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Old 01-22-2013, 02:40 PM
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How about any improvements with regards to noise in the cabin? Any improvements with regards to sound deadening and the like?
Old 01-22-2013, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Slynky
"Pedestrian safety package" :scratcheshead:
hey - it could be worse! Looks like the "fangs" aren't anything new......
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Old 01-22-2013, 03:24 PM
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The Driver Mode Selector looks like it will really change feel of the car, more so the "competitive Mode" does for the C6:

"Other parameters that are changed in the various settings include the throttle input curve, the steering effort, the exhaust “cutouts”, the launch control, traction control via engine torque..."
Old 01-22-2013, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Slynky
Ahhh, I see. Thanks for the info.

(LOL @ exterior air bags...)
Yeah, just look at all of the new Euro cars and you'll evidence of the Euro pedestrian safety regs. All of them have really high hoodlines. The BMWs in particular look really goofy because of it.
Old 01-22-2013, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kappa
Yeah, just look at all of the new Euro cars and you'll evidence of the Euro pedestrian safety regs. All of them have really high hoodlines. The BMWs in particular look really goofy because of it.
Wow. Guess I've had my head in the sand for a while. Never heard of such...
Old 01-22-2013, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TTRotary
Well written and very informative.
very interesting...great read.
Old 01-22-2013, 04:31 PM
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Nice read, and I'm VERY happy to see that the steering wheel likely won't be in the production car. It was my biggest gripe about the new car...it didn't look sporty enough to match the rest of the interior or the car.
Old 01-22-2013, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by granracing
For the trunk, they did state that fitting a set of golf clubs was a must and taken into consideration. Even if you don't golf, at least it shows there is some functional storage room back there.
I'm hoping they mean two sets of clubs. It's rude to give a buddy a ride to the course and leave his clubs at home.
Old 01-22-2013, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Boil
Also, great CLEAR shot of the storage behind the infotainment display…!


Good article.
Old 01-22-2013, 09:57 PM
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Great read Thank you for sharing
Old 01-23-2013, 07:50 AM
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I'm hoping they mean two sets of clubs.
One thing we semi-teased them about was how they must hate how large bags are getting these days. It looked like there would be enough for two sets of semi-regular sized clubs and bags back there.

I too like that little storage spot behind the infotainment screen. So useful for various items one normally struggles to find a spot for.
Old 01-23-2013, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by tuxnharley
hey - it could be worse! Looks like the "fangs" aren't anything new......
Early 1900's, WELL, back to the future.
Old 01-23-2013, 09:15 AM
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I just wish the trim around that infotainment screen looked a bit better. I guess that falls under their "if it looks like X, it IS X" and in this case, X is plastic, lol.

Glad to have the extra storage space though Won't have to throw crap in my cupholders anymore.
Old 01-23-2013, 09:15 AM
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Excellent article - Best I've read to date.

You also touch on something related to the exterior design that I read elsewhere and agree with: There could have been a bit fewer lines and details if the artist had lifted the "paintbrush" a little sooner. Sometimes less is more.

My 2008 C6 is starting to look old...
Old 01-23-2013, 09:21 AM
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Great read, covered some issues I haven't really heard covered.
Old 01-23-2013, 09:58 AM
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what article
i would like to read whatever you guys are talking about
but i only see posts referring to the 'article"

am i missing a link somewhere on this thread
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Originally Posted by 396tears
what article
i would like to read whatever you guys are talking about
but i only see posts referring to the 'article"

am i missing a link somewhere on this thread
First post...click on "so here it is".

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Originally Posted by BlueOx
First post...click on "so here it is".
aaahhhhhh


did not see that

thank you VERY much

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pedestrians need to look both ways before they cross the effing street. Washington is OUT OF CONTROL!!!
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Originally Posted by tuxnharley
hey - it could be worse! Looks like the "fangs" aren't anything new......
except those aren't to protect the animals on the tracks, it was there to prevent the train from a derailment. I am going to look at the Vette's nose the same way. In fact I think we should sharpen them up a bit.


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