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Personally, the idea of a blip if a corner is entered aggressively is one I would rather do without.
If and when I get one, I'll ask you guys for some advice....My wife loves them too....! So one less hurdle....
have fun motoring.......! :-)
I think paddle shifting in a C6 would be pretty neat myself.
They say to meet EPA mileage guidelines...what a bunch of baloney. I get near 20 mpg in town and 27-28 on the road.
What one can do is merely run the rpm's up over something like 3000 and you can grab 2nd gear so if you don't want the skip shift fix, you merely run up the rpm's and you avoid it anyway. Like that saves gas!!!! What a joke.
Then there is the shift point. Don't know what others experience but my light goes out at 2100 rpm, that's not a lot of revs in a Vette. As I say, no big deal, at least IMO. Also at that point 3rd is another option with that much torque which only becomes a problem if I go stale at the track and bypass a gear out of habit, not cool .
I wonder whether they could just put it a "CAGS Disable" switch on the dashboard, like the "Active Handling Disable" switch. Couldn't they then have the EPA tests run with CAGS enabled and use those numbers? (While still making it easy for drivers to bypass CAGS if they so desire.) This seems no different in principle than allowing drivers to manually disable CAGS by revving the engine...
While one would think that the small (relatively) unit production of the Corvette should not matter in calculating CAFE, it does - I had to wait three months after placing my order for a Coupe with the 3.15 differential before it was built (and the dealer had to ask the regional manufacturer rep to intercede - I was starting to lose hope of getting a 2003...). The reason for the delay was the 3.15 differential and the impact on GM's CAFE numbers.
BTW, Corvette at about 35,000 units a year is one tenth % of North American and European markets, or 2/10th of US market since most Corvettes are sold here. But since GM is what, say 20% of local market, that would make the Vette about 1% of GM's sales, 1% that is above average rather than below, glad to contribute to driving a better than average 'eco' car.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv. (RIP 2001 Jaguar XK8 cnv and 1985 MB 380SE [the best of the lot])
Also,I think it's called the Magnuson/Moss legislation which simply stated, prohibits declination of warrenty coverage unless the modification is DIRECTLY related to the failure.
i.e., blow an engine when you are running NOS and they have something to talk about.
However, I too would probably have gotten the higher HP engine in my coupe if available but wasn't interested in the Hard Top so I see the point. But, having 350 HP in the coupe is beyond my current driving skills to get the most out of it so I'm glad I got what I did and am trying to get better at it before moving up another level. Off to work tomorrow, another track day.
The reasoning for no coupe/convert is basically weight. The Z is something like 3-400 pounds lighter than the coupe/vert; firmer suspension etc.
The glass is even thinner in the Z---a few pounds saved. No power antenna; no CD stacker; titanium exhaust...all little things that save weight. It was designed as a performance car with a minimum of creature comforts.
Now, the C6 comes in very close at 400 horses vs. the 405 in the current Z...it also comes in at close to 3500 pounds.
The vette yellow is awesome to me. Not the lime/yellow you see in some. The paint mix has a lot of black in it...I've seen the formula. To me, it's awesome and I am on my second YELLOW Z06.
The Zo6 is a beauty(real nice wheels), I like an automatic though.....
Unless you want to spend a lot of time polishing/waxing I'd scrap the black. Probably the best color but damn, clean it up, let it sit in the garage overnight and it is full of dust the next a.m.
Also, I don't think you would tire of yellow...I'm on my second yellow and will quickly be in line for the C6 Z06 as long as it comes in Yellow.
Understand if you want an auto...but don't pass on the memory system. It's cheap and really cool as the seats go back when you pull the key. Much easier to get into, especially when you are an old guy like me. Upon entry, put the key into the ignition and the seat pulls forward to your last setting. I love it.
The HUD...matter of preference..no biggy to me.
On the HUD, it only takes a day to get used to it and I now regret in every other thing I drive that it's not there. Most handy at the track where taking the eyes off the road at 100 plus or at any speed while hanging on in a corner is not the best way to keep eyes out front where you need to be looking. On the road it is so handy to know the data is there without looking away from some driver you aren't sure is aware of your being on the same road, try it, you'll love it. I also agree about the memory, being very handy to have getting in and out.
Personally, I like the look of the Coupe. Add in the fact that the Magnetic Selective Ride Control option was only available for Coupe or Convertible, and my decision was made. (Also, automatic transmission (I have tendonitis in my left knee, so no clutch work for me) was a must.) I have no regrets about my decision to go with the Coupe.
Old age and alcohol will destroy brain cells and it is evident my memory is suspect.
I just looked at the MCO for my '03 Z and it shows shipping weight as 3047. I assume that is with fluids but with a minimal amount of fuel.
Have not seen the weight for the C6 but I suspect it is in the 3200 range.
I've not seen the C6 in real life, but I sure do like the pics I've seen so far.
If I were not so hell bent on the C6 Z06, I'd certainly be looking at the C6.
coupe Curb Weight: 3214 lbs.
Z06 Curb Weight: 3116 lbs.
vert Curb Weight: 3210 lbs.
Must have done a lot since you last looked, I too was surprised at the small differences.
On the C6 I'll wait and see. If the coupe comes in under 3200# then it will be a screamer.
Similar to a December run our local Corvette Club does to give rides and holiday gifts at a large non-profit foster home. I think this goes on a lot without getting much press.
On the Zo6 rims, they are a combination of forged (19.6#F/21.4# R and cast/spun(19.2#F/21#R), depending on the year. I also have heard the cross pieces are hollow.
I hope this post doesnt get waxed because I posted the following link.
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel22.shtml
The interesting thing is to compare one wheel against another. In some cases it blows the facade that alloy wheels are always lighter! It is more a question of lighter than what?
No matter what you get, these types of wheels are higher maintenance. So for me, I do advance janitorial services by washing the wheels more than I do the body. Every 6 mo or so, I remove the tires, clean the inside and Zaino the wheels, inside and the exposed portions of the wheel.
Ruking1, do you clay before Zaino on the wheels too?
Nobody did the polish/clear locally but found a couple places in the Chicago Burbs, about 70 miles from me. The downside was that I would have to bring my wheels in, sans tires and a week later I could pick them up. So the car would sit on jack stands for a week; I'd have to get the tires peeled and then remounted after the polish.
$600 for the wheels...I figured another $100+ for the peel and mount plus the trip in/out.
Several vendors sell Z06 chrome replicas. They are heavier and may be of questionable quality.
Other vendors do an OEM exchange. They put $2000 on your credit card, ship you the chromies, you put your old wheels in the boxes and UPS them back. When they receive them, your card gets credited $1,300. That's the way I went..even did it thru a tire store. Wheels came in, went down and spent an hour+ drinking coffee and off I went. They did the balance with the stick on weights on the inside so have no ugly lead hanging on the lip of the wheel. They even put on chrome stems and valve stem caps. I love the look but did go to ceramic pads to eliminate the dusting.
With the ceramic pads, I would venture that ruking1 could defer some of the intensive practice of janitorial skills.
I'm headed to Vegas/Phoenix for some sun right now so don't have time to look up the cost etc.
Will be back 3-4 and if there is any interest, post here and I'll get back to you with the details.