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DropTopChevy · 05-23-2005, 09:27 AM

All im saying here is that the new corvettes are fast as he\\
Anyone else ever drive one.

Miller

MuddyREX · 05-23-2005, 09:53 AM

I've driven one. Fast as hell, but I could never get used to the driving position of something like that. I'd rather drive an Evo or STi. Almost as fast, but way more comfortable.

DropTopChevy · 05-23-2005, 10:19 AM

I love the way it sits cause im used to riding in my camaro but the thing i really like is the heads up display. was the one you drove manual or automatic?

Miller

MuddyREX · 05-23-2005, 10:28 AM

Orange 6spd.

65stang · 05-23-2005, 11:49 PM

we have a daytona sunset orange 05' 6 spd. LS6, X-pipe and yes....rather quick

DropTopChevy · 05-24-2005, 10:23 AM

yeah the one i drove was an automatic but i shifted it and turned traction control off for extra fun but yeah its yellow with a black top and it has every option on it the car is so nice i love it.

Miller

MuddyREX · 05-24-2005, 07:45 PM

I don't know, I just wasn't sold on it. I can think of better ways to spend 50 grand.

Blaise · 05-24-2005, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyREX

I've driven one. Fast as hell, but I could never get used to the driving position of something like that. I'd rather drive an Evo or STi. Almost as fast, but way more comfortable.

Uh, since when are 115mph cars 'almost' as fast as 100mph ones?

MuddyREX · 05-24-2005, 10:49 PM

Life does not revolve around the quarter mile.

WrxJC · 05-24-2005, 10:55 PM

speaking of corvettes....i'm trying to sell an old one...'80, turbocharged from the factory with less than 10000 miles on it. anyone know of any corvette collector sites or something??

20th1519 · 05-24-2005, 11:02 PM

Factory turbocharged vette? Am i missing something? I know GM turboed firebirds in the mid-late 80's but i never heard of a vette coming turboed from the factory. Specs and pics are needed.

WrxJC · 05-24-2005, 11:08 PM

What i mean is "dealer installed" genuine "corvette turbo"

Blaise · 05-25-2005, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyREX

Life does not revolve around the quarter mile.

Then? Unless you're talking about ice racing, it's way faster in every other way too...

Blaise · 05-25-2005, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrxjrl

What i mean is "dealer installed" genuine "corvette turbo"

That's news to me. Let's see some pics.

MuddyREX · 05-25-2005, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaise

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuddyREX

Life does not revolve around the quarter mile.

Then? Unless you're talking about ice racing, it's way faster in every other way too...

Yep, you're right. WAY faster. In EVERY way. I'm not going to argue with you.

All I am saying is that if I had 53 grand to buy a car, I would not buy a corvette. I would probably buy a STi. It's almost as fast, well....unless you're on a racetrack. In real world conditions on the street, I would put a STi against a Vette any day.

And with the 20 grand you save, you could make it WAY faster than the Vette in EVERY way.

Blaise · 05-25-2005, 10:45 AM

I'm not trying to start a flamewar dude. I like STis and the vettes for their own attributes, let's not lower ourselves to the dead-horse speed/money arguement.

MuddyREX · 05-25-2005, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blaise

I'm not trying to start a flamewar dude. I like STis and the vettes for their own attributes, let's not lower ourselves to the dead-horse speed/money arguement.

I concur.

WrxJC · 05-25-2005, 10:01 PM

Heres one pic of the engine...

MuddyREX · 05-26-2005, 08:43 AM

No sh1t, there's a turbo in there.

the mike · 05-27-2005, 08:50 AM

I almost looked right past it.

05-23-2005, 09:27 AM	#1
DropTopChevy Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a big house Member #242 My Ride: 2002 2.8 30V V6 iTrader: (6)	2005 Corvette All im saying here is that the new corvettes are fast as he\\ Anyone else ever drive one. Miller __________________ The great thing about being an architect is that you can walk into your dreams. - Harold E. Wagoner, 1986

05-23-2005, 09:53 AM	#2
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	I've driven one. Fast as hell, but I could never get used to the driving position of something like that. I'd rather drive an Evo or STi. Almost as fast, but way more comfortable. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-23-2005, 10:19 AM	#3
DropTopChevy Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a big house Member #242 My Ride: 2002 2.8 30V V6 iTrader: (6)	I love the way it sits cause im used to riding in my camaro but the thing i really like is the heads up display. was the one you drove manual or automatic? Miller __________________ The great thing about being an architect is that you can walk into your dreams. - Harold E. Wagoner, 1986

05-23-2005, 10:28 AM	#4
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Orange 6spd. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-24-2005, 10:23 AM	#6
DropTopChevy Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a big house Member #242 My Ride: 2002 2.8 30V V6 iTrader: (6)	yeah the one i drove was an automatic but i shifted it and turned traction control off for extra fun but yeah its yellow with a black top and it has every option on it the car is so nice i love it. Miller __________________ The great thing about being an architect is that you can walk into your dreams. - Harold E. Wagoner, 1986

05-23-2005, 11:49 PM	#5
65stang Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, Pa Member #235 iTrader: (0)	we have a daytona sunset orange 05' 6 spd. LS6, X-pipe and yes....rather quick

05-24-2005, 07:45 PM	#7
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	I don't know, I just wasn't sold on it. I can think of better ways to spend 50 grand. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-24-2005, 10:49 PM	#9
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	Life does not revolve around the quarter mile. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-24-2005, 10:55 PM	#10
WrxJC Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Feasterville Member #412 My Ride: 2007 Wrx iTrader: (0)	speaking of corvettes....i'm trying to sell an old one...'80, turbocharged from the factory with less than 10000 miles on it. anyone know of any corvette collector sites or something?? __________________ formerly wrxjrl

05-24-2005, 11:02 PM	#11
20th1519 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Erwinna Member #46 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon PSM iTrader: (0)	Factory turbocharged vette? Am i missing something? I know GM turboed firebirds in the mid-late 80's but i never heard of a vette coming turboed from the factory. Specs and pics are needed. __________________ ---Travis--- "Negative Ghostrider the pattern's full"

05-24-2005, 11:08 PM	#12
WrxJC Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Feasterville Member #412 My Ride: 2007 Wrx iTrader: (0)	What i mean is "dealer installed" genuine "corvette turbo" __________________ formerly wrxjrl

05-25-2005, 10:45 AM	#16
Blaise Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Drexel Hill Member #304 My Ride: station wagon iTrader: (0)	I'm not trying to start a flamewar dude. I like STis and the vettes for their own attributes, let's not lower ourselves to the dead-horse speed/money arguement. __________________ '02 WRX wagon - sounds stock '92 miata - gay '99 SV650 - $700, still faster than you around a turn '08 Super Duke - mother of god

05-25-2005, 10:01 PM	#18
WrxJC Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Feasterville Member #412 My Ride: 2007 Wrx iTrader: (0)	Heres one pic of the engine... __________________ formerly wrxjrl

05-26-2005, 08:43 AM	#19
MuddyREX Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Member #82 My Ride: 02 Subaru WRX iTrader: (4)	No sh1t, there's a turbo in there. __________________ The original, since 1979. <---- 190,000 mile WRX - Gone To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

05-27-2005, 08:50 AM	#20
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	I almost looked right past it. __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

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