2020 Corvette Stingray (C8)
03-15-20, 09:30 AM
#541
Lexus Fanatic
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03-15-20, 09:42 AM
#542
Lexus Fanatic
edit just jumping on autotrader 11-15k off list like shooting fish in a barrel? Some base cars in the 40's (is this a come on?) and Z51s $59k @ $15k off.....be even more curious then used....that's new....imagine choosing between a Z51 and a 4 cyl 330i lol (out the door one would still think the 330i is less)
another interesting thing, say I looked at a base stick 1LT asking $46,111--it was mfg. 4/19, so sitting for almost a year. With the recession, it may be sitting some more.
Last edited by Johnhav430; 03-15-20 at 10:00 AM.
03-15-20, 11:39 AM
#543
Lexus Champion
Of course I'd take one too, but I really wonder what's the market now on a C7 7-man....I thought list on C8 didn't go up so that would seemingly crush the C7....
edit just jumping on autotrader 11-15k off list like shooting fish in a barrel? Some base cars in the 40's (is this a come on?) and Z51s $59k @ $15k off.....be even more curious then used....that's new....imagine choosing between a Z51 and a 4 cyl 330i lol (out the door one would still think the 330i is less)
another interesting thing, say I looked at a base stick 1LT asking $46,111--it was mfg. 4/19, so sitting for almost a year. With the recession, it may be sitting some more.
edit just jumping on autotrader 11-15k off list like shooting fish in a barrel? Some base cars in the 40's (is this a come on?) and Z51s $59k @ $15k off.....be even more curious then used....that's new....imagine choosing between a Z51 and a 4 cyl 330i lol (out the door one would still think the 330i is less)
another interesting thing, say I looked at a base stick 1LT asking $46,111--it was mfg. 4/19, so sitting for almost a year. With the recession, it may be sitting some more.
03-15-20, 12:41 PM
#544
Lexus Fanatic
The consolation prize is my 335i has the same tires as the Vette only not the runflat version. One can dream!
03-15-20, 12:53 PM
#545
Lexus Fanatic
03-15-20, 01:37 PM
#546
I'm not worried about teething problems. It won't be a daily driver. I'm just going to put that cash in the market and hopefully it will be back up by then. Let all the irrational fear and chaos help pay for it.
03-15-20, 01:47 PM
#547
Lexus Champion
03-15-20, 02:04 PM
#548
Haven't seen one in person yet, one of my friends that owns a shop ordered one with his dad and once they get it in will check it out. I did watch a few videos of TJ Hunt picking his up, driving back getting exhaust etc..I thought the exhaust video was pretty cool (See below). Looks like he's planning to go with a Twin Turbo setup too in a new video he posted.
03-15-20, 04:59 PM
#549
Lexus Test Driver
So far besides the weak wheel offsets and Camaro tails - i LOve everything about it.
The interior quality, design and tech especially are way improved over the C7. Not to mention better or on par with other supercars. Much better than McLaren for sure.
The Z06 is likely to feature 5.5L flat plane crank V8 Naturally Aspirated.
The interior quality, design and tech especially are way improved over the C7. Not to mention better or on par with other supercars. Much better than McLaren for sure.
The Z06 is likely to feature 5.5L flat plane crank V8 Naturally Aspirated.
03-15-20, 07:34 PM
#550
going to 5.5 liter is a downgrade, dont care of its flat plane crank. 5.5 means its peak torque is going to go down over the 6.2 even with DOHC, and flat plane crank means its low end torque goes down too (one of the drawbacks of FPC). Yes the hp numbers and revs will be high but you have to rev it up there to get it.
Shouldve been a 7.0 DOHC. Revvy engine is not part of an american sportscar or corvette identity, just more boring Euro copying. Imagine this car with the euro mid engine looks with an angry large american V8 sound. Totally unique
Shouldve been a 7.0 DOHC. Revvy engine is not part of an american sportscar or corvette identity, just more boring Euro copying. Imagine this car with the euro mid engine looks with an angry large american V8 sound. Totally unique
Last edited by 4TehNguyen; 03-15-20 at 07:48 PM.
03-15-20, 08:52 PM
#551
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[QUOTE=RNM GS3;10759741]So far besides the weak wheel offsets and Camaro tails - i LOve everything about it.
The interior quality, design and tech especially are way improved over the C7. Not to mention better or on par with other supercars. Much better than McLaren for sure.
Weak wheel offset, you must be talking about the positive offset....which is great for longer A-arms, which helps handling as well as get the uprights/hub carriers as far out as possible for the body work. It also adds track width.......Awesome car & performance the GM way.....
The interior quality, design and tech especially are way improved over the C7. Not to mention better or on par with other supercars. Much better than McLaren for sure.
Weak wheel offset, you must be talking about the positive offset....which is great for longer A-arms, which helps handling as well as get the uprights/hub carriers as far out as possible for the body work. It also adds track width.......Awesome car & performance the GM way.....
03-15-20, 09:59 PM
#552
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Awesome car for the money.........
03-16-20, 07:28 AM
#553
good view of the underside, rear brake ducts seem like a cheap tack on though. Not sure why the dealer is installing these
https://www.motor1.com/news/404267/c...ckage-install/
https://www.motor1.com/news/404267/c...ckage-install/
The C8 Corvette has finally hit dealer lots which means we can finally get a better look at the new Vette’s nuances. Take for example the Z51 performance package designed for C8 Corvette owners looking for a maximum on street performance and the ability to track their new mid-engined sports car. Although the Z51 package is mostly installed at the factory, Chevy dealers still have to do a great deal of work to round out the package.
The C8 Corvette’s Z51 package includes larger front and rear brakes, a free-flowing sports exhaust, additional heat exchangers, a shorter final drive gear ratio, a revised suspension, and finally improved aerodynamics. Although most of these improvements are included during the Corvette’s production run a surprising amount of work is left to the dealership to complete.
Take for example the improved brake cooling. Both the front and rear ducts will be installed at your local chevy dealer rather than at the Corvette factory. This install seems simple enough but will certainly add a new variable in the final fit and finish of every C8 Corvette. In today’s video we see an example of a perfect install but what will happen when techs are rushed but eager customers?
In addition to the brake cooling ducts, much of the Z51’s aero improvements are also installed at the dealership. These simple body panel installs are no match for an experienced tech but beg the question as to why this couldn’t be completed at the factory.
The C8 Corvette’s underbody is an impressive result of an engineering team focused on efficiency. The entire underbody is shrouded by plastic and metal plates to improve aerodynamics as well as reduce road noise. This manipulation of air helps the Corvette perform better in almost every metric and it’s modular nature leaves room for improvement for the aftermarket.
The C8 Corvette’s Z51 package includes larger front and rear brakes, a free-flowing sports exhaust, additional heat exchangers, a shorter final drive gear ratio, a revised suspension, and finally improved aerodynamics. Although most of these improvements are included during the Corvette’s production run a surprising amount of work is left to the dealership to complete.
Take for example the improved brake cooling. Both the front and rear ducts will be installed at your local chevy dealer rather than at the Corvette factory. This install seems simple enough but will certainly add a new variable in the final fit and finish of every C8 Corvette. In today’s video we see an example of a perfect install but what will happen when techs are rushed but eager customers?
In addition to the brake cooling ducts, much of the Z51’s aero improvements are also installed at the dealership. These simple body panel installs are no match for an experienced tech but beg the question as to why this couldn’t be completed at the factory.
The C8 Corvette’s underbody is an impressive result of an engineering team focused on efficiency. The entire underbody is shrouded by plastic and metal plates to improve aerodynamics as well as reduce road noise. This manipulation of air helps the Corvette perform better in almost every metric and it’s modular nature leaves room for improvement for the aftermarket.
03-16-20, 10:10 AM
#554
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