500 Mile observations...
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Burning Brakes
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500 Mile observations...
Well – I passed my “breakin” period this weekend – 500+ miles in 2 weeks and counting! Some observations/comments
1. Styling is fantastic – GM did a great job, and i’m a fan of the rear end – I know many aren’t.
2. Handles REALLY well - I was on the fence Z51 w/ mag ride or non-Z51. I decided to go w/ Z51 w/ mag and really find myself using the drive mode **** all the time. The suspension change really changes the character of the car based on your mood/where you’re driving – its been great and I recommend it to anyone who is on the fence who can wait.
3. My C6 base (2008) and grand sport (2013) both scraped getting into/out of both my driveway & office entrance. The C7 does NOT. I’m assuming its because it doesn’t have the center plastic piece, a pleasant surprise.
4. The Z51 tires are so “sticky” I swear that car barely rolls back on slight rearward inclines!
5. Switched Accessory power in storage behind radio – that would be a nice have
6. HUD should show drive mode, flash radio presets when you go thru them, phone (like bmw does) – in general – perfect spot to show more info. It shows radio presets sometime – still messing around with it to figure out the method to that madness
7. Trunk still hard to close even with the pressurization fan/whatever they call it. Doors need a good push as well. I’m constantly finding I didn’t close the doors all the way…and the C7 windows don’t index – right?
8. drive mode **** – seems like a lot of “space” occupied to just control drive mode. Would have been nice to get some direct access buttons like bmw/audio package with their rotary selector disc instead of going thru multiple screens via touch screen – which quite frankly is VERY distracting while driving.
9. Fuel Gauge - not sure why – but my brain wants left to be empty to right being full – am I the only one?
10. How many of you C6 guys spent a few days putting it in 7th thinking you were in reverse?
11. Writing on the rear glass centered by spoiler annoys me for some reason
12. When using favorites/pressing presets directly – no HUD display of song/station but you get it when pressing the ch+ on steering wheel – and that depends on which HUD screen is up
13. Rear view mirror – its small, probably because the visibility out the rear is limited at best. I am looking into installing a rear view mirror w/ a video input so I can mount a camera in the front nose.
14. When using the favorite + / - buttons on the steering wheel, I wish they would of displayed the favorites list your paging thru on the HUD – basically keeping your eyes on the road
All in all, there is always room for improvement but this car IMO is a night/day difference from my C6…time will tell how she holds up!
Aceman
1. Styling is fantastic – GM did a great job, and i’m a fan of the rear end – I know many aren’t.
2. Handles REALLY well - I was on the fence Z51 w/ mag ride or non-Z51. I decided to go w/ Z51 w/ mag and really find myself using the drive mode **** all the time. The suspension change really changes the character of the car based on your mood/where you’re driving – its been great and I recommend it to anyone who is on the fence who can wait.
3. My C6 base (2008) and grand sport (2013) both scraped getting into/out of both my driveway & office entrance. The C7 does NOT. I’m assuming its because it doesn’t have the center plastic piece, a pleasant surprise.
4. The Z51 tires are so “sticky” I swear that car barely rolls back on slight rearward inclines!
5. Switched Accessory power in storage behind radio – that would be a nice have
6. HUD should show drive mode, flash radio presets when you go thru them, phone (like bmw does) – in general – perfect spot to show more info. It shows radio presets sometime – still messing around with it to figure out the method to that madness
7. Trunk still hard to close even with the pressurization fan/whatever they call it. Doors need a good push as well. I’m constantly finding I didn’t close the doors all the way…and the C7 windows don’t index – right?
8. drive mode **** – seems like a lot of “space” occupied to just control drive mode. Would have been nice to get some direct access buttons like bmw/audio package with their rotary selector disc instead of going thru multiple screens via touch screen – which quite frankly is VERY distracting while driving.
9. Fuel Gauge - not sure why – but my brain wants left to be empty to right being full – am I the only one?
10. How many of you C6 guys spent a few days putting it in 7th thinking you were in reverse?
11. Writing on the rear glass centered by spoiler annoys me for some reason
12. When using favorites/pressing presets directly – no HUD display of song/station but you get it when pressing the ch+ on steering wheel – and that depends on which HUD screen is up
13. Rear view mirror – its small, probably because the visibility out the rear is limited at best. I am looking into installing a rear view mirror w/ a video input so I can mount a camera in the front nose.
14. When using the favorite + / - buttons on the steering wheel, I wish they would of displayed the favorites list your paging thru on the HUD – basically keeping your eyes on the road
All in all, there is always room for improvement but this car IMO is a night/day difference from my C6…time will tell how she holds up!
Aceman
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4. Ain't the tires. Is the Hill Assist
6. It does, you just haven't been paying attention
7: C7 windows index, you just haven't been paying attention
13. Adjust your side view mirrors correctly and you'll have ZERO problems.
14. Same as #6, you just haven't been paying attention
6. It does, you just haven't been paying attention
7: C7 windows index, you just haven't been paying attention
13. Adjust your side view mirrors correctly and you'll have ZERO problems.
14. Same as #6, you just haven't been paying attention
Last edited by KenHorse; 11-09-2014 at 10:03 PM.
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4. Ain't the tires. Is the Hill Assist
6. It does, you just haven't been paying attention
7: C7 windows index, you just haven't been paying attention
13. Adjust your side view mirrors correctly and you'll have ZERO problems.
14. Same as #6, you just haven't been paying attention
6. It does, you just haven't been paying attention
7: C7 windows index, you just haven't been paying attention
13. Adjust your side view mirrors correctly and you'll have ZERO problems.
14. Same as #6, you just haven't been paying attention
#6 - i've yet to see eco/touring/sport/track/etc displayed on the HUD as i'm changing thru it - what / where do you see that?
#7 - went in the garage and looked at it this am, definately more subtle than the C6
#13 - i didn't have a issue w/ rear visability - was talking about going with a larger mirror
14 - you see the favorites LIST on the HUD? what/where do you see that? i only see it in the DIC in the center of the gauge cluster
thx
Aceman
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#4 - Nice - didn't realize it had Hill Assist
#6 - i've yet to see eco/touring/sport/track/etc displayed on the HUD as i'm changing thru it - what / where do you see that?
#7 - went in the garage and looked at it this am, definately more subtle than the C6
#13 - i didn't have a issue w/ rear visability - was talking about going with a larger mirror
14 - you see the favorites LIST on the HUD? what/where do you see that? i only see it in the DIC in the center of the gauge cluster
thx
Aceman
#6 - i've yet to see eco/touring/sport/track/etc displayed on the HUD as i'm changing thru it - what / where do you see that?
#7 - went in the garage and looked at it this am, definately more subtle than the C6
#13 - i didn't have a issue w/ rear visability - was talking about going with a larger mirror
14 - you see the favorites LIST on the HUD? what/where do you see that? i only see it in the DIC in the center of the gauge cluster
thx
Aceman
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I put about 800 miles on mine already. Still own the C6. To add to your comments...
I agree. Those who don't feel a difference don't know handling IMO. Not trying to start a flame war but there is a distinct difference in handling characteristics, esp between tour and sport/track.
Hill start assist like others said. The tires are great in the corners at steady speeds. I think they are HORRIBLE for straight line acceleration or powering through a corner.
Try having both cars in the stable. It's an exercise of frustration I keep going wrong on the C6 mostly trying to go down and back.
2. Handles REALLY well - I was on the fence Z51 w/ mag ride or non-Z51. I decided to go w/ Z51 w/ mag and really find myself using the drive mode **** all the time. The suspension change really changes the character of the car based on your mood/where you’re driving – its been great and I recommend it to anyone who is on the fence who can wait.
Try having both cars in the stable. It's an exercise of frustration I keep going wrong on the C6 mostly trying to go down and back.
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thx
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Can't imagine 500 miles in two weeks ..............