C8 jinx?
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Jan 19, 2022, 05:55 PM
Burning Brakes
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The more automated and "sophisticated" cars get the more gremlins will show up. Plus, our world is more connected and "informed" now because of the internet. I hear folks talking about the good old days when cars were built tough and that's just day dreaming. I drove a stock 57 Chevy the other day and I can't believe I survived my teen years driving one with a hopped up engine and drum brakes. OMG doesn't even begin to describe it.
Melting Slicks
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The more automated and "sophisticated" cars get the more gremlins will show up. Plus, our world is more connected and "informed" now because of the internet. I hear folks talking about the good old days when cars were built tough and that's just day dreaming. I drove a stock 57 Chevy the other day and I can't believe I survived my teen years driving one with a hopped up engine and drum brakes. OMG doesn't even begin to describe it.
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Not since 1970 when the 1969 strike caused 1969 to go longer in production. It cut 1970 numbers way down. While I don't necessarily believe in curses, this generation has definitely had enough turmoil to consider believing it is cursed (strike, pandemic, shutdowns, parts shortages, foul weather, and now another strike possibly happening).
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Burning Brakes
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The more automated and "sophisticated" cars get the more gremlins will show up. Plus, our world is more connected and "informed" now because of the internet. I hear folks talking about the good old days when cars were built tough and that's just day dreaming. I drove a stock 57 Chevy the other day and I can't believe I survived my teen years driving one with a hopped up engine and drum brakes. OMG doesn't even begin to describe it.
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I do agree that in three years the C8 has had its share of production problems. But things will work out.
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I'd suggest you do a little snooping around from at least the C5 Forums onward. None from there on have escaped their issues. All such are "amplified" by outlets like the Forums. However, that doesn't mean the C8 doesn't have its own issues, and perhaps more than its share. Besides, being a 'puter-on-wheels is no excuse... for anything. Indeed, if anything it should self-justify by minimizing such crappola. 
Melting Slicks
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Yes, its just amazing how they can't even give them away isn't it. I have to wonder if GM will survive the decisions that got them here. The poor dears are now foolishly trying to release the Z06 in 2023 with no buyers waiting at all.
Buy Ford stock!
PS. The OP is "TBIRD 57" on a Corvette Forum....so he probably missed the 57 Fuelie being better than the F product too...
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Could be maybe….. don’t think op is referring to the car per say but all the events outside of the car. The virus, supply issues, tornadoes, one maybe another strike, high demand, and price adders.
Not sure I believe in a jinx, but never know.
Not sure I believe in a jinx, but never know.
