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stand-al0ne · 01-17-2011, 09:25 AM

I wouldnt worry about names. It will be called Z/28
Most people knew the hi-po 6.2L vette would be called the ZR-1, but names still came out like Blue Devil, etc...but in the end ZR-1 was it.

The Magnetic Ride Suspension was def a curve ball for me. I didnt see it coming (mainly bc I was too busy thinking about what engine would be in there and what the hp would be) That said, I'm not sure how I feel about it, but I'm sure its a good choice as GM wouldnt put it on there if they had any doubt about it. I'm just not sure what the tuning market will be able to do...anyone know??

Overall, its funny bc we all knew a hi-po Camaro was coming out, but every time I hear something new about it becoming a reality, I find myself acting surprised

GearheadSS · 01-17-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

Production can start days before or after the "due" date.

Speculation on your part? Are you in the car business to know this as fact? This is not like an order for a car that is scheduled to be built. GM will decide on which day production will begin on the car and it's not going to be on a Sunday. It's just another piece of the puzzle pointing towards this info being a giant pile of made up non facts.

*Milk 1027* · 01-17-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

Speculation on your part? Are you in the car business to know this as fact? This is not like an order for a car that is scheduled to be built. GM will decide on which day production will begin on the car and it's not going to be on a Sunday. It's just another piece of the puzzle pointing towards this info being a giant pile of made up non facts.

2010 production started well before the "production date" that's a well known fact.

GearheadSS · 01-17-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

2010 production started well before the "production date" that's a well known fact.

Really? I seem to remember them getting delayed one month. Pre-production cars don't count.

*Milk 1027* · 01-17-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

Really? I seem to remember them getting delayed one month. Pre-production cars don't count.

The original production date was set for february, but was pushed back to March.

Number 3 explained it somewhere.
Full production cars were built before the March date.
Those made before the march date, have the vin 9000001, and so on.
Full production cars built in March ended in 9100001.
I'll find the post and come back to you,

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-17-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

It's just another piece of the puzzle pointing towards this info being a giant pile of made up non facts.

If production is scheduled to begin on the first of the year, chances are that very next Monday is when the line will fire up and begin producing Z28s. The date could simply be a placeholder...a goal...to indicate to dealers that barring any unexpected events...the car will be produced asap in 2012.

I'm willing to bet they don't know for sure when it'll be produced, but their dealer body (remember, that's the intended audience to which this supposed-to-be confidential information was released) likes to hear scheduled dates and committed plans.....

But that hardly makes it "a giant pile of made up non facts"...at least not by us.

Crowley · 01-17-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

I think what I most excited about is the magnetic ride suspension.
I can't wait to feel it first hand, since no one will let me test drive a cts-v or corvette with it.

I think this is great this car is getting it. It was also interesting to see (if I saw that right) .. 330s in the rear? i'm wondering what type of rear the car will have (if it will be beefed up compared to the SS).

Crowley

*radz28* · 01-18-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

Speculation on your part? Are you in the car business to know this as fact? This is not like an order for a car that is scheduled to be built. GM will decide on which day production will begin on the car and it's not going to be on a Sunday. It's just another piece of the puzzle pointing towards this info being a giant pile of made up non facts.

Are you trolling, or just in a bad mood? We're sorry for trying to post the best information we have from reliable sources here for everyone to drool over, lol. Get a grip.

geminidreams · 01-18-2011, 04:22 PM

Can't wait hoping to have my baby paid off by the time I place my order for her big brother lol..

V6 and a V8 best of both worlds

RickD · 01-18-2011, 04:35 PM

I haven't followed the Corvette very closely the last couple of years, but is the magnetic ride control the preferred suspension on the Vette now? I see it is standard on the ZR1 and there doesn't seem to be a Z51 package anymore.

It seems to have come a long way in the last few years.

*radz28* · 01-18-2011, 04:41 PM

I believe Carbon Z06 has it, and that's it, as far as C6 goes.

*Milk 1027* · 01-18-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by radz28

I believe Carbon Z06 has it, and that's it, as far as C6 goes.

CTS-v has it too.

556hp · 01-18-2011, 05:18 PM

The magnetic ride control is absolutely fantastic on my CTS-V....but the caveat:

Changing ride height becomes a little tricky. Several have had issues when changing the height, however it might have been a supplier issue. I didn't follow their posts that closely on the other forum.

*radz28* · 01-18-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 556hp

The magnetic ride control is absolutely fantastic on my CTS-V....but the caveat:

Changing ride height becomes a little tricky. Several have had issues when changing the height, however it might have been a supplier issue. I didn't follow their posts that closely on the other forum.

That's what I've been a little worried about, however, from the images, it almost looks like Z28 has been lowered, maybe an inch, maybe a touch more, to my eye. Still - I worry about this point.

01-17-2011, 09:25 AM	#407
stand-al0ne Rev Couture Drives: 2010 LS Camaro & 2013 Rav4 Ltd Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jamlando, FL Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I wouldnt worry about names. It will be called Z/28 Most people knew the hi-po 6.2L vette would be called the ZR-1, but names still came out like Blue Devil, etc...but in the end ZR-1 was it. The Magnetic Ride Suspension was def a curve ball for me. I didnt see it coming (mainly bc I was too busy thinking about what engine would be in there and what the hp would be) That said, I'm not sure how I feel about it, but I'm sure its a good choice as GM wouldnt put it on there if they had any doubt about it. I'm just not sure what the tuning market will be able to do...anyone know?? Overall, its funny bc we all knew a hi-po Camaro was coming out, but every time I hear something new about it becoming a reality, I find myself acting surprised __________________ EBC Brakes\| DOT 4\|Bigworm\| SickSpeed\| BMR \| IPF \| Vararam\| MRT \|MGW \| Nitto \| Rx \| Iggee \|ZL-1 Sways\| Hurst \| Apex Racing\|Past: Srt-4\| 6.0L GTO- RIP \| '98 Integra

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01-18-2011, 04:35 PM	#416
RickD Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 21	I haven't followed the Corvette very closely the last couple of years, but is the magnetic ride control the preferred suspension on the Vette now? I see it is standard on the ZR1 and there doesn't seem to be a Z51 package anymore. It seems to have come a long way in the last few years. Last edited by RickD; 01-18-2011 at 09:20 PM.

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01-18-2011, 05:18 PM	#419
556hp Drives: 10 CTS-V Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 37	The magnetic ride control is absolutely fantastic on my CTS-V....but the caveat: Changing ride height becomes a little tricky. Several have had issues when changing the height, however it might have been a supplier issue. I didn't follow their posts that closely on the other forum.