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03-26-2017, 10:42 AM
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Vote for which of these 5 you'd like to have Tadge answer. The winner will be submitted 4/2/17.
The questions are posted in the replies below, with links to their respective threads.
The questions are posted in the replies below, with links to their respective threads.
03-26-2017, 10:54 AM
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Manual Transmission Gearing
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Nosferatu asked:
On the manual transmission Corvette (C6 & C7 included), what thought goes into how the specific gear ratios are spaced? Why are there so many overdrive gears? I understand using the top most gear in their respective generations as an overdrive gear for fuel economy but closer spacing to match the lower gears would have likely gained better acceleration in the 100-150 MPH range.
On the manual transmission Corvette (C6 & C7 included), what thought goes into how the specific gear ratios are spaced? Why are there so many overdrive gears? I understand using the top most gear in their respective generations as an overdrive gear for fuel economy but closer spacing to match the lower gears would have likely gained better acceleration in the 100-150 MPH range.
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Valet Mode: Why Not Limit the Car?
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Vyper340 asked:
Why can't the valet mode also limit the performance of the car and not just activate the PDR? It is possible on some other vehicles since it is an electronically controlled feature. Given the nature of these vehicles, wouldn't it provide piece of mind for the owner to set and know the vehicle cannot be used to its capability when a feature like this is activated?
Why can't the valet mode also limit the performance of the car and not just activate the PDR? It is possible on some other vehicles since it is an electronically controlled feature. Given the nature of these vehicles, wouldn't it provide piece of mind for the owner to set and know the vehicle cannot be used to its capability when a feature like this is activated?
03-26-2017, 10:55 AM
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Pedestrian Safety Features
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MACE_Hardware asked:
I've seen several mentions in the periodicals about Pedestrian Safety regulations affecting vehicle design.
Please explain the regulations in general and how they affected Corvette C7 in particular.
I've seen several mentions in the periodicals about Pedestrian Safety regulations affecting vehicle design.
Please explain the regulations in general and how they affected Corvette C7 in particular.
03-26-2017, 10:55 AM
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Corvette Production Numbers
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n8dogg asked:
Could you explain to us what is behind the determination of how many Corvettes are produced per day, week, month, year?
Could you explain to us what is behind the determination of how many Corvettes are produced per day, week, month, year?
03-26-2017, 10:56 AM
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Characteristics of Corvette's Brembo Calipers
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spearfish25 asked:
How do the Z06 Brembo brake calipers compare to Brembo's retail offerings? Are the calipers altered or engineered by GM in any way to tailor them specifically to the Z06? Are there any specific differences between the OEM supplied Brembos and the retail versions?
How do the Z06 Brembo brake calipers compare to Brembo's retail offerings? Are the calipers altered or engineered by GM in any way to tailor them specifically to the Z06? Are there any specific differences between the OEM supplied Brembos and the retail versions?