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Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-26-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,434
Posted By cnd_beancounter

No way. When you start driving hard you don't...

No way. When you start driving hard you don't have time to look down.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-23-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,599
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Caucasian colour with blonde trim?

Caucasian colour with blonde trim?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-18-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,004
Posted By cnd_beancounter

My blown 2004 z06 /w 500rwhp hit 30mpg on the...

My blown 2004 z06 /w 500rwhp hit 30mpg on the highway.

A blown LT1 /w 7 speed should be able to hit 30mpg.

At the end of the day even though I would brag about 25-30mpg in 6th.... I was...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-18-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,438
Posted By cnd_beancounter

It helps. They don't ask for rides but you can...

It helps. They don't ask for rides but you can bet your ass they know who pulled up to the club in the nice car. Women associate nice cars with guys who have money (aka provide for them).

Bottom...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-21-2013, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,626
Posted By cnd_beancounter

I heard the test driver weighed 80 pounds and...

I heard the test driver weighed 80 pounds and drove in nothing but a bathing suit.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-20-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,606
Views: 78,131
Posted By cnd_beancounter

I guess the OP was right all along. Faster than...

I guess the OP was right all along. Faster than a z06 z07 @ VIR.

C7 Z51 @ 2:51.78

Puts it pretty high on this list. Faster than a Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera.

...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-30-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 15,955
Posted By cnd_beancounter

I don't care of its DCT, automatic, nuclear...

I don't care of its DCT, automatic, nuclear fusion or aliens. I just want full auto and semi-auto flappy paddles in sport mode that switch gears in less than 200 ms.

For the average driver who...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-30-2013, 08:46 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,523
Posted By cnd_beancounter

With the kind of power I plan on adding to my...

With the kind of power I plan on adding to my next vette, AWD will really be a necessity for every day driving.

Even with 500rwhp the car was basically useless in 1st and 2nd. I can't imagine the...
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
10-26-2012, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,632
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Forged internals? How much boost for the...

Forged internals?

How much boost for the 600rwhp? dyno available?
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
10-26-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 38,179
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Hot damn... love those rims. All the best...

Hot damn... love those rims.

All the best cars are built in Texas!

Following this thread.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-25-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 30,482
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Anyone at this point willing to guess how...

Anyone at this point willing to guess how easy/hard it will be to add FI to this monster? (Assuming the tuning is cracked).

Will the high compression ratio of 11.5:1 reduce FI potential?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-24-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 30,482
Posted By cnd_beancounter

My guess is .. Year 1: 450-475hp Year 2:...

My guess is ..

Year 1: 450-475hp
Year 2: 485-495hp

I think they will stay under 505 as to not piss off too many z06 owners... at least until the c7 equivalent shows its face.
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
09-07-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,211
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Natural... had a hard time getting the car from...

Natural... had a hard time getting the car from the enclosed trailer onto a rented one to take it across the border. Took us a good hour...

When your first experience behind the wheel of a...
Forum: C5 Corvettes for Sale
09-06-2010, 04:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,211
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Car / Buyer update. Bought the car in...

Car / Buyer update.

Bought the car in march... sight unseen... I heard enough good things about 21'st century musclecars to take a giant leap of faith.. wired the money and arranged shipping...
...
Forum: C5 General
04-28-2010, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,765
Posted By cnd_beancounter

I have a set of Goodyear Eagle GS-2 F1's for sale...

I have a set of Goodyear Eagle GS-2 F1's for sale about 800-1000 km on them (500-600 miles).
They are the stock C6 sizes.

http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll8/Uberbong/Corvette%20Tires/

$750...
Forum: C5 General
04-24-2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,659
Posted By cnd_beancounter

When cars are that similar its not worth worrying...

When cars are that similar its not worth worrying about.

Just have fun doing it =)
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-01-2010, 11:55 PM
Replies: 856
Views: 59,891
Posted By cnd_beancounter

How can both a front engine and a mid engine car...

How can both a front engine and a mid engine car be the same model?

I also disagree completely with the "entry level corvette"... leave entry models for mustangs/camaros. look what it has done...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-01-2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 856
Views: 59,891
Posted By cnd_beancounter

How can both a front engine and a mid engine car...

How can both a front engine and a mid engine car be the same model?

I also disagree completely with the "entry level corvette"... leave entry models for mustangs/camaros. look what it has done...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-01-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 856
Views: 59,891
Posted By cnd_beancounter

What I worry most about a v6 turbo in future...

What I worry most about a v6 turbo in future vettes is the price barrier to upgrading anything... sure you will be able to add more boost/meth and a tune but beyond that it it gets insanely...
Forum: C5 General
03-25-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,892
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Saw a brand new yellow Camaro SS with black...

Saw a brand new yellow Camaro SS with black stripes yesterday. good looking car.

In regards to the jeep srt8... my comparison is only relevant when you pull up against one at a light on the...
Forum: C5 General
03-24-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,892
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Proof is in the Pudding... C6 Z06 vs Jeep...

Proof is in the Pudding...

C6 Z06 vs Jeep SRT8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35GhjIfansM&feature=related

On the street with no prep the jeep will still have the same 60' while the vette...
Forum: C5 General
03-24-2010, 11:15 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,892
Posted By cnd_beancounter

jeep srt8's are BEASTS off the line... you have...

jeep srt8's are BEASTS off the line... you have little/no chance from a dig in any vette. Stay away from the on the street unless its the autobahn and not from a dig.
Forum: C5 General
03-24-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,892
Posted By cnd_beancounter

SRT8's have the gearing to give you a run for...

SRT8's have the gearing to give you a run for your money if they can hook up.

425hp and 3.05 gearing and a 5 speed A... they have a nice flat trq curve as well... don't count them out. A lot of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-23-2010, 08:26 AM
Replies: 856
Views: 59,891
Posted By cnd_beancounter

Please no retro design on the vette. I'm biased...

Please no retro design on the vette. I'm biased and young... I love old cars. I love muscle cars for what they are/were... but save it for the camaro/mustang/challenger/etc.... not the flagship...
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