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Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-15-2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1,264
Views: 634,478
Posted By LongTimer

I just spoke with Boardwalk Chevrolet. They are...

I just spoke with Boardwalk Chevrolet. They are accepting Stingray orders at MSRP with 18-24 month delivery dates. - no mark up. HOWEVER, they are marking up the Z06 $10,000 with 18-36 month...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-02-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,547
Posted By LongTimer

I detest the look of the rear of the C7, so my...

I detest the look of the rear of the C7, so my next purchase will probably be a V6 ATS for the family car and keep driving the '07 until they either "fix" the C7 rear or the C8 comes out.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
05-12-2006, 04:10 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 25,938
Posted By LongTimer

Yeah!!! The lowly HHR has it. The Solstice has...

Yeah!!! The lowly HHR has it. The Solstice has it. ... but not THE GM halo car???!???:toetap:

Wake up GM!!
Forum: C6 Corvettes for Sale
02-14-2005, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 896
Posted By LongTimer

Right. I was told that the supplier and "GM in...

Right. I was told that the supplier and "GM in the driveway" treat the sale as if the it never touched the dealer's lot - they get no credit for a sale of a C6 so they are not motivated to...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-26-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,072
Posted By LongTimer

Very cool, thanks. Now show us Monterey Red -...

Very cool, thanks. Now show us Monterey Red - the '06 replacement for Mag Red.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-26-2005, 12:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,413
Posted By LongTimer

This is the last year for Mag Red. '06 it will...

This is the last year for Mag Red. '06 it will be replaced by Monterey Red.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-24-2005, 12:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,384
Posted By LongTimer

Agreed. I've lived in So.Cal my entire life and...

Agreed. I've lived in So.Cal my entire life and dealers here would rather have the a vette on the showroom floor for others to gawk at than sell one at MSRP. Unless you have an "in" of some kind...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
01-23-2005, 02:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 970
Posted By LongTimer

"Daddy, can we get one of these?"

When I was very young, my Dad sold Chevys in Az. One afternoon he stopped by our house on his way to deliver his first ever Corvette sale. He took My mother and me for a ride - had to share the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-05-2005, 02:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,038
Posted By LongTimer

I keep seeing a recurring theme in multiple...

I keep seeing a recurring theme in multiple threads:

A $20-$25k price jump to step up from a C6 Z51 is just too much for most people.

Few, if any are saying the tech in the Z06 is not worth the...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-05-2005, 01:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,959
Posted By LongTimer

Do you know for certain that GM produces the...

Do you know for certain that GM produces the vette's Steel HF rails In House? ... and not from another supplier? The Z06 could be, effectively, a spool up period. Provide a steady return to Dana...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-01-2005, 11:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,719
Posted By LongTimer

Yes, estimates. However, accelleration from a...

Yes, estimates. However, accelleration from a stand still benefits the mid-engine F430 significantly - esspecially the 0 to 60. The weight transfer contributes to grip even those Z06 steam roller...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-01-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,732
Posted By LongTimer

Attention, GM marketing, Pricing division. Are...

Attention, GM marketing, Pricing division. Are you reading this thread? Clearly the concensus (and it is accurate) is that a separation of $20k+ between two performance levels of vettes is...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
01-01-2005, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,959
Posted By LongTimer

Yep. One of our more knowledgable posters was at...

Yep. One of our more knowledgable posters was at odds with me about a Z06 Al frame substitute when I brought it up in early '04.

Regardless, I feel the likelyhood of special Z06 bits making it...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-08-2004, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By LongTimer

Do you have confirmation that the Z06 will be...

Do you have confirmation that the Z06 will be "viewable" on 1/10/05? I keep hearing that the debut will be at Detroit's NAIAS on 1/15/05. If that date holds, the Z06 could only be shown on the last...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
12-07-2004, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By LongTimer

I'm there! :)

I'm there!
:)
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-22-2004, 05:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,968
Posted By LongTimer

More than adequate brake cooling may be available...

More than adequate brake cooling may be available from the bottom vent opening as seen in the Targa / Vert. However, from a design standpoint, the large rear flairs, required to cover a substantial...
Forum: C6 Corvette ZR1 & Z06
10-20-2004, 02:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,008
Posted By LongTimer

I'm not sure if I believe the information in this...

I'm not sure if I believe the information in this post, but I do like the direction it implies. I think that the Corvette name carries enough respect to warrant multiple lines of models - even if I...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-18-2004, 12:59 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 25,073
Posted By LongTimer

SOMEONE here must have a NCM delivery this week?!...

SOMEONE here must have a NCM delivery this week?! Looking forward to hearing about the experiance and the drive home!

Congrats to those with orders being filled! :cheers:

Best wishes for...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-11-2004, 11:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By LongTimer

Very Cool!!! Lucky YOU! BTW, I hope they...

Very Cool!!! Lucky YOU!

BTW, I hope they figured out a way to drop some of that 4700 lb weight of the SSR. That would be the best enhancement.
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-10-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By LongTimer

Yes, (beginning with the C5 LS1) there is no...

Yes, (beginning with the C5 LS1) there is no mechancial linkage from your right foot to the throttle body. This enables lots of things to be controlled more seamlessly, reduces weight and will be as...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-10-2004, 06:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,443
Posted By LongTimer

... rig a moving mount in the opening (horizontal...

... rig a moving mount in the opening (horizontal at speed).

BTW, I thought that was the standard $15 plate mount they showed us a couple of months ago. The body colored mount was presented as...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-01-2004, 03:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Posted By LongTimer

Thanks for the shots. BTW, if I ever had any...

Thanks for the shots. BTW, if I ever had any thoughts of acceptance of Precision Red, those pics would have erased them. It's Fuscia (says my wife) in the Sun and maroon in the shade - IMO ... yuk....
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
08-01-2004, 03:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,108
Posted By LongTimer

Can't say I always agree with your presentation...

Can't say I always agree with your presentation Jinx, but as usual the content is dead on.
:thumbs:
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-28-2004, 07:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,095
Posted By LongTimer

You are one of the rare few who can coexist in...

You are one of the rare few who can coexist in each of those fanatical worlds, Corvette and Porsche. I respect the way Porsche markets and manages their brand, but would feel traitorous if I stopped...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
07-28-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,487
Posted By LongTimer

So Mervs, Can you confirm anything about the...

So Mervs,

Can you confirm anything about the LS7? ... 3 valve heads for sure? ...dry sump? ...DOD? Please don't come back with, "it's a V8 that runs on gas."
:lol:
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