Biggest problem of the new Corvette..

rez333 · 01-14-2013, 01:52 AM

.. when you're cruising on the freeway in 7th gear - this is the most boring part of your drive - when you're not actually driving beyond making the odd steering adjustment.

This moment (much like how a commercial airline pilot has the second most boring job after a security guard once he's in the air in cruise mode), the least eventful moment - the engine switches to a 4 banger and the last bit of entertainment is ripped violently from you - that beautiful V8 sound is gone.

TJ91 · 01-14-2013, 03:17 AM

you could tune out the AFM

ToolFan66 · 01-14-2013, 05:32 AM

Yeah!! I don't see that being a problem.. I am in love with it...

NASTY99Z28 · 01-14-2013, 06:37 AM

newb · 01-14-2013, 06:50 AM

At least they addressed the drone this time. Pretty simple intricately complex fix. Add a valve before the muffler. Who knew that would fix it?

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zkdreads · 01-14-2013, 06:50 AM

i thought this thread had some actual insider information! boooooooooooooooooooo

NoSloSS · 01-14-2013, 08:12 AM

Obviously GM hasn't been listening to the Camaro crowd about AFM!!!!

Again tuning will void the warranty so most won't risk it.

All things we have complained about for years.

newb · 01-14-2013, 08:15 AM

They addressed the drone on the C7. There is a valve before the muffler that changes the exhaust tuning to stop the drone. I am curious as to how well it works but its a start.

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Abomb1223 · 01-14-2013, 08:40 AM

They didnt however adress the blind spot from the camaro owners haha . . Just looking at the rear window that blind spot has to be huge!

MYDLIFECRISIS · 01-14-2013, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newb

At least they addressed the drone this time. Pretty simple intricately complex fix. Add a valve before the muffler. Who knew that would fix it?

Sent from a rainbow while riding a unicorn

Love it!!

chevy 3 · 01-14-2013, 09:06 AM

Biggest problum : yea I can't have one or afford one realy.

DarkneSS · 01-14-2013, 09:06 AM

Honestly being able to be in a 7th gear running on 4 cylinders sounds amazing to me. I like my highway cruising to be quiet and efficient. My V6 does this extremely well and it seems like the C7 will do it even better.

BaylorCamaro · 01-14-2013, 09:10 AM

An additional gear allows for more aggressive gearing down low. Should be interesting to see.

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knowitman · 01-15-2013, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoSloSS

Obviously GM hasn't been listening to the Camaro crowd about AFM!!!!

Again tuning will void the warranty so most won't risk it.

All things we have complained about for years.

There are just a few things that they must listen to the government in regards to. Fuel economy being one. Also, the majority of people don't really notice the AFM, and this gives GM another chance to advertise the car by claiming as the most fuel efficient supercar.

01-14-2013, 01:52 AM	#1
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01-14-2013, 06:50 AM	#5
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	At least they addressed the drone this time. Pretty simple intricately complex fix. Add a valve before the muffler. Who knew that would fix it? Sent from a rainbow while riding a unicorn __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

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NoSloSS BUMBLWHO Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Evans, GA Posts: 275 View My Garage	Obviously GM hasn't been listening to the Camaro crowd about AFM!!!! Again tuning will void the warranty so most won't risk it. All things we have complained about for years.

01-14-2013, 08:15 AM	#8
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	They addressed the drone on the C7. There is a valve before the muffler that changes the exhaust tuning to stop the drone. I am curious as to how well it works but its a start. Sent from a rainbow while riding a unicorn __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013

01-14-2013, 08:40 AM	#9
Abomb1223 Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,086	They didnt however adress the blind spot from the camaro owners haha . . Just looking at the rear window that blind spot has to be huge!

01-14-2013, 09:06 AM	#11
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DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	Honestly being able to be in a 7th gear running on 4 cylinders sounds amazing to me. I like my highway cruising to be quiet and efficient. My V6 does this extremely well and it seems like the C7 will do it even better.

01-14-2013, 09:10 AM	#13
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	An additional gear allows for more aggressive gearing down low. Should be interesting to see. Sent from my SAMSUNG Galaxy S III using telekinesis. __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston