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Is that to say it doesn't have a clutch pack LSD? Wonder how well that will work on the track. Those E-LSDs are typically disabled when all the nannies are turned off.
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I really don't see Camaro in the rear end. Saying the C7 Corvette looks like a Camaro due to the rectangular tail lights is like saying the Chevrolet Impala or Cobalt looks like a Corvette because it has round tail lights. 
What I do see is GM moving the ball forward as the C7 is what the C6 should have been.
BTW - I also liked the rectangular late model C4 tail lights better than the round early model C4 tail lights.
Sorry, call me a rebel! I'm just not that hung up on round tail lights. There is just too much "good" in the new C7 for me worry about small cosmetic features that may not be perfect. Plus, the body colored lower rear fascia is an option and IMO makes the rear look better than the black, carbon fiber paint treatment.
Sort of makes you wonder if the Corvette owners back in 1970 were complaining about the rear end of the Corvette looking like a Camaro...
What I do see is GM moving the ball forward as the C7 is what the C6 should have been.BTW - I also liked the rectangular late model C4 tail lights better than the round early model C4 tail lights.
Sorry, call me a rebel! I'm just not that hung up on round tail lights. There is just too much "good" in the new C7 for me worry about small cosmetic features that may not be perfect. Plus, the body colored lower rear fascia is an option and IMO makes the rear look better than the black, carbon fiber paint treatment.
Sort of makes you wonder if the Corvette owners back in 1970 were complaining about the rear end of the Corvette looking like a Camaro...
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Burning Brakes
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I really don't see Camaro in the rear end. Saying the C7 Corvette looks like a Camaro due to the rectangular tail lights is like saying the Chevrolet Impala or Cobalt looks like a Corvette because it has round tail lights. What I do see is GM moving the ball forward as the C7 is what the C6 should have been.
BTW - I also liked the rectangular late model C4 tail lights better than the round early model C4 tail lights.
Sorry, call me a rebel! I'm just not that hung up on round tail lights. There is just too much "good" in the new C7 for me worry about small cosmetic features that may not be perfect. Plus, the body colored lower rear fascia is an option and IMO makes the rear look better than the black, carbon fiber paint treatment.
Sort of makes you wonder if the Corvette owners back in 1970 were complaining about the rear end of the Corvette looking like a Camaro...
What I do see is GM moving the ball forward as the C7 is what the C6 should have been.BTW - I also liked the rectangular late model C4 tail lights better than the round early model C4 tail lights.
Sorry, call me a rebel! I'm just not that hung up on round tail lights. There is just too much "good" in the new C7 for me worry about small cosmetic features that may not be perfect. Plus, the body colored lower rear fascia is an option and IMO makes the rear look better than the black, carbon fiber paint treatment.
Sort of makes you wonder if the Corvette owners back in 1970 were complaining about the rear end of the Corvette looking like a Camaro...
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The OP asked about differences in the platform between C5, C6 & C7
The thread digressed into yet another styling thread with emphasis on tail light discussion...again
To answer the OP, the basic layout remains, however the huge change for the C7 is that the frame is now 100% aluminum
C5 & C6 frames were high strength low alloy steel
With the C7 frame being aluminum, it is 100 pounds lighter and 60 percent stiffer than the steel frames
To commnet on the post above, C7 price hasn't been announced yet, but the word "obtainable" and phrase "no different than base C6" have been used as hints to the price
The thread digressed into yet another styling thread with emphasis on tail light discussion...again
To answer the OP, the basic layout remains, however the huge change for the C7 is that the frame is now 100% aluminum
C5 & C6 frames were high strength low alloy steel
With the C7 frame being aluminum, it is 100 pounds lighter and 60 percent stiffer than the steel frames
To commnet on the post above, C7 price hasn't been announced yet, but the word "obtainable" and phrase "no different than base C6" have been used as hints to the price
Last edited by 03 A/E Coupe; Jan 18, 2013 at 05:52 AM.
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Yes, it's sad that even in a thread devoted to the platform changes, it must come down to cosmetic bashing. This car has a zillion new things to get excited about, yet some folks avoid that stuff like the plague.
According to the marketing video, there are a lot of things, such as steering angle, vehicle attitude, etc, which go into the decision to allow slip or not. I don't recall exactly which video, but Tadge did mention that in low detail as to how it works and when. Might go check all the vids in the C7 section, it'll be in there.
Yes, it's sad that even in a thread devoted to the platform changes, it must come down to cosmetic bashing. This car has a zillion new things to get excited about, yet some folks avoid that stuff like the plague.
Originally Posted by SoDiezl350
Is that to say it doesn't have a clutch pack LSD? Wonder how well that will work on the track. Those E-LSDs are typically disabled when all the nannies are turned off.
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[QUOTE=03 A/E Coupe;1582871625]The OP asked about differences in the platform between C5, C6 & C7
C7 is that the frame is now 100% aluminum
C5 & C6 frames were high strength low alloy steel
As in the C5 & C6 Z06 ?
Any mention of a C7 Vert coming ?
Thanks
C7 is that the frame is now 100% aluminum
C5 & C6 frames were high strength low alloy steel
As in the C5 & C6 Z06 ?
Any mention of a C7 Vert coming ?
Thanks
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