04-11-2013, 08:27 PM | #155 |
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Unfortunately your right. And I like the way you think.
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04-11-2013, 08:42 PM | #156 |
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04-12-2013, 07:35 AM | #157 |
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Joe - I like the sound of your prediction.
But after some of the stiff-riding, lightly sound-insulated, minimal-feature cars that have been in our daily driving past (and the way my current DD is slowly headed) I can easily understand driving a track-oriented car on at least a semi-daily basis. Hell, a little 4/10ths street driving is how I'd be able to stay even a little current in between the track time opportunities. That said, there would be a couple of "features" that I'd personally choose if they were on the option list. A small tire trailer and a second set of 19 x 11/11.5's so I wouldn't have to use up any of the R-compound life even getting to/from track days or autocrosses. Norm |
04-12-2013, 08:28 AM | #158 |
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I wonder what people would do today if cars came like they did in the 60's. I was reading the options list for the 65 Corvette, and just about everything was a option, and if it was standard equipment some things could even be deleted for a credit. Like a heater, or even you had the option the switch the standard 4 wheel disk brakes back to front disk rear drum brakes...
Tobay if even the base model car doesn't have power this or that, a good stereo, AC, or even automatic climate controllers people complain... Maybe automakers have just spoiled us...
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04-12-2013, 08:46 AM | #160 |
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How very true. And that's what we had. A SHP motor, 4 speed and posi rear. No frills, no comforts. Funny how I was one of a few who argued here on C5 way back before the ZL1 was announced when the rumor was they were building "something". I asked for a delete ride that harkened the days of old, with gobs of performance, a stiff track ride, without the ammenities. The popular opinion was that it would not be done, could not be done. Moral to the story: be careful what you wish for, it might come true. And it did for me with the Z/28. It's everything, and more, than I asked for. Thank you Chevy!
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04-12-2013, 08:49 AM | #161 |
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I admit the Bluetooth hands free with myLink is awesome, but if you think about it, do we really "need" it? Do we really "need" heated seats, auto dimming rear view mirrors, leather seats, power windows/locks. I can go on, I'm only 22 years old but when I look at my car, I see a MUSCLE car, not a sports or luxury coupe.
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04-12-2013, 10:30 AM | #163 |
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Seriously is it really that hard to have an aftermarket stereo added? I hear it happens all the time.
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I agree. I was thinking about not getting the AC, but I live in central Florida and if its going to be my daily driver that would be a mistake for me.
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A hitch for a tire trailer, or a trailer option would be nice. I'm actually not a fan of the 19" wheels. I'd much rather have an 18" wheel option. Better and more R comp tire options, which are cheaper in 18" as well. Last edited by orthojoe; 04-12-2013 at 10:58 AM. |
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04-12-2013, 11:22 AM | #167 |
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I'm pretty sure those massive brakes need the 19's. Even if the calipers were to clear 18's (it looks unlikely), that's less space between the wheel and rotor edge where there needs to be a good amount of space to evacuate the air coming through the rotors.
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04-12-2013, 11:48 AM | #168 | |
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I guess we won't know until the car comes out and someone tries to fit 18" wheels on the car. Those Z/28 stock 19" are VERY nice wheels, though. Forged too... yummy. |
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