Neo7241

Nothing earth shattering here, just a note on how invigorating it is just owning a Vette. My daily, and only ride, has been a truck for the last 5 years. I knew there would be a big difference sitting in a Corvette, as compared to my truck with a 4" lift. But, my "new" favorite part when driving my C6, is accelerating around other cars in two of our big sweeping curves around traffic lights. The increase in speed, and handling, allowing me to take those curves much faster, and then accelerating out of the corner....is just extraordinary! Not going to say something silly like, "It's better than sex." But, it is pretty damn close!
Nothing else to say here....just wanted to share a feeling that y'all are already aware of. God bless the Corvette!

EVRose

Freeway on and off ramps are my favorite as well.

jrose7004

Enjoy!

ben dover

Shift Point

This. Something about it just feels like a race when you're merging onto the highway.

Judgebull

I agree but be careful you sound like you are having too much fun. 😎

Mensan150

Yeah, owning a Vette is a very special experience. I bought my first one about a month ago, and it's certainly exceeded all my high expectations. Every time I get into it, I feel like I'm strapping myself into a jet fighter cockpit.

Landru

Thank gawd.

Enjoy the new experience, if you've a HUD there should be a g-meter. My '08 Z06 HUD has it so if you've a HUD check Owner's Manual & learn which mode has it.

BTW new tires are even more amazing keeping the butt planted.
If some numb-nut gets on your 6, lead 'em thru' some twisties & watch 'em fade into the distance.

Had a couple goons try crowding my rear w/ their Honda whatever.
Just so happens we were approaching a very twisty section of road, slowly increasing ZCar's speed I effortlessly navigated turns while jamoke's ricer's front-end was bottoming-out in the turns trying to keep up.
Will make your day + a big smile.

To say the least the time a Corvette picks-up coming out of turns is quite impressive.

SixAddict

You don't drive a corvette you wear it, very cool feeling. love seeing the other "race" cars disappear in the rear view. I also run with a dash cam for later viewing and entertainment. Enjoy.

Landru

What an excellent idea.
Would be a hoot playing back for friends & family, get rid of DirecTV.

Stig13

I'm in the same boat...recently became the owner of a C6 Z06 and it's amazing. Been driving a 96 Ford Bronco for the last 3 years so yeah, it's a helluva change! I've always enjoyed sports cars and sitting low to the road. Living a dream every time I push that button and hear it fire up!


I found dealers didn't take me as a serious buyer when rolling up in my white Bronco and aside from a few OJ comments, it was difficult to get any help. Started taking out the wife's G8 when looking and things changed.

Neo7241

Ah, yes. Nice to see I'm not alone in this feeling. Running an errand this morning, I found myself pretty much alone in a traffic circle. Needless to say, I started accelerating a bit more as I continued, and had a smile the whole time! I think maybe three passes in all. As I exited the circle, I noticed that there was a few camera's (of course ) monitoring the circle. Pretty sure the dudes watching it will rewind it two or three times, muttering, "I've gotta get me one of those...." There wasn't anyone else approaching the circle, so what the heck?! Oh, well....

silverbullit99

Fireeagle

It's nice to drive a car that makes you smile the whole time driving it and while it is parked. The HUD and PDR in my C7 are amazing to use.

Zero_6

Wait till you punch it when driving uphill. All that glorious torque as you pass others.

Torch FRC

Its a great feeling

Neo7241

It seems to me that people these days are lacking GREATLY in their ability to merge!! I admit, I'm old, but did they change things around in drivers training to, "Just make them move over, or hit 'em!" ??
Anyway, I love the merging races also....

George's_Vette

Ahhh, that's a lack of knowing how to drive. They just drive up the on ramp and expect a space in traffic. I also drive a 70' truck and RV and can't always move left to let them bumble into traffic. I've run them into the breakdown lane just because 26K pounds moves 3-4K **** boxes off to the side of the hwy. Some people just don't understand the get up to speed and merge into traffic where you fit in. Speed up some, slow down some. No they just run out of merge lane and run out of merge space.

In my Corvette I'm more cautious of merging idiots but it's more able to avoid chuckleheads doing their best to try and merge into traffic.

I always give way to merging semi's because they are not sports cars and I get lots of headlight and taillight flashes to say thanks for helping them get back on the highway from weigh stations etc.

Fireeagle

This could be a whole new thread on rude and ignorant things drivers do more frequently now than before. The merging is certainly an issue, especially when they merge AND THEN SLOW DOWN!!! Almost as bad as pulling off a side street onto a major road as you are approaching the intersection AND THERE IS NOBODY BEHIND YOU. It is funny that I can't remember the last time someone in a vette did either of these things.

BigEC6

There are Corvettes, and then there's everything else. Enjoy your new ride!