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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Sin City
Unpopular? The only ones who think it's "unpopular" are C6 owners who realize their car instantly looked "old".

What C6 owners want is a car more like the C6 so that won't happen..
Yep.

I've said it before plenty of times. The people who dislike the C7 most, are those that just bought a C6. Not hard to read between the lines on that one.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueOx
I'm sure there are more...
Steering wheel
4-spd to 6-spd tranny
Added more stout differential
Wheels/tires
Targa top fixes
Mechanical/electrical/sensor fixes
MSRC generational changes

lets not forget a new motor in 2008
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Daekwan06
Yep.

I've said it before plenty of times. The people who dislike the C7 most, are those that just bought a C6. Not hard to read between the lines on that one.
Most of the new C6 owners had already seen the C7 before purchasing the C6. I don't think they dislike like the C7 because the car looks more modern either. I will just leave it at that for you to come to your own conclusions. Anyway I'm sure a lot of C5/C6 owners look forward to the very possibilities of future changes to C7

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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
I would love to see a Corvette designed by a Forum Committee. It would a C6 with minor tweaks. Nothing ages a design quicker then the new Stingray. Small changes keeps the car looking the same. Big changes do something else. 1962-1963, 1967- 1968. 1984-1997. Each design changed the look...2004 to 2005, not so much.
What, do you think your Bruce Larson now?
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Snorman
I'm talking about exterior appearance changes. I would expect the C7 to get upgraded components as GM does more testing and implementation of better hardware.
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GS was the big exterior change for the base model in 2010.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by harry2
GS was the big exterior change for the base model in 2010.
I wonder if they will do a C7 GS? Was a great seller.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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What, do you think your Bruce Larson now?
No. But I was on his crew for years. I started out in 1978 with him and worked for him until 1985. In 1985 I was hired by Kendall Motor Oil to the position of Director of motorsports. This car was in Florida for Gainsville. I went with him for testing and this was taken at Englishtown this past weekend. I am not him..I am younger and better looking..

This is a brand new retro car. Blown 427..no hemi..
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Snorman
What did they tweak on the base C6 model during the 9-year run?
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Chicklets, the wart, hatch handle, mood lighting, gills, bling ....
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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the design will be refined with continued hp increases, added color options, and tech upgrades. i'm anxious to see the next zr-1 and z06 for their little distinguishing add ons.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by harry2
GS was the big exterior change for the base model in 2010.
Uhh...what?
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SpryGeezer
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Chicklets, the wart, hatch handle, mood lighting, gills, bling ....
So basically nothing, at least nothing relative to those who want the entire rear of the C7 to be redesigned and "fixed".
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
No. But I was on his crew for years. I started out in 1978 with him and worked for him until 1985. In 1985 I was hired by Kendall Motor Oil to the position of Director of motorsports. This car was in Florida for Gainsville. I went with him for testing and this was taken at Englishtown this past weekend. I am not him..I am younger and better looking..

This is a brand new retro car. Blown 427..no hemi..
Very cool! Did you ever meet / see Dick Harrell?
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sam90lx
Very cool! Did you ever meet / see Dick Harrell?
Dick passed away. I am friends with his daughter. She is Dale Puldes girlfriend. Of course this is off subject.. I am very good friends with Jungle Pam and her husband. I also knew Jungle Jim..etc. etc. etc..
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
Dick passed away. I am friends with his daughter. She is Dale Puldes girlfriend. Of course this is off subject.. I am very good friends with Jungle Pam and her husband. I also knew Jungle Jim..etc. etc. etc..
Love the old Floppers!
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Body colored vents and lower rear fascia are things they should really consider offering for MY 2015. Also the option to make that chrome strip in the front opening black.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by BMadden
Body colored vents and lower rear fascia are things they should really consider offering for MY 2015. Also the option to make that chrome strip in the front opening black.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BMadden
Body colored vents and lower rear fascia are things they should really consider offering for MY 2015. Also the option to make that chrome strip in the front opening black.
I agree, the lower needs body color.
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Now that GM has broken the round taillight tradition, they will start to create other rear tail light configurations later down the road . There will be no limit to the different rear lights configs.

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Now that GM has broken the round taillight tradition, they will start to create other rear tail light configurations later down the road . There will be no limit to the different rear lights configs.

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Yeah!!! No need to artificially limit progress!!!

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Originally Posted by AORoads
"...there is hope that some unpopular elements of the C7 could disappear as well"

Like what? That the "element" of complainers finally go away?
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