Anticipated Problems with C7
Le Mans Master
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From: Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania
This is not meant to be a criticism of the C7 just a reality.
For the first couple years of every generation there seems to be problems. What problems/malfunctions do you see with the C7 for the first few years?
Do you think we'll have flying roofs again like we did with 2005-2006
C6 models or anything that serious?
A lot of people I've spoken with are concerned about AFM, but that technology has been around since the 90s I believe.
Thoughts?
For the first couple years of every generation there seems to be problems. What problems/malfunctions do you see with the C7 for the first few years?
Do you think we'll have flying roofs again like we did with 2005-2006
C6 models or anything that serious?
A lot of people I've spoken with are concerned about AFM, but that technology has been around since the 90s I believe.
Thoughts?
What problems/malfunctions do you see with these items for the first few years?
A lot of people are concerned about the Spin Cycle on the washing machine - but I think that technology has been around for some time now.
Do you think I'll have problems with the Go Pro like I did with my first Polaroid Instamatic?
Thoughts ????
(Parody - cuz the number of nonsensical threads speculating about the C7 merit it)
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Melting Slicks
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In my view, with the single hold-over part from the c6 being the cabin air filter, the probabilities of problems occurring is greatly increased. I have decided to keep my powder dry until I have a better idea of what I'm getting into.
Melting Slicks
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Hope your right, but I'd take that bet. Why? Because there is far more new tech in the C7 than there was between the C5 and C6.
Le Mans Master
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Among other issues, there were electronics gremlins all over the place, including when the car was parked. Don't forget about the tops blowing off (even into the later years).
I'd take the bet that the first year C7s show less troubles than the the C6s.
Remember, almost every single thing they've added is something they've already been using.
The Gen V is already in trucks getting rounds of testing. The AFM is a second generation system. Not something completely new. This time they've got more experience with it and know what NOT to do. The infotainment system isn't new at all. It's in Cadillacs. There's hardly anything new on the C7. It's only new to the Corvette.
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Melting Slicks
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C6 first year issues included a cracking/exploded rear diff.
Among other issues, there were electronics gremlins all over the place, including when the car was parked. Don't forget about the tops blowing off (even into the later years).
I'd take the bet that the first year C7s show less troubles than the the C6s.
Remember, almost every single thing they've added is something they've already been using.
The Gen V is already in trucks getting rounds of testing. The AFM is a second generation system. Not something completely new. This time they've got more experience with it and know what NOT to do. The infotainment system isn't new at all. It's in Cadillacs. There's hardly anything new on the C7. It's only new to the Corvette.
Among other issues, there were electronics gremlins all over the place, including when the car was parked. Don't forget about the tops blowing off (even into the later years).
I'd take the bet that the first year C7s show less troubles than the the C6s.
Remember, almost every single thing they've added is something they've already been using.
The Gen V is already in trucks getting rounds of testing. The AFM is a second generation system. Not something completely new. This time they've got more experience with it and know what NOT to do. The infotainment system isn't new at all. It's in Cadillacs. There's hardly anything new on the C7. It's only new to the Corvette.
Just because it isn't new, does not mean it will be flawless. The issues you listed with the C6 intro were not new tech, were they?
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Le Mans Master
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The Consigliere
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I bet from time to time, you'll have to give the thingiemajiggie a whack on the side to get it working right.
In all seriousness, tho, nobody can predict the areas/parts that will prove troublesome (if any). If they could, then they'd get fixed prior to intro.
In all seriousness, tho, nobody can predict the areas/parts that will prove troublesome (if any). If they could, then they'd get fixed prior to intro.
Melting Slicks
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i.e. Piston slap...they claimed it was fixed, then when it wasn't, they said, oh, it's normal, we aren't fixing it.
I could cite several more examples.
Safety Car
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ok, guessing...
-the DI pump cam lobe not hardened well enough (reminiscent of Audi failures).
-The Z51 active differential mechanism..be it a fluid pump or electric- I forgot which (ala Active yaw Control (AYC) diff issues with Mitsubishi Evos).
-the DI pump cam lobe not hardened well enough (reminiscent of Audi failures).
-The Z51 active differential mechanism..be it a fluid pump or electric- I forgot which (ala Active yaw Control (AYC) diff issues with Mitsubishi Evos).
Racer
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First year models are better than ever and it is a safe bet that the C7 will be the best launch yet. A lot more information is available today than it was in 2005 and manufacturers are taking full advantage of it. Take a look at the computer you were using then and the computer you are using today, big difference!
Le Mans Master
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Piston slap was inevitable. Different materials used in the engine... Different expansion rates.
Melting Slicks
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It's because GM used shorter skirted pistons in the name of reducing mass...combined with sloppy tolerancing. That's why it varied in severity from one engine to another, but was present to some extent in most of them.
Pistons (amunimum) have always been a different material than cylinder walls (steel).
Melting Slicks
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The facts are fairly clear. All manufacturers are getting better. Take a look at JD Power and reported problems in the first 90 days. Then take a look at the numbers today and what they were 10 years ago. The worst car available today is likely better than the best car just 10 years ago. The big change is the computers and the tracking of any and all problems as they arise.
First year models are better than ever and it is a safe bet that the C7 will be the best launch yet. A lot more information is available today than it was in 2005 and manufacturers are taking full advantage of it. Take a look at the computer you were using then and the computer you are using today, big difference!
First year models are better than ever and it is a safe bet that the C7 will be the best launch yet. A lot more information is available today than it was in 2005 and manufacturers are taking full advantage of it. Take a look at the computer you were using then and the computer you are using today, big difference!
Le Mans Master
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