2014 C7 Chevrolet Corvette - Page 45 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

LSxJunkie · 09-17-2013, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markr01000

I traded my C6 in on a truck.
It's a great Grand Tourer, but NOT a sports car.
And if you think you've got quality issues with your FR-S, you're in for a whole new experience with a Chevrolet.
You WILL know the service manager on a first name basis.

My C6 required 6 fixes in the first two months I owned it.
Stay away from the plastic fantastic.

That's funny. I've been arms deep in 4 of them, both LS2s and LS3s. Each of those owners had zero warranty issues. Sorry you got a lemon.

Trashed675 · 09-17-2013, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSxJunkie

From the leaked CAD pictures, we're probably looking at another blower car.

Nothing against superchargers in general, but I really wish GM would throw a couple of turbos on the vette.

These new Z06's(Z07's)/ZR1's should be pretty epic as far as performance goes, i just hope they don't turn out having too much power(see Clarkson's review of the F12). ~550hp for the Z06/7 and at most 650 for the ZR1, after that just make it lighter and better to drive. More hp then that and its more a question of how much power is the traction control letting you have, which seems silly to me.

f0rge · 09-17-2013, 10:32 AM

One of these cars better have an LS7. Best engine ever.

Trashed675 · 09-17-2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f0rge

One of these cars better have an LS7. Best engine ever.

As far as i'm aware, the plant that was manufacturing the LS7 is only staying open to produce them for the new Z28, i'd be surprised to see them in the C7.

chrisl · 09-17-2013, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markr01000

It's a great Grand Tourer, but NOT a sports car.

So the car that currently holds second place out of every single production car that Motor Trend has had around Laguna Seca (beating out such cars as the Porsche 911 GT3, the Ferrari 458, and the McLaren MP4-12C) isn't a sports car?

TylerLieberman · 09-17-2013, 04:13 PM

Looks like an ordinary corvetter with some redneck flavor on the rear bumper

Diode Dynamics · 09-17-2013, 04:47 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing how the new C7 impacts the pricing on C6 Z06's

Nick C.

Mr.Bobbino · 09-17-2013, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

I'm looking forward to seeing how the new C7 impacts the pricing on C6 Z06's

Nick C.

I've been researching C6 Z06 prices lately. I can't wait for this to happen haha.

Image this garage: An FR-S, C6 Z06, and to top it off...a CTS-V. I can't stop day-dreaming about it.

Diode Dynamics · 09-17-2013, 06:23 PM

I'll just have to settle with my two cars right now, lol 1995 240sx and 2007 Mustang GT.

Not bad IMO, plus I get to drive our FRS every now and then

Nick C.

UncleFester · 09-17-2013, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trashed675

As far as i'm aware, the plant that was manufacturing the LS7 is only staying open to produce them for the new Z28, i'd be surprised to see them in the C7.

Correct

chrisl · 09-17-2013, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trashed675

Nothing against superchargers in general, but I really wish GM would throw a couple of turbos on the vette.

Why? You don't like the instant throttle response and massive torque a supercharger gives you, and you'd rather have a bit of lag? The only benefits turbos have over superchargers are efficiency (and let's face it, you aren't buying a ZR1 if you care about gas mileage) and peak power capability (and they don't need any more of that).

chulooz · 09-17-2013, 07:34 PM

I agree that a car with an Lx engine really shines with a blower.

Saying the only advantage of a turbo is efficiency/peak is a huge miscalculation. You like ignoring facts.

No need to rag on a widebody when its there to accommodate the necessary fat tires.

GTB/ZR-1 · 09-17-2013, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trashed675

As far as i'm aware, the plant that was manufacturing the LS7 is only staying open to produce them for the new Z28, i'd be surprised to see them in the C7.

They're obviously keeping things under wraps. More than likely a derivative of the LS7 w/ VVT, DFI, DOD LOL etc... And chances are they'll be made in Wixom.

Scuttlebutt is the Z06 approaching 600 HP & the ZR-1 nearing 700 HP.

Seeing that I've had my C4 ZR-1 19 yrs & no less than 5 C5 & C6 Z06s over the years--I'm hoping for a C7 derivative in the foreseeable future...

chrisl · 09-17-2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chulooz

Saying the only advantage of a turbo is efficiency/peak is a huge miscalculation. You like ignoring facts.

OK, what other advantages does a turbo have over a blower?

09-17-2013, 04:13 PM	#622
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,676 Thanks: 655 Thanked 3,344 Times in 1,577 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like an ordinary corvetter with some redneck flavor on the rear bumper __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

09-17-2013, 04:47 PM	#623
Diode Dynamics Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 2,770 Thanks: 1,503 Thanked 1,761 Times in 877 Posts Mentioned: 197 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	I'm looking forward to seeing how the new C7 impacts the pricing on C6 Z06's Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

09-17-2013, 06:23 PM	#625
Diode Dynamics Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 2,770 Thanks: 1,503 Thanked 1,761 Times in 877 Posts Mentioned: 197 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	I'll just have to settle with my two cars right now, lol 1995 240sx and 2007 Mustang GT. Not bad IMO, plus I get to drive our FRS every now and then Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28: The Trans-Am Racer Returns!	JPxM0Dz	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	53	02-24-2016 10:55 AM
OEM Chevrolet Corvette 17x9.5 +56	BII302	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	44	06-07-2014 01:52 AM
Marc08EX Detailed: 2007 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - Black	Marc08EX	Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)	8	07-11-2012 10:57 PM
2011 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Carbon slots in right below ZR1	vh_supra26	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	2	03-14-2010 09:09 PM

09-17-2013, 07:34 PM	#628
chulooz Registered you sir Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 99 impreza coupe Location: DC / CT Posts: 1,666 Thanks: 259 Thanked 380 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree that a car with an Lx engine really shines with a blower. Saying the only advantage of a turbo is efficiency/peak is a huge miscalculation. You like ignoring facts. No need to rag on a widebody when its there to accommodate the necessary fat tires.

User Name		Remember Me?
Password