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2018 changes - your thoughts?

Old 03-25-2017, 01:24 PM
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There was a European car years ago and I can't remember the name. When you were stopped and your steering wheel was not perfectly straight it would put on the turn signals for you. That could be handy for some lazy drivers.
Old 03-25-2017, 10:59 PM
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One could really confuse people just by turning the wheel right/left at a stop light with that set up.
Old 03-26-2017, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Judgment Day
And I really wish they would. I got involved in an accident that could've been avoided if a signal was used. Worst case scenario, the accident would have minimal damage and not totaled my previous vehicle

Huge pet peeve of mine on the road. The driver knows that they're turning, but never considers the others around them and subsequent reactions.
Another favorite of mine is when they turn on the signal when they're halfway through the turn or lane change.
Old 03-26-2017, 02:31 PM
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only problem with the one im testing/driving is every time I open the hood to check the eng oil I cant find the dipstick [o'ya its in the back]
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Originally Posted by MikeyTX
One could really confuse people just by turning the wheel right/left at a stop light with that set up.
ALWAYS the rebel, eh Mike?

Originally Posted by mpuzach
Another favorite of mine is when they turn on the signal when they're halfway through the turn or lane change.
My specialty...
Old 03-27-2017, 09:46 PM
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Sadly, I've noticed that if I signal a lane change, the troll in the next lane will speed up so the change can't be safely made. Damn near have to make the lane change and hit the signal stalk at the same time.
Old 03-27-2017, 10:11 PM
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Better mileage on the highway by 1 mile per gallon. A special lower geared rear end for the bracket racers. An interior with white seats. White letter tires in an assortment of brands along with a choice or combination of red,blue, or white lettered tires to help compliment the painted calipers. Maybe even 2 toned lettered tires in different colors. Extra tough guard paint in the areas that chip easily on the front end and behind the front and rear wheel wells. A built in lockable pistol holder. A larger gas tank for those super long trips and a lockable gas cap. A choice of different shift handles and colors on the automatic and manual shifters.
Old 03-27-2017, 10:27 PM
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I think we ll see new colors and wheel designs.

What I'd like to see is 500 hp and the A10 as an option..at least for the grand sport..

We can dream can't we....

Always fun to take a few guesses on future corvettes
Old 03-28-2017, 11:48 AM
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I think the A10 is a possibility given all the problems with the A8....which I just purchased....
Old 03-28-2017, 11:52 AM
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A10 so i can upgrade from my 2014 A6 Z51!
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Deeper cup holder.
Move the HUD button so my knee doesn't hit it.
A trouble free Auto transmission.
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Originally Posted by MikeyTX
Sadly, I've noticed that if I signal a lane change, the troll in the next lane will speed up so the change can't be safely made. Damn near have to make the lane change and hit the signal stalk at the same time.
as far as turn signals and I are concerned, the turn is the signal.
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This?
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This mabe?
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Originally Posted by tcinla
as far as turn signals and I are concerned, the turn is the signal.
What color BMW do you drive? Oh...I just noticed you live in LA. Never mind, that explains it.
Old 03-28-2017, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JerriVette
I think we ll see new colors and wheel designs.

What I'd like to see is 500 hp and the A10 as an option..at least for the grand sport..

We can dream can't we....

Always fun to take a few guesses on future corvettes
An A10, why do you want that? The transmission will be shifting all the time actually hurting performance. There are laws of physics that come into play. I have a 2016 Colorado with an A6, that transmission shifts more than I like. Actually have to drive in a way so the transmission has time to get to the correct gear. I never thought much about the time needed to shift, not any more.
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Originally Posted by joeking
Better mileage on the highway by 1 mile per gallon. A special lower geared rear end for the bracket racers. An interior with white seats. White letter tires in an assortment of brands along with a choice or combination of red,blue, or white lettered tires to help compliment the painted calipers. Maybe even 2 toned lettered tires in different colors. Extra tough guard paint in the areas that chip easily on the front end and behind the front and rear wheel wells. A built in lockable pistol holder. A larger gas tank for those super long trips and a lockable gas cap. A choice of different shift handles and colors on the automatic and manual shifters.
Now that the changeover to capless filler necks has come to the C7, the odds of a locking fuel cap are none, ditto a larger fuel tank. All that extra weight would screw up the fuel milage. Just as I don't foresee colored letters on tires coming back. If the tire manufactures saw a market for such they'd be all over it like flies on cow manure.

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Old 03-28-2017, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
An A10, why do you want that? The transmission will be shifting all the time actually hurting performance. There are laws of physics that come into play. I have a 2016 Colorado with an A6, that transmission shifts more than I like. Actually have to drive in a way so the transmission has time to get to the correct gear. I never thought much about the time needed to shift, not any more.
I still have t even decided if I can give up the fun of driving a manual transmission corvette.

I realize the A8 and the A10 are quicker than the manual transmission.cars...I'm still deciding if I want the quicker car or the one that's more analog and a little slower.

In years past...when the manuals were quicker it was always an easy decision...now not so much since the better performer is the dam computerized automatic...
Old 03-29-2017, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by tcinla
as far as turn signals and I are concerned, the turn is the signal.
​​​​​After reading your snarky post a part of me hopes you get into some sort of accident as a result of not using your turn signal, just to teach you a lesson.

Is that bad?

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Old 03-29-2017, 03:37 AM
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Would gladly pay a gas guzzler tax for the option to delete active fuel management with the A8 or A10!

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