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#539 of 1908 Manumatic Transmission by cvrinc Jun 02, 2003 (4:21 pm)
This may have been discussed before and I apologize because I haven't had the time to scroll through all the messages, but is the Corvette going to go with a Manumatic Transmission similar to the 5 speeds for Mercedes that can be down and up shifted by moving the shifter left/right and ultimately shift buttons on the steering wheel? This certainly would be a nice option for the different driving conditions here in Southern California. Thanks in advance.
#540 of 1908 Corvette events by starrow68 Jun 02, 2003 (4:58 pm)
Just got back from a day at the drags, Vette Magic in Sacramento, all day Sunday. About a 180 Vettes running with a lot just there spectating as well, think they said there was about $6M in GM sales on the lot. It was a fun, if hot, day and it was a kick since I got to run against our daughter in her boy friends car. We both did personal bests and I get the ET at 13.46 by .01 and she did 111mph to my 107. Guess old guys can be quick off the line, good thing I did my best ever launch.   http://photos.yahoo.com/starrow68   Link to just a few pic's, go to the Vette Magic folder.
#541 of 1908 Manumatic Transmission, ctd. by avolvofan Jun 02, 2003 (6:21 pm)
Haven't heard about a possible autoshifting manual transmission along the lines of the BMW SMG system for the Corvette. Maybe in the future, but not in the current crop of rumors for the C6 that I have heard/seen.
#542 of 1908 Just in case this got missed, it's been around awhile ... by starrow68 Jun 03, 2003 (8:19 am)
http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat- _code=coverstory&loc_code=index&content_code=00790378   Next Gen Corvette, speculation and spy photos.
#543 of 1908 Someone was nice enough ... by starrow68 Jun 06, 2003 (10:35 am)
to put C6 photos in one place:   http://palmeter.com/CorvetteTimelineW11P06.htm   Enjoy. Now, what's the HP for '05, that's the real question.
#544 of 1908 by gbjerke Jun 07, 2003 (3:30 pm)
Lots of rumors out there on the '05 C6 as to horses. Seems the consensus is the regular C6 will come in at about 420 HP and they are going to weigh in at about 3100# (the current Z06 weight). If so, it will be one helluva ride for a "standard" Vette. The C6 Z06 will appear a year later (July '05) at a rumored 500 horses and a weight goal of 2900#. I have an '01 Z06 and don't keep my fun cars for more than 2-3 years so am contemplating an '03 because of the deep discounts now available...or wait for the '04's which will have early and deep discounts also. (just who is going to buy a 405 hp '04 Z06 when the "standard" Vettes come soon as the next generation C6 with more horses and the same weight?) Questions yet to be answered...and please, don't tell me the sane thing to do is to keep my '01 and wait for the C6/C6 Z06. I KNOW that's the sane thing...unfortunately, I've always been a bubble or two off when it comes to fun sleds.
#545 of 1908 by sphinx99 Jun 07, 2003 (4:44 pm)
I wonder what the price will be. If the fit-and-finish is improved without a marked change in price and that kind of power, people like me (die-hard performance import fans) will become very tempted. I never thought I'd care much for a Corvette, and yet some of the things we're hearing about the C6 are getting me very, very interested.   The price, IMO, is the important question to me.
#546 of 1908 Price is the main factor by starrow68 Jun 07, 2003 (6:08 pm)
The performance is only HP per $, so if the price goes too high the value drops. After seeing the Corvette Quarterly pictures of the Z16 package on the '04 I'm thinking that would be a nice ride with some potential for deals as the '05's come on line. But it's all speculation for now. Anything over 350hp right now seems like the Billy Joel song, "You may be right, I may be crazy"; but I'd love to try the Z06 performance on a track since I've now done a little in the Coupe. For now the Coupe with it's 15 extra ponies from the X-Pipe system will have to do. Will probably depend on some dealer getting stuck with an '04 and willing to really deal. Recently you could get an '03 for $5k off which sets the standard IMO. Waiting. Happily!
#547 of 1908 Problem with my 98 vette.. Need help. by core7884 Jun 26, 2003 (8:22 am)
I have an issue with my 98 vette that started awhile ago but Ive yet to seriously find out what it is.. As soon as you start to accumulate speed over 15 MPH a loud humm emanates from the rear end and really can be felt throughout the car.. At first I thought it was the gear, but I recently discovered that when I make a sharp right turn the noise completely goes away and it is smooth as silk. If I turn left the noise seems to amplify a bit. Now I dont know what bearings or joints are back there, but I think it may be a worn out bearing or joint of some kind. As you can tell I am not a mechanic but was looking to get some insight on what this problem could possibly be.. Hopefully somebody has an idea. Thanks
#548 of 1908 by ruking1 Jun 26, 2003 (8:50 am)
#547 While you didn't state your mileage and or driving patterns,the problem may be as simple as adding GM friction modifier to your 75w-90 gear oil(less than 4 oz).   The next level would be to change out the gear oil and/or go up to using synthetic, such as GM synthetic, Redline, Amsoil, Mobil One, Royal Purple etc. While I know for sure the 2001 has GM synthetic 75w-90, I understand that the 98 is probably conventional. Depending on which synthetic you use, also use the above mention friction modifier in 5-6% dilution (4 oz) The acid test would be to do figure 8's (slow speed) with no chatter. You can DIY if you have the time and equipment or at a Corvette specialty shop it can cost 30 dollars shop time(15 min to 30 min), plus parts, 2 qts synthetic 75w-90 gear oil and 4 oz of GM friction modifier. (Most shops will install the parts you bring)

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