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Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-16-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,100
Posted By -vet

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Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-23-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 1,861
Views: 512,006
Posted By -vet

It was noted here that factory 2019 Corvettes...

It was noted here that factory 2019 Corvettes received the new Mobil transmission fluid starting with February 2019 builds. What serial number range was the February production? Thank you!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-20-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,526
Posted By -vet

Trans trickery with Tadge

METHOD OF CONTROLLING A TRANSMISSION TO SIMULATE CLUTCH PEDAL FUNCTIONALITY (https://patents.justia.com/patent/20180156330)
Publication number: 20180156330
Abstract: A method of controlling a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-04-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 33,243
Posted By -vet

as the wheel turns ~

As the steering wheel turns are the shift paddles for the DCT in a fixed position or do they move with the steering wheel?
How wide is the door sill when you are stepping in? Thanks!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-03-2018, 08:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 26,035
Posted By -vet

down and out in BG

Thank you for your observations, time will tell all. :)
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-03-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 26,035
Posted By -vet

a clean break

There is only one new Corvette and it is the ME with just DCT. There is no FE replacement version designed, prototype models built or any cars being tested. There will be a clean break with the FE...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-31-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,206
Posted By -vet

Not really and knowing some will say ya right...

Not really and knowing some will say ya right more bs. However it is much more than a 'Corvette' issue that is responsible for this delay in the C8 introduction schedule. The Corvette has been ready...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-28-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,206
Posted By -vet

Quite simply there are some requirements that...

Quite simply there are some requirements that have not been met. These factors are well beyond the control of the 'Corvette engineers' and they have delayed the planned C8 introduction. You are not...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-14-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By -vet

N14 start date

Thank You very much JohnZ for these 1965 Corvette N14 build details!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
08-13-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 721
Posted By -vet

Earliest > N14 Side Mount Exhaust ?

What is the earliest serial number and build date for a 1965 Corvette to feature the factory installed N14 side mount exhaust system?
Thank you!
Forum: C3 General
06-30-2018, 11:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,804
Posted By -vet

1968 to

Some years ago there was a similar 1968 Corvette convertible at Pro Team. The color combination was black paint with a bright blue interior. The engine was a small block 327 350HP version.
Rather...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-11-2018, 07:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,306
Posted By -vet

the flying buttress look

The coupe will have to be a fastback to satisfy the race team. For the vert the vertical rear window should go up and down just like Ferrari does it on the 488 spider. A cheap way to get the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-01-2018, 08:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,247
Posted By -vet

special wish=

Your wish will be granted! They are taking a lesson out of the Porsche play book on choices.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-01-2018, 11:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,116
Posted By -vet

All true from before but the one missing piece is...

All true from before but the one missing piece is 'island hopper' showing us photographs of the new C8 !!!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-01-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,745
Posted By -vet

There will be two different body widths for the...

There will be two different body widths for the new generation c8. Also more colors to choose from with the new paint shop.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-25-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 13,035
Posted By -vet

When it comes to the new ME Corvette think about...

When it comes to the new ME Corvette think about how Porsche does it with their marketing. Corvette will be more like Porsche in the sense that you can build a car with many more option choices....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-14-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,745
Posted By -vet

"the same guys"

The various Chevrolet cars all have a certain look when you see the front end design. The various Corvette models in general terms have a common front end design to. The same guys that designed the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-19-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,215
Posted By -vet

Well yes aero is important but it hasn't put...

Well yes aero is important but it hasn't put designers out of a job. More likely retirement age will take care of that.
As for Pininfarina it was LdM who decided that it was more safe for Ferrari...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-11-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,737
Posted By -vet

Nice job listing all the background details for...

Nice job listing all the background details for the last builds.

I count at least five cars once things really get rolling this time.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-23-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 11,576
Posted By -vet

an inside job

One consideration for this being considered an inside GM job is the breadth of material being shown. Typically a supplier has material related to their parts contribution towards the total build. A...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-10-2017, 10:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,084
Posted By -vet

Some years ago when Bob Lutz was still at GM...

Some years ago when Bob Lutz was still at GM there was a discussion of the ME Corvette. At that time it was stated that the ME design was 100 pounds lighter than a conventional Corvette with the same...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-08-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 22,712
Posted By -vet

which color?

Ready to GO>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Definitely outside the box thinking. Glad they stopped dithering and finally made a decision.
Hope they stick with yellow and not try blue again. The blue was bad...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-02-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,893
Posted By -vet

Absolutely, finally some clear thinking. Don't...

Absolutely, finally some clear thinking. Don't forget the monster to!
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-02-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,084
Posted By -vet

I agree, so 3372 pounds for the standard coupe C8...

I agree, so 3372 pounds for the standard coupe C8 and add 70 pounds for the C8 convertible.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-02-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,322
Posted By -vet

subtle

the C8 is hiding in plain sight in the picture and it is no P1. We have already seen the front and back. The rest is sharper lines than the P1 and more busy. Look at all the lines and contours on the...
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