered a 22 htc having never test driving it. I have a long owned c2 big block and a low mileage S2000. My plan was to sell the Honda...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-22-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 11,309
Posted By newcastlegreg

Relax!! Have a beer!! The car will have a...

Relax!! Have a beer!! The car will have a warranty. When warranty expires call Car Shield and extend….Don’t park car in garage when you are sleeping…
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-21-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,039
Posted By newcastlegreg

So I wonder if a 20000 mile failure and a 1000...

So I wonder if a 20000 mile failure and a 1000 mile failure are the same mechanical issue? It is really interesting that even after four years it seems that no one has any mechanical knowledge or...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-16-2023, 01:57 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 7,039
Posted By newcastlegreg

I sold my 22 htc 8 months ago and still look at...

I sold my 22 htc 8 months ago and still look at the forum as I have an old Corvette. I took a pretty good hit on selling the c8 when you include PPF, the real Bumper Warranty, screens, courtesy...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-06-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,292
Posted By newcastlegreg

My question is if the DCT has some design issues...

My question is if the DCT has some design issues would the manufacturer try to correct the problems or just keep producing it until the next re design of the car- C9?
Wouldn’t they be liable for...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-28-2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,490
Posted By newcastlegreg

The c2 has some superior practicalities: It is...

The c2 has some superior practicalities:
It is incredibly easy to see out of! The visibility is so good you don’t even need a passenger side mirror.
It is also very very easy to get in and out of!...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2023, 12:09 AM
Replies: 285
Views: 21,252
Posted By newcastlegreg

You do realize that GM made a million chevy...

You do realize that GM made a million chevy impalas in 1965- in one year!! I believe ford made around 750 thousand mustangs in 1965. I think that’s more of a phenomenon than 100 thousand vets in...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-09-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 21,252
Posted By newcastlegreg

I sold mine but but would excitingly buy another...

I sold mine but but would excitingly buy another c8 if it had this stuff:

The old zo6 motor

A six speed close ratio trans with a tall first gear

No wall of buttons- just simple rotary dials-...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-05-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 21,252
Posted By newcastlegreg

I sold my 2LT htc after about 11 months. My toys...

I sold my 2LT htc after about 11 months. My toys are a massaged 67 big block that I have been perfecting for 43 years and a Honda S2000 with less than 10k miles. My original plan was to sell the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-29-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 3,956
Posted By newcastlegreg

Ok I recently sold my c8 but have always been...

Ok I recently sold my c8 but have always been curious about this. Tell me if my summarization is wrong…A while back I think Jerry U who is pretty knowledgeable let the “cat out of the bag” on my...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-18-2023, 01:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,489
Posted By newcastlegreg

Sold My New C8 After One Year

A bit sad but my 2022 HTC, 2LT, Mag ride, Front Lift has been sold. Although a 49 year corvette owner I have never had one newer than a 67 and still have that one.

The Pros
Completely happy with...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-27-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 963
Posted By newcastlegreg

Porsche PDK has separate oil bath for the...

Porsche PDK has separate oil bath for the clutch….DCT has to much stuff in one oil case…
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-16-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,253
Posted By newcastlegreg

There is no good contact cement available for...

There is no good contact cement available for anyone due to V.O.C. Environmental laws. They just have not come up with a viable substitute. Hence your leather does not bond to the dash like it used...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-16-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,723
Posted By newcastlegreg

Ok so it is starting to look like the c8 might...

Ok so it is starting to look like the c8 might not be the most reliable car in the world… And being an old guy like many of us I have owned several old British roadsters that would often quit...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-13-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,483
Posted By newcastlegreg

It is just absolutely ridiculous that there is...

It is just absolutely ridiculous that there is not some way to get the car in neutral and be able to roll it. And no way to manually operate the HTC. Modern tech sure seems stupid sometimes….
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-11-2023, 12:40 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,380
Posted By newcastlegreg

When you receive your replacement DCT can you...

When you receive your replacement DCT can you please verify that the replacement unit is in fact a brand new unit and not a repaired or rebuilt unit. This confirmation of “Brand New” would be a good...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-07-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,896
Posted By newcastlegreg

Buying a new manual 911in these times is probably...

Buying a new manual 911in these times is probably a very smart idea. Particularly if you can get it for msrp. It may never depreciate at all. My least favorite thing about automobiles is the CEL...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-06-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,896
Posted By newcastlegreg

Well when I was I kid I used to spend my whole...

Well when I was I kid I used to spend my whole paycheck on chrome for my chopped Harley. Half the fun of that bike is that it had a suicide clutch and a hand manual shift.
Chrome is going away...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-05-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,896
Posted By newcastlegreg

I am not particularly impressed with the DCT. An...

I am not particularly impressed with the DCT. An automatic is an automatic and to me this one is not that different. It is pretty easy to get the thing confused like most any other automatic. I wish...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-05-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,995
Posted By newcastlegreg

I am not particularly impressed with the DCT. An...

I am not particularly impressed with the DCT. An automatic is an automatic and this one is not that different. It is pretty easy to get the thing confused. I wish it had the trans my Honda S2000 has...
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