2015 GM update
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Race Director
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Racer
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I wonder if they'll give the data recorder to 2014 owners if it's the same unit but just with a different software version. Probably not, buy a fella can hope, right?!? I likely would never use it, anyway, but it'd be nice to see them look out for the early adopters.
I'd really be more interested in the paint protection stuff than anything frankly.
I'd really be more interested in the paint protection stuff than anything frankly.
Burning Brakes
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So if I read this right, the A8 is only available with one rear-end - the 2.41 ? How will this effect acceleration relative to a A6 with the Z51 option 2.73 rear end ? That is a 12% lower ratio....
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
...with maybe just one small mistake: "...Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic returns" ---not really since the prior gen's Daytona Orange was Daytona Sunset Orange Metalic (DSOM). I would guess, side-by-side, they will be different colors, as the models are, too.
Melting Slicks
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Yeah, I can't wait to see the percentage of base cars that get that " look option "..... the ducts and suspension do not lie though.
Safety Car
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Exactly....Seems an awful lot of people here sprang for the Z51 package cause the wheels were "Purty"... Now you won't be able to tell the poseurs from the poseurs!!
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Team Owner
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That's funny. I thought all Stingray's were the "base model" only the Z06 is a separate model. If it make some feel superior that's nice. But yea the ZF1 option will sell like hot cakes. So look for more Z51 badges.
Pro
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dumb article.
they call the badges "carbon fiber" when they are Carbon Flash.. not a big deal, but goes to show how closely they're reading and tarnishes the credibility of the article as a whole.
they call the badges "carbon fiber" when they are Carbon Flash.. not a big deal, but goes to show how closely they're reading and tarnishes the credibility of the article as a whole.
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Team Owner
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Le Mans Master
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Well .. aren't we the elitist. To call a non-Z51 Stingray 'worthless' is an undefendable point of view. My car will never be on a track, will never see 150 mph, doesn't need to have magnetic-controlled suspension or an e-diff. The Z51 package is undoubtedly way cool, but not for everyone. The base model is perfectly suited to my needs, so I couldn't justify the extra cost just for bragging rights.
Drifting
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Still can't get the great Magnetic Selective Ride Control with anything other than the Z51. So, even if I was ordering a 2015 rather than driving my 2014 I would get the Z51 to "qualify" for MSRC. For those that are satisfied with the excellent base suspension, the ZF1 Appearance Package is a very good option (assuming reasonable pricing). Probably only the most observant will be able to discern the smaller brakes of the base model.
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Drifting
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Seems they are going to have look real close
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-on-a-z51.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c7-g...-on-a-z51.html
Safety Car
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From: Ocean Springs MS
Well, everyone's entitled to an opinion.
And the Stingray without the Z51 package is what, a Yugo? It still outperforms 99% of the cars on the road.
Last edited by fdxpilot; May 27, 2014 at 03:39 PM.
