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#341
I understand the nostalgia for the 63 design, but the entire car would need to be styled accordingly. I’m not sure this design... or what we know if it so far, supports a split rear window. Don’t see the advantage. I think the entire style would need to be more exotic. Maybe the c9 ?
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Burning Brakes
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#347
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Not being mean or anything, I'm just saying as long as you're aware it isn't much of a deal.
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#350
Sorry if misconstrued.
I was agreeing with you and trying to support your post.
I thought it easier to use your images.
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#351
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And, what's with that gray wall separating the driver from the passenger? It almost makes the C7 grab handle look attractive.
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#352
Aren’t those two switches morphed and blurred out to hide the real operation of them?
Split window would be sweet!
Split window would be sweet!
#353
Intermediate
Wow. Not a fan.
#356
Melting Slicks
I hope the screen is more integrated like on the C7.
Does anyone else hate this latest trend of having cars infotainment screens look like iPads clipped to the dash?
I don't find that look appealing at all. Reminds me of when people used to have their phones vent clipped to the car for directions...
Does anyone else hate this latest trend of having cars infotainment screens look like iPads clipped to the dash?
I don't find that look appealing at all. Reminds me of when people used to have their phones vent clipped to the car for directions...
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#357
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I hope the screen is more integrated like on the C7.
Does anyone else hate this latest trend of having cars infotainment screens look like iPads clipped to the dash?
I don't find that look appealing at all. Reminds me of when people used to have their phones vent clipped to the car for directions...
Does anyone else hate this latest trend of having cars infotainment screens look like iPads clipped to the dash?
I don't find that look appealing at all. Reminds me of when people used to have their phones vent clipped to the car for directions...
#358
The screen should be fine so long as it is recessed enough to keep direct sunlight from bouncing off of it and directly into your eye.
I find so many designs lacking in this area making screens useless in certain lighting situations.
#359
I haven't seen enough evidence to support a real argument that there is a center bar on the rear glass of the vehicle, thus creating a split window. That said, absent real news, we can play the speculation game and wander into the weeds.
1) We know there is a rear facing camera in the upper rear glass area of the hood cover. It would look odd to put a camera in the middle of the glass by itself. A bar running down the middle would provide you with an easy cover to hide any wiring and create a nice subtle housing for such a camera.
2) The overall design of the car thus far does not connect itself well with Corvettes of the past. The side scoop (unless bs) does not seem to fit the curve of the 58' to 62' design. Right now we are left with a vague resemblance to the C7 in the headlights and taillights. So, if they want to connect the car to the past, a split window is something that fans have wanted to see return for years. Given that visibility out of the rear glass will likely already be compromised due to the mid-engine design, why not go all in with a camera to see out the back and put in a split window for a bit of style. Could be the styling pizzazz that the car needs.
3) Glass is heavy. Chevy would be foolish to not make the hood see thru, so you have to find a way to keep the weight down while also making it so people can see their engine. A center carbon fiber strip would allow you to see the engine from the left and right while adding strenght and dropping weight in the middle of the hood.
So...it is entirely possible that we have a split window design coming and perhaps even logical.
1) We know there is a rear facing camera in the upper rear glass area of the hood cover. It would look odd to put a camera in the middle of the glass by itself. A bar running down the middle would provide you with an easy cover to hide any wiring and create a nice subtle housing for such a camera.
2) The overall design of the car thus far does not connect itself well with Corvettes of the past. The side scoop (unless bs) does not seem to fit the curve of the 58' to 62' design. Right now we are left with a vague resemblance to the C7 in the headlights and taillights. So, if they want to connect the car to the past, a split window is something that fans have wanted to see return for years. Given that visibility out of the rear glass will likely already be compromised due to the mid-engine design, why not go all in with a camera to see out the back and put in a split window for a bit of style. Could be the styling pizzazz that the car needs.
3) Glass is heavy. Chevy would be foolish to not make the hood see thru, so you have to find a way to keep the weight down while also making it so people can see their engine. A center carbon fiber strip would allow you to see the engine from the left and right while adding strenght and dropping weight in the middle of the hood.
So...it is entirely possible that we have a split window design coming and perhaps even logical.
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I see what you mean. I’m still not totally happy with the Info screen on my ’17 Audi A 4 positioned so high up on the dash. But I am getting used to it. The 12” wide all digital Vitual Pilot screen seen between the steering wheel is really nice and operates separate from the Info Screen in Nav view and the gauge sizes can be small or large. I think this is the direction we will see with the ME C8 as suggested by that interior reveal. The big difference is that rather than stick up so high on the dash, it is position lower and more discrete. I do think however that they may have eliminated the C7 conceiled cubby compartment.
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