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From: Bagpipes put the "fun" in "funeral"
Originally Posted by jeffgdula
People, this is a sports car, not a Lexus.
Right. Real sports cars don't have those "froo-froo" frills like bluetooth, DVD navigation, and radios.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by Thud
Right. Real sports cars don't have those "froo-froo" frills like bluetooth, DVD navigation, and radios.
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Originally Posted by jeffgdula
People, this is a sports car, not a Lexus.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by Jay13
And that means it should forego an invisible-to-the-naked-eye feature that is both a real convenience and a major safety enhancement? Please.
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From: . [Rotorhead] "You seem to be a douche. What I'm getting at is just STFU" [/Rotorhead]
St. Jude Donor '06 & '09 & '11
Originally Posted by jeffgdula
And WTF does invisble to the naked eye have to do with it?
Now, what is your so-obvious-its-silly argument in favor of radios on a true sports car?
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by jeffgdula
People, this is a sports car, not a Lexus.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by Jay13
It means that you can't argue that the car's appearance is somehow compromised by the option. There is 100% upside and no downside, even to an appearance purist.
Now, what is your so-obvious-its-silly argument in favor of radios on a true sports car?
Now, what is your so-obvious-its-silly argument in favor of radios on a true sports car?
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by jschindler
I'm not really sure what you point is. The car already has (std or optional): Power windows, locks, steering column, both seats, Bose Stereo, memory, Leather, HUD, Navigation, On-Star, XM radio, power top, keyless everything etc. At least Bluetooth makes sense as a safety and convenience item - especially on a car where hands free would come in really handy with a manual transmission.
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by jeffgdula
Im not saying it is a pure sports car anymore, but every thing that gets added like bluetooth takes it another step away.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by jschindler
Okay, I'll bite. How does bluetooth make it less of a sportcar? Is it going to effect it's speed or handling? Perhaps you'd like something in a Lotus Elise!
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this is silly the weight a blue tooth enabled system would add is negligable. If you didn't want it you don't have to have a blue tooth phone. The corvette has not been a low weight low frills car for a long time. Although for me it is a toy weekend car for some it is their daily driver. This is a silly arguement because the car at this point does not have it. As I pointed out it can be added if you don't want it don't add it. I have to use the phone when I am in the car as I am a physician( as in hey an emergency I will be right there) Trying to dial the phone and shift is very difficult and has been pointed out is a safety issue.
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thats why we call them 'options'. If you think your sportscar shouldn't have them, thats fine, but why penalize other people who might like a few more amenities. Bluetooth could actually be considered a safety device.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by corvette pilot
thats why we call them 'options'. If you think your sportscar shouldn't have them, thats fine, but why penalize other people who might like a few more amenities. Bluetooth could actually be considered a safety device.
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Originally Posted by jeffgdula
Im not saying it is a pure sports car anymore, but every thing that gets added like bluetooth takes it another step away.
It's still very much a sports car - Bluetooth is just technology - if you want to make sure and not use technology, then we shouldn't add air conditioners, airbags, stereos, or 400hp? Bluetooth would certainly make the car better in my mind.
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by doccoch
It's still very much a sports car - Bluetooth is just technology - if you want to make sure and not use technology, then we shouldn't add air conditioners, airbags, stereos, or 400hp? Bluetooth would certainly make the car better in my mind.
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From: Frisco, TX
Originally Posted by jeffgdula
sports car=low weight, low frills. It's not that simply adding bluetooth makes it no longer a sports car, but it takes it further away from what a sports car was, and IMO should continue to be.
I was a sportscar hater and unenthusiast inasmuch I went ahead and added bluetooth to my C6, especially b/c most often my cell phone calls are with my wife, and I find it safer and more accommodating to row through the gears while simply speaking toward the microphone. But, I now told my wife that I have negated the sportscar heritage of the Corvette and shamed my fellow enthusiasts, so the only thing that can save me is adding horsepower. She readily agreed, so it's time to start shopping for some ponies.
