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Old 03-19-2013, 11:41 AM
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I'll skip performance discussion since all we can do at the moment is bench race. Can we get a simple answer with limited discussion on your TOTAL letter GRADE on overall DESIGN. Don't give different scores for different parts, just one grade for the whole car. Please don't bash, trash or praise more than a sentence or two.

So, how do you like the new design in your favorite color?

I'll start by simply giving it an A-


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Originally Posted by WaxWeekly
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I'll skip performance discussion since all we can do at the moment is bench race. Can we get a simple answer with limited discussion on your TOTAL Letter GRADE on overall DESIGN. Don't give different scores for different parts, just one grade for the whole car please. Please don't bash, trash or praise more than a sentence or two.

So, how do you like the new design in your favorite color?

I'll start by simply giving it an A-
I don't know if it is a new record or not but if it is, it is mostly because of a new record for dupes.

I don't know what my favorite color is yet and I haven't seen one in person but I give the new design an A.

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Yes , I raise you = A
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Originally Posted by BlueOx
I don't know if it is a new record or not but if it is, it is mostly because of a new record for dupes.
As a very active poster on these forums, I'm very interested in your overall grade. So what is it Ox? Would you put it in the B's?
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Originally Posted by WaxWeekly
As a very active poster on these forums, I'm very interested in your overall grade. So what is it Ox? Would you put it in the B's?
Ill agree with Ox and give it an A. A+ if they would have put a few vanes on the diffuser to make it look like a proper beast.
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Originally Posted by WaxWeekly
As a very active poster on these forums, I'm very interested in your overall grade. So what is it Ox? Would you put it in the B's?
I give it a definite A.

I'd give it an A+ but I want them to offer body colored venting/diffuser for those who want a monochromatic approach and I need to see the colors in person. I really like the interior and the seats look great.

My biggest concern is seeing out of the coupe.

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Old 03-19-2013, 12:11 PM
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I'll say B - might change up/down once I see it in person
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A.

Best modern looking Corvette yet.
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B+ for me.
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B++ 475hp/475tq, around 3,200lbs = solid A.

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A+ for me.

I must be in the .01% that loved the car from the get go.
I did criticize the interior quality but had to eat humble pie when I saw the high res of the interior.
C7 brings back my childhood memories, when I first saw the C2/C3, I was in awe. C4,C5,C6 left me indifferent, but the C7 brings back the excitement, love and passion I had once for Corvettes as a 7ys old (C2) & 8 yr old (C3).

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Before seeing it in person: C+

After seeing it at Amelia (in a dark color): A-

If it was in a light color: ???, would have to see it in a light color in person, but would NOT be an A-

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B.

Great silhouette. Too fussy.
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Vert A-
Coupe B-
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A. Best design in Corvette history
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D- in a light color, C- in Cyber Gray.
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Never recall seeing 'scoring' before that was so color sensitive - but I have to agree.

B+ in dark colors C+ in light colors

And well all know that dark colors tend to hide or mask angles and design details, and provide less contrast to non-body-color features. Interesting results . . .
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