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Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-30-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 927
Posted By Carnut1

Like most DCT’s the C8’s don’t like to run first...

Like most DCT’s the C8’s don’t like to run first gear at too high an rpm if you want a smooth shift. Depending on how you have your car set (my mode zmode) or what mode you are in the car will...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,048
Posted By Carnut1

Cars with DCT’s are all programmed differently...

Cars with DCT’s are all programmed differently (these are not the old F1 type transmissions that were much easier to stall). If you truly want to know what will happen in your driveway or an empty...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-21-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,780
Posted By Carnut1

I bought an 80+K sticker 2020 in January of 2023...

I bought an 80+K sticker 2020 in January of 2023 for 10k below sticker (at a friend's dealership) and at the time that was a pretty good deal but I don't see cars like most people (I also buy a lot...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-14-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,967
Posted By Carnut1

Interesting I was having a similar discussion...

Interesting I was having a similar discussion yesterday with some of the service department (while I was waiting for my car to have its summer tires put on) at my friends MB dealership. They asked me...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-05-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 874
Posted By Carnut1

I would agree my coupe is black and even when I...

I would agree my coupe is black and even when I am stopped at a gas station people have a hard time figuring out what it is. My red 4C and my blue Evora 400 have similar issues mostly because most...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-22-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,171
Posted By Carnut1

I have bought a buy back car a 2016 Mercedes AMG...

I have bought a buy back car a 2016 Mercedes AMG GTS (it was bought back because he owner said it kept losing its charge) truth was that a lot of old guys pre ordered those cars thinking they were a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-03-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,089
Posted By Carnut1

A long time ago (about 30 years now) when the...

A long time ago (about 30 years now) when the first F1 transmissions were available in Ferrari road cars I was asked to give owners lessons in how to properly drive them (those cars could not be...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-24-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,229
Posted By Carnut1

That question has multiple answers, the first is...

That question has multiple answers, the first is it depends on the driver's skill, what tires are on the car, the temperature. I spent years teaching drivers and it is not usually the car that is the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-24-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,175
Posted By Carnut1

I suppose everyone's opinion will be different as...

I suppose everyone's opinion will be different as will everyone's driving skill. I sold the 458 spider and kept the C8. I was born without the ability to feel emotions (I can only feel fear) which is...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-19-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,077
Posted By Carnut1

The word upgrade in this thread is what got me to...

The word upgrade in this thread is what got me to have a look. I guess it is an upgrade looks wise since that is subjective and to each his own. I built probably 150 track cars in my time as a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-19-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,275
Posted By Carnut1

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My 458 Spider the day I took it for a test drive. Those were pretty easy...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-19-2024, 10:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,121
Posted By Carnut1

There are a few companies that will make a shoe...

There are a few companies that will make a shoe to your exact proportions though they are not exactly over the counter prices. Goodyear actually has some nice ones I think they are made by piloti.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-18-2024, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 567
Posted By Carnut1

There are not many cars made today that don’t...

There are not many cars made today that don’t have similar issues just imagine how much technology there is in the new BMW 760. I don’t know how they do things at Chevy dealers but I assume they also...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-17-2024, 01:50 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 13,024
Posted By Carnut1

Back in the old days Coupes were considered...

Back in the old days Coupes were considered drivers cars convertibles were look at me cars. Before everyone gets all freaked out there is a good reason that was the case. Up until somewhat recently...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-30-2023, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,705
Posted By Carnut1

I have gone both ways new/used depending on my...

I have gone both ways new/used depending on my purpose for the car. I bought a 2020 back in January of this year. It had 3300 miles on it and I paid 10k below it 80k sticker. I was not on anyone’s...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-05-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,281
Posted By Carnut1

As someone who has spent now almost 6 decades...

As someone who has spent now almost 6 decades designing, building, patenting, both road and race cars I can say with absolute truth that no car is without its issues. We live in a time of information...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-01-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,818
Posted By Carnut1

I bought my 2020 coupe in January of this year...

I bought my 2020 coupe in January of this year with a little over 3k miles not from a GM dealer so no CPO. Like the post above states I contacted Dennis and bought the platinum warranty. I have...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-08-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,566
Posted By Carnut1

I have bought dozens of cars without in cases...

I have bought dozens of cars without in cases even seeing one in person. Not uncommon in the more exotic car arena or for cars with limited runs or small dealer networks. With very few exceptions the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-01-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,496
Posted By Carnut1

Back when (we are talking 30 years ago) I was not...

Back when (we are talking 30 years ago) I was not as much of a dinosaur as I am now, people would come to me and say this car need to be rawer. First thing I would do is get in the passenger seat and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-25-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,171
Posted By Carnut1

I also live in PA (Phila suburbs) and I bought my...

I also live in PA (Phila suburbs) and I bought my C8 in January bought a second set of wheels with the All seasons the non Z51 cars come with, and I since we had zero snow here last winter, I drove...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-23-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,084
Posted By Carnut1

While I agree that everyone is entitled to their...

While I agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion I have always found that for those of you normal brain folks emotions (which I was unfortunately not born with) tend to enter into all your...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-13-2023, 10:22 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,166
Posted By Carnut1

Just be glad it was not a Birkin bag.

Just be glad it was not a Birkin bag.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-11-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,451
Posted By Carnut1

I have run into this many times over the years...

I have run into this many times over the years (especially when I used to keep 25 cars at a time) in Porsche's MB's BMW's and even Ferrari's. This is the new reality of cars that are more computers...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-11-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,209
Posted By Carnut1

A 2024 equipped the same exact way as my 2020...

A 2024 equipped the same exact way as my 2020 would be over 13k more. I think you need to look at the cars that can and do compete with the C8. Cars like the 911, M4 (comp) the new AMG coupe that is...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-23-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,355
Posted By Carnut1

I think it depends on what your used to I went to...

I think it depends on what your used to I went to test drive a 2024 Cayenne turbo GT last weekend and I drove the C8 (mine is a 2020 Z51 not mag ride) and the C8 is so much better ride wise then I...
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