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Safety Car
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Looks to me like it will have adjustable suspension like the Ford GT...gaging by the pneumatic or hydraulic line apparently emanating from the bottom of the LF shock/spring assy.
I assume this because the brake line and ABS speed sensor wire are also visible in the same view...this and zooming in on the bracket that these mount to on the frame indicates 2 significant hoses' hard mounting points on the frame where they will transition to tubing.
I assume this because the brake line and ABS speed sensor wire are also visible in the same view...this and zooming in on the bracket that these mount to on the frame indicates 2 significant hoses' hard mounting points on the frame where they will transition to tubing.
Last edited by bub; Dec 17, 2017 at 06:24 PM.
Burning Brakes
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That’d Be cool. The only thing I like about the GT is how it drops to the ground in track mode. And they use the same pump for the suspension and wing, which is smart.
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Looks to me like it will have adjustable suspension like the Ford GT...gaging by the pneumatic or hydraulic line apparently emanating from the bottom of the LF shock/spring assy.
I assume this because the brake line and ABS speed sensor wire are also visible in the same view...this and zooming in on the bracket that these mount to on the frame indicates 2 significant hoses' hard mounting points on the frame where they will transition to tubing.
I assume this because the brake line and ABS speed sensor wire are also visible in the same view...this and zooming in on the bracket that these mount to on the frame indicates 2 significant hoses' hard mounting points on the frame where they will transition to tubing.
A “front axle lift system” (which is what Porsche calls it, and is priced by them at $2,590) would be an extremely exciting option for many Corvettes owners, especially those of us who have lowered our C7’s and who typically encounter steep driveway aprons, speed bumps, etc.
Months ago, at a gathering of about six C7 owners, we unanimously agreed that at roughly $2,500-$3,000, we would all buy it when/if it became available for our next Corvette.
I would be happy to avoid the “45 degree, incline-approach method” necessary almost daily. Count me in. Porsche’s works to 37 MPH; maybe GM will even have a automatic triggering method based on the 2016+’s three front fascia cameras.
Thanks again bub. Still smiling after reading your post.
Last edited by elegant; Dec 17, 2017 at 09:27 PM.
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This coming year is going to get really interesting. I have a feeling there will be more of these seeing daylight.
Burning Brakes
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doesn't show on the pictures i'm seeing. i see one picture that has 4 exhaust tubes coming from the side of the engine going to a fairly complicated muffler, but no turbo system associated with it. maybe you have a picture that isn't showing for me. with a turbo system, the 6.2 can have an easy 700+ hp.
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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Lamborghini uses dual injection on their V10 and V12 engines. They also have a similar dual intake system, but with dual throttle bodies. This is interesting because that engine has to be sucking in a lot of air to need that much fuel. It has some form of forced induction.
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Seems to me the engine strategy is similar to what happened with the introduction of the C4. GM brought out the 84 with the previous generation CrossFire motor followed by the newer technology TPI in 85. So we see the C8 potentially introduced w the C7 6.2L pushrod. Will the rumored DOHC motors be introduced and available only AFTER the initial C8 debut? Or simultaneously?
Last edited by Dominic Sorresso; Dec 18, 2017 at 09:35 AM.
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With a intake manifold design like that, I am sure they will have it visible by the use of glass or some other material. Wow, excited stuff! Can’t wait for more! Hmmm I wonder if the base C8 will actually be a OHC, V8 with one (or maybe 2) turbos? Interesting.....
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bub, that is very exciting analysis. Thank you very much. I heard a while back that GM had at least contracted with a supplier to develop such a system for the ME, but wondered whether it was going to make it into production.
A “front axle lift system” (which is what Porsche calls it, and is priced by them at $2,590) would be an extremely exciting option for many Corvettes owners, especially those of us who have lowered our C7’s and who typically encounter steep driveway aprons, speed bumps, etc.
Months ago, at a gathering of about six C7 owners, we unanimously agreed that at roughly $2,500-$3,000, we would all buy it when/if it became available for our next Corvette.
I would be happy to avoid the “45 degree, incline-approach method” necessary almost daily. Count me in. Porsche’s works to 37 MPH; maybe GM will even have a automatic triggering method based on the 2016+’s three front fascia cameras.
Thanks again bub. Still smiling after reading your post.
A “front axle lift system” (which is what Porsche calls it, and is priced by them at $2,590) would be an extremely exciting option for many Corvettes owners, especially those of us who have lowered our C7’s and who typically encounter steep driveway aprons, speed bumps, etc.
Months ago, at a gathering of about six C7 owners, we unanimously agreed that at roughly $2,500-$3,000, we would all buy it when/if it became available for our next Corvette.
I would be happy to avoid the “45 degree, incline-approach method” necessary almost daily. Count me in. Porsche’s works to 37 MPH; maybe GM will even have a automatic triggering method based on the 2016+’s three front fascia cameras.
Thanks again bub. Still smiling after reading your post.
Burning Brakes
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I still see it on post 129. but I seen it around 4:00 am when it was posted.
I am hoping we get a good shot of the body now. It's clear the OP has more than just the 3 or 4 he posted. I hope so anyway. While these shoots are cool I think we are all waiting to get a glimpse of the side profile or of the front or rear body clip.
Hopefully the OP is saving the really good stuff as an Xmas girt to all us Corvette guys that can't wait another 10 or 12 months to see the C8.
I am hoping we get a good shot of the body now. It's clear the OP has more than just the 3 or 4 he posted. I hope so anyway. While these shoots are cool I think we are all waiting to get a glimpse of the side profile or of the front or rear body clip.
Hopefully the OP is saving the really good stuff as an Xmas girt to all us Corvette guys that can't wait another 10 or 12 months to see the C8.