2012 Z06 laps the 'Ring' in 7:22.68
Jul 2, 2011 | 08:43 AM
#32
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Yeah, I get that. I dunno, it just has always looked plasticky to me, even though I suppose it might not actually be. Probably a product of me never having been a Ford guy.
Jul 2, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Forget the interior. Ya its cheap, nice Cobalt steering wheel in there.
What I'm interested in is down the long straight. Either there's a severe headwind or they are sandbagging so it doesn't trump the bigger brother. I love Corvettes best bang for the buck on the market especially when talking used prices.
What I'm interested in is down the long straight. Either there's a severe headwind or they are sandbagging so it doesn't trump the bigger brother. I love Corvettes best bang for the buck on the market especially when talking used prices.
Jul 2, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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This is true. But isn't it a crime that cars that are so brilliantly engineered to go fast rarely do so? Ferrari spends millions ensuring that each successive generation of its cars is quicker than the previous iteration around its test track. And yet 99% of Ferraris will never be driven in anger around a track in that manner.
For the most parts though, you really can't blame the owners. The cars are worth too much, and they don't want to hurt them. Track use is abusive, and it's a cardinal rule of the car hobby that if a car ever sets tire onto a race track, eventually something will break. (If it were my Ferrari, I might very well feel the same way, as it would likely be my only Ferrari, and I would probably just barely be able to afford it.)
But these Corvette guys these days, they are psycho. They beat on these things all day long and they keep coming back for more. And if they slide it into a wall, they shake their heads and next summer are back with another one. Just like the 911 guys used to be, until 911's got too expensive.
Based on the money these guys spend on modifications, trailers and tow vehicles, I'll bet that a lot of these guys could afford a more exotic car, yet they choose a Corvette for their track weapon. So maybe in some people's view the Corvette's interior isn't up to par. So what? The car is a fantastic tool for the job of going very fast.
For the most parts though, you really can't blame the owners. The cars are worth too much, and they don't want to hurt them. Track use is abusive, and it's a cardinal rule of the car hobby that if a car ever sets tire onto a race track, eventually something will break. (If it were my Ferrari, I might very well feel the same way, as it would likely be my only Ferrari, and I would probably just barely be able to afford it.)
But these Corvette guys these days, they are psycho. They beat on these things all day long and they keep coming back for more. And if they slide it into a wall, they shake their heads and next summer are back with another one. Just like the 911 guys used to be, until 911's got too expensive.
Based on the money these guys spend on modifications, trailers and tow vehicles, I'll bet that a lot of these guys could afford a more exotic car, yet they choose a Corvette for their track weapon. So maybe in some people's view the Corvette's interior isn't up to par. So what? The car is a fantastic tool for the job of going very fast.
This is an enthusiast forum so I see your point but I am willing to bet the majority of Vettes do not see track time. There is a reason people on here joke about Vette owners resembling Guy LaMotta (OGs will understand this
). I would also bet that the reason they buy the car for the track is because it's the most affordable car including all of the necessary mods and accessories for track use. I think the guys in the car biz would tell you it's not too hard to finance a Vette at invoice or below at 0% (or whatever special GM is running - it's always something) then going to finance a crew cab Silverado under invoice with rebates at 0% so judging by appearance only may or may not be a good yardstick to measure who can afford what. As a rule of thumb amongst the enthusiast community, vette guys are vette guys like 911 guys are 911 guys. I admire them for being loyal to what they love, both are respectable. Keep in mind I grew up with my dad having a 67 GT500, 67 Vette, 65 Vette, and dailying a Vette coupe so in my mind I'd have a hard time viewing myself as bias. But for the price, performance aside, the Vette interior blows. You can reason as much as you want about it not mattering because of the performance, but for the average buyer at the 60k and up price point, it matters.
American muscle car/sports car owners are nuts no doubt. The cars are cheaper to modify and you can fix basic components with parts from your local Pep Boys (not that it'd be recommended). They are also mass produced so mods are readily available. Doesn't get much easier than a pushrod V8.
Last edited by cstroked; Jul 2, 2011 at 05:18 PM.
Jul 2, 2011 | 06:50 PM
#37
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Have you ever driven one? Interior is great and very good for long drives! I love the interior of the FGT and every other aspect of it!
Jul 2, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Jul 2, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Nitpicking but in addition to the above I'd like to see nicer controls for lights, information, hvac
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