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*CamaroSpike23* · 08-23-2007, 08:21 PM

i know all of this is kinda

but ive been gone for a couple days

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Originally Posted by JeepinMatt

I think a mid engined Corvette would be like making a Hummer subcompact car that has a perfume holder and spits flowers out of its exhaust.

i thought the H3 already did that?

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

mmmmm (groans) I was supposed to put this in another thread...Aw well, here goes

. If you were to keep it in second in heavy traffic, and just feather your way forward...that's not soo bad, then, is it?

And do sticks (modern ones) actually make one leg bigger than the other?

(I can see the flames coming at me form a mile away for that one)

in my 78 i has a 3-spd on the floor, the tranny was geared so that i could use 2nd kinda like an auto on base anyway, my 70 pickup has a 3-on-the-tree, no power steering, no power brakes. and the clutch on it was a beast, driving from IL to SC twice made me never want to drive it again cus my leg was so strained. however newer cars have hydraulic clutches and are a lot easier to drive

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Dragon, once you learn how to drive that manual in a musclecar, there is no going back. Seriously...I've had and driven both. There's nothing like rowing through the gears. It's easy to drive and makes driving more fun.

The only dislike....it sux in heavy traffic. I drove in about and 1 1/2 hours of bumper to bumper traffic in Austin w/ nothing but stop and go. THAT SUCKS. And that is the ONLY reason I wouldn't buy a 6spd.

tho rowing thru gears is fun and dandy, just remember "if you cant find it, grind it!" lol but seriously, if you have never driven a car with paddle shift, go out and do it, its great to be able to decide exactly where and when you want to shift and also eliminating the time it takes to row your boat. a perfect example is driving thru mountains/autocross style roads, you can keep both hands on the wheel for control and still shift when you want. plus when it comes to racing, inclines, stop and go, autos win hands down.

JeepinMatt · 08-25-2007, 01:34 AM

Is the Camaro confirmed to have a paddle shift? It may be quicker, but I just like the classic way. And I would say that auto's may be better off road and drag racing, but road racing?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-25-2007, 01:39 AM

I wonder the same things...I was surfing Corvette Forums the other day, and one person asked, how quickly can I shift from 6th down to 3rd (I assume for highway passing)...the replys all said the same thing, as quick as you can tap the paddles 3 times...

I'm having a REALLY tough time deciding on which I want.

Maybe we could continue this discussion in a tranny thread - just cause of what this one was actually meant for.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-25-2007, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Maybe we could continue this discussion in a tranny thread - just cause of what this one was actually meant for.

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-25-2007, 03:30 AM

awwww, come on. whats wrong with a lil

*DGthe3* · 08-28-2007, 12:21 AM

Hmm, since this is the only thread that I know of that has talked extensively about a midengined vette, I would like to share some recent thoughts I've had on the matter. In North America, Corvette is part of Chevrolet. However, I think they are their own entity in Europe and Japan. THAT means that there can be both a mid engine supercar and a classic front engined vette, in the same year, with corvette badging. Call them the Corvette, the Z06, and EAW (Euro Ass Whooper, what else would a mid engined vette be?)

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-28-2007, 01:36 AM

Resented Idol....that the "americans" finally did something Euro-style, and wiped the floor with them...God, imagine a Z06 MR. That could take on the Enzo, and have a chance, hell, the current FR has a chance - but still.

Whatever they do, GM is a different company now, I trust them - they just better not call it a Corvette. Call it a...a...Corvello, or a Cor-blimey

I don't know, just don't call it Vette.

JeepinMatt · 08-28-2007, 01:40 AM

Call it a Chevette. Or a Celebrity. Or Vega.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-28-2007, 01:46 AM

Yeah, but I figure those have all been taken. Corvair, and Chevette ran thru my mind. Plus, when ever those Euros see one (if they ignore our advise and make one), they'll stare and say "Cor Blimey", or something loud and obnoxious in German

so why not name it accordingly?

Corblimey
Heilige Scheiße (holy $hit

)
BloodyHell
Fluch (damn!:eek

stevenm357 · 08-28-2007, 10:57 PM

ladies and gents we don't have to dream the September 07 issue of Car and Driver has a KIT car made by www.factory5racing.com called the GTM someone put a Z06 engine in it.

3.0 0-60
11.00 second quarter mile
1.05G on the skid pad

amazing car for about $60,000 I don't think anyone can touch it for the money!

08-25-2007, 01:39 AM	#59
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	I wonder the same things...I was surfing Corvette Forums the other day, and one person asked, how quickly can I shift from 6th down to 3rd (I assume for highway passing)...the replys all said the same thing, as quick as you can tap the paddles 3 times... I'm having a REALLY tough time deciding on which I want. Maybe we could continue this discussion in a tranny thread - just cause of what this one was actually meant for. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-28-2007, 01:36 AM	#63
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Resented Idol....that the "americans" finally did something Euro-style, and wiped the floor with them...God, imagine a Z06 MR. That could take on the Enzo, and have a chance, hell, the current FR has a chance - but still. Whatever they do, GM is a different company now, I trust them - they just better not call it a Corvette. Call it a...a...Corvello, or a Cor-blimey I don't know, just don't call it Vette. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-28-2007, 01:46 AM	#65
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Yeah, but I figure those have all been taken. Corvair, and Chevette ran thru my mind. Plus, when ever those Euros see one (if they ignore our advise and make one), they'll stare and say "Cor Blimey", or something loud and obnoxious in German so why not name it accordingly? Corblimey Heilige Scheiße (holy $hit) BloodyHell Fluch (damn!:eek __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-28-2007, 10:57 PM	#66
stevenm357 Drives: 98 Trans am 00 Trans am 01 corvette Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 381	ladies and gents we don't have to dream the September 07 issue of Car and Driver has a KIT car made by www.factory5racing.com called the GTM someone put a Z06 engine in it. 3.0 0-60 11.00 second quarter mile 1.05G on the skid pad amazing car for about $60,000 I don't think anyone can touch it for the money! __________________ 2001 Corvette Heads,Big cam, 4:11, Custom Exhaust, MGW Shifter Baer Eradispeed +2 2 pieces rotors, Hotchkiss swaybars. and a few other little things. 1998 Trans Am A4 ( was STS turbo until the turbo and oil pump died) 2000 WS6 Trans AM under the knife ( sadly turned into long term project. Last edited by stevenm357; 08-28-2007 at 11:35 PM.

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08-25-2007, 01:34 AM	#58
JeepinMatt Drives: '99 Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 201	Is the Camaro confirmed to have a paddle shift? It may be quicker, but I just like the classic way. And I would say that auto's may be better off road and drag racing, but road racing?

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DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	Hmm, since this is the only thread that I know of that has talked extensively about a midengined vette, I would like to share some recent thoughts I've had on the matter. In North America, Corvette is part of Chevrolet. However, I think they are their own entity in Europe and Japan. THAT means that there can be both a mid engine supercar and a classic front engined vette, in the same year, with corvette badging. Call them the Corvette, the Z06, and EAW (Euro Ass Whooper, what else would a mid engined vette be?)

08-28-2007, 01:40 AM	#64
JeepinMatt Drives: '99 Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 201	Call it a Chevette. Or a Celebrity. Or Vega.