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Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-30-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 39,216
Posted By Topas

Well, just saw a video on YT and noticed quite a...

Well, just saw a video on YT and noticed quite a mismatch in interior lining. Pretty sure that's a preproduction model, but this thing is plainly visible and would get my OCD cranked up. Hope they...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-02-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 330
Posted By Topas

2008 engine harness

My old yellow Optima sprung a leak and the dripping acid destroyed the engine harness located below - a sad story, really. So I am looking for a new one, for a 2008 LS3 auto, possibly from a parted...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
07-22-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 16,987
Posted By Topas

Go ahead and make fun of me, but I am seriously...

Go ahead and make fun of me, but I am seriously considering a Bentley Continental GT. My C6 is the best car I've ever owned, but as I age, comfort starts to matter more than raw speed.
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Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-05-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,285
Posted By Topas

While my C6 is red and I generally like red cars,...

While my C6 is red and I generally like red cars, I wouldn't order the C7 in red - the ubiquitous black vents make the design too busy for me.

OTOH, the all black C7 is just demonic.
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Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-30-2013, 06:36 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 15,673
Posted By Topas

Doesn't look like it. The exhaust ports are in a...

Doesn't look like it. The exhaust ports are in a different place.

http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo114/JBzdel/2014-GM-V8LS7-057.jpg
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Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-06-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,335
Posted By Topas

Yes, the Corvette has a well thought-out and well...

Yes, the Corvette has a well thought-out and well engineered suspension - the leaf spring isn't the only part of it. I just maintain the notion that it could be even better if the leafs springs were...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-06-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 6,335
Posted By Topas

The leaf sping suspension just "works", I...

The leaf sping suspension just "works", I wouldn't say it "works so well".

If it worked so well, Corvette racing wouldn't switch to coilovers.
If it worked so well, Ferrari, Lambo and other top...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-03-2013, 11:43 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 11,617
Posted By Topas

39 here. I like the C7 overall, although I am not...

39 here. I like the C7 overall, although I am not sure about the interior dash curve in front of the passenger and dismiss the rear end as a whole.

I love the C6 and C3, dislike the C4 and am...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
02-24-2013, 08:01 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 7,221
Posted By Topas

Not sure. I'll have to see the price.

Not sure. I'll have to see the price.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-20-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,707
Posted By Topas

You can actually go over pretty deep water if you...

You can actually go over pretty deep water if you are quick enough (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdcIhqO6G9Y#t=314s).
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-28-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 5,068
Posted By Topas

Given that I couldn't sell any of the cars, I'd...

Given that I couldn't sell any of the cars, I'd take the C7. I've had the C6 for years and I'd appreciate a whole new car more than the 200hp I'd receive with the ZR1.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-28-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By Topas

The official name of the C6 was "Corvette coupe",...

The official name of the C6 was "Corvette coupe", but many called it "base". I doubt it will be different with the C7.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-15-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,828
Posted By Topas

Right. 450 is much safer. Btw, I agree with...

Right. 450 is much safer.

Btw, I agree with the previous poster - so many significant upgrades and only 14 hp? 1.03% increase? Either it is significantly more (480+) or the engineers just plainly...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-13-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 524
Posted By Topas

It's hard not to expect big numbers. With C6 to...

It's hard not to expect big numbers. With C6 to C5 the coupe gained 50 hp and was quite close to C5 Z06 performance wise.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-13-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 6,683
Posted By Topas

According to autoblog...

According to autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/13/2014-chevrolet-corvette-c7-stingray-everything-there-is-to-know/), the whole car should be 37 lbs lighter than the previous generation. I...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-12-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 12,764
Posted By Topas

The back of the car looks great in the...

The back of the car looks great in the silver/black combo. It remains to be seen how well it goes with the traditional corvette red, tho.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
10-27-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,364
Posted By Topas

My winter car is right here: ...

My winter car is right here:

http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/Parking_Lot.jpg
Forum: C7 General Discussion
10-27-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 59,197
Posted By Topas

I am not disappointed rather than genuinely...

I am not disappointed rather than genuinely surprised:

- It is all new engine
- It has received DI and VVT, which is serious stuff performance wise
- And it gained 14 hp and 30 pounds

Yay.
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Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
06-16-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,629
Posted By Topas

I drive mine almost daily, to work or on trips....

I drive mine almost daily, to work or on trips. It's a great vehicle, reliable and fast, also raises a lot of attention. Just a few things:
- you can take just one passenger
- be careful with the...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-29-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 5,247
Posted By Topas

Jaguar XKR or Mercedes SL.

Jaguar XKR or Mercedes SL.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-17-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,317
Posted By Topas

Godspeed, Jim. Hope you drop by again sooner or...

Godspeed, Jim. Hope you drop by again sooner or later :cheers:
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-29-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,889
Posted By Topas

Can they be wired in a way that the DRL mode is...

Can they be wired in a way that the DRL mode is white instead of amber? It doesn't matter if they are on when the headlights are on, the basic principle is that the amber appears only when using...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-29-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 12,686
Posted By Topas

The first thing I am going to do in spring is to...

The first thing I am going to do in spring is to change tires. Although I have only a lowly base coupe, my wallet will definitelly feel it. Your friend is right - normal car tires cost about 1/10 of...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-29-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 7,733
Posted By Topas

37 here. I am not sure if I buy it if it goes out...

37 here. I am not sure if I buy it if it goes out looking like the jalopnik renderings, though I don't dislike them. I was just expecting more of a change - this really looks like a C6 with a bodykit.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
01-18-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 16,729
Posted By Topas

Dual clutch? Really? I am beyond surprised if...

Dual clutch? Really? I am beyond surprised if this holds any truth.
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