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FenwickHockey65 · 09-06-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DF454

It looks like it has real paddle shifters.
The door panel, I/P cluster hood and sterring column do not look like CTS Caddy parts.
Is this a ATS test mule?

Or maybe that ZL1 test mule that Tran posted pics of today?
Is that number 3 behind those sunglasses?

Bingo.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-06-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DF454

It looks like it has real paddle shifters.

"real" paddle shifters would be mounted on the steering column like some Euro-cars....where they stay in the same spot when you turn the wheel...at least imo

Those look like a much-improved version of the current design GM uses.

Scarrzz · 09-07-2011, 03:25 AM

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Looks to me like the steering wheel is rotated 180° from neutral, and the flat bottom is visible. Zoom in & scope out the reflection in the shades.

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*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-07-2011, 10:36 PM

Not for anything....but I found myself half-watching the American TopGear tonight...and that twerp Tanner was drooling on about the GT2 RS from Porche...

Paraphrased plot summary:

"It's managed to find the perfect spot between liveable grocery-getter, and performance driving utensil. Porche called this car 'the beast'. And they don't tend to overstate things. Over 80,000 development hours and 500,000 test miles...

But something was wrong. With 600+ hp, I was expecting it to scare me - and I wasn't. So I called Porche...and they had an answer. "

....

...

It was hot out. And that killed almost 100 hp.

I about threw the nearest object at the TV....REALLY?!? Porche finds "perfect", but they can't stop the temperature from neutering the car? And he was all proud about his discovery!

Scarrzz · 09-08-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Not for anything....but I found myself half-watching the American TopGear tonight...and that twerp Tanner was drooling on about the GT2 RS from Porche...

Paraphrased plot summary:

"It's managed to find the perfect spot between liveable grocery-getter, and performance driving utensil. Porche called this car 'the beast'. And they don't tend to overstate things. Over 80,000 development hours and 500,000 test miles...

But something was wrong. With 600+ hp, I was expecting it to scare me - and I wasn't. So I called Porche...and they had an answer. "

....

...

It was hot out. And that killed almost 100 hp.

I about threw the nearest object at the TV....REALLY?!? Porche finds "perfect", but they can't stop the temperature from neutering the car? And he was all proud about his discovery!

Yeah, but the writers are paid to be cutesy and entertaining. It would be good if they spoke in depth about the reasons behind their observations. I suppose they think their ratings would fall off if they were more substance and less cutesy. You would think they could do that without it turning into a documentary. The part about it being perfect was likely just a bit of snobbery because they're predisposed toward European makes.

As Hal would say, "Take a stress pill and don't get your Dragon panties too bunched up over it."

I have no idea why Hal would make reference to Dragon panties. Maybe a new colloquialism subroutine. :emoticon7:

.............................................

In other news, I was at the dealership yesterday and found out the original guy who gave me a test drive doesn't work there any more. The good part is I found out the salesman I was talking to is a fellow C5er, so I'll be buying my ZL1 from him. =]

Keeping it in the family.

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JusticePete · 09-08-2011, 06:46 PM

Not to mention that TF looks great behind the wheel and demonstrates excellent car control, but is not particularly fast...

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-08-2011, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarrzz

Yeah, but the writers are paid to be cutesy and entertaining. It would be good if they spoke in depth about the reasons behind their observations. I suppose they think their ratings would fall off if they were more substance and less cutesy. You would think they could do that without it turning into a documentary. The part about it being perfect was likely just a bit of snobbery because they're predisposed toward European makes.
How sad is that? To me, anyways...TopGear America would have been a great opportunity to bias towards American makes and please that audience....they don't have to blast everyone else....but good lord...

As Hal would say, "Take a stress pill and don't get your Dragon panties too bunched up over it."

I have no idea why Hal would make reference to Dragon panties. Maybe a new colloquialism subroutine. :emoticon7:
Why would Hal say that? haha

.............................................

In other news, I was at the dealership yesterday and found out the original guy who gave me a test drive doesn't work there any more. The good part is I found out the salesman I was talking to is a fellow C5er, so I'll be buying my ZL1 from him. =]

Keeping it in the family.

COOL!

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

Not to mention that TF looks great behind the wheel and demonstrates excellent car control, but is not particularly fast...

He just...annoys me. Can't put my finger on why.

ShnOmac · 09-08-2011, 10:49 PM

Finally got to be able to do some driving today.... I went a little overboard and spent about 4 1/2 hours in the Cascade mountain range!

It was an incredible drive! You really forget how much you actually like something until you cant do it for two months.

Im bacccccccccckkkkkkk!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-08-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

Finally got to be able to do some driving today.... I went a little overboard and spent about 4 1/2 hours in the Cascade mountain range!

It was a incredible drive! You really forget how much you actually like something until you cant do it for two months.

Im bacccccccccckkkkkkk!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

ShnOmac · 09-08-2011, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

I realllllllly missed driving!

Cheers back at ya!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 09-08-2011, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShnOmac

I realllllllly missed driving!

Cheers back at ya!

Why in the heck did I not know you drove G8 GT?!?! That's awesome!!!

I bet it was a blast!

91Z28350 · 09-08-2011, 11:07 PM

'Grats man, that is some pretty country !!

ShnOmac · 09-08-2011, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Why in the heck did I not know you drove G8 GT?!?!

Im sure you did.... You read a lot of threads... I will let this one slide!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91Z28350

'Grats man, that is some pretty country !!

Thank you... It really is a great place to drive!

*GTAHVIT* · 09-08-2011, 11:46 PM

Love the G8... I really want my wife to get one when we trade in the Tahoe.

09-07-2011, 03:25 AM	#6149
Scarrzz No Fear-No Limits- Camaro Drives: '13 ZL1 or Suzuki Hayabusa Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Louisiana, CO, GA, TX, etc. Posts: 2,033 View My Garage	. Looks to me like the steering wheel is rotated 180° from neutral, and the flat bottom is visible. Zoom in & scope out the reflection in the shades. . __________________ . __________________________________ ................................................The Faithful are Watching.

09-07-2011, 10:36 PM	#6150
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	Not for anything....but I found myself half-watching the American TopGear tonight...and that twerp Tanner was drooling on about the GT2 RS from Porche... Paraphrased plot summary: "It's managed to find the perfect spot between liveable grocery-getter, and performance driving utensil. Porche called this car 'the beast'. And they don't tend to overstate things. Over 80,000 development hours and 500,000 test miles... But something was wrong. With 600+ hp, I was expecting it to scare me - and I wasn't. So I called Porche...and they had an answer. " .... ... It was hot out. And that killed almost 100 hp. I about threw the nearest object at the TV....REALLY?!? Porche finds "perfect", but they can't stop the temperature from neutering the car? And he was all proud about his discovery! __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

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