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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 07:50 PM
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So after couple weeks, I have a bunch of observations. This is my 15th Vett. C4 to present Gen..This C8 is my favorite and a blast to drive. So “off line acceleration” is dam near same as my C7Z. Love extra cockpit room/seat travel. I personally like the shape of the steering wheel. Handling is spectacular..Cant wait for C8Z

(ONLY THING) Anyone else find your right hand looking for a shifter/stick to grab??!! I find myself grabbing the mag ride adjuster..
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Congratulations on your C8. I am waiting for my HTC to be built next month but have driven my buddy's C8 in April. I have owned 99 Corvettes, and the C8 is by far the most fun of any Corvette that I have ever driven.

Post some photos of your car here. We all enjoy seeing these incredible Corvettes after delivery.

Enjoy it in good health,

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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by zo6 08
So after couple weeks, I have a bunch of observations. This is my 15th Vett. C4 to present Gen..This C8 is my favorite and a blast to drive. So “off line acceleration” is dam near same as my C7Z. Love extra cockpit room/seat travel. I personally like the shape of the steering wheel. Handling is spectacular..Cant wait for C8Z

(ONLY THING) Anyone else find your right hand looking for a shifter/stick to grab??!! I find myself grabbing the mag ride adjuster..
thought it was faster off the line than 7z but slower 50-75 and 1/4 mile?

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thought it was faster off the line than 7z but slower 50-75 and 1/4 mile?
definitely falls off up top compared to Z, as expected..
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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 09:13 PM
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I am excited for the Z06 as well
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