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05-22-2016, 08:35 AM
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Vote for which of these 5 you'd like to have Tadge answer. The winner will be submitted Sunday, 29 May.
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.
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05-22-2016, 08:46 AM
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The relationship of "Racecar to Streetcar" within Corvette
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RC000E asked:
Since Corvette/Chevrolet's direct involvement in ALMS beginning in 1999, could you describe the evolution/intensity/milestones of the relationship between the racing side of the Corvette and the factory side? We've seen multiple facets of the program have been transferred in house, from the engines (formerly Katech) to the frames of the C7.R being built in house, etc. Has the racing sides influence increased exponentially with time would you say, and as chief engineer, how critical do you feel the racing teams involvement is to the future of Corvette as a brand? If at all possible, some words from Doug Fehan as well, on this subject, would be fantastic!
Since Corvette/Chevrolet's direct involvement in ALMS beginning in 1999, could you describe the evolution/intensity/milestones of the relationship between the racing side of the Corvette and the factory side? We've seen multiple facets of the program have been transferred in house, from the engines (formerly Katech) to the frames of the C7.R being built in house, etc. Has the racing sides influence increased exponentially with time would you say, and as chief engineer, how critical do you feel the racing teams involvement is to the future of Corvette as a brand? If at all possible, some words from Doug Fehan as well, on this subject, would be fantastic!
05-22-2016, 08:46 AM
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No water temp pocket gauge for Z06
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jcthorne asked:
The instrument cluster in the Z06 will not allow engine water temp to be displayed as a pocket gauge. It is displayed as a numeric value in the tour mode info display but not available in sport or track at all.
I understand the base model has a physical water temp gauge where the Z06 boost gauge is so the choice made some sense for the base model but would really like to be able to have water temp as a pocket gauge in sport mode in my Z06.
Any way this could be added as a software update for the instrument cluster?
The instrument cluster in the Z06 will not allow engine water temp to be displayed as a pocket gauge. It is displayed as a numeric value in the tour mode info display but not available in sport or track at all.
I understand the base model has a physical water temp gauge where the Z06 boost gauge is so the choice made some sense for the base model but would really like to be able to have water temp as a pocket gauge in sport mode in my Z06.
Any way this could be added as a software update for the instrument cluster?
05-22-2016, 08:47 AM
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PDR Pre-Record Button
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slickstick asked:
While the PDR is cool for the track, it would be nice if it had a street mode as well. It could be set to record constantly, and add a recording 'hotkey' to the infotainment home screen. If anything noteworthy happens on the streets, pushing the record button would instantly enter record mode, and with a configurable pre-record (ex: 30-60 seconds) would capture what happened prior to the button push.
Can this feature we added via software update? It seems very simple and straightforward to provide owners.
While the PDR is cool for the track, it would be nice if it had a street mode as well. It could be set to record constantly, and add a recording 'hotkey' to the infotainment home screen. If anything noteworthy happens on the streets, pushing the record button would instantly enter record mode, and with a configurable pre-record (ex: 30-60 seconds) would capture what happened prior to the button push.
Can this feature we added via software update? It seems very simple and straightforward to provide owners.
05-22-2016, 08:47 AM
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Blind Spot Detection on C7
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tbogdan asked:
I am curious why Chevrolet would not put blind spot detection on the Corvette, especially when the small window behind the driver is obstructed by the driver seat when merging left or changing to the left lane. This is available on other GM products (LTZ Tahoe, for example).
I am curious why Chevrolet would not put blind spot detection on the Corvette, especially when the small window behind the driver is obstructed by the driver seat when merging left or changing to the left lane. This is available on other GM products (LTZ Tahoe, for example).
05-22-2016, 08:49 AM
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Introduce the Corvette Engineering Team
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Would you be willing to introduce us to the team of engineers and others that work on the Corvette? I'm curious as to how many folks are directly tied to the Corvette.
Would you be willing to introduce us to the team of engineers and others that work on the Corvette? I'm curious as to how many folks are directly tied to the Corvette.