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Thread: The New Corvette
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07-22-2019, 06:55 AM #151
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07-22-2019, 07:01 AM #152
Truthfully, I got it from my mom. It wasn't so bad as far as free goes. Trying to actually go somewhere in it was the suck. I didn't truly appreciate how luxurious it was until replaced with a '78 2 door corolla with an AM radio, a fully viynal interior. and no AC. In the deep south. while that goddamned Matradee april played Lional richie and the little river band.
"Can't you see..."
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07-22-2019, 07:03 AM #153
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07-22-2019, 07:11 AM #154
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07-22-2019, 08:16 AM #155
Mustang GT makes sense from a speed and performance standpoint.. Vette will still be more of a chick magnet. Whenever I'm riding around in a Vette there always seems to be someone in a Mustang that wants to race. My friend usually rolls down the window and says "I only race Vettes".
Go that way really REALLY fast. If something gets in your way, TURN!
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07-22-2019, 08:27 AM #156
Mustang GT is an absurdly good value. However, I'm not sure about which is more of a "chick magnet." Might be kind of a draw. My wife had a Mustang GT when I met her and she's still a big Mustang fan. Funny because I'm the Corvette fan but she thinks they're mostly for retirees or guys going through a mid-life crisis. Hopefully I can change her mind someday on that, but I fear that by the time I finally buy one I will indeed be in that demographic, kind of reinforcing her point. Doh!
You're right not to race Mustangs, though. Seen too many videos of them crashing into the very car they're racing. Or mowing over pedestrians. I think they're a hoot to drive, but WAAAAAY too many people don't know how to drive them at all. Haha.
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07-22-2019, 08:35 AM #157In order to properly convert this thread to a polyasshat thread to more fully enrage the liberal left frequenting here...... (insert latest democratic blunder of your choice).
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07-22-2019, 08:37 AM #158In order to properly convert this thread to a polyasshat thread to more fully enrage the liberal left frequenting here...... (insert latest democratic blunder of your choice).
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07-22-2019, 09:22 AM #159
Vettes jumped the shark for friends and family who owned them. Uncle traded his in on a Mustang Shelby then a 450 SL then got too old to enjoy fun cars. Godfather's daughter wrecked his 78 Indy Pace Car. That was the first Vette I drove and was pretty cool having just gotten my license. Best friend sold his 90 something Vette when he got married... to a girl we both knew way back before he had nice cars.. She was driving an Olds 442 at the time. That 90s Vette drive really nice and seemed pretty smooth at 150mph. Don't think it had much beyond that though.
Go that way really REALLY fast. If something gets in your way, TURN!
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07-22-2019, 10:14 AM #160
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07-22-2019, 10:18 AM #161Registered User
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Am I justified being extremely bummed with the lack of a standard trans offering? Paddle shifters are stupid. I know the tech associated with new autos produces a quicker car but the experience is completely lost to me. Not to mention your average Vette buyer is not going to notice any marginal performance gains from an auto, let alone know what to do with all the HP/torque.
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07-22-2019, 10:35 AM #162
There aren't that many "supercars" that come with clutches these days
“How does it feel to be the greatest guitarist in the world? I don’t know, go ask Rory Gallagher”. — Jimi Hendrix
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07-22-2019, 10:41 AM #163
Yeah, I'm with ya. While I totally understand the decision from a business and technical aspect, it just kind of pains me that there's no manual option (for now). But sheesh, at the price point it's kind of tough to be too critical.
If they ever offer it with a manual, that's the one I'll want. Even if it means a full second slower 0-60 or inferior track times. It'll still be totally quick enough but even MORE of a good time IMO. Nothing quite like a hard downshift on the highway, working that clutch pedal, breaking the rear loose, then rocketing off.
What drives me nuts about many automatics I've driven, no matter HOW good they are is that when push comes to shove and you wanna get really wild, the car be like:
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07-22-2019, 10:43 AM #164
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07-22-2019, 10:43 AM #165
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07-22-2019, 10:45 AM #166
the number of cars available with a manual is an ever shorter list.
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07-22-2019, 10:53 AM #167
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07-22-2019, 11:40 AM #168
Yes. The way they blast shifts is freaking amazing. Especially how they're designed with the next gear up/down "pre-loaded" and ready to go. I get why they're better. I mainly just miss the dance of working with both feet and hands.
It's the difference between "dancing" on a Dance Dance Revolution arcade machine and dancing the Tango with a gorgeous real-life partner.
DSG is this. SUPER FAST:
Versus the manual transmission being this:
Take your pick.
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07-22-2019, 12:03 PM #169
Austin is fully embracing his old guy "they don't do/make things like they used to" schtick. Dancing is a terrible analogy though.
The correct one would be carburetors vs fuel injection. Carburetors suck, and while a manual is fun in an older car, they are not really in these new, super fast sports cars. I suspect Austin your experience with dual clutch transmissions is in cars like the VW GTI and not one doing 0-60 sub 3.Live Free or Die
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07-22-2019, 12:03 PM #170Registered User
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07-22-2019, 12:05 PM #171
Well that’s the first time I’ve seen it put that way.
I still call it The Jake.
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07-22-2019, 12:06 PM #172
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07-22-2019, 12:26 PM #173
^^^ Snicker
Anyone know if the DCT is wet or dry?
Here's a short blah-blah on the bespoke transmission: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...h-transmissionIn search of the elusive artic powder weasel ...
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07-22-2019, 12:28 PM #174
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07-22-2019, 12:34 PM #175
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