Another C8 (#) Spied
05-19-2018, 07:19 AM
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thanks, this is how i improve my language skills. i am a fast learner though. please (if it is not too much to ask) keep correcting my mistakes. already learned some stuff just by reading the forum..
what i still don't get there are some words - buttresses? what exactly do you mean by those? i figured that out that it has to do something with the back of the car, but still
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vettedna (05-19-2018)
05-19-2018, 08:43 AM
#42
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thanks, this is how i improve my language skills. i am a fast learner though. please (if it is not too much to ask) keep correcting my mistakes. already learned some stuff just by reading the forum..
what i still don't get there are some words - buttresses? what exactly do you mean by those? i figured that out that it has to do something with the back of the car, but still
A structural component.
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keagan (05-19-2018)
05-19-2018, 09:10 AM
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05-19-2018, 11:00 AM
#45
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Yes, it would look awkward if the B pillar was visible and the cut line didn't line up with it. But once the vinyl camo is removed the B pillar will likely be hidden by a tinted glass continuation of the door glass as on the C7. Then the "shorter" lift-off panel won't look so wrong - plus it will be small and light, easy to stow.
Recall the 1970s-era Trans Am T-tops. Ugly then, still ugly now.
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05-19-2018, 11:59 AM
#46
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05-19-2018, 01:19 PM
#47
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Yes, the Fisher is what I'd expect. I'm sure the GM execs were gritting their teeth over its ugliness, but had no choice.
05-19-2018, 01:56 PM
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Is there any way to "fake" a line such as for a roof separation?
05-19-2018, 01:58 PM
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05-19-2018, 06:47 PM
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Buttresses
thanks, this is how i improve my language skills. i am a fast learner though. please (if it is not too much to ask) keep correcting my mistakes. already learned some stuff just by reading the forum..
what i still don't get there are some words - buttresses? what exactly do you mean by those? i figured that out that it has to do something with the back of the car, but still
Good luck with English. It's a crazy, inconsistent language.
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vettedna (05-20-2018)
05-19-2018, 06:52 PM
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Good explanation IronV; excellent supporting picture!
05-20-2018, 02:27 AM
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The word is an architectural term, nominally used to describe reinforcing elements on walls of castles or buildings. In sports cars it describes the design feature that runs from the top rear deck forward up to the "b" pillar at the top of the roof.
Good luck with English. It's a crazy, inconsistent language.
Good luck with English. It's a crazy, inconsistent language.
Regarding the thread now I understand what you meant by the buttresses and I totally agree. On these pictures we can clearly see the 458 Spider-like design behind the B-pillar. The more details we get to know, the more obvious it gets that this car is absolutely stunning, in its simplicity close to perfection. I keep wondering if this is a brand-new or the almost locked design from pre-2009.