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07-17-2016, 08:36 AM
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Vote for which of these 5 you'd like to have Tadge answer. The winner will be submitted Sunday, 24 July.
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.
07-17-2016, 08:39 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!
07-17-2016, 08:40 AM
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No water temp pocket gauge for Z06
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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?
07-17-2016, 08:40 AM
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PDR Pre-Record Button
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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.
07-17-2016, 08:41 AM
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Introduce the Corvette Engineering Team
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jvp asked:
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.
07-17-2016, 08:42 AM
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Window Valet as a Feature on C7
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Many other Chevys offer the ability to roll down the windows using the remote fob. Why wasn't the C7 included in this? It would help with the closing of the hatch when the windows are up. I have a 2016 with the power pull down and I still have to slam the hatch for it to close. When the windows are open no problem. I would love to have this feature available as a dealer flash.
Many other Chevys offer the ability to roll down the windows using the remote fob. Why wasn't the C7 included in this? It would help with the closing of the hatch when the windows are up. I have a 2016 with the power pull down and I still have to slam the hatch for it to close. When the windows are open no problem. I would love to have this feature available as a dealer flash.
07-19-2016, 11:16 PM
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3 out 5 topics are actually terrific requests for enhancement. It seems sorta below Tadge to have to respond to feature requests. I would rather learn from him then read what marketing guided him to say.
Is there another possible avenue for CF members to pass along feature requests? Shoot, maybe that's a good Ask Tadge question!
Is there another possible avenue for CF members to pass along feature requests? Shoot, maybe that's a good Ask Tadge question!
07-20-2016, 05:15 AM
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This section wasn't meant as a feature request section; sorry. I've allowed a few of them through, but am going to be putting a clamp on them soon.
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07-20-2016, 11:45 AM
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Ah, got it. Thanks for all of your work and attention to detail here, I love this section.