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#674 of 914 Re: Well almost comparable ... [habitat1] by starrow68 Jan 05, 2006 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Jan 04, 2006 5:55 pm) I can't really provide analysis of why the S2000 is good but I would point you to http://www.speedventures.net/event_results.asp and suggest you scroll down to the 7 class results for 10/1/05 at Buttonwillow. Big event and well attended. The stock Corvette coupe on streets, the S2000 with race tires (no aero) and the Elise are in that grouping. Well driven S2000s are always at the front of the pack and as noted a good set up on a M3 with good driver will get there too. My setup is mostly for street in the Vette and I'm running Kumho MX tires which give up a lot of grip for a heavy car no matter how much I regain on straights. If I went to D0T-Rs I would go up a class. The supercharged and/or aero modified S2000s are amazing in class 6.      As to the mag reviews of the Boxster and skid pad or cone courses, they don't come close to what it's like on a full road course. In 3 years on track I have yet to find a Boxster that I couldn't pass and the best I've seen had mods to the suspension and exhaust that he would talk about and DOT-Rs and he was still 1/2 sec slower at Sears Point which is a technical track, not a HP track. Randy
#675 of 914 Front License Plate by glhendr1 Jan 10, 2006 (8:50 am)
Can someone tell me where I can find (order) a front license bracket for my 05 C6? I have the dealer bracket but didn't want to install it because I don't want to drill hole in my bumper. I'm looking for one that doesn't require drilled holes. Thanks Replies to this message: jmess (Jan 12, 2006 8:28 pm) starrow68 (Jan 13, 2006 10:19 am) glhendr1 (Jan 17, 2006 8:36 am) glhendr1 (Jan 17, 2006 8:34 am)
#676 of 914 Re: Front License Plate [glhendr1] by jmess Jan 12, 2006 (8:28 pm)
Replying to: glhendr1 (Jan 10, 2006 8:50 am) Do a google search on "C6 license plate bracket". There are several different types of brackets out there.   I just put some black plastic door edge guard on the bottom of my front plate and tie wrapped it to the grill. Is sits tilted back // in the center of the grill opening. 6 Tie wraps got the job done for me.   Replies to this message: starrow68 (Jan 13, 2006 10:19 am) glhendr1 (Jan 17, 2006 8:36 am) glhendr1 (Jan 17, 2006 8:34 am)
#677 of 914 Re: Front License Plate [jmess] by starrow68 Jan 13, 2006 (10:19 am)
Replying to: jmess (Jan 12, 2006 8:28 pm) Some aftermarket outfit is going to come up with a good looking front fascia that has better air flow around a plate that is recessed and includes a splitter for better down force and it will probably sell well. Replies to this message: glhendr1 (Jan 17, 2006 8:36 am)
#678 of 914 Price by motorhead1 Jan 15, 2006 (4:38 am)
Does anyone know how the new price cut that GM has is going to effect the price of a new Corvette? Replies to this message: starrow68 (Jan 16, 2006 8:26 am)
#679 of 914 Re: Price [motorhead1] by starrow68 Jan 16, 2006 (8:26 am)
Replying to: motorhead1 (Jan 15, 2006 4:38 am) To split the question into two pieces, yes there are some who know but they are the dealers and it remains to be seen what they do. The most likely is that with a slightly lower MSRP the discounts on coupe and vert will remain about the same and it will pass to the buyer, but for sure some will try to reduce discounts and keep the final price unchanged. On the Z06 it won't make much difference since those that ordered at MSRP will see a tiny reduction and all the other units are at markups over MSRP and it isn't going to amount to much there. The best deals are on the internet, local dealers in most cases have low allocations are are going to charge top dollar. Randy
#680 of 914 Re: Front License Plate [jmess] by glhendr1 Jan 17, 2006 (8:34 am)
Replying to: jmess (Jan 12, 2006 8:28 pm) Thanks, I did a search and found a couple of sites but I guess I'm cheat...not willing to pay $70 or $80 for a front plate. Gotta do something tough to keep the heat off my bumper.
#681 of 914 Re: Front License Plate [starrow68] by glhendr1 Jan 17, 2006 (8:36 am)
Replying to: starrow68 (Jan 13, 2006 10:19 am) Thanks, I'm hoping that something good will come out soon.
#682 of 914 PaddleShift Automatic by stevensoriano Jan 24, 2006 (8:04 pm)
Does anyone have it? What is your opinion? Replies to this message: tsy (Jan 24, 2006 9:54 pm)
#683 of 914 Re: PaddleShift Automatic [stevensoriano] by tsy Jan 24, 2006 (9:54 pm)
Replying to: stevensoriano (Jan 24, 2006 8:04 pm) Yes, we have an '06 with the paddleshifters. It sure makes driving in traffic much easier. When you shift in to sport mode, the shifts are quicker, but the paddles aren't active until you actually use them. They will not let you do 'stupid' shifts (6 to 1, for instance) and will override you and tell you so on the HUD. While I prefer manuals this is a nice compromise for a car that isn't going to be competitively driven. It's still stinking fast, but you just don't have the same fine control as the manual which you would want if you are truly competing.   My one concern is it's a new tranny and I have no idea how robust it is.   But the car is wonderful- easily drivable on a daily basis, but more performance that most people will ever need.   This being said, I now want a Z06 to play with on the track, and this can be a daily commuter.   Hope this helps. If you have any more specific questions just ask.   tom

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