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05-25-2006, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Remember the new 911 Turbo automatic tranny car is 0.3 second faster than the manual tranny car for the 0-100 k/h due to energy stored in the torque converter.
A manual is more fun to drive and how often are you doing quarter miles runs against a clock?
05-25-2006, 12:06 PM
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here's 5th gear's review:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=G9bByWD4O...ch=z06%20fifth
http://youtube.com/watch?v=G9bByWD4O...ch=z06%20fifth
I like the little dig at Clarkson that the guy who ripped the vid put at the end...
05-25-2006, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
I’d take a SLOWER manual over a FASTER slushbox any day.
A manual is more fun to drive and how often are you doing quarter miles runs against a clock?
A manual is more fun to drive and how often are you doing quarter miles runs against a clock?
How does a AT vs MT Vette dyno compare? I've heard the AT puts equal power down which isn't really the norm in the automotive world.
05-25-2006, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bigman
The paddle shifted 6 speed C6's are faster from a stop then a 6 speed. From a roll they are close.
They improved the new auto gearbox a LOT compared to the a4. As I said though, I prefer leaving it in D and hauling ass rather than using the paddle shifters. I don't know why
05-25-2006, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
I’d take a SLOWER manual over a FASTER slushbox any day.
A manual is more fun to drive and how often are you doing quarter miles runs against a clock?
A manual is more fun to drive and how often are you doing quarter miles runs against a clock?
Fun is a matter of preference.
05-25-2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
here's 5th gear's review:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=G9bByWD4O...ch=z06%20fifth
http://youtube.com/watch?v=G9bByWD4O...ch=z06%20fifth
I have not seen Tiff have more fun on the track since he drove the Enzo. No doubt!
The only bad thing he described about the car was how jarring it gets when you go over putholes.
05-25-2006, 06:42 PM
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Tiff closes it by saying that this is the best super car value today.
I say, wait till you drive the Blue Devil Tiff
Finally, I LOVE the last second of the video where someone entered:
"Sorry Clarkson, you'll never be able to drive like Tiff"
LOL
I say, wait till you drive the Blue Devil Tiff
Finally, I LOVE the last second of the video where someone entered:
"Sorry Clarkson, you'll never be able to drive like Tiff"
LOL
05-25-2006, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
Tiff closes it by saying that this is the best super car value today.
I say, wait till you drive the Blue Devil Tiff
Finally, I LOVE the last second of the video where someone entered:
"Sorry Clarkson, you'll never be able to drive like Tiff"
LOL
I say, wait till you drive the Blue Devil Tiff
Finally, I LOVE the last second of the video where someone entered:
"Sorry Clarkson, you'll never be able to drive like Tiff"
LOL
Didn't see much wrong with Tiff's review but it sounded like the typical US magazine first drive of most any car, all highlights and no negatives. Yes I listened to the clarkson review, the only part that was worthless was between his driving time and the stigs driving time, which is a lot of bs. Add both driving times together and you have it.
05-25-2006, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Didn't see much wrong with Tiff's review but it sounded like the typical US magazine first drive of most any car, all highlights and no negatives. Yes I listened to the clarkson review, the only part that was worthless was between his driving time and the stigs driving time, which is a lot of bs. Add both driving times together and you have it.
05-25-2006, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Tiff stated the interior has a ways to go to match the quality of European car interiors (which is true) and he also stated the suspension is very harsh over bumps (also true). The car is great, so other than those areas, there isn't much to complain about
05-25-2006, 11:46 PM
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Tiff>Clarkson. Clarkson can be funny sometimes, but he doesn't have the automotive background that Tiff has. Tiff is like the Stig without the white outfit.
05-26-2006, 05:25 PM
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GM recalls some Corvettes - - Source: Autonews.com
Separately, NHTSA said General Motors is recalling 30,793 Chevrolet Corvette cars from the 2005-2006 model years as the adhesive between the roof panel and the frame may separate and the roofs could fly off.
"If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle and cause injury and property damage," NHTSA said.
"If there is a complete separation, the roof panel may detach from the vehicle and it could strike another vehicle and cause injury and property damage," NHTSA said.
05-26-2006, 10:44 PM
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My roof squeaks & pops sometimes when the temps are really cold, but it’s not showing any signs of lifting.
And it’s fine when it’s warm and sunny out.
According to the recall notice, my car ISN'T included in the problem, but I’m skeptical.
When I get a chance I’ll probably take it in to get checked out.
I keep a roll of DUCK-TAPE in the back just in case.
And it’s fine when it’s warm and sunny out.
According to the recall notice, my car ISN'T included in the problem, but I’m skeptical.
When I get a chance I’ll probably take it in to get checked out.
I keep a roll of DUCK-TAPE in the back just in case.
05-27-2006, 02:39 AM
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I recall reading some mention about Ford GT reliability/QC in here.. so umm... yeah. consider this, a public service announcement.
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1675
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1675
I took the GT to a car show SAT, I will admit it was hot but the window was down.....I went to open the door and show the car to a person and the "satin door panel" fell to the ground........I could not believe my eyes...double back tape on a $160,000.00 car........What to do? Shocked!
05-27-2006, 03:48 PM
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hehe. what's crazy is that 7 ppl said they had the same thing happen to their cars!! Can you imagine that. As mentioned Ford has issued a TSB for the problem.
05-27-2006, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by S A CHO
GT put together with tape? Kinda like the Vettes roof 
$180,000 vs. $75,000
both bad, but still.
05-27-2006, 05:11 PM
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Clarkson is hilarious to watch but Tiff actually knows what he is talking about and gives an honest opinion. Still like Clarkson better though, hes too funny 
05-27-2006, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
Tiff stated the interior has a ways to go to match the quality of European car interiors (which is true) and he also stated the suspension is very harsh over bumps (also true). The car is great, so other than those areas, there isn't much to complain about
05-28-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Wow! Really? Thats exactly what Clarkson said through his test drive, First!. WTF? Sounds like the truth hurts for potential real world owners.
Also, I really don't have a clue as to what you are trying to get at with either of your responses as they have little relevance to the point I was making.
The entire point of my response was that you first stated this
Didn't see much wrong with Tiff's review but it sounded like the typical US magazine first drive of most any car, all highlights and no negatives
Was I trying to compare him against Clarkson? No.
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05-28-2006, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
And what did you get out of Tiffs review, you don't have a number to put the vette ahead of a civic. The same test drive without performance numbers makes the 06 civic a hotrod also with the right camera angles.
My response had nothing to do with performance numbers or anything related to that.
I appreciate the lap with the Stig in Top Gear - my favorite part of the show.
06-07-2006, 09:50 AM
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Corvette Blue Devil project reportedly now called Sting Ray - - Source: Autoweek
Maybe this is why the folks at General Motors can slyly smile and plausibly deny a super-powered Corvette Blue Devil is in the works. We hear Blue Devil (allegedly chosen to get the attention of GM CEO and Duke grad Rick Wagoner) is no longer the working name of the car but has been replaced by the more Corvette-centric Sting Ray moniker. Production of the $100,000 Blue, er, Sting Ray, with a supercharged 7.0-liter 600-hp V8 under its carbon fiber hood, could come as early as 2007.
06-07-2006, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
^ I agree. And imagine weighing at well under 3000 lbs with that power.
06-07-2006, 01:22 PM
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I agree, those #s sound conservative. Cant wait to see more info on this!
06-08-2006, 02:14 PM
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can't wait till the top gear put their hands on this monster.
06-08-2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gavriil
^ from what I am "hearing" the next Camaro will pack a TON of power. Hence the GT500 upped to 500HP. They know what's coming from GM so they are already preparing at Ford.
I think think the next few years will be a good time to be a car buyer
