Just another "Ring Time" thread
Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Yup...GM spent a ton of time and money flying to Europe with their team having no idea what it takes to run a fast ring time...you know, because they've never been there before. Lol. Yup and they had no idea what (if any) issues might arise in a car they had been developing for years...makes sense.
Race Director
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From: AZ
Yup...GM spent a ton of time and money flying to Europe with their team having no idea what it takes to run a fast ring time...you know, because they've never been there before. Lol. Yup and they had no idea what (if any) issues might arise in a car they had been developing for years...makes sense.
Melting Slicks
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I've been here over 15 years. I've written how-to articles, testing articles, track tests and results, and gave years of racing and modification advice. For the C7Z alone, I've done performance testing and articles, as well as dyno testing and dispelling heat soak rumors.
I don't attack people here. I don't even bash Corvettes. I may bring up some data that I disagree with, and challenge, but I keep it factual whenever possible. You, on the other hand, only serve as the protector of the C7Z universe, with your sidekick GP. Neither of which actually owns, or has ever owned, a Corvette with their name on the title.
You called a guy out for not owning a particular Corvette. I brought the same question to you. What is the difference? My Dad owns a Harley Davidson, but I don't claim it as my own. I'll bet the guy you called out has owned more Corvettes than you personally have. And, so have I.
I like Snorman too. I've known him online since maybe 1996 or 1998? He doesn't need your blessing, he earns his own respect online.
I don't attack people here. I don't even bash Corvettes. I may bring up some data that I disagree with, and challenge, but I keep it factual whenever possible. You, on the other hand, only serve as the protector of the C7Z universe, with your sidekick GP. Neither of which actually owns, or has ever owned, a Corvette with their name on the title.
You called a guy out for not owning a particular Corvette. I brought the same question to you. What is the difference? My Dad owns a Harley Davidson, but I don't claim it as my own. I'll bet the guy you called out has owned more Corvettes than you personally have. And, so have I.
I like Snorman too. I've known him online since maybe 1996 or 1998? He doesn't need your blessing, he earns his own respect online.
Comical at best..
Melting Slicks
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Safety Car
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From: Houston TX
My, you sure are proud of Daddy's garage. Just another rich kid spoiled brat, who thinks he knows everything. Haha
Also, please find an example of where I am attacking C7Z owners. You won't. You won't even see me trashing the car. At the most, I've only discussed some performance issues, and questioned this silly Nurburgring lack of results stuff.
Also, please find an example of where I am attacking C7Z owners. You won't. You won't even see me trashing the car. At the most, I've only discussed some performance issues, and questioned this silly Nurburgring lack of results stuff.
Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
If the time is impressive, the waiting won't matter...but I'm sure you'll still find something wrong with it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Beaverton OR
Yep!
Yup...GM spent a ton of time and money flying to Europe with their team having no idea what it takes to run a fast ring time...you know, because they've never been there before. Lol. Yup and they had no idea what (if any) issues might arise in a car they had been developing for years...makes sense.
I will be happy to be wrong, and like Nineball see this story end!
Last edited by johnglenntwo; Jan 26, 2016 at 01:32 PM.
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Race Director
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From: AZ
Maybe, maybe not...We won't know if it was a stroke of genius or pure marketing stupidity until they announce it...Maybe they did it on purpose with cause, or maybe they completely dropped the ball.
If the time is impressive, the waiting won't matter...but I'm sure you'll still find something wrong with it.
If the time is impressive, the waiting won't matter...but I'm sure you'll still find something wrong with it.
Le Mans Master
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From: My interests are mobile
You think because you own a Stingray is entitles you any more or any less to this conversation? Some people on here have given more to the Corvette brand and enthusiast base than you ever will. All you do is come here to be a douche and start arguments based upon your post history. I looked through 10 pages and didn't see one constructive comment that amounted to anything more that you blowin bandwidth out IB's anus like it just dined at a DairyQueen/Taco Bell kiosk.
If "enthusiasts" (using that word VERY loosely) like yourself have a right to be here, then by GOD even the random guy driving a Dodge Dart does.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: North Mankato MN
My primary objection to this story is not the lap time as I expect it will be better than the ZR1, but that the Chief Corvette engineer reported about 10 months ago of a very good lap, to be reported "soon" and then to have no report from GM. Their decision to not release it "soon" reflects very badly on Tadge, who has gone above and beyond to work with this forum and other enthusiasts.
I think somebody had mentioned (maybe it was JVP) that Tadge spoke out too soon, and whether or not the time would be released hadn't been cleared with GM. So it's out of his hands....... I hold nothing against Tadge himself, but he should at least comment on why it hasn't been released yet. I'm hopeful we'll hear something at the next event, but I'm not holding my breath.
Last edited by Xanthophyll; Jan 27, 2016 at 10:13 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Beaverton OR
How about!
It was mid teens and not all that exciting. Probably acceptable, but, not really knocking down the GTR. This is what I originally thought it would be and it would make Tadge basically right, but, absolutely not make all this much ado about it!
We have to blame ourselves. Don't buy the F-ing car if it really does overheat too much, and don't give this all this Free fanfare for NOthing!
We have to blame ourselves. Don't buy the F-ing car if it really does overheat too much, and don't give this all this Free fanfare for NOthing!
Last edited by johnglenntwo; Jan 27, 2016 at 06:17 PM.
Melting Slicks
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My, you sure are proud of Daddy's garage. Just another rich kid spoiled brat, who thinks he knows everything. Haha
Also, please find an example of where I am attacking C7Z owners. You won't. You won't even see me trashing the car. At the most, I've only discussed some performance issues, and questioned this silly Nurburgring lack of results stuff.
Also, please find an example of where I am attacking C7Z owners. You won't. You won't even see me trashing the car. At the most, I've only discussed some performance issues, and questioned this silly Nurburgring lack of results stuff.
Last edited by Lavender; Jan 28, 2016 at 11:40 AM.
Melting Slicks
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People can say much the same about your post history which is a bunch of ROFL's and asking people questions so they can step into your little ring of bs and debate.
You think because you own a Stingray is entitles you any more or any less to this conversation? Some people on here have given more to the Corvette brand and enthusiast base than you ever will. All you do is come here to be a douche and start arguments based upon your post history. I looked through 10 pages and didn't see one constructive comment that amounted to anything more that you blowin bandwidth out IB's anus like it just dined at a DairyQueen/Taco Bell kiosk.
If "enthusiasts" (using that word VERY loosely) like yourself have a right to be here, then by GOD even the random guy driving a Dodge Dart does.
You think because you own a Stingray is entitles you any more or any less to this conversation? Some people on here have given more to the Corvette brand and enthusiast base than you ever will. All you do is come here to be a douche and start arguments based upon your post history. I looked through 10 pages and didn't see one constructive comment that amounted to anything more that you blowin bandwidth out IB's anus like it just dined at a DairyQueen/Taco Bell kiosk.
If "enthusiasts" (using that word VERY loosely) like yourself have a right to be here, then by GOD even the random guy driving a Dodge Dart does.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Cleveland Ohio
Just.... wow. Will enjoy this section when there is a c8 section and people who strap a bowtie over their own ***** to feel good about themselves move on.
Last edited by briannutter1; Jan 29, 2016 at 07:37 PM.