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12-28-2019, 9:20pm | #61 | ||||||
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Same could be said for literally anything that propels you over posted speed limits. Truthfully, I find it frustrating. Since I don't track my Corvette, I probably won't feel any pain when it's gone. Driving it within realm of the law is barely even fun. And that is not saying I don't drive it outside the realm on occasion, but it is a real chance considering how fast newer Corvettes will get into triple digits speed wise.
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Nah, no option for manual trans, so I'll be skipping the C8 I guess.
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Manuals are on their way out. On the humorous side, why do you think they call manual trans vehicles "millennium theft proof"? |
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I don't understand why they couldn't slightly modify a ZF transaxle (that is capable of handling a LOT of HP and torque) to fit with the LS engine family. I hate to think that the only way I'll be able to get a performance car is to either get a Camaro, or jump ship altogether to another marque (Porsche, BMW, Audi all make performers with stick). Ugh. |
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But, sometimes so fast is NOT what is needed! Feathering the clutch and accelerator, finessing around a corner in the proper gear is better than having to force a downshift to the (potentially) wrong gear, and over-revving, etc.
If I was drag racing, or looking for straight line performance, that would be fine. Sure, shift fast. Otherwise, the auto is usually pitiful IMHO. |
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Nice, congrats!
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GWiz still has all 3 of her manuals, and always will. Her offspring might possibly be the last generation to know how to drive a manual. She will teach hers on her cars, but quite likely they won't be able to buy a manual....this is about 10-12 years in the future is my guess. |
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Not sure where this COVID-19 will impact my build, but I'm still prepared to buy it. I'm guessing a shit ton of people in front of me will walk away from their orders due to the shit storm we're in. I'll happily accept a 2020, but if I'm forced to accept a 2021, that's fine too, I just expect to have the pricing remain intact.
Crazy times we live in for sure. Very happy my line of business is still intact so far. |
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