First Timers Question
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First Timers Question
I've always liked Corvettes....I guess just not enough to consider seriously....until the C7. But I've driven a number of friend's Corvettes (not C7) - and they've always been fast and fun! But the one thing I always noticed (and I'll probably get flamed here) was they felt heavy and the front end seemed to stretch out SO far.
So for the new owners - has this been an issue for you? The new Stingray may be different - I don't know. But I've seen on other forums mentioned occasionally. So lucky new owners - has it been an adjustment??
So for the new owners - has this been an issue for you? The new Stingray may be different - I don't know. But I've seen on other forums mentioned occasionally. So lucky new owners - has it been an adjustment??
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With the electronic steering and the driver mode control switch, the steering feel can be changed by turning the dial. In Tour mode, I find it too light at highway speed, but OK around town. On the highway, I prefer Sport or Track.
Handling is phenomenal. I have the Z51 and Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
Yep, the front end is long, but so was my C5 and my C6. You get used to it.
Handling is phenomenal. I have the Z51 and Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
Yep, the front end is long, but so was my C5 and my C6. You get used to it.
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With the electronic steering and the driver mode control switch, the steering feel can be changed by turning the dial. In Tour mode, I find it too light at highway speed, but OK around town. On the highway, I prefer Sport or Track.
Handling is phenomenal. I have the Z51 and Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
Yep, the front end is long, but so was my C5 and my C6. You get used to it.
Handling is phenomenal. I have the Z51 and Magnetic Selective Ride Control.
Yep, the front end is long, but so was my C5 and my C6. You get used to it.
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From: Pinson AL
Car feels MUCH more rigid than my 12 C6 and does not feel long to me, my crewcab Tundra feels long and that might be why the c7 feels like any normal car lengthwise.
This car does not feel "heavy" at all and it may have a lot to do with the frame rigidity. Those of us with mag ride can change steering response and ride firmnes with the twist o a **** as with mag ride from previous years which you may have operated before.
It feels like a very responsive and potent car power wise too, if you dont pay close attention you run up to 85 without even knowing it.
This car does not feel "heavy" at all and it may have a lot to do with the frame rigidity. Those of us with mag ride can change steering response and ride firmnes with the twist o a **** as with mag ride from previous years which you may have operated before.
It feels like a very responsive and potent car power wise too, if you dont pay close attention you run up to 85 without even knowing it.
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Car feels MUCH more rigid than my 12 C6 and does not feel long to me, my crewcab Tundra feels long and that might be why the c7 feels like any normal car lengthwise.
This car does not feel "heavy" at all and it may have a lot to do with the frame rigidity. Those of us with mag ride can change steering response and ride firmnes with the twist o a **** as with mag ride from previous years which you may have operated before.
It feels like a very responsive and potent car power wise too, if you dont pay close attention you run up to 85 without even knowing it.
This car does not feel "heavy" at all and it may have a lot to do with the frame rigidity. Those of us with mag ride can change steering response and ride firmnes with the twist o a **** as with mag ride from previous years which you may have operated before.
It feels like a very responsive and potent car power wise too, if you dont pay close attention you run up to 85 without even knowing it.
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