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Forum: Photos | Videos | Renderings 10-21-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,816
Posted By volsfan0911
Ironically, Car and Driver said they thought the...

Ironically, Car and Driver said they thought the auto was "spectacular" while acknowledging that they're the #savethemanuals originators! If GM has the issues worked out with it (ahem, go read...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 10-20-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,970
Posted By volsfan0911
Lemme get this straight - goes like stink, has...

Lemme get this straight - goes like stink, has one of the great V-8's left on the face of the Earth with enough noise to piss off the neighbors properly, a real honest-to-Gawd manual transmission...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 01-24-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,360
Posted By volsfan0911
Sweet! :wub: Weather sucks here too but hey -...

Sweet! :wub: Weather sucks here too but hey - you can put the top down and sit in the car inside the garage! :)
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-08-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,702
Posted By volsfan0911
:D sweet ride. Congratulations on the arrival! ...

:D sweet ride. Congratulations on the arrival! Now quit posting pictures and go drive that biotch!
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 10-08-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 21,122
Posted By volsfan0911
gorgeous car :wub:. The tint and black wheels...

gorgeous car :wub:. The tint and black wheels complement it very well. Those reflectors stick out like a sore thumb now - damn you DOT. :paddle: I saw a black C7 over on CF with yellow calipers...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-25-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 22,751
Posted By volsfan0911
I'm not exactly approaching the C7 purchase with...

I'm not exactly approaching the C7 purchase with sound financial reasoning - it's much more of an emotional decision than a rational one. Can I afford one? Easily. Should I be spending that much...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-25-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,483
Posted By volsfan0911
Oh, don't get me wrong. I'd love a DCT as much...

Oh, don't get me wrong. I'd love a DCT as much as the next person. And it definitely can be done. It just comes down to GM's willingness to spend the $$$ to either buy or develop for a C7...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-24-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,483
Posted By volsfan0911
actually, if I recall correctly, Tadge said they...

actually, if I recall correctly, Tadge said they tried currently available DCT units and they couldn't handle the torque. There were claims that test mules so equipped basically grenaded, etc. ...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-24-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,343
Posted By volsfan0911
ahhh - I see you've been to Maryland, DC and NJ ...

ahhh - I see you've been to Maryland, DC and NJ :nod:
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-24-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,423
Posted By volsfan0911
nice - I'm sure TK will gladly take that perk in...

nice - I'm sure TK will gladly take that perk in addition to the trophy!
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-19-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,109
Posted By volsfan0911
:happy0180:

:happy0180:
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-19-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,276
Posted By volsfan0911
:D

:D
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-19-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,638
Posted By volsfan0911
You are correct - there is no DCT for the 'Vette...

You are correct - there is no DCT for the 'Vette currently. The auto is a heavily revamped 6L80 conventional torque converter automatic with 6 speeds. He claimed it was a 7 speed dual clutch. ...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 09-12-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,415
Posted By volsfan0911
This! It could have been easily been put...

This! It could have been easily been put elsewhere either in a menu selection or an actual hard button.
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-30-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,553
Posted By volsfan0911
As you can see above, Alfie's garage is...

As you can see above, Alfie's garage is immaculate. Then there's mine (a.k.a. garage from Hell).........:bonk: I swear the next time my wife goes on a girl's weekend out, I'm getting a "dumpster in...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-30-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,541
Posted By volsfan0911
:happy0180::D

:happy0180::D
Forum: Stingray Photos, Videos, Media 08-29-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,745
Posted By volsfan0911
Don't live that far away; really should have gone...

Don't live that far away; really should have gone up this year. But am definitely going next year. Thanks for posting all the pics. One color I've seen in a rendering that I really wish they'd...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-29-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,553
Posted By volsfan0911
LMAO - yes, you have to appreciate a big block...

LMAO - yes, you have to appreciate a big block blower :D The garage is immaculate and drool worthy. I'll try to pry the door open tomorrow so I can post a picture of mine :yikes:
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-29-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,553
Posted By volsfan0911
You Sir, are obviously much neater and more anal...

You Sir, are obviously much neater and more anal retentive than I am! :lol: And you've never met my wife. Her idea of a good time is to buy the entire garden center @ Lowe's then put it in the...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-28-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,474
Posted By volsfan0911
the electronic jobs aren't much good for parking...

the electronic jobs aren't much good for parking stunts, no :sm0:
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-28-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,695
Posted By volsfan0911
I hope not - if so, you can have them. I...

I hope not - if so, you can have them. I bar-b-qued a leg once getting out of a viper. As far as I'm concerned, they're too hot, wide and generally a pain the ass to deal with. 4" tips out the...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-28-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,553
Posted By volsfan0911
Glad to hear you're getting bumped up to...

Glad to hear you're getting bumped up to production sooner than expected. Hopefully I'm not out of line here but why can't you park a car in a garage without a cover?
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-28-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,905
Posted By volsfan0911
a recall to fix a recall? ouch...........

a recall to fix a recall? ouch...........
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-28-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,474
Posted By volsfan0911
you get used to it pretty quickly. For the...

you get used to it pretty quickly. For the amount of space freed up in the console area to the 'idiot-proof' aspect (automatic release if someone puts it in gear and then starts driving off) I can...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-27-2013, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,905
Posted By volsfan0911
I know several C6 owners (with solid & clear...

I know several C6 owners (with solid & clear targa tops). None have bitched about leaking. The earlier years (think Jim's is a '08?) had the squeaking issue which mostly resolves with lubrication...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-27-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,750
Posted By volsfan0911
http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin/products/sear...

http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin/products/search_vehicle.cgi?action=internal_db_search&year=2014&make=Chevrolet&model=corvette&submodel= I'd expect 3M and others will be ready to go by delivery...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-22-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,123
Posted By volsfan0911
over 400 rwhp and Rory from Autoweek got 40 mpg...

over 400 rwhp and Rory from Autoweek got 40 mpg out on the highway with it in Eco mode cruising at 70 mph. Friggin' amazing......
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-22-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,921
Posted By volsfan0911
Yep, this too. Probably not a huge difference,...

Yep, this too. Probably not a huge difference, 100 lbs or so but any additional rearward shift is a good thing for a 'Vette :)
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-22-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,921
Posted By volsfan0911
This is a great thing for the 1/4 mile folks. ...

This is a great thing for the 1/4 mile folks. The car's PTM systems (ECU, TCU, ediff, etc.) can talk to each other about traction conditions then coordinate torque management a hell of a lot faster...
Forum: Corvette Stingray C7 General Discussions 08-22-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,410
Posted By volsfan0911
You have to go through the MD State Police and...

You have to go through the MD State Police and show "good cause" - which means you aren't getting approved unless you know someone. There's also a 3 month backlog at this point just to get to the...
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