Acceleration issue....
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Acceleration issue....
I've noticed that when I pull up to a stop light on a four lane road I almost always experience an acceleration issue. I am not trying to race off the line but by the time I shift to second without having used 1/4 of my throttle I'm generally 3 to 4 car lengths in front of the other drivers. This car seems to be deceptively quick because I don't feel like I'm going fast at all. I'm not complaining it just makes me laugh. I'm really not trying to race the minivan but I'm sure they think I'm showing off!
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Thanks for sharing that story. 
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That's the thing. I'm not racing and I know there are people who really care but I don't. I'm more embarrassed that it looks like I'm racing. Don't get me wrong I like to use the go pedal but not generally off the line unless I'm trying to change lanes on purpose. This is just sheer unintentional.
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That's the thing. I'm not racing and I know there are people who really care but I don't. I'm more embarrassed that it looks like I'm racing. Don't get me wrong I like to use the go pedal but not generally off the line unless I'm trying to change lanes on purpose. This is just sheer unintentional.
Does seem to be a common problem.
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I've noticed that when I pull up to a stop light on a four lane road I almost always experience an acceleration issue. I am not trying to race off the line but by the time I shift to second without having used 1/4 of my throttle I'm generally 3 to 4 car lengths in front of the other drivers. This car seems to be deceptively quick because I don't feel like I'm going fast at all. I'm not complaining it just makes me laugh. I'm really not trying to race the minivan but I'm sure they think I'm showing off!
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It's safer to drive if there isn't another car next to you when traveling.That way if he makes A
Stupid move and drifts in the other lane your not there for him to side swipe.
I take off normal for the C7.it's apparent you do also.
Stupid move and drifts in the other lane your not there for him to side swipe.
I take off normal for the C7.it's apparent you do also.
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Now wouldn't it look funny...embarrassing really... if that minivan actually took off faster than us?
All of the other cars at that intersection expect faster take-off speed from us.
It's a Vette.
Those other cars "want" to see lead us the pack.... and let's face it, we all saw enough of that to want a Vette in the first place.
C'mon. Let's be honest with each other.
All of the other cars at that intersection expect faster take-off speed from us.
It's a Vette.
Those other cars "want" to see lead us the pack.... and let's face it, we all saw enough of that to want a Vette in the first place.
C'mon. Let's be honest with each other.
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Now wouldn't it look funny...embarrassing really... if that minivan actually took off faster than us?
All of the other cars at that intersection expect faster take-off speed from us.
It's a Vette.
Those other cars "want" to see lead us the pack.... and let's face it, we all saw enough of that to want a Vette in the first place.
C'mon. Let's be honest with each other.
All of the other cars at that intersection expect faster take-off speed from us.
It's a Vette.
Those other cars "want" to see lead us the pack.... and let's face it, we all saw enough of that to want a Vette in the first place.
C'mon. Let's be honest with each other.
I mean it could happen.I would just be surprised,lol.
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Now wouldn't it look funny...embarrassing really... if that minivan actually took off faster than us?
All of the other cars at that intersection expect faster take-off speed from us.
It's a Vette.
Those other cars "want" to see lead us the pack.... and let's face it, we all saw enough of that to want a Vette in the first place.
C'mon. Let's be honest with each other.
All of the other cars at that intersection expect faster take-off speed from us.
It's a Vette.
Those other cars "want" to see lead us the pack.... and let's face it, we all saw enough of that to want a Vette in the first place.
C'mon. Let's be honest with each other.
