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  #1  
Old January 14th 13, 02:55 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
uncle_vito
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Yawn. Another carrot to get the muppets' money. Thought it would look
more like a midyear stingray. Camaro rear end sucks. Quarterpanel
windows do not quite make it like those do in the Astin Martin. Pinched
rear window. Not quite the same as a split window.

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/gall...ngray/cat/6199

Of course the technical info, of which I am most interested, is buried in
there somewhere. I am excited that Chevy finally got to direct injection
and variable valve timing. Gotta still find the displacement, HP, and
torque specs and price, absent requisit dealer gouging of the loyal Chevy
muppets.


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  #2  
Old January 14th 13, 04:08 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Dad[_2_]
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"uncle_vito" > wrote in message
...
> Yawn. Another carrot to get the muppets' money. Thought it would look
> more like a midyear stingray. Camaro rear end sucks. Quarterpanel
> windows do not quite make it like those do in the Astin Martin. Pinched
> rear window. Not quite the same as a split window.
>
> http://corvetteactioncenter.com/gall...ngray/cat/6199
>
> Of course the technical info, of which I am most interested, is buried in
> there somewhere. I am excited that Chevy finally got to direct injection
> and variable valve timing. Gotta still find the displacement, HP, and
> torque specs and price, absent requisit dealer gouging of the loyal Chevy
> muppets.

The information you think you are looking for has been out for over a month.
The new engine has had pictures and spec on the site you show those ugly
picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is internal to the engine,
driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200 PSI for the direct
injection. An old engine designation was revived and it's called the LT1.
Will get less of a miss as it eats Jap cars but it will fart when it devours
a Mustang. Most likely will vomit when it see you in your shorts walking
your Pekinese.

As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC V6 with
variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252 lb·ft (342
N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical stuff in there so you won't have
to strain yourself looking it up. As for the Corvette needing it, why, it
will eat most everything on the road without it and cheaper while doing so.


  #3  
Old January 14th 13, 07:21 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Rufus
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Dad wrote:
> "uncle_vito" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Yawn. Another carrot to get the muppets' money. Thought it would look
>> more like a midyear stingray. Camaro rear end sucks. Quarterpanel
>> windows do not quite make it like those do in the Astin Martin. Pinched
>> rear window. Not quite the same as a split window.
>>
>> http://corvetteactioncenter.com/gall...ngray/cat/6199
>>
>> Of course the technical info, of which I am most interested, is buried in
>> there somewhere. I am excited that Chevy finally got to direct injection
>> and variable valve timing. Gotta still find the displacement, HP, and
>> torque specs and price, absent requisit dealer gouging of the loyal Chevy
>> muppets.

> The information you think you are looking for has been out for over a month.
> The new engine has had pictures and spec on the site you show those ugly
> picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is internal to the engine,
> driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200 PSI for the direct
> injection. An old engine designation was revived and it's called the LT1.
> Will get less of a miss as it eats Jap cars but it will fart when it devours
> a Mustang. Most likely will vomit when it see you in your shorts walking
> your Pekinese.
>
> As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC V6 with
> variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252 lb·ft (342
> N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical stuff in there so you won't have
> to strain yourself looking it up. As for the Corvette needing it, why, it
> will eat most everything on the road without it and cheaper while doing so.
>
>


....I'm just glad they got the backup lights up off the ground.

--
- Rufus
  #4  
Old January 14th 13, 12:28 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
uncle_vito
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"Dad" > wrote in message
.. .
>
> "uncle_vito" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Yawn. Another carrot to get the muppets' money. Thought it would look
>> more like a midyear stingray. Camaro rear end sucks. Quarterpanel
>> windows do not quite make it like those do in the Astin Martin. Pinched
>> rear window. Not quite the same as a split window.
>>
>> http://corvetteactioncenter.com/gall...ngray/cat/6199
>>
>> Of course the technical info, of which I am most interested, is buried in
>> there somewhere. I am excited that Chevy finally got to direct
>> injection and variable valve timing. Gotta still find the displacement,
>> HP, and torque specs and price, absent requisit dealer gouging of the
>> loyal Chevy muppets.

> The information you think you are looking for has been out for over a
> month. The new engine has had pictures and spec on the site you show those
> ugly picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is internal to the
> engine, driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200 PSI for the
> direct injection. An old engine designation was revived and it's called
> the LT1. Will get less of a miss as it eats Jap cars but it will fart when
> it devours a Mustang. Most likely will vomit when it see you in your
> shorts walking your Pekinese.
>
> As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC V6 with
> variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252 lb·ft
> (342 N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical stuff in there so you won't
> have to strain yourself looking it up. As for the Corvette needing it,
> why, it will eat most everything on the road without it and cheaper while
> doing so.
>


I am actually looking for an engine review from Hib Halverson. Also I do
not trust all those "previews". Some are right and some are wrong. So
much of the information is just GM marketing bragging. Minimal technical
details.

Aside from the looks which I think are not that wonderful (write Stingray
in script, not that stupid stingray charm on the side. That script was so
cool in the 60s and 70s). Also number of vents are a little excessive.
How about making a car that is smooth and sleek. I do believe that
performance wise, the car will be impressive.

I try going to GM's website http://www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/
and cannot even get it to work right. Just more GM marketing crap. Is GM
really interested in making a world class car or do they want to dazzle you
with flashing lights and gizmos while lifting your wallet.


  #5  
Old January 14th 13, 05:42 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Dad[_2_]
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"uncle_vito" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Dad" > wrote in message
> .. .
>>
>> "uncle_vito" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Yawn. Another carrot to get the muppets' money. Thought it would
>>> look more like a midyear stingray. Camaro rear end sucks.
>>> Quarterpanel windows do not quite make it like those do in the Astin
>>> Martin. Pinched rear window. Not quite the same as a split window.
>>>
>>> http://corvetteactioncenter.com/gall...ngray/cat/6199
>>>
>>> Of course the technical info, of which I am most interested, is buried
>>> in there somewhere. I am excited that Chevy finally got to direct
>>> injection and variable valve timing. Gotta still find the displacement,
>>> HP, and torque specs and price, absent requisit dealer gouging of the
>>> loyal Chevy muppets.

>> The information you think you are looking for has been out for over a
>> month. The new engine has had pictures and spec on the site you show
>> those ugly picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is internal to
>> the engine, driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200 PSI for
>> the direct injection. An old engine designation was revived and it's
>> called the LT1. Will get less of a miss as it eats Jap cars but it will
>> fart when it devours a Mustang. Most likely will vomit when it see you in
>> your shorts walking your Pekinese.
>>
>> As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC V6 with
>> variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252 lb·ft
>> (342 N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical stuff in there so you
>> won't have to strain yourself looking it up. As for the Corvette needing
>> it, why, it will eat most everything on the road without it and cheaper
>> while doing so.
>>

>
> I am actually looking for an engine review from Hib Halverson. Also I do
> not trust all those "previews". Some are right and some are wrong. So
> much of the information is just GM marketing bragging. Minimal technical
> details.
>
> Aside from the looks which I think are not that wonderful (write
> Stingray in script, not that stupid stingray charm on the side. That
> script was so cool in the 60s and 70s). Also number of vents are a
> little excessive. How about making a car that is smooth and sleek. I do
> believe that performance wise, the car will be impressive.
>
> I try going to GM's website http://www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/
> and cannot even get it to work right. Just more GM marketing crap. Is
> GM really interested in making a world class car or do they want to dazzle
> you with flashing lights and gizmos while lifting your wallet.
>

So you're not really interested in the engine design, just want to suck up
to your buddy Hib and knock GM.

Easy to find if you can work with a computer.
LT1 6.2L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162

Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92

Block material: cast aluminum

Cylinder head material: cast aluminum

Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, staggered

Fuel delivery: direct injection

Compression ratio: 11.5:1

Horsepower / kW: 450 / 335 (est.)

Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 450 / 610 (est.)


  #6  
Old January 14th 13, 06:10 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
uncle_vito
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>>> those ugly picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is internal to
>>> the engine, driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200 PSI for
>>> the direct injection. An old engine designation was revived and it's
>>> called the LT1. Will get less of a miss as it eats Jap cars but it will
>>> fart when it devours a Mustang. Most likely will vomit when it see you
>>> in your shorts walking your Pekinese.
>>>
>>> As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC V6
>>> with variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252
>>> lb·ft (342 N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical stuff in there so
>>> you won't have to strain yourself looking it up. As for the Corvette
>>> needing it, why, it will eat most everything on the road without it and
>>> cheaper while doing so.
>>>

>>
>> I am actually looking for an engine review from Hib Halverson. Also I
>> do not trust all those "previews". Some are right and some are wrong.
>> So much of the information is just GM marketing bragging. Minimal
>> technical details.
>>
>> Aside from the looks which I think are not that wonderful (write
>> Stingray in script, not that stupid stingray charm on the side. That
>> script was so cool in the 60s and 70s). Also number of vents are a
>> little excessive. How about making a car that is smooth and sleek. I do
>> believe that performance wise, the car will be impressive.
>>
>> I try going to GM's website http://www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/
>> and cannot even get it to work right. Just more GM marketing crap. Is
>> GM really interested in making a world class car or do they want to
>> dazzle you with flashing lights and gizmos while lifting your wallet.
>>

> So you're not really interested in the engine design, just want to suck up
> to your buddy Hib and knock GM.
>
> Easy to find if you can work with a computer.
> LT1 6.2L V-8
>
> Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
>
> Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
>
> Block material: cast aluminum
>
> Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
>
> Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, staggered
>
> Fuel delivery: direct injection
>
> Compression ratio: 11.5:1
>
> Horsepower / kW: 450 / 335 (est.)
>
> Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 450 / 610 (est.)
>
>


Thanks, Dad. CorvetteActionCenter.com now has specs and technical photos
of engine components. Pretty cool stuff. Photos of the High Pressure fuel
rails and the cylinder heads, etc. Like to hear more about how the Rev
Matching feature works. Why the dual clutch transmission wouldn't work
(too much torque? Not sure I would agree). Cylinder deactivation in a
sports car? How does that work out on the track? Can you deactivate it?


  #7  
Old January 14th 13, 07:40 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Dad[_1_]
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"uncle_vito" > wrote in message
...
>
>>>> those ugly picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is
>>>> internal to
>>>> the engine, driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200
>>>> PSI for the direct injection. An old engine designation was
>>>> revived and it's called the LT1. Will get less of a miss as it
>>>> eats Jap cars but it will fart when it devours a Mustang. Most
>>>> likely will vomit when it see you in your shorts walking your
>>>> Pekinese.
>>>>
>>>> As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC
>>>> V6 with variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW)
>>>> and 252 lb·ft (342 N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical
>>>> stuff in there so you won't have to strain yourself looking it
>>>> up. As for the Corvette needing it, why, it will eat most
>>>> everything on the road without it and cheaper while doing so.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I am actually looking for an engine review from Hib Halverson.
>>> Also I do not trust all those "previews". Some are right and
>>> some are wrong. So much of the information is just GM marketing
>>> bragging. Minimal technical details.
>>>
>>> Aside from the looks which I think are not that wonderful (write
>>> Stingray in script, not that stupid stingray charm on the side.
>>> That script was so cool in the 60s and 70s). Also number of
>>> vents are a little excessive. How about making a car that is
>>> smooth and sleek. I do believe that performance wise, the car
>>> will be impressive.
>>>
>>> I try going to GM's website
>>> http://www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/ and cannot even get it
>>> to work right. Just more GM marketing crap. Is GM really
>>> interested in making a world class car or do they want to dazzle
>>> you with flashing lights and gizmos while lifting your wallet.
>>>

>> So you're not really interested in the engine design, just want to
>> suck up to your buddy Hib and knock GM.
>>
>> Easy to find if you can work with a computer.
>> LT1 6.2L V-8
>>
>> Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
>>
>> Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
>>
>> Block material: cast aluminum
>>
>> Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
>>
>> Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, staggered
>>
>> Fuel delivery: direct injection
>>
>> Compression ratio: 11.5:1
>>
>> Horsepower / kW: 450 / 335 (est.)
>>
>> Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 450 / 610 (est.)
>>
>>

>
> Thanks, Dad. CorvetteActionCenter.com now has specs and technical
> photos of engine components. Pretty cool stuff. Photos of the
> High Pressure fuel rails and the cylinder heads, etc. Like to hear
> more about how the Rev Matching feature works. Why the dual clutch
> transmission wouldn't work (too much torque? Not sure I would
> agree). Cylinder deactivation in a sports car? How does that work
> out on the track? Can you deactivate it?

Ah yes a dual clutch would be nice but an automatic will kick it's
ass.

When was the last time you were on the track? I quit 2004 and our club
stopped sponsoring them last year.

  #8  
Old January 15th 13, 12:57 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
uncle_vito
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>
> "uncle_vito" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>>>>> those ugly picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is internal
>>>>> to
>>>>> the engine, driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200 PSI for
>>>>> the direct injection. An old engine designation was revived and it's
>>>>> called the LT1. Will get less of a miss as it eats Jap cars but it
>>>>> will fart when it devours a Mustang. Most likely will vomit when it
>>>>> see you in your shorts walking your Pekinese.
>>>>>
>>>>> As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC V6
>>>>> with variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252
>>>>> lb·ft (342 N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical stuff in there so
>>>>> you won't have to strain yourself looking it up. As for the Corvette
>>>>> needing it, why, it will eat most everything on the road without it
>>>>> and cheaper while doing so.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am actually looking for an engine review from Hib Halverson. Also I
>>>> do not trust all those "previews". Some are right and some are wrong.
>>>> So much of the information is just GM marketing bragging. Minimal
>>>> technical details.
>>>>
>>>> Aside from the looks which I think are not that wonderful (write
>>>> Stingray in script, not that stupid stingray charm on the side. That
>>>> script was so cool in the 60s and 70s). Also number of vents are a
>>>> little excessive. How about making a car that is smooth and sleek. I
>>>> do believe that performance wise, the car will be impressive.
>>>>
>>>> I try going to GM's website http://www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/
>>>> and cannot even get it to work right. Just more GM marketing crap.
>>>> Is GM really interested in making a world class car or do they want to
>>>> dazzle you with flashing lights and gizmos while lifting your wallet.
>>>>
>>> So you're not really interested in the engine design, just want to suck
>>> up to your buddy Hib and knock GM.
>>>
>>> Easy to find if you can work with a computer.
>>> LT1 6.2L V-8
>>>
>>> Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
>>>
>>> Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
>>>
>>> Block material: cast aluminum
>>>
>>> Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
>>>
>>> Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, staggered
>>>
>>> Fuel delivery: direct injection
>>>
>>> Compression ratio: 11.5:1
>>>
>>> Horsepower / kW: 450 / 335 (est.)
>>>
>>> Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 450 / 610 (est.)
>>>
>>>

>>
>> Thanks, Dad. CorvetteActionCenter.com now has specs and technical
>> photos of engine components. Pretty cool stuff. Photos of the High
>> Pressure fuel rails and the cylinder heads, etc. Like to hear more about
>> how the Rev Matching feature works. Why the dual clutch transmission
>> wouldn't work (too much torque? Not sure I would agree). Cylinder
>> deactivation in a sports car? How does that work out on the track? Can
>> you deactivate it?

> Ah yes a dual clutch would be nice but an automatic will kick it's ass.
>
> When was the last time you were on the track? I quit 2004 and our club
> stopped sponsoring them last year.


Never. Just curious. They have race car drivers taking the new C7 around
saying how great it is. With cylinder deactivation working they might be
insincere, but what else is new.

I cannot believe anyone would put up with figuring out the feel of a 7 speed
pattern. I know you would skip gears or skip 6,7 unless you were really
moving but yes, I love the modern automatics.


  #9  
Old January 15th 13, 05:25 AM posted to alt.autos.corvette
Dad[_2_]
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"uncle_vito" > wrote in message
...
> >
>> "uncle_vito" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>>>>> those ugly picture on. For what it's worth the fuel pump is internal
>>>>>> to
>>>>>> the engine, driven as part of the cam. It develops about 1,200 PSI
>>>>>> for the direct injection. An old engine designation was revived and
>>>>>> it's called the LT1. Will get less of a miss as it eats Jap cars but
>>>>>> it will fart when it devours a Mustang. Most likely will vomit when
>>>>>> it see you in your shorts walking your Pekinese.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> As a side note GM has had VVT for some time like the 3.6 LV7 DOHC V6
>>>>>> with variable valve timing in 2004, producing 255 hp (190 kW) and 252
>>>>>> lb·ft (342 N·m) of torque. I stuck all the technical stuff in there
>>>>>> so you won't have to strain yourself looking it up. As for the
>>>>>> Corvette needing it, why, it will eat most everything on the road
>>>>>> without it and cheaper while doing so.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I am actually looking for an engine review from Hib Halverson. Also I
>>>>> do not trust all those "previews". Some are right and some are
>>>>> wrong. So much of the information is just GM marketing bragging.
>>>>> Minimal technical details.
>>>>>
>>>>> Aside from the looks which I think are not that wonderful (write
>>>>> Stingray in script, not that stupid stingray charm on the side. That
>>>>> script was so cool in the 60s and 70s). Also number of vents are a
>>>>> little excessive. How about making a car that is smooth and sleek. I
>>>>> do believe that performance wise, the car will be impressive.
>>>>>
>>>>> I try going to GM's website
>>>>> http://www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/ and cannot even get it to
>>>>> work right. Just more GM marketing crap. Is GM really interested in
>>>>> making a world class car or do they want to dazzle you with flashing
>>>>> lights and gizmos while lifting your wallet.
>>>>>
>>>> So you're not really interested in the engine design, just want to suck
>>>> up to your buddy Hib and knock GM.
>>>>
>>>> Easy to find if you can work with a computer.
>>>> LT1 6.2L V-8
>>>>
>>>> Displacement (cu in / cc): 376 / 6162
>>>>
>>>> Bore & stroke (in / mm): 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
>>>>
>>>> Block material: cast aluminum
>>>>
>>>> Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
>>>>
>>>> Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, staggered
>>>>
>>>> Fuel delivery: direct injection
>>>>
>>>> Compression ratio: 11.5:1
>>>>
>>>> Horsepower / kW: 450 / 335 (est.)
>>>>
>>>> Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 450 / 610 (est.)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks, Dad. CorvetteActionCenter.com now has specs and technical
>>> photos of engine components. Pretty cool stuff. Photos of the High
>>> Pressure fuel rails and the cylinder heads, etc. Like to hear more
>>> about how the Rev Matching feature works. Why the dual clutch
>>> transmission wouldn't work (too much torque? Not sure I would agree).
>>> Cylinder deactivation in a sports car? How does that work out on the
>>> track? Can you deactivate it?

>> Ah yes a dual clutch would be nice but an automatic will kick it's ass.
>>
>> When was the last time you were on the track? I quit 2004 and our club
>> stopped sponsoring them last year.

>
> Never. Just curious. They have race car drivers taking the new C7
> around saying how great it is. With cylinder deactivation working they
> might be insincere, but what else is new.
>
> I cannot believe anyone would put up with figuring out the feel of a 7
> speed pattern. I know you would skip gears or skip 6,7 unless you were
> really moving but yes, I love the modern automatics.
>

That's a tough one but I have a 3 speed on the column, and a 3 speed on the
floor, a pair of four speeds on the floor, the 6 speed and an automatic on
the column and one automatic on the floor. Somehow even at my age I can
drive them without killing myself, or driving through the back of the
garage. Why would a 7 speed be so difficult to master?

You're a bit lacking in knowing the functions of the Corvette if you think
there would be any reason for cylinder deactivation while doing a run on a
track. Even the lowly C5 & C6 have multiple modes for racing, plus a few
that are a benefit to keeping it on the straight and the curvy. If you have
kept up with the Corvette at all you would know that. You might need to quit
reading magazines written the unknowing and listing to the English such as
Jeremy Clarkson.


  #10  
Old January 15th 13, 09:28 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
uncle_vito
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">>>>> Cylinder head material: cast aluminum
>>>>>
>>>>> Valvetrain: overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, staggered
>>>>>
>>>>> Fuel delivery: direct injection
>>>>>
>>>>> Compression ratio: 11.5:1
>>>>>
>>>>> Horsepower / kW: 450 / 335 (est.)
>>>>>
>>>>> Torque (lb-ft / Nm): 450 / 610 (est.)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Thanks, Dad. CorvetteActionCenter.com now has specs and technical
>>>> photos of engine components. Pretty cool stuff. Photos of the High
>>>> Pressure fuel rails and the cylinder heads, etc. Like to hear more
>>>> about how the Rev Matching feature works. Why the dual clutch
>>>> transmission wouldn't work (too much torque? Not sure I would agree).
>>>> Cylinder deactivation in a sports car? How does that work out on the
>>>> track? Can you deactivate it?
>>> Ah yes a dual clutch would be nice but an automatic will kick it's ass.
>>>
>>> When was the last time you were on the track? I quit 2004 and our club
>>> stopped sponsoring them last year.

>>
>> Never. Just curious. They have race car drivers taking the new C7
>> around saying how great it is. With cylinder deactivation working they
>> might be insincere, but what else is new.
>>
>> I cannot believe anyone would put up with figuring out the feel of a 7
>> speed pattern. I know you would skip gears or skip 6,7 unless you were
>> really moving but yes, I love the modern automatics.
>>

> That's a tough one but I have a 3 speed on the column, and a 3 speed on
> the floor, a pair of four speeds on the floor, the 6 speed and an
> automatic on the column and one automatic on the floor. Somehow even at my
> age I can drive them without killing myself, or driving through the back
> of the garage. Why would a 7 speed be so difficult to master?
>
> You're a bit lacking in knowing the functions of the Corvette if you think
> there would be any reason for cylinder deactivation while doing a run on a
> track. Even the lowly C5 & C6 have multiple modes for racing, plus a few
> that are a benefit to keeping it on the straight and the curvy. If you
> have kept up with the Corvette at all you would know that. You might need
> to quit reading magazines written the unknowing and listing to the English
> such as Jeremy Clarkson.
>


I figured it out. Hard to the right for 7th and reverse gate. To the
left for 1st, 2nd, center for 3rd, 4th and to the right for 5th,6th. Had a
brain fart there. I am used to Hurst 4 speeds and 3 on the tree. And
you are right, I have not kept up with the Corvette. GM has played
also -ran so much that there is not much high tech to look at. I mean they
just went to DI and a primitive form of VVT on the Corvette. Ferrari, BMW,
Aston Martin and others have been doing that for years. But I know,
Corvette only costs $45k. America quit being the best in the world in the
70s and now is the most value in the world (if you do not count the japs.)


 




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