NEW prototypes spotted So Cal
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NEW prototypes spotted So Cal
NEW prototypes spotted So Cal
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NEW prototypes spotted So Cal
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Hey Guys what your missing is the rear window is blacked out.. They must be at the very least 2027s testing with the new motor.
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First off, if those were C9s they’d be camouflaged like in all other spy shots. And they aren’t.
Secondly, there’s little to no discernible difference to the average man on the street.
We C8 jockeys would be lucky indeed to have no more change than this.
Secondly, there’s little to no discernible difference to the average man on the street.
We C8 jockeys would be lucky indeed to have no more change than this.
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[QUOTE=pastexpirationdate;1609406006]First off, if those were C9s they’d be camouflaged like in all other spy shots. And they aren’t.
Secondly, there’s little to no discernible difference to the average man on the street.
We C8 jockeys would be lucky indeed to have no more change than this.[/QUOTE
Not sure about that.......These could be C8s running C9 suspension, braking and powertrains. They have done that on every gen........Hence the blacked out rear window.
I could be wrong, but the only reason to run this many mules, is that the C8 generation is going to be longer than we think?
Secondly, there’s little to no discernible difference to the average man on the street.
We C8 jockeys would be lucky indeed to have no more change than this.[/QUOTE
Not sure about that.......These could be C8s running C9 suspension, braking and powertrains. They have done that on every gen........Hence the blacked out rear window.
I could be wrong, but the only reason to run this many mules, is that the C8 generation is going to be longer than we think?
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[QUOTE=Rush91;1609406117][QUOTE=pastexpirationdate;1609406006]First off, if those were C9s they’d be camouflaged like in all other spy shots. And they aren’t.
Secondly, there’s little to no discernible difference to the average man on the street.
We C8 jockeys would be lucky indeed to have no more change than this.[/QUOTE
Not sure about that.......These could be C8s running C9 suspension, braking and powertrains. They have done that on every gen........Hence the blacked out rear window.
I could be wrong, but the only reason to run this many mules, is that the C8 generation is going to be longer than we think?[/QUOTE]
I think that’s entirely possible and maybe even likely. And as a recent C8 buyer I’m not sure how I feel about it. I really don’t think the C9 is gonna be much of a big deal, even with the LS6. But knowing for sure before my B2B runs out would sure help me plan.
Secondly, there’s little to no discernible difference to the average man on the street.
We C8 jockeys would be lucky indeed to have no more change than this.[/QUOTE
Not sure about that.......These could be C8s running C9 suspension, braking and powertrains. They have done that on every gen........Hence the blacked out rear window.
I could be wrong, but the only reason to run this many mules, is that the C8 generation is going to be longer than we think?[/QUOTE]
I think that’s entirely possible and maybe even likely. And as a recent C8 buyer I’m not sure how I feel about it. I really don’t think the C9 is gonna be much of a big deal, even with the LS6. But knowing for sure before my B2B runs out would sure help me plan.
