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Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-30-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 16,997
Posted By Checkmarks

Dear Sin City I'm not very old, lol, and...

Dear Sin City

I'm not very old, lol, and thats young for a Vette buyer. Its really young for a Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, BMW, and classic car buyer. I am these. I had 3 C6s, so I'm a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-30-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,736
Posted By Checkmarks

Isn't that motortrends driving impression?

Isn't that motortrends driving impression?
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-30-2013, 03:50 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,436
Posted By Checkmarks

GM has already passed on -a truly modern...

GM has already passed on

-a truly modern DCT transmission (I have fully read the "reasons, no need to quote them here"
-a truly modern automatic transmission (no ZF, as was once the rumor)
-a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-30-2013, 02:50 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,436
Posted By Checkmarks

Here is my take, I am sure it is less...

Here is my take, I am sure it is less knowledgable than some of yours.

-Wheels. Magnesium wheels aren't likely. Nobody is doing it these days much, and the last time Chevy did they had some...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-30-2013, 02:25 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 16,997
Posted By Checkmarks

JohhnyMac, I am in the same boat. I...

JohhnyMac,

I am in the same boat. I have not owned Corvettes all my life, as I haven't had the cash to buy expensive sports cars my whole life, but I did wind up owning 3 C6s, which I...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-11-2011, 02:42 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,227
Posted By Checkmarks

I am 36, by the way. Admired Corvettes since I...

I am 36, by the way. Admired Corvettes since I was 8 and first loved cars, as the poorest boy in the county.

Like the lads from the tale above, I disliked them as a college boy. I loved...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-11-2011, 02:37 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 9,227
Posted By Checkmarks

Dear GM: What you are up against

I spent most of the evening reading the C7 section of this forum. It was a good read, and ultimately uninformative as since I first spent my christmas money on Road and Track subscriptions people...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,404
Posted By Checkmarks

P&M made it work for the C6RS, it works for...

P&M made it work for the C6RS, it works for offroad guys all the time. It works in H2s and Land Rovers.

Nomex underpants are applied:

Or, lets think about it because its Friday night and I...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,404
Posted By Checkmarks

I agree about Audis. To me they have long...

I agree about Audis. To me they have long outclassed their benz/bmw/lexus competition in that regard, although the cabin of a CTS is sure a nice place to hang out...

The R8 has a nicer cabin than...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,893
Posted By Checkmarks

I found the interview here, apologies if it was...

I found the interview here, apologies if it was linked above. Its a bit past 1/3 into the video if you want to save some time.

It sounded a bit like big-corporate-speak to me. Sometimes...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 33,964
Posted By Checkmarks

I would guess that the Corvette is probably a...

I would guess that the Corvette is probably a high margin car. The comments below are based on the last time I shopped for these cars and are not meant to be accurate to the nth degree.

C6 Z06...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 09:12 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,271
Posted By Checkmarks

I like the transformers car... (nomex underpants...

I like the transformers car... (nomex underpants are on)
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,271
Posted By Checkmarks

ah ha ha ha ha!

ah ha ha ha ha!
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 09:04 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 29,271
Posted By Checkmarks

I agree. It is gorgeous, but it looks too...

I agree.

It is gorgeous, but it looks too much like what has come before. I think its time for a more dramatic change. C2 from C1 was dramatic, C3 from C2 was dramatic. C4 from C3 was enormous....
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 09:01 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 23,496
Posted By Checkmarks

Man do I hope we get it. For many reasons. ...

Man do I hope we get it. For many reasons.

A good old fashioned stick can certainly be a joy to drive, but a car with paddles is its own joy. The crack on a downshift in, for example, my lambo...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,771
Posted By Checkmarks

:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::i...

:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,520
Posted By Checkmarks

I like what you are thinking here. More radical...

I like what you are thinking here. More radical exhaust sound is a really good idea.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 08:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,577
Posted By Checkmarks

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 856
Views: 59,899
Posted By Checkmarks

I have read the company line on the leaf...

I have read the company line on the leaf springs... But from my experience driving the things, the common complaints (twitchy on mid corner bumps, lacking rear end grip, tail happy, jittery) are...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 856
Views: 59,899
Posted By Checkmarks

I also think that GM will have to go a tad bit...

I also think that GM will have to go a tad bit over the top on interior design and quality, as people are so used to insulting the interior of Corvettes that they do so almost automatically. Going a...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 856
Views: 59,899
Posted By Checkmarks

A better suspension. Ditch the leaf springs, get...

A better suspension. Ditch the leaf springs, get some coilovers, add adjustable ride height, focus on rear end grip and making the cars feel more "planted".
Forum: C7 General Discussion
06-10-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 15,880
Posted By Checkmarks

the engine is the biggest advantage that the C6...

the engine is the biggest advantage that the C6 has over its imported competitors right now. Its why they can deliver such great mileage and such great performance.

I am sure they won't abandon...
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