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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Default 2011 GS e-brake handle position
Anyone think the e-brake handle in the GS is kind of in a bad position? I've taken a couple of tall people for a ride in my car and seems like when you kick back to relax that there is a good chance the upper part of the leg or knee (for the shorter people) will knock the e-brake handle up. It doesn't engage the brake, just kicks the warning light on. It just seems they should have made it more flush and not sticking out into passenger area like it is.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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I always thought it was an odd design, I got used to it and hardly notice it now... i agree that it should be more flush with the center console... hopefully the C7 won't have the viagra e-brake...
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Several years ago, someone modified theirs so it didn't stick up as much. I seem to recall it was not easy to do, and the change was not great.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Saying a GS e-brake handle is like saying the e-brake on my Crystal Red Metallic coupe. The e-brake handle on every C6 Corvette is the same.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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The position should be flush and not stick up. IMO
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by laconiajack
Saying a GS e-brake handle is like saying the e-brake on my Crystal Red Metallic coupe. The e-brake handle on every C6 Corvette is the same.
Yeah, I think that is the one thing I would change is the position of the e-brake when it is disengaged. It sticks up awkwardly, in my opinion, and almost invites a potential catastrophe (well, maybe I'm overstating just a tad).
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by laconiajack
Saying a GS e-brake handle is like saying the e-brake on my Crystal Red Metallic coupe. The e-brake handle on every C6 Corvette is the same.
GS this and GS that.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Is this more GS bashing........
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Originally Posted by simplegto
GS this and GS that.
Originally Posted by GS Ron
Is this more GS bashing........
Major anti GS agenda from Jack!
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Originally Posted by ohmy
I always thought it was an odd design, I got used to it and hardly notice it now... i agree that it should be more flush with the center console... hopefully the C7 won't have the viagra e-brake...
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GS Ron
Is this more GS bashing........
Typical.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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I much prefer the e-brake handle position of the base coupe vs. that of the GS.
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
I much prefer the e-brake handle position of the base coupe vs. that of the GS.

And the base C6 e-brake has less drag so it's faster.
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I much prefer the e-brake handle position of the base coupe vs. that of the GS.
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And the base C6 e-brake has less drag so it's faster.
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