GS vs Stingray
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Guess what? ALL nannies ON!!! Didn't seem to make difference to my M7 C7. I was never beyond 1/2 throttle! The nannies don't seem to be able to overcome the M7 at any rate. It didn't scare me. It did alert me to the caution needed driving these beasts! That I'll tell ya!
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Burning Brakes
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I prefer a smooth ride as well, my base Stingray is even a bit softer then the MRC on touring. It’s smoother then my C6 and my C5 was. I understand the MRC isn’t too bad though on touring.
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Joe, most of your posts are off the wall, occasionally I see a light of hope but afraid that is just luck!
I started this off saying your statement that a GS was $10,000 more than a Z51 was wrong, which it was! You come back with foolish rhetoric that makes no sense. One wonders what you're smoking!
I started this off saying your statement that a GS was $10,000 more than a Z51 was wrong, which it was! You come back with foolish rhetoric that makes no sense. One wonders what you're smoking!
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^^
Thanks!
I don't, it would take a lot more than his rhetoric to get me upset!! It's just fun to respond to the few posts where he makes partial sense! But it's so few think I'll give up!
Thanks!
I don't, it would take a lot more than his rhetoric to get me upset!! It's just fun to respond to the few posts where he makes partial sense! But it's so few think I'll give up!
Last edited by JerryU; Jun 19, 2018 at 10:47 PM.
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I expect a firmer ride in any new C7. My C7's MSRC's Touring setting is just about what I would expect from this high performance car. If you wanted a soft ride, perhaps an Impala or Malibu might fit the bill?
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I guess I have to get rid of my Stingray now.
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So my 2016 1lt non Z51 lease is almost over (Great car only 23000 miles) and I am starting the process of leasing a new 2018 Grand Sport. Both are A8.
Due to the heavier GS how much slower is it then my Stingray? I would assume the GS might hook a bit better with the wider tires but it is heavier with the bigger rotors-calipers-electronic rear diff and all the extra coolers and dry sump.
Due to the heavier GS how much slower is it then my Stingray? I would assume the GS might hook a bit better with the wider tires but it is heavier with the bigger rotors-calipers-electronic rear diff and all the extra coolers and dry sump.
As for MRC, depending on your use, I don’t think it’s needed. I think mine rides great without it. I couldn’t tell any difference in the Z51 I tested but also wasn’t pushing either car. There is always a similar discussion in the Porsche forums when it comes to PASM. The purists will say you have to have it, it’s almost not even a Porsche without it, or you’re a cheapskate or probably shouldn’t buy the car because you can’t afford to outfit it properly lol.
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Sorry I do not have a Picture, but would mine be even more Luxurious as it has that emblem, with 181 of 650 on it 
I had a 2014 Stingray, 3LT, Z51, M7 with NPP and Mag ride. I traded it for my 18 Grand Sport with 3LT and M7.
The Stingray with mag ride was a slight bit smoother. I am sure that is only because of the much wider tires on the GS. Both great cars, but luxury level was the same, both mag ride, both 3LT.
This is easy, the first Grand Sport Corvette was a 1963. Five were made.
The Stingray with mag ride was a slight bit smoother. I am sure that is only because of the much wider tires on the GS. Both great cars, but luxury level was the same, both mag ride, both 3LT.
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Funny, Zora Duntov hated that split window bar so much (as none functional and blocking vision) he had it removed from the '64 in a battle with the GM's design head Bill Mitchell! In fact Duntov refused to put the split bar on his 5 racing '63 Grand Sport Race Cars!
Bet Dontov was upset that he won the battel with Bill Mitchell and got the "Split Window" removed from the '64 and made the '63 the most valuable old Vette!
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The weight difference is insignificant. What's significant is the difference in looks.
Just my humble opinion,..... the wider GS is sleeker and just looks exponentially more bad ***.
And if it matters, the GS will bring more $$$ when you go to resale.
Just my humble opinion,..... the wider GS is sleeker and just looks exponentially more bad ***.
And if it matters, the GS will bring more $$$ when you go to resale.
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Let me tell you something PDiddle, all the nannies in the world won't keep even a base C7 out of the weeds. 6 weeks ago I killed it in 1st gear at a light at start up in my base M7 C7. There was a pick up right on my a** that I was afraid was going to rear end me, and upon restart of my C7 M7, popped the clutch zealously trying to move out quickly. The rear end lit up like a Christmas tree as I inadvertently burned dual rubber away from the light
Guess what? ALL nannies ON!!! Didn't seem to make difference to my M7 C7. I was never beyond 1/2 throttle! The nannies don't seem to be able to overcome the M7 at any rate. It didn't scare me. It did alert me to the caution needed driving these beasts! That I'll tell ya!
Guess what? ALL nannies ON!!! Didn't seem to make difference to my M7 C7. I was never beyond 1/2 throttle! The nannies don't seem to be able to overcome the M7 at any rate. It didn't scare me. It did alert me to the caution needed driving these beasts! That I'll tell ya!
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The revs weren't high, and the clutch wasn't dropped or dumped. It was popped zealously, and no more than 1/2 throttle was engaged. Regardless, it overcame the TC, which I never disengage. Not into street racing - so it's not going to be an issue at speed. Caution is advised nonetheless.
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