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*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2007, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I'm not racing this Car...>

Please....give it a week and if you haven't floored it....

You might not take it to the races, but you WILL floor it once in a while when getting on that highway!!!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-22-2007, 03:10 AM

I know, I know...

Would I by buying a thunder-wielding, Ground-pounding V8 car if I didn't want to pass 5 cars in 3 seconds? Um, No.

I just can't make up my mind whether I want to do that in a Manual or the Auto/Paddle shift....Ah, but that's for another thread

*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2007, 03:15 AM

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.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-22-2007, 03:27 AM

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)

*Mindz* · 08-22-2007, 03:36 AM

Not really. Depends on the clutch. My stepdad's 2001 C4 cab's clutch is like the viper, It doesn't disengage until it's about 90% pushed in. The spring on that pedal is massive. Hard shifting for a winding mountain pass for 30 minutes will probably tire your leg out. Good thing they have a restaraunt at 35/84 intersection with a grand view, gas station and 4 ways to drive mountain roads.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-22-2007, 03:48 AM

Quote:

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)

2nd in heavy traffic isn't all that bad. But, there are hills in Austin and some of the stop and go's are on inclines. It's just a pain in the ass.

and....no.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-22-2007, 10:12 AM

I see, thanks.

acscamarochick06 · 08-22-2007, 11:19 AM

6-spd's can be fun... But stop and go is not. I am sticking with my automatic!! Less room for error when I go to Beech Bend and see what my times are!!

Fbodybuddy · 08-22-2007, 11:48 PM

I imagine they would use a hydraulic clutch system and eliminate some of the effort. Isn't the Corvette equipped with a hydraulic system? I'm gettin the auto anyway.

JeepinMatt · 08-23-2007, 02:12 AM

For sports cars, and even most regular cars, I would definitely get a manual. For my Jeep, I went with the old fashioned, bulletproof auto. Offroad, and this is debatable, the auto makes more sense from a number of issues ranging from risk of breakage, cost, and ease of use. But that's off topic

SoSmoked · 08-23-2007, 11:48 AM

I hope that they make a mid-engined corvette. I think it would be a nice evolution for the vette. I've seen some photoshops on the internet with a mid-engined type corvette and I thought it looked nasty. Also found this, don't know how many of you go to this website. But its definitely interesting.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/22/m...ng-considered/

JeepinMatt · 08-23-2007, 12:55 PM

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.

*Mindz* · 08-23-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSmoked

I hope that they make a mid-engined corvette. I think it would be a nice evolution for the vette. I've seen some photoshops on the internet with a mid-engined type corvette and I thought it looked nasty. Also found this, don't know how many of you go to this website. But its definitely interesting.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/22/m...ng-considered/

Vector M12 anyone? It's not a vette and never will be.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 08-23-2007, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoSmoked

I hope that they make a mid-engined corvette. I think it would be a nice evolution for the vette. I've seen some photoshops on the internet with a mid-engined type corvette and I thought it looked nasty. Also found this, don't know how many of you go to this website. But its definitely interesting.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/22/m...ng-considered/

That link went to an article about a Mid engine "low-volume" Counterpart to the Vette. Not a Vette. In any event, GM has it's feet wet over in Europe, if they want to make a Mid-engine Vette-like-vehicle then let'em do it over there. The Corvette is an American Sports Car. Mid-engine, to me, equates European Sports cars.

Quote:

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.

How true...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

Vector M12 anyone? It's not a vette and never will be.

Right

08-22-2007, 03:10 AM	#44
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 know, I know... Would I by buying a thunder-wielding, Ground-pounding V8 car if I didn't want to pass 5 cars in 3 seconds? Um, No. I just can't make up my mind whether I want to do that in a Manual or the Auto/Paddle shift....Ah, but that's for another thread __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-22-2007, 03:27 AM	#46
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	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) __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-22-2007, 03:36 AM	#47
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Not really. Depends on the clutch. My stepdad's 2001 C4 cab's clutch is like the viper, It doesn't disengage until it's about 90% pushed in. The spring on that pedal is massive. Hard shifting for a winding mountain pass for 30 minutes will probably tire your leg out. Good thing they have a restaraunt at 35/84 intersection with a grand view, gas station and 4 ways to drive mountain roads. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-22-2007, 10:12 AM	#49
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 see, thanks. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

08-22-2007, 11:19 AM	#50
acscamarochick06 Chevrolet Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Camaro SS ;) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Posts: 807 View My Garage	6-spd's can be fun... But stop and go is not. I am sticking with my automatic!! Less room for error when I go to Beech Bend and see what my times are!! __________________

08-22-2007, 03:15 AM	#45
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,544 View My Garage	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.

08-22-2007, 11:48 PM	#51
Fbodybuddy Drives: 2008 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Trussville, AL Posts: 66	I imagine they would use a hydraulic clutch system and eliminate some of the effort. Isn't the Corvette equipped with a hydraulic system? I'm gettin the auto anyway.

08-23-2007, 02:12 AM	#52
JeepinMatt Drives: '99 Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 201	For sports cars, and even most regular cars, I would definitely get a manual. For my Jeep, I went with the old fashioned, bulletproof auto. Offroad, and this is debatable, the auto makes more sense from a number of issues ranging from risk of breakage, cost, and ease of use. But that's off topic

08-23-2007, 11:48 AM	#53
SoSmoked Drives: 00 camaro SS convt white Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 37	I hope that they make a mid-engined corvette. I think it would be a nice evolution for the vette. I've seen some photoshops on the internet with a mid-engined type corvette and I thought it looked nasty. Also found this, don't know how many of you go to this website. But its definitely interesting. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/22/m...ng-considered/

08-23-2007, 12:55 PM	#54
JeepinMatt Drives: '99 Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 201	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.

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