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Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Austin Tx
Because the engine as delivered produced only 110 bhp, because it took 12.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, because it traversed the quarter mile in a yawning 18.5 seconds, and because it had a top speed of only 112 mph, "knowledgeable enthusiasts", did not beat a path to its doors. Despite its exceptional handling and its attendant success in Solo II autocrossing and ITA racing, and the engine's success (PDF) in Midget racing (notably with the Shannon Brothers and the Bob Higman teams), the Cosworth Vega lacked the stoplight-to-stoplight grunt so loved by the American and Canadian publics. Small wonder that the sales were so slow. Even Chevrolet's own advertising department was ineffective.
http://www.cosworthvega.com/cosworth_vega_history.html
Drifting
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Drifting
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Wow, now there's a blast from the past! I've all but forgotten about the Cosworth Vega. Here's a little info:
Because the engine as delivered produced only 110 bhp, because it took 12.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, because it traversed the quarter mile in a yawning 18.5 seconds, and because it had a top speed of only 112 mph, "knowledgeable enthusiasts", did not beat a path to its doors. Despite its exceptional handling and its attendant success in Solo II autocrossing and ITA racing, and the engine's success (PDF) in Midget racing (notably with the Shannon Brothers and the Bob Higman teams), the Cosworth Vega lacked the stoplight-to-stoplight grunt so loved by the American and Canadian publics. Small wonder that the sales were so slow. Even Chevrolet's own advertising department was ineffective.
http://www.cosworthvega.com/cosworth_vega_history.html
Because the engine as delivered produced only 110 bhp, because it took 12.3 seconds to reach 60 mph, because it traversed the quarter mile in a yawning 18.5 seconds, and because it had a top speed of only 112 mph, "knowledgeable enthusiasts", did not beat a path to its doors. Despite its exceptional handling and its attendant success in Solo II autocrossing and ITA racing, and the engine's success (PDF) in Midget racing (notably with the Shannon Brothers and the Bob Higman teams), the Cosworth Vega lacked the stoplight-to-stoplight grunt so loved by the American and Canadian publics. Small wonder that the sales were so slow. Even Chevrolet's own advertising department was ineffective.
http://www.cosworthvega.com/cosworth_vega_history.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: JOPPA MD
I try to stay away from this crap, but I just can't help myself here. Just ignore him, or report him. In his short tenure here on the CF, his post's are mostly abusive crap and not contructive at all.
So, Mr Joesgulfstream, don't start in on me, you will loose that battle. Maybe, take your crap to another forum...if they will have you!
Either that, or ease up my friend.....
Stay in tune....
So, Mr Joesgulfstream, don't start in on me, you will loose that battle. Maybe, take your crap to another forum...if they will have you!
Either that, or ease up my friend.....
Stay in tune....
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 389
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From: Austin Tx
I try to stay away from this crap, but I just can't help myself here. Just ignore him, or report him. In his short tenure here on the CF, his post's are mostly abusive crap and not contructive at all.
So, Mr Joesgulfstream, don't start in on me, you will loose that battle. Maybe, take your crap to another forum...if they will have you!
Either that, or ease up my friend.....
Stay in tune....
So, Mr Joesgulfstream, don't start in on me, you will loose that battle. Maybe, take your crap to another forum...if they will have you!
Either that, or ease up my friend.....
Stay in tune....
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Drifting
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From: Enid Oklahoma
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: coffee
I like them all. I nearly got a C4 before picking up my '81, but ultimately wanted to make it easier to ditch the smog stuff, so I went with something that could be registered as a classic.
Everyone has their opinion, I'm not going to get too tweaked about what someone else likes or not.
Everyone has their opinion, I'm not going to get too tweaked about what someone else likes or not.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 389
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From: Austin Tx
I like them all. I nearly got a C4 before picking up my '81, but ultimately wanted to make it easier to ditch the smog stuff, so I went with something that could be registered as a classic.
Everyone has their opinion, I'm not going to get too tweaked about what someone else likes or not.
Everyone has their opinion, I'm not going to get too tweaked about what someone else likes or not.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Houston Texas
I like them all. I nearly got a C4 before picking up my '81, but ultimately wanted to make it easier to ditch the smog stuff, so I went with something that could be registered as a classic.
Everyone has their opinion, I'm not going to get too tweaked about what someone else likes or not.
Everyone has their opinion, I'm not going to get too tweaked about what someone else likes or not.
This is my second C4 my next Vette will probably be a C6.
I do like them all some more than others .
If we didn't have differing opinion we would all be lined up to date the same woman and eat at the same restaurant. It would be chaos..
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2009
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I try to stay away from this crap, but I just can't help myself here. Just ignore him, or report him. In his short tenure here on the CF, his post's are mostly abusive crap and not contructive at all.
So, Mr Joesgulfstream, don't start in on me, you will loose that battle. Maybe, take your crap to another forum...if they will have you!
Either that, or ease up my friend.....
Stay in tune....
So, Mr Joesgulfstream, don't start in on me, you will loose that battle. Maybe, take your crap to another forum...if they will have you!
Either that, or ease up my friend.....
Stay in tune....
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 389
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From: Austin Tx
Hi-rise or a blower? An L-88 hood will do a good job of covering up the carbs if you're interested. Ask me how I know. 
I get more challenges from 'stangs than ricers.
Again very NICE!