2014 C7 Corvette Stingray Up Against the Wall - first crash :( - Page 4

Stingray · 02-13-2013, 02:55 PM

It's going viral.... here's Yahoo's report:

Well that didn't take long.

It's been less than a month since Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette Stingray, and already one has turned up wrecked. Since the new Corvette isn't on sale yet, chances are someone at General Motors will have a sizable expense report to fill out.

Caught by a poster at Digital Corvettes, the photo was supposedly snapped recently in Arizona, with the original shooter's commentary: "Cop had just arrived. Car is in worse shape than looks. Hit guardrail on left and bounced back to rocks."

Automakers often run hot-weather and handling tests in Arizona, and this copy wears the Michigan manufacturer license plates that a GM-owned prototype would carry on public roads.

While at first glance the Vette looks OK, a closer look reveals serious damage; the front wheel looks too far askew, and there's long scrapes on the side of the body and the wheels. There may have been a side air bag deployed as well, but it's hard to tell under the tinted rear glass.

It's rare but not unheard of for a factory pre-production test drive to end in a crash; at this stage of Corvette development, the engineers would be tweaking software settings or chasing down some final production issues before the launch later this year. We asked Chevy for comment, and until we hear back we're struck by what GM always warns media test drivers: "Keep it shiny side up."

GaBoy25 · 02-13-2013, 03:19 PM

"Keep it shiny side up"....

I like that.

Angrybird 12 · 02-13-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GaBoy25

"Keep it shiny side up"....

I like that.

That's from the old CB sign off, "Keep the shiny side up and the dirty side down." I used to many times back in the heyday of the CB Radio..the swinging 70's...

GaBoy25 · 02-13-2013, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryBird 12

That's from the old CB sign off, "Keep the shiny side up and the dirty side down." I used to many times back in the heyday of the CB Radio..the swinging 70's...

I learned something today. Swinging 70's you say:hippie:

Love it

06_warrior · 02-14-2013, 12:11 AM

"Keep it shiny side up." that's a known saying in the motorcycle world as well.

GaBoy25 · 02-14-2013, 12:28 AM

I've only heard sunny side up

You know ga boy

volsfan0911 · 02-14-2013, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 06_warrior

"Keep it shiny side up." that's a known saying in the motorcycle world as well.

Having been in healthcare for the past 22 years I've developed a philosophy I like: "Splat" is NOT an appealing option

. Race on the track, seat belts really do save your ass and if you're riding anything with 2 wheels, brain buckets are mandatory.

02-14-2013, 01:52 PM

I know it's sick to say, but that crashed car even looks good

GaBoy25 · 02-14-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GaBoy25

Drift mode

It's even sexy wrecked.

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Originally Posted by Gohan

I know it's sick to say, but that crashed car even looks good

I said the same thing earlier. We must be cut from the same stone :lol

PfadtRacing · 02-15-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Gohan

I know it's sick to say, but that crashed car even looks good

Can't disagree....

imported_Shnomac · 02-15-2013, 11:30 PM

You're doing it wrong........

Stingray · 02-15-2013, 11:33 PM

^

:madgrin:

dave-virginia · 02-16-2013, 06:13 PM

wow - hope it wasn't some bug with traction control or something ... on the other hand - better to find it now... unless you're the test driver of course...

Angrybird 12 · 02-16-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

wow - hope it wasn't some bug with traction control or something ... on the other hand - better to find it now... unless you're the test driver of course...

That's why they get paid the big bucks..
How do you get a job like that? Heck I would like to be able to shake down any pre production GM car, not just the Vette.

02-13-2013, 02:55 PM	#43
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,598 View My Garage	It's going viral.... here's Yahoo's report: Well that didn't take long. It's been less than a month since Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette Stingray, and already one has turned up wrecked. Since the new Corvette isn't on sale yet, chances are someone at General Motors will have a sizable expense report to fill out. Caught by a poster at Digital Corvettes, the photo was supposedly snapped recently in Arizona, with the original shooter's commentary: "Cop had just arrived. Car is in worse shape than looks. Hit guardrail on left and bounced back to rocks." Automakers often run hot-weather and handling tests in Arizona, and this copy wears the Michigan manufacturer license plates that a GM-owned prototype would carry on public roads. While at first glance the Vette looks OK, a closer look reveals serious damage; the front wheel looks too far askew, and there's long scrapes on the side of the body and the wheels. There may have been a side air bag deployed as well, but it's hard to tell under the tinted rear glass. It's rare but not unheard of for a factory pre-production test drive to end in a crash; at this stage of Corvette development, the engineers would be tweaking software settings or chasing down some final production issues before the launch later this year. We asked Chevy for comment, and until we hear back we're struck by what GM always warns media test drivers: "Keep it shiny side up."

02-14-2013, 12:11 AM	#47
06_warrior Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012 Location: SD Posts: 1,342	"Keep it shiny side up." that's a known saying in the motorcycle world as well.

02-14-2013, 01:52 PM	#50
Gohan Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	I know it's sick to say, but that crashed car even looks good

02-15-2013, 11:30 PM	#53
imported_Shnomac Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 38	You're doing it wrong........

02-15-2013, 11:33 PM	#54
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,598 View My Garage	^ :madgrin:

02-16-2013, 06:13 PM	#55
dave-virginia Drives: 1SS Grey V8 RS MANual 21BLK Whl PE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oak Hill, Virginia Posts: 8	wow - hope it wasn't some bug with traction control or something ... on the other hand - better to find it now... unless you're the test driver of course...