Disapointed in acelleration from a dead stop
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From: Bel Air Maryland
Disapointed in acelleration from a dead stop
Hi,
I just bought a 2005 Corvette with a automatic. It has 14,000 miles on it. From a dead stop I floored the gas pedal and the wheels barley chirped. That was with the traction control off. I was expecting the wheels to light up. Don't get me wrong the car is very fast I am just disapointed from a dead stop. Is there something I am missing or is this normal?? Bob
I just bought a 2005 Corvette with a automatic. It has 14,000 miles on it. From a dead stop I floored the gas pedal and the wheels barley chirped. That was with the traction control off. I was expecting the wheels to light up. Don't get me wrong the car is very fast I am just disapointed from a dead stop. Is there something I am missing or is this normal?? Bob
Melting Slicks
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From: Odenton MD
Umm..correct me if I am wrong, but wouldn't you want the torque management systems to allow you for the best launch possible so that you would get the best 1/4 mile time possible. You will probably win many of race against the inexperienced 6spd driver. Like another poster said, power brake it and light em up if you so desire the need.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Brentwood CA
Hands down, having my car and tranny tuned is the best thing I have ever done with my Vette. I've driven a lot of high HP cars in my younger days. And in my opinion, the C6 as it comes from the factory does not feel like a 400 HP car should. The tune makes the car act/respond like you would think a 400 HP car should. 
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Melting Slicks
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From: Odenton MD
Hands down, having my car and tranny tuned is the best thing I have ever done with my Vette. I've driven a lot of high HP cars in my younger days. And in my opinion, the C6 as it comes from the factory does not feel like a 400 HP car should. The tune makes the car act/respond like you would think a 400 HP car should.
Im not too far from you.
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From: round rock tx
Why are you even in this tech forum? If you believe what gm says any mods voids your warranty. So again why be in here? Why post?
