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Forum: Ask Tadge
01-29-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,026
Posted By <<427_V8>>

I thought this was the Ask Tadge section - not...

I thought this was the Ask Tadge section - not the Ask JVP section. Let him tell us no, or give the PR response if that's all he's able to give. He might surprise you or at least give his own take...
Forum: Ask Tadge
01-22-2016, 11:38 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,026
Posted By <<427_V8>>

So if the Corvette is meant to be a daily driver...

So if the Corvette is meant to be a daily driver with a side of track capability while retaining it's creature comforts, then what happens when a particular electric car becomes better all around in...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
01-15-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,798
Posted By <<427_V8>>

I like the look and all - but Corvette has always...

I like the look and all - but Corvette has always been a functional daily driver, meaning trunk space for long trips and relatively easy to drive around town. This would change things completely and...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
01-13-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,652
Posted By <<427_V8>>

:thumbs::iagree::thumbs: Yeah, he's got that...

:thumbs::iagree::thumbs:

Yeah, he's got that "I'm important because my friends are important" mentality going on. Tired of hearing his elitist BS.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-29-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,338
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Yep - it is helpful. Glad to hear it. Awesome...

Yep - it is helpful. Glad to hear it. Awesome car. :thumbs:



Ferrari does 769HP out of a 6.3l just fine. Now, they ofcourse have a much bigger budget, but the fact is, it's doable.

I agree...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-29-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,107
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Yeah, if you actually get out and look at new...

Yeah, if you actually get out and look at new cars from any manufacturer - you'll see orange peel everywhere. The problem is certain panel shapes and colors make it more pronounced than others, and...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
12-29-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,338
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Is it supercharged? Haven't found anything online...

Is it supercharged? Haven't found anything online stating one way or the other. Seems to me that they could squeeze 600HP out of the 6.2l motor without too much trouble.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
11-21-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Cool pics - but stop wasting time on those parts...

Cool pics - but stop wasting time on those parts and finish up that LT1 427!
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
11-21-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,780
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Feel like I'm back in high school reading these...

Feel like I'm back in high school reading these things. What does it matter if he's wrong or not. Let him believe what he wants to - why are you trying to correct him with all those chats?
Forum: Other Cars
11-05-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,753
Posted By <<427_V8>>

You're right - my bad, typed less instead of...

You're right - my bad, typed less instead of more. Either way, very close in weight depending on buildout.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
11-05-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,863
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Well, the turning radius does suck on these...

Well, the turning radius does suck on these cars... haha. But yeah, an idiot.
Forum: Other Cars
11-05-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,753
Posted By <<427_V8>>

The new Camaro SS is only ~100-160lbs MORE* than...

The new Camaro SS is only ~100-160lbs MORE* than the Z06 depending on buildout. That's crazy. Used to be a difference of around ~600-800lbs in the last gen.
Forum: Other Cars
11-04-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,663
Posted By <<427_V8>>

This looks like it's more of just a good business...

This looks like it's more of just a good business decision than anything having to do with Z06 over heating issues, as there's no statements from anyone associated with the school that said anything...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-28-2015, 04:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,699
Posted By <<427_V8>>

If you're still in Orlando - I've heard high...

If you're still in Orlando - I've heard high praise for Burke Corvettes.
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-28-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Video had info in description: C6 Z06 with...

Video had info in description:

C6 Z06 with heads/cam/intake/full exhaust/tune (580 rwhp)
vs
Viper TA with full exhaust/tune (580 rwhp)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-27-2015, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Not bad for a 10 year old platform! It's about...

Not bad for a 10 year old platform! It's about time we have some good competition -

That Viper TA is a badass car. I'd buy one if I could keep the C6 Z06 too.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-27-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 34,146
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Wow... People are so tense in here. Where's the...

Wow... People are so tense in here. Where's the fun forum at?
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-27-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 34,146
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Oops, my bad. Was just a joke anyway. :D

Oops, my bad. Was just a joke anyway. :D
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-27-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 481
Views: 34,146
Posted By <<427_V8>>

So, since ElCid is implying the Viper ACR rides a...

So, since ElCid is implying the Viper ACR rides a bit rough and you're stating your wife daily drives it. Then we can logically conclude that your wife, likes it rough? ... and that ElCid is a...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-27-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By <<427_V8>>

So that's why my brothers 2002 Grand Prix GTX...

So that's why my brothers 2002 Grand Prix GTX went up in flames sitting in the driveway!! Nice to finally know the reason.
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-26-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 5,570
Views: 814,467
Posted By <<427_V8>>

:iagree: Some of the most amazing and twisty...

:iagree:

Some of the most amazing and twisty roads I've ever been on in my life there!
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-26-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 34,146
Posted By <<427_V8>>

There you go proving my point - I clearly stated...

There you go proving my point - I clearly stated that I like most things about the car. Then I listed a couple criticisms about it that are keeping me from buying it. You clearly got your feelings...
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-25-2015, 01:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,208
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Why stop there? Why not require that all people...

Why stop there? Why not require that all people who comment on the C7 Z06 to be an owner and also a GM Engineer, and also a Professional Driver. That way, they'll have the proper credentials to have...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-24-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 59,950
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Yes! This! The more you hold GM accountable...

Yes! This!

The more you hold GM accountable for their actions, the better the cars in the future will be. No reason NOT to go after them when the drop the ball like this!
Forum: C7 Z06 Discussion
10-24-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,208
Posted By <<427_V8>>

Actually some of us do care. I am interested to...

Actually some of us do care. I am interested to see what people's experiences were when the C6 Z06 and ZR1 were beaten daily at Spring Mountain. It could be that they overheated just as much, but...
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