Hi Guys,
Sold my NSX and RL and going to one car, the 2010 Vette Grand Sport. Loved the RL with A- Spec, my son in Wisconsin bought it. Best to all of you, I really enjoyed the group.

 

Who has the fastest car, you or Neuron Bob? I think a race is in order!

Congratulations on the Grand Sport, what a great car, enjoy.

Ed

 

I think we are both having fun, I pick mine up tomorrow. My first American car in about 20 years.

 

who bought the NSX? I always wanted one of those! Enjoy the Grand Sport it is a sick car!!

 

post some pics when you gte a chance... especially of the engine bay.

 

The NSX was my second one, owned them for about 10 years, great cars, just way past their prime. Sold it in 30 minutes on line to a guy in Canada, it was perfect, he never came to see it. I will post pics next week.

 

Hey man, I'll drive down to Florida and race you! On a track, of course. Just modded my V....2.55" supercharger pulley + CAI = 544 whp (gain of over 70 whp...means 660 hp at the crank....), and all for $600 including install.

Love the Grand Sport. Did you HAVE to give up the NSX, though?

At least the RL is staying in your family. Not a bad thing at all!

 

Congrats. Post pics of the Vette!

 

The car I had before the RL was a Corvette.
This new Grand Sport is exactly what I want in a Corvette, I just didn't think they'd build it.
Congrats!!

PICS!!

 

congrats man!!! post pics...vettes are sick

 

Bob, you realize you are within 90 horses of a $125,000 NASCAR car?

You put anymore horses in that car and you should be required to put a number on the doors.

 

Neuron Bob is a sick man lol so i guess my cousins modded M5 stands no shot lol

 

Hi to all.
Bring it down Bob.

I cannot tell you how wonderful this car is, it makes my NSX seem soooo out dated and slow as can be. Wow, just wow, and I have had a ton of cars.

How do I add pics?

 

Go to an image hosting website like Photobucket
Register for free
Upload pictures
Click tab to "Share" photos
Click tab to "Get Link"
Copy the link for "IMG" (full size not thumbnail)
Go back to the Acurazine post and paste the link
Repeat for each picture

Not sure if this is the easiest way, but it works for me.

 

So where's the pictures??

 

i hope you know this is a Acura Forum ! I dont think people really care about your Vett. Good luck with your resale value....

 

Yes we do. We love cars. Post some pics when you can, and congrats on an excellent ride.

 

Hope you enjoy the car, but my personal convictions will not allw mr to buy a Govt. Motors car.

 

Really? you can't appreciate something cool???
Good luck on being a better person...


Congrats OP, now just waiting on pics!!

 

I don't get this reply. The guy HAD an RL. He got rid of it for another car. That makes him an Acura Forum member alumni for life. His post included some Acura content, that he sold his car. I'm ALWAYS interested in what someone buys next after their current car so I find this thread very relevant for this RL forum. Rant over...

Vette Grand Sport? Never heard of it till now. I love the looks of them... and since you can't post pics yet:















Not bad...


2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport - First Drive Review
Splitting the difference between the standard Vette and the Z06.
Two seconds—that’s the most important figure to know when you’re considering the credentials of the new, 2010 Corvette Grand Sport. Those two ticks represent how much quicker the latest track-fortified Vette is around the hairy 2.9-mile road course at GM’s Milford proving grounds than was last year’s model with the Z51 handling package. That’s a huge gain, one that bites off more than half the Z06’s time advantage over the base Vette, and should convince skeptics that this is more than just a scheme to charge an additional four grand for the Corvette’s latest track pack.

More of a Good Thing

Replacing the previous (and highly recommended) Z51 package—it added larger wheels and tires, a stiffer suspension, bigger brakes, and shorter gearing to the base Corvette coupe or convertible—the Grand Sport shares a name with limited-edition models from 1963 and 1996 but is a new model line and not a low-volume special. In fact, Chevy is predicting that nearly 50 percent of Corvette sales going forward will be Grand Sports, citing claims that its customers were clamoring for more Z06-ness but without that 505-hp beast’s coupe-only and manual-transmission-only limitations. That’s why, as with the Z51 package, the Grand Sport, which starts at $55,720, or $5840 more than a base Corvette, is offered as a convertible or targa-topped coupe and with a manual or automatic. An available Heritage package brings the iconic Grand Sport front-fender hashes as well as two-tone seats.

As for the mechanicals, the Grand Sport keeps the base car’s 430-hp LS3 V-8 (436 hp with the optional exhaust) and steel frame but gets lots of Z06 bits, including its much larger tires (275/35-18s in front and 325/30-19s in back), wider track, cross-drilled brake rotors (14.0-inch fronts and 13.4-inch rears), and visual add-ons (front air inlet, bulging fenders, and rear brake-cooling ducts) that go more than skin deep, as they reduce aerodynamic lift by half. And although drag is increased, there’s no penalty to fuel economy, which remains an impressive 16 city/26 highway mpg for the coupe, 15/25 for the convertible. The only thing the Corvette really needs now is a remedy for its cheap-looking interior plastics; the available beyond-fake-carbon-fiber-wannabe surround for the center stack is particularly egregious. The cabin needs a breakthrough on par with the ones seen in the second-gen Cadillac CTS or the 2010 Buick LaCrosse.

Ready for Launch

The best Grand Sport value is the manual-transmission coupe, which gets a differential cooler and the dry-sump oiling system that’s shared with the Z06 and ZR1 and nearly doubles capacity, to 10.5 quarts. An additional benefit is that the dual oil pump and longer crankshaft used in conjunction with the dry-sump setup mean that those particular LS3 engines are hand-built alongside the LS7 and LS9 from the Z06 and ZR1.

Another welcome addition on all 2010 manual-transmission Vettes (including Z06s and ZR1s) is launch control. Simply put the car into “competition mode” by clicking the stability/traction-control button twice, and it’s armed. Push in the clutch and mat the throttle, and the revs rise to roughly 4500 rpm—the precise engine speed depends on the ambient temperature, among other things. Dump the clutch and the system ascertains the available grip by the viciousness of the initial wheelspin and then precisely modulates the torque sent to the wheels by adjusting the fuel and spark delivery 100 times per second while keeping the throttle wide open. Although the excess wheelspin used to calibrate the launch means the system’s times aren’t quite as good as those possible by the best drivers, it’s within 0.1 or so second and is extremely consistent.

The Right Balance

Weight is up about 40 pounds to just over 3300, roughly 100 more pounds than the Z06, and straight-line performance isn’t predicted to improve over the Z51’s 4.0-second 0-to-60-mph time, but we plan on a skidpad figure of at least 1.00 g when we get our hands on a Grand Sport for instrumented testing. Unfortunately, the lack of lateral support from the same flimsy seats that we’ve long complained about is still a big issue. The shift effort in manual cars still tends toward manly, but the broad torque is addicting, as is the roar that turns into a ripping snarl when the flaps open on the optional exhaust. This is truly a car that can easily withstand serious track time as is, which is impressive considering that the base Corvette’s forgiving ride isn’t sacrificed. Whereas pushing a Z06 always seems dangerous, the Grand Sport feels far less suicidal; the burlier Vette’s larger tires and instantly responding, slop-free brakes seem to suit this new model perfectly. But don’t think we’ve gone soft; there’s still plenty of power to break the rear tires loose and ruin your day. Aside from the $109,130 ZR1, this is our new favorite Corvette on the track.

 

kirbyflorida has been an active member of the forum for a long while and he's letting us know of his change. I allow these sort of posts for everyone's enjoyment.

From the responses, I think people do care about the 'vette, and are also sorry he's leaving the fam. I know I am.

 

Congrats on the pickup! Sad to see an NSX go, but it looks like you're taking the transition well. What year was the NSX?

 

You don't speak for me....You couldn't pay me to drive a Corvette or any other GM product....I'd take an S2000 over a Corvette anyday, especially on a track.

 

^but the point is just to show off his new vette
its always cool to see azine members upgrade....