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I’ll still need to cancel my c8 order. Until the c8z comes out anyways.
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I don't know if there will be an understeer problem with the C8 as these are just initial reports and I sure hope they are wrong because I have my eyes on it but I really think it's important to call out problems with a car no matter how much you like it. That's how manufacturers are pressured to improve things. |
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I didn't want a Viper back in its prime days because I did not like how it handled on the limit. Sure I know it has very very fat tires that I'm very unlikely to find those limits myself but knowing what it is, I would not want one. Also, on the limit handling is telling of what the car will be like even when driving say at 4/10ths. If the car has heavy understeer on the limit, it will feel resistant to turn at 4/10ths and so on. I'm not saying the C8 understeer is this severe (if it even exists at all as these are initial reviews) but if initial reports are true than yes this can be a deal breaker for some even if they can't reach those limits. Wanting such things in your car is not bench racing. I have Brembo brakes on my BRZ. I'm pretty sure the standard brakes would've done the job 99% of the time I'm using my BRZ but I still opted for them. It's a spec I'll be using 1% of the time but I still want my car to have it. |
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I suspect with z06 and zl1 it will be less of a problem. Not sure why ppl are bitching. It's a fantastic machine that's approachable. GM is marketing this to younger buyers who may not have experience in a mid engine car while trying not to alienate the core buyer
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The Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray Is a Loss Leader
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That C7 with a manual transmission is getting more tempting after reading this |
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EXCLUSIVE: C7 vs. C8 Corvette on the Track! Pro Racer Randy Pobst Drives Both
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At the 6:48 mark, "...a giant leap forward for the nameplate." -- Randy Pobst High praise. They mention the track alignment with aggressive caster and camber settings made the car easier to control on track. Maybe street, too, (if you have access to Discount Tires nearby)? |
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Also liked the discussion about (paraphrasing) "notice we aren't talking about understeer here, but oversteer"
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I think he is referring to your description of driving on the limit and 10th's.
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https://www.motortrend.com/cars/chev...-track-review/
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