Anyone in Central Texas?
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From: Round Rock, TX
Anyone in Central Texas?
I've got some cash for a corvette and need to determine if I would enjoy a modded/SC C5 or a base C6. I just learned to drive a stick (although I've ridden motorcycles for 20 years) and would likely be in traffic frequently, so I'm leaning toward autos...
Does anyone in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, even Houston) have an auto SC C5 they would be willing to let me drive around and get a feel for? I could have a deposit ready if that would be more comforting in case I screw something up, but that shouldn't be the case with an auto. I just want to get behind the wheel without having to fly across the country to drive one that's for sale.
Any other suggestions on how to make this decision is welcomed. I've test driven both base C5 and C6 and find a base C5 a little lacking. Both look good to me.
Does anyone in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio, even Houston) have an auto SC C5 they would be willing to let me drive around and get a feel for? I could have a deposit ready if that would be more comforting in case I screw something up, but that shouldn't be the case with an auto. I just want to get behind the wheel without having to fly across the country to drive one that's for sale.
Any other suggestions on how to make this decision is welcomed. I've test driven both base C5 and C6 and find a base C5 a little lacking. Both look good to me.
Last edited by evanrocks; Jan 21, 2014 at 10:59 AM.
ISIS SUCKS FAT CHOAD
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Ask yourself this? Do you enjoy driving a stick? If so then get the manual car.
Rule of thumb. A corvette manual is easier to drive than a manual civic because the engine produces more Power (torque) (usually less chance of stalling.
Good luck in your decision.
Rule of thumb. A corvette manual is easier to drive than a manual civic because the engine produces more Power (torque) (usually less chance of stalling.
Good luck in your decision.
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There seems to be more manual modded C5s than autos, but auto C6s are plentiful. I would be hesitant to test drive a 500 rwhp corvette when I'm not very smooth working the clutch.
ISIS SUCKS FAT CHOAD
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Just like on a bike. Get in the manual car (ensure it's a good running car) and practice finding the friction point. (That point where when letting out the clutch it just starts to grab. As soon as you hit the friction point push the clutch back in. Once u get that practice rocking the car utilizing the friction point. (This will be good for starting and stopping on hills)
Then practice taking off with out using the accelerator. This will help reinforce the friction point and get you more prepared for taking off smoothly and eventually quickly.
Then practice taking off with out using the accelerator. This will help reinforce the friction point and get you more prepared for taking off smoothly and eventually quickly.
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This post is only to find SC owners willing to let me drive their car to determine what I want... and preferably it's an automatic.
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Try Elite Motorsports in Austin. When they had a TT Lingenfelter c5z, I went just to check out the turbo setup up close. They handed me the keys, and said I could take it for a test drive. If it wasn't rush hour I may have taken them up on it.
Or buy Forza for an Xbox and pretend.
Or buy Forza for an Xbox and pretend.
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From: Round Rock, TX
Try Elite Motorsports in Austin. When they had a TT Lingenfelter c5z, I went just to check out the turbo setup up close. They handed me the keys, and said I could take it for a test drive. If it wasn't rush hour I may have taken them up on it.
Or buy Forza for an Xbox and pretend.
Or buy Forza for an Xbox and pretend.
I'll pass on the xbox
