No backing out of the stingray now..... (Since I have it!)

[Ferzerp]

As of tonight, my other car is gone. This is going to be a difficult two or three months with only the sensible commuter....

I was reading the manual and something jumped out at me. They really trust their software. They actually tell you, when you have the specific handling modes on, to just press the accelerator to the floor while leaving a turn and let it handle power management exiting the turn by itself.. I read that in a review and thought it was bologna. We'll have to see how well it works an if it does what it does by killing power too much or actually does a good job of it.

 

[brainhulk]

IMO, careful throttle application and opposite lock is part of the driving experience!

With regards to traction control, my experience is that yes it helped me turn in faster lap times when first starting out. But it prevented me from inducing throttle rotation when i needed it, which is pretty annoying. And you can still fuck up by lifting, lol

can't wait to see it, that car looks awesome

 

[DAGTA]

Congratulations!

Would very much like to have one, too

 

[JackBurton]

Man, you go through cars quick.

I'm looking at picking up a stingray too, but may hold off to see what GM has up their sleeve for the Z06. We'll see.

 

[Ferzerp]

IMO, careful throttle application and opposite lock is part of the driving experience!

With regards to traction control, my experience is that yes it helped me turn in faster lap times when first starting out. But it prevented me from inducing throttle rotation when i needed it, which is pretty annoying. And you can still fuck up by lifting, lol

can't wait to see it, that car looks awesome

It can be turned off. I'll have to see how well it works. And yes, I have the same concerns that you do in that area.

 

[Ferzerp]

Man, you go through cars quick.

I have car ADD.

 

[Tweak155]

I'm on my 4th car purchase in a year. One was an additional vehicle, but 3 were the same purpose vehicles

 

[Ferzerp]

I'm on my 4th car purchase in a year. One was an additional vehicle, but 3 were the same purpose vehicles

This will be my 4th since 2011, and my 3rd in the last 365 days (though the vette may get delivered after the 1 year mark).

One is a commuter car.

 

[JulesMaximus]

IMO, careful throttle application and opposite lock is part of the driving experience!

With regards to traction control, my experience is that yes it helped me turn in faster lap times when first starting out. But it prevented me from inducing throttle rotation when i needed it, which is pretty annoying. And you can still fuck up by lifting, lol

can't wait to see it, that car looks awesome

It's a great way to wind up with your car wrapped around a tree too.

Congrats on the ride Ferzerp. I think the new Corvette is a huge win for Chevrolet.

 

[Tweak155]

This will be my 4th since 2011, and my 3rd in the last 365 days (though the vette may get delivered after the 1 year mark).

One is a commuter car.

The first of my 4 car purchases was in November / December last year (It was either the very end of Nov or beg of Dec).

My last of the 4 was end of July. So really about 8mos :-D

And now I'm waiting for the new Mustang... if it ends up being a flop I'll look at a Corvette probably.

 

[Ferzerp]

It's a great way to wind up with your car wrapped around a tree too.

I am assuming he meant at a track. Even a novice like me has to utilize throttle steer (not to be confused with entering a slide) on some parts or just go far too slow. I'm explicitly talking about those track bits that getting on the throttle a little shifts the weight properly and actually keeps the turning traction higher, not reduces it.

Congrats on the ride Ferzerp. I think the new Corvette is a huge win for Chevrolet.

Thanks. The wait is already agonizing..... My hope is it is here by thanksgiving.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I am assuming he meant at a track. Even a novice like me has to utilize throttle steer (not to be confused with entering a slide) on some parts or just go far too slow. I'm explicitly talking about those track bits that getting on the throttle a little shifts the weight properly and actually keeps the turning traction higher, not reduces it.

He probably was, but still there is no shortage of youtube vids of people powersliding off the road in Corvettes on public roads either.

Thanks. The wait is already agonizing..... My hope is it is here by thanksgiving.

Post up pics and impressions when you get it. What color are you getting?

 

[Ferzerp]

It will be the metallic green color (the only green they have) with a black, sueded interior. I didn't go with the perforated because I'd had the perforated leathers to stretch on seats before.

3LT package (all the interior goodies), Z51 (all the performance goodies), magnetic ride control, and performance exhaust.

 

[sgrinavi]

It will be the metallic green color (the only green they have) with a black, sueded interior. I didn't go with the perforated because I'd had the perforated leathers to stretch on seats before.

3LT package (all the interior goodies), Z51 (all the performance goodies), magnetic ride control, and performance exhaust.

Green's bad luck, people shoot at you.

Sounds really nice, although I don't think you'll have it long enough for the perforated leather to stretch.

 

[hanoverphist]

to just press the accelerator to the floor while leaving a turn and let it handle power management exiting the turn by itself..

i already do this in my ford f150. apparently they had this same innovation in 2007! or else the drive by wire really sucks, lags out and doesnt give it a chance to break the back end out on any given turn... i really dislike the performance of that truck

 

[Ferzerp]

i already do this in my ford f150. apparently they had this same innovation in 2007! or else the drive by wire really sucks, lags out and doesnt give it a chance to break the back end out on any given turn... i really dislike the performance of that truck

I'm coming from a car that that is a recipe for dismemberment.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Reminds me of one of my old coworkers:

2001 Focus
2003 Altims 3.5 SE
2004 GTO 5.7L
2005 GTO 6.0L
2006 C6 Corvette
2008 CTS every option + pearl paint
Added a 2008 Corvette with Z51 Package
Trades in both:
2008 CTS-V Sedan
2010 Honda CR-Z
CRZ lasts 1-week
2010 Corvette GS
Added 2010/11 Lincoln MKX
2011 BMW M3
2012 CTS-V Coupe

Next car will be Jaguar F-Type, 2014 CTS V Sport, 2014 Corvette

Single, no kids and no plans to ever be married. Enjoyed his $200 jeans and cars.

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

Awesome! And jealous. I mean, I could get one but i can't justify it.

 

[KentState]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=q6y7oeZx9WY

Just saw this and the Vette looks to be a monster for the price.

 

[OutHouse]

tanner faust on top gear raced the new stingray on the streets of Detroit using the race mode. Tanner was hard pressed to do better in manual mode.

 

[Ferzerp]

Got word that my car is in the order status that indicates it is being, or soon will be built (the next status code indicates that it is built).

 

[monkeydelmagico]

You are one lucky devil! Drool worthy ride.

 

[DaTT]

Got word that my car is in the order status that indicates it is being, or soon will be built (the next status code indicates that it is built).

When I ordered my Mustang in late 2004, the dealer provided me with an order number of which I was able to use a phone number (provided by someone who works for Ford on the Mustang forums) and call and get real time status updates as to where my car was. Sometimes I had to pretend I was a salesperson at the dealership.

 

[Ferzerp]

GM customer service will look up the status of a sold order for the customer (my name is associated with the order), and there are various GM reps on forums that will give out info.

 

[waggy]

thread is worthless without pics.