C8 mid-engine corvette. GM loves their people.

Spooler · 08-26-2019, 03:49 PM

Besides, I could have bought a ZR1 if I really wanted one. The thing is, I don't need that kind of attention. I don't like the attention and peoples attitude with my wife's C7 Grandsport vert. Some good folks out there but the ugly folks who get pissed because you have one I can do without. I am hiding out in a 370ztt. My choice. Like I said, to each his own.

Ventruck · 08-27-2019, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Besides, I could have bought a ZR1 if I really wanted one. The thing is, I don't need that kind of attention. I don't like the attention and peoples attitude with my wife's C7 Grandsport vert. Some good folks out there but the ugly folks who get pissed because you have one I can do without. I am hiding out in a 370ztt. My choice. Like I said, to each his own.

One of those things that crossed my mind when thinking long term with the Z vs. moving onto grander cars. Maybe something to live with longevity vs. live through temporarily.

As if grocery and mall visits are already a PITA.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-27-2019, 01:49 AM

Any sports car I've owned I've gotten a lot of hate. It doesnt matter what it's been. People look at sports cars with hate and envy because as the years progress. It gets harder to own one. The enthusiast landscape gets smaller. People make concessions and settle for sporty. I remember when I first bought my Camaro. I was at the walmart parking lot and I opened the passenger door to throw out some trash I had in the car. I flipped the backseat and took out a bag. Then I walked to the trash and threw the stuff out. Went inside to buy my neighbor's son a christmas gift and when I came out... there was ketchup all over my car. All cuz I spent a whole 20 seconds on the passenger side of my car.
When I got the Z people were always trying to tell me about all the cars that were faster. I replied by saying none of the cars you mention handle like mine and most people that own cars can drive them like I can. And I always put my money where my mouth was... so people learned to respect the Z.
Mustang's fly me by no matter what I've driven. But now that I'm in a camaro. I get fly bys 10 times a day. Its fvckin annoying. Mustang owners are the biggest douche bags. The funny part though is... they do the fly bys right before making a turn. They know better than to stay on a str8 with me. But anyway... point is...

Owning a sports car is amazing if you focus on why you bought a sports car in the first place!! The social aspect of ownership is tedious. That's why I prefer just being somewhat of a loner when it comes to car culture. You and a friend can both have cars. He crashes, it changes his outlook. He chooses not to have another sports cars then over time your friend envies you.

1st world problems. Totally stupid.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-27-2019, 10:09 AM

https://youtu.be/-n3JUgCVsSo

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-27-2019, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

Besides, I could have bought a ZR1 if I really wanted one. The thing is, I don't need that kind of attention. I don't like the attention and peoples attitude with my wife's C7 Grandsport vert. Some good folks out there but the ugly folks who get pissed because you have one I can do without. I am hiding out in a 370ztt. My choice. Like I said, to each his own.

Big brother is watching. This popped up on my thread.

https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/26/vanda...lier-10633253/

The hate on enthusiasts is real.

Spooler · 08-27-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Big brother is watching. This popped up on my thread.

https://metro.co.uk/2019/08/26/vanda...lier-10633253/

The hate on enthusiasts is real.

I do have issues driving my 370z but nothing like the Corvette. Some folks go over the top. You don't even have to be driving it. If they know you have one, the devil horns come out. Some people are just horrible. F'm though. I am going to enjoy life.

SouthArk370Z · 08-27-2019, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Spooler

... F'm though. I am going to enjoy life.

F'm and feed 'em fish heads hooks.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-27-2019, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

F'm and feed 'em fish heads hooks.

I'll drink to that!

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-03-2019, 08:56 AM

And the SICKNESS continues!!!

A 5.5 liter that's been rumored since the C7 was a concept car with a N/A V8 putting out 600hp/620tq and a twin turbocharged version putting out 850hp are set to debut for the C8 in 2020!!

https://www.thedrive.com/news/29629/...-8-with-850-hp

I guess they're working on beefing up the dual clutch for the latter engine? These numbers are crazy though. Chevy is really trying to not have ANY competition in this segment. Nuts!!!

Rusty · 09-03-2019, 09:29 AM

If this is true. This is going to pull sales away from other sports cars with the people who are on the fence on which car to get.

08-27-2019, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Any sports car I've owned I've gotten a lot of hate. It doesnt matter what it's been. People look at sports cars with hate and envy because as the years progress. It gets harder to own one. The enthusiast landscape gets smaller. People make concessions and settle for sporty. I remember when I first bought my Camaro. I was at the walmart parking lot and I opened the passenger door to throw out some trash I had in the car. I flipped the backseat and took out a bag. Then I walked to the trash and threw the stuff out. Went inside to buy my neighbor's son a christmas gift and when I came out... there was ketchup all over my car. All cuz I spent a whole 20 seconds on the passenger side of my car. When I got the Z people were always trying to tell me about all the cars that were faster. I replied by saying none of the cars you mention handle like mine and most people that own cars can drive them like I can. And I always put my money where my mouth was... so people learned to respect the Z. Mustang's fly me by no matter what I've driven. But now that I'm in a camaro. I get fly bys 10 times a day. Its fvckin annoying. Mustang owners are the biggest douche bags. The funny part though is... they do the fly bys right before making a turn. They know better than to stay on a str8 with me. But anyway... point is... Owning a sports car is amazing if you focus on why you bought a sports car in the first place!! The social aspect of ownership is tedious. That's why I prefer just being somewhat of a loner when it comes to car culture. You and a friend can both have cars. He crashes, it changes his outlook. He chooses not to have another sports cars then over time your friend envies you. 1st world problems. Totally stupid. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

08-27-2019, 10:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Interesting vid about the Z06 engine possibility https://youtu.be/-n3JUgCVsSo __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-03-2019, 08:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	And the SICKNESS continues!!! A 5.5 liter that's been rumored since the C7 was a concept car with a N/A V8 putting out 600hp/620tq and a twin turbocharged version putting out 850hp are set to debut for the C8 in 2020!! https://www.thedrive.com/news/29629/...-8-with-850-hp I guess they're working on beefing up the dual clutch for the latter engine? These numbers are crazy though. Chevy is really trying to not have ANY competition in this segment. Nuts!!! __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

09-03-2019, 09:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,899 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	If this is true. This is going to pull sales away from other sports cars with the people who are on the fence on which car to get. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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08-26-2019, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,536 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	Besides, I could have bought a ZR1 if I really wanted one. The thing is, I don't need that kind of attention. I don't like the attention and peoples attitude with my wife's C7 Grandsport vert. Some good folks out there but the ugly folks who get pissed because you have one I can do without. I am hiding out in a 370ztt. My choice. Like I said, to each his own.