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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Divexxtreme
I guess we'll have to agree to disagree.

It doesn't matter what characteristic you bring up, the C7 shifter is inferior to that of the Viper in every single way possible, even though the Viper makes far more torque everywhere in the curve, which counters your earlier argument. It's notchy, the throws are far too long, it has a rubbery feel, and it's sometimes tricky to find the right gear (just like my C6 Z06 shifter was). What you are talking about is a function of low-end torque and clutch engagement, which the C7 does quite well. However, many people in this thread are talking specifically about 'shift feel' and 'shift engagment'. I love the C7, but the shifter is horrible.

The Viper's is better, the 996 and 997 Porsche's are better, and the GT500's is better.

I can nail gears in pretty much anything (see vid), but this shifter sucks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drmd...ature=youtu.be
Maybe you should buy A viper,or porshe or whatever.I like shifting the C7 just fine
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by thrilled
Maybe you should buy A viper,or porshe or whatever.I like shifting the C7 just fine
Grow up. I've already owned the other cars and they all had their own issues. The C7 is outstanding, but I'm not so infatuated with the car that I'm blind to it's shortcomings.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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Maybe you should buy A viper,or porshe or whatever.I like shifting the C7 just fine
Dude. All he said is the shifter in those cars is better than c7 in his opinion. Were all here because we own and love our c7s. No need to get defensive.
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Old Aug 17, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Dunga
Dude. All he said is the shifter in those cars is better than c7 in his opinion. Were all here because we own and love our c7s. No need to get defensive.
I get an attitude when someone puts down the best car that I've ever owned.
Maybe ya all have $200,000-$500,000 to purchase A car with.
So maybe if that's the case maybe the shifter is better.For the amount of money that I paid for the C7,I think it's the best ya can buy for the money.
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