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Apr 28, 2011 | 01:43 PM

#21

sprtplt

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Let's hope is is not the Cruze steering wheel, this is going in the Camaro for 2012.

Apr 28, 2011 | 01:52 PM

#22

Vasta

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Thanks Ken!

Apr 28, 2011 | 01:58 PM

#23

vettedoogie

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Question...maybe I misread this but what tires & wheels are the base Corvette coming with? Same GY runflats? Any options here?

Apr 28, 2011 | 02:14 PM

#24

69L79

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[QUOTE= After years of people griping about the seats, they change them in the last year of C6 production??? [/QUOTE]

I predicted this awhile back in one of my posts.

Some nice interior upgrades. Goodby C6. Hello C7. Probably at the end of 2012

Apr 28, 2011 | 02:46 PM

#25

gunterwalker

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So they get new tires and a little better interior. I'm sorry but I think those are some pretty weak upgrades. Lets hope this is because GM is using all its "brainpower" for C7 devolopment. When I read performance upgrades I was thinking it would actully something significant. Oh well C7 will be here soon I just hope its not ugly.

Apr 28, 2011 | 03:01 PM

#26

C-INRED

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybernetic Medic

After years of people griping about the seats, they change them in the last year of C6 production???

I'd think that this will at least give those of us with older C6's an easy OEM upgrade path.

I wonder if the frames will be the same or if the entire seat would need to be replaced? I suppose only time will tell.

Apr 28, 2011 | 03:16 PM

#27

mneblett

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybernetic Medic

After years of people griping about the seats, they change them in the last year of C6 production??? ... Well, MAYBE what we have is a preview of the new seats for the C7.

Last year "pull-aheads" are not uncommon to help maintain sales in the last year of production, when everyone is anticipating the next model . My 2004 got the F55 MSRC technology specifically for this reason (according to David Hill). IIRC, my LS1 picked up a couple detail improvements seen in the LS2 as well.

Also, last-years tend to get loaded up with previously optional equipment to make the outgoing cars look like "better values" -- I'll guessing that's at least part of the reason the Nav radio is now included in the 2LT package.

Apr 28, 2011 | 03:44 PM

#28

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Quote:

Originally Posted by S'vette

I think for those that just want some music and are not die hard fans of big stereos, this will be fine. My stock non bose in my vette now is good enough for me. If you are a die hard stereo buff then I dont htink any stock setup will satify those people and they should just by the stock setup and upgrade to their likings.

Agree that the stock sound system works well for what it is meant to do. With road noise, engine noise, other vehicle noise, etc., how can you really 'enjoy' a great stereo sound in any vehicle. For that pleasure, I sit at home with a McIntosh amp, pre-amp and tuner/other input device playing through a pair of old but great Rectlinear III Highboy speakers or an equally old pair of Koss headphones.

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Apr 28, 2011 | 03:57 PM

#29

AFVETTE

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Guess there's no need to attend the C5/C6 Birthday Bash in BG this year.

Ken just saved folks a ton of gas $$$$

Tom

Apr 28, 2011 | 04:38 PM

#30

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Originally Posted by smurfkiller

LS7 has been in production for going on 6 years now and not one increase in power. wtf

it should be atleast 525hp by now.

There is no reason it needs to increase in power...the Z06 is fast/powerful enough as is.

Apr 28, 2011 | 04:48 PM

#31

spicytuna

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Originally Posted by gunterwalker

Yep. You can't blame them for holding back on the 2012 model since the C7 is just around the corner.

It'd simply be a case of diminishing returns.

Apr 28, 2011 | 05:04 PM

#32

2vette2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sublime1996525

I just like pictures.

Are there any changes to the outside or can Ken just post an old picture to keep us pic fanatics happy?

Apr 28, 2011 | 05:08 PM

#33

zero05

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Sounds like some really good stuff. Can't to see what the new performance numbers are.

Apr 28, 2011 | 06:12 PM

#34

smurfkiller

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LFZ

There is no reason it needs to increase in power...the Z06 is fast/powerful enough as is.

maybe for you. there is never enough power. look at all the guys over 1000 wheel hp tell them 505 is good.
the new 6.4L hemi is 475hp, the new shelby gt500 kr is 800hp. gm is getting lazy with the LS7. 6 years in production and no improvements. i just dynoed a ford flex i did a cold air, cat back exhaust and tune it made 378 wheel horsepower. thats a all wheel drive 3.5L turbo toaster on wheels out to kill vettes. gm needs to step up or they are gonna get embarresed.

Apr 28, 2011 | 06:17 PM

#35

tampatopless

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Just great. Now we have to replace nine speakers instead of seven.

Apr 28, 2011 | 06:23 PM

#36

tampatopless

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Chevrolet officials noted all 2012 models will also feature the "quick release" stereo head unit, allowing easy removal of the stock piece for customers wishing to upgrade their audio equipment.

Apr 28, 2011 | 07:24 PM

#37

lastcowboy

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sounds nice ...but i think they should fix the probs. they have now ,not just add more.looks like just more things to break they can't fix.

Apr 28, 2011 | 07:34 PM

#38

phileaglesfan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybernetic Medic

Just a thought on the seats...

After years of people griping about the seats, they change them in the last year of C6 production??? Wasn't the main reason they didn't change them was the high cost of re-certification? Well, MAYBE what we have is a preview of the new seats for the C7.

Who knows?

Or maybe this is not the last year of the C6. I don't hear many comments or critics stating the C6 looks out of style.

Apr 28, 2011 | 07:46 PM

#39

JLinCA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen220

Is the Z51 Package still only available on the Grand Sport, or can you get it on the base model? Does the Grand Sport still have the same "gills" on it?

There is no such thing as a Z51 package anymore. It does not exist.