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C6 Interior Features and Amenities
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Black Ice
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Rob if you are on AOL IM or aim Im me @ roleku
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Black Ice
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What I am saying a close study of the Cadillacs dash and interior will give you a 80% look at the C6 Dash. It will be the same configuration just a little more sporty and less fancy of course. If you look closley you will also see a LOT of the C5 dash in the Cadillac. The C6 dash will not be all that different from that of C5. The C6 dash will be a heavly modfied version of the C5 dash. Not an all new design.
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primeratec5
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As long as we are permitted "blue sky", I will agree with the light weight, stripped down version, as long as we get the horsepower and 4 wheel drive............oh, a lot more high speed fun for the track.
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DkBG
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I would like to see a better location for the seat controls . Maybe like the early c-4 standard seat set-up . Its hard to reach between my big butt and the door on my C-5 . I know, I know ! Loose some weight . Cliff
Tomrw
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I'd like to see
400+ Hp standard or better a ZO6 Convertible
Automatic transmission w/sequential manual shift
In dash 6CD changer
Better sound insulation on the convertible to cut wind noise then the top is up
and no ashtray or lighter. Oh, I guess keep the ashtray I use it for coins and the mail box key.
400+ Hp standard or better a ZO6 Convertible
Automatic transmission w/sequential manual shift
In dash 6CD changer
Better sound insulation on the convertible to cut wind noise then the top is up
and no ashtray or lighter. Oh, I guess keep the ashtray I use it for coins and the mail box key.
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Colorado
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Bluesky C6
I like that idea...and as long as we are filling out a "wish list", please let me expand on the interior features and amenities
C6 GT (as in Grand Touring) (I can hear the mumbling already) :L
Hey, after all, there is a Touring setting for the suspension, so how about giving us the option to enable the entire vehicle to be a touring module?
Team Corvette could offer: C6 Base (Coupe), C6 Convertible (Base Drop Top), C6P (Performance, read Z06), and C6 GT (Grand Touring Coupe or Convertible, but probably Coupe only).
GTs need a combination of straight line performance (acceleration and braking), canyon carving ability, and excellent to outstanding creature comforts. If you say that the Cadillac XLR is supposed to offer those attributes, then I just want to say that if I wanted a Cadillac I would have one now. I don't and won't. Why? A long subject...
C6 GT Interior Features
1. Quiet, thank you! Let's get down to about 70db regardless of road surface. Impossible? Throw me a bone! I will put up with 20 lb. of noise reducing foam, baffles, or other isolation techniques. Trust me! You don't know how embarassing it is to have a 50K car in which you can't talk to your passenger because of noise intrusion.
2. Heated leather seats. Okay, 2- 5 lb. for the wiring and control modules, but so what? If you are doing a tour, why live the life of a driver of a lesser vehicle?
3. Go ahead and cringe...yikes...cup holders. The one in the C5 in the console is barely adequate, and if you get one from a catalog to add a passenger holder, the holder intrudes on the passenger area at the left knee. Give me something to hold the java at 6 AM and the Pepsi in the afternoon, other than the option of cradling it between the legs. Know what I mean?
4. Luggage constraints. It's very nice that there is so much room in the coupe rear deck area, but if you need to make a neck snapping stop, you don't want all of your stuff joining you and your passenger in the front. A little thought here would be appreciated.
5. Pockets on the door panels. Remember, we are talking GT here. Give me some expandable leather pockets on the doors in which I can store "stuff". If you are on a coast-to-coast tour, you want some place to store things, like maps, aspirin, toll receipts, trash, etc. That aftermarket stuff with velcro straps drives me nuts.
6. Magnet Ride Control Standard. I just watched the CD that came with my 2003 sales brochure, and I like the comparison to the standard suspension. I could get used to that real quick.
7. 385 RWHP Standard. This can be optional in base, but I think that 385 will adequately handle the additional weight. I'm tired of gross HP, or flywheel HP...let's advertise the HP that gets to the ground (rear wheel horsepower).
8. Wind noise elimination around the removable top. 'Nuff said.
I could go on, but I'd probably have to open my own web site :L
Save the Wave
I like that idea...and as long as we are filling out a "wish list", please let me expand on the interior features and amenities
C6 GT (as in Grand Touring) (I can hear the mumbling already) :L
Hey, after all, there is a Touring setting for the suspension, so how about giving us the option to enable the entire vehicle to be a touring module?
Team Corvette could offer: C6 Base (Coupe), C6 Convertible (Base Drop Top), C6P (Performance, read Z06), and C6 GT (Grand Touring Coupe or Convertible, but probably Coupe only).
GTs need a combination of straight line performance (acceleration and braking), canyon carving ability, and excellent to outstanding creature comforts. If you say that the Cadillac XLR is supposed to offer those attributes, then I just want to say that if I wanted a Cadillac I would have one now. I don't and won't. Why? A long subject...
C6 GT Interior Features
1. Quiet, thank you! Let's get down to about 70db regardless of road surface. Impossible? Throw me a bone! I will put up with 20 lb. of noise reducing foam, baffles, or other isolation techniques. Trust me! You don't know how embarassing it is to have a 50K car in which you can't talk to your passenger because of noise intrusion.
2. Heated leather seats. Okay, 2- 5 lb. for the wiring and control modules, but so what? If you are doing a tour, why live the life of a driver of a lesser vehicle?
3. Go ahead and cringe...yikes...cup holders. The one in the C5 in the console is barely adequate, and if you get one from a catalog to add a passenger holder, the holder intrudes on the passenger area at the left knee. Give me something to hold the java at 6 AM and the Pepsi in the afternoon, other than the option of cradling it between the legs. Know what I mean?
4. Luggage constraints. It's very nice that there is so much room in the coupe rear deck area, but if you need to make a neck snapping stop, you don't want all of your stuff joining you and your passenger in the front. A little thought here would be appreciated.
5. Pockets on the door panels. Remember, we are talking GT here. Give me some expandable leather pockets on the doors in which I can store "stuff". If you are on a coast-to-coast tour, you want some place to store things, like maps, aspirin, toll receipts, trash, etc. That aftermarket stuff with velcro straps drives me nuts.
6. Magnet Ride Control Standard. I just watched the CD that came with my 2003 sales brochure, and I like the comparison to the standard suspension. I could get used to that real quick.
7. 385 RWHP Standard. This can be optional in base, but I think that 385 will adequately handle the additional weight. I'm tired of gross HP, or flywheel HP...let's advertise the HP that gets to the ground (rear wheel horsepower).
8. Wind noise elimination around the removable top. 'Nuff said.
I could go on, but I'd probably have to open my own web site :L
Save the Wave
I really like number 7. I think they should offer different types because there are different types of Corvette consumers out there. There are the performance ones, there are the cruiser ones and then there are the ones in between.
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doylede
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Ken said:Oh, name-calling now eh? I smoke.
And seeing as how we're loading the Corvette up with extra weight anyway, I'd want a on-board jacking system built in.
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Extra Weight! No! No! The tiny ashtray stuff is not even usefull. Cornhole should save his pennies and not attack current owners.
Smoking it up over here Boss!
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Colorado
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Exactly, Edmond! BTW, I really like the shot of your Anniversary '88 :s
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doylede
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Re: Bluesky C6
Hey, buy a Mercedes two-seater V-12. Pay the $160K, accept the drop in performance and be happy that you can talk with your buddy without embarresement.
Colorado said:I like that idea...and as long as we are filling out a "wish list", please let me expand on the interior features and amenities
C6 GT (as in Grand Touring) (I can hear the mumbling already) :L
Hey, after all, there is a Touring setting for the suspension, so how about giving us the option to enable the entire vehicle to be a touring module?
Team Corvette could offer: C6 Base (Coupe), C6 Convertible (Base Drop Top), C6P (Performance, read Z06), and C6 GT (Grand Touring Coupe or Convertible, but probably Coupe only).
GTs need a combination of straight line performance (acceleration and braking), canyon carving ability, and excellent to outstanding creature comforts. If you say that the Cadillac XLR is supposed to offer those attributes, then I just want to say that if I wanted a Cadillac I would have one now. I don't and won't. Why? A long subject...
C6 GT Interior Features
1. Quiet, thank you! Let's get down to about 70db regardless of road surface. Impossible? Throw me a bone! I will put up with 20 lb. of noise reducing foam, baffles, or other isolation techniques. Trust me! You don't know how embarassing it is to have a 50K car in which you can't talk to your passenger because of noise intrusion.
2. Heated leather seats. Okay, 2- 5 lb. for the wiring and control modules, but so what? If you are doing a tour, why live the life of a driver of a lesser vehicle?
3. Go ahead and cringe...yikes...cup holders. The one in the C5 in the console is barely adequate, and if you get one from a catalog to add a passenger holder, the holder intrudes on the passenger area at the left knee. Give me something to hold the java at 6 AM and the Pepsi in the afternoon, other than the option of cradling it between the legs. Know what I mean?
4. Luggage constraints. It's very nice that there is so much room in the coupe rear deck area, but if you need to make a neck snapping stop, you don't want all of your stuff joining you and your passenger in the front. A little thought here would be appreciated.
5. Pockets on the door panels. Remember, we are talking GT here. Give me some expandable leather pockets on the doors in which I can store "stuff". If you are on a coast-to-coast tour, you want some place to store things, like maps, aspirin, toll receipts, trash, etc. That aftermarket stuff with velcro straps drives me nuts.
6. Magnet Ride Control Standard. I just watched the CD that came with my 2003 sales brochure, and I like the comparison to the standard suspension. I could get used to that real quick.
7. 385 RWHP Standard. This can be optional in base, but I think that 385 will adequately handle the additional weight. I'm tired of gross HP, or flywheel HP...let's advertise the HP that gets to the ground (rear wheel horsepower).
8. Wind noise elimination around the removable top. 'Nuff said.
I could go on, but I'd probably have to open my own web site :L
Save the Wave
Hey, buy a Mercedes two-seater V-12. Pay the $160K, accept the drop in performance and be happy that you can talk with your buddy without embarresement.
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Colorado
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LOL... thanks :L
Trance_LT4
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What I want to see in the C6 is a paddle shifter option in a hardtop, lower weight, same stiff chasis and 50/50 ratio as the C5, powerful engine with LOADS more potential than factory. It'd be nice, if only in the vette, if they'd offer and engine that ALREADY HAS forged internals. They know alot of vettes get modified, why not play into that market some. Possibly even offer a factory installed roll bar/cage factored into the sell price, and a Racarro or other racing seat partnership option (like the Cobra R had).
As for dropping the cig lighter and ashtray out of the C6.......I don't know anyone who smokes in their car and needs those things to do it. I have smoked in my cars in the past, but not in the corvette. I never use the ashtray....I ash out the window, and I have , my own lighter since the radar detector is using the cig lighter.
I never smoked in my C4 for only one reason, and it isn't to keep the smell out.......its impossible to ash out of the windows in mine, cause the outside mirrors deflect all the air to the inside, and you end up ashing back into the car.
If you wanna know if the guy smoked in the car or not.....take him out to dinner with the car and do nothing but talk about the car. If by the end of dinner, and the drive back, he hasn't smoked......he has enough restraint to have kept the car smoke free (or he aint a smoker).
As for dropping the cig lighter and ashtray out of the C6.......I don't know anyone who smokes in their car and needs those things to do it. I have smoked in my cars in the past, but not in the corvette. I never use the ashtray....I ash out the window, and I have , my own lighter since the radar detector is using the cig lighter.
I never smoked in my C4 for only one reason, and it isn't to keep the smell out.......its impossible to ash out of the windows in mine, cause the outside mirrors deflect all the air to the inside, and you end up ashing back into the car.
If you wanna know if the guy smoked in the car or not.....take him out to dinner with the car and do nothing but talk about the car. If by the end of dinner, and the drive back, he hasn't smoked......he has enough restraint to have kept the car smoke free (or he aint a smoker).
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Colorado
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In '70, I re-enlisted in the Navy and received a small re-enlistment bonus. I couldn't let that burn a hole in my pocket, so I got a brochure for the 1970 Duster (I was a MOPAR fan back then). After spending hours wearing out the brochure, I ordered a Duster 340 exactly the way I wanted. About six weeks later it arrived, and was I ever amazed it took two whole window stickers to document my options! Man, that was fun!! I know that we understand why the "packages" exist, but it would be nice to have those option lists to ponder over
Trance,
I think one of the reasons why Chevy won't give the Corvette that much power is because of the cost and for legal reasons:
1. Cost-if they beef up the motor, everything else like the tranny, brake system, etc... has to also be beefed up to maintain safety for the car.
2. Legal-if a mass produced car is really that fast , there would be a lot of cars out there and more people would be inclined to race them. People would get into more trouble with the law and that could eventually lead to Chevy. If people mod the car and make it fast, that's a different story than if Chevy came out of the box with so much power.
I think one of the reasons why Chevy won't give the Corvette that much power is because of the cost and for legal reasons:
1. Cost-if they beef up the motor, everything else like the tranny, brake system, etc... has to also be beefed up to maintain safety for the car.
2. Legal-if a mass produced car is really that fast , there would be a lot of cars out there and more people would be inclined to race them. People would get into more trouble with the law and that could eventually lead to Chevy. If people mod the car and make it fast, that's a different story than if Chevy came out of the box with so much power.
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ErnieN85
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Well, I'll be the vote for an automatic on a ZO6........ I,ve shifted enough! no valid reason to put up with it on a daily driver! and I drive mine! traffic jams are hard on you and the car. The latest auto transmissions are computer controlled so it would be no big deal to make it shift NOW! or to incorporate the paddle shift! for the people who want it hard & fast or slow & easy that could be a drive selection self programable as to how hard & fast say 0 -100 and programable with the present readouts you could even use the radio volume for input as in up down buttons. programing is wonderful when you use your imagination. sillyest thing is most of it is already there! just not accesable.
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LT1Vettepilot
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One thing to say...
What is up with this &%$ paddle shifter?!
I hated the idea when Ferrari took the F355 in that direction, I think it is all wrong for the Corvette, and if you've EVER driven any kind of vehicle with the "manual shift automatic" pain you would understand why I'm so against such an overly hyped up "performance" option. THEY SUCK!
If you want a frick'n automatic, buy one. If you want performance and fun in driving, buy a manual!
As for options I'ld like to see in the C6...
MAKE THE MANUAL STANDARD AGAIN!!!!!!! (Do you see a trend here?)No cost option for an auto-fine, less expensive to order the auto-fine, but for those of us who don't float through life and want a sports car because its a sports car, give us back the manual transmission.
Toss the idea of a touch screen for the radio and HVAC controls, I want something I can reach over and push a button on without taking my eyes off the road at 100+mph (or even at 50mph on some of the back roads I enjoy so much). Auto A/C such as the C4 and C5 currently have available are great...pick a temp and forget about it. More fan? easy to find without looking. Adjust temp? Easy to find without looking.
Navigation system????? Tell me there is no Corvette enthusiast who has forgotten about just driving to see where it takes you and knows how to read a map!
On Star would be nice, after all there is always a chance that you need emergency response.
In dash 6-disc CD changer, that would be great
heated seats...definetly. For those of us who drive or Vettes year round, that mornig commute during the winter would be much more comfortable with a bun warmer.
Power seat controls back to the center of the dash
400HP for the base corvette-with a no frills base model MSRP $30,000 (Anyone else remember a base Corvette for $30K that would stomp just about anything else on the road?)
Z06 stepped up to 500HP to compete with Viper, the only other true American sports car. Lets keep Corvette competitive.
Fit and finish cleaned up a bit. Initial build quality is good, but it doesn't take long before squeaks and rattles appear.
More interior color options-Specifically Torch Red with ANY outside body color.
What is up with this &%$ paddle shifter?!
I hated the idea when Ferrari took the F355 in that direction, I think it is all wrong for the Corvette, and if you've EVER driven any kind of vehicle with the "manual shift automatic" pain you would understand why I'm so against such an overly hyped up "performance" option. THEY SUCK!
If you want a frick'n automatic, buy one. If you want performance and fun in driving, buy a manual!
As for options I'ld like to see in the C6...
MAKE THE MANUAL STANDARD AGAIN!!!!!!! (Do you see a trend here?)No cost option for an auto-fine, less expensive to order the auto-fine, but for those of us who don't float through life and want a sports car because its a sports car, give us back the manual transmission.
Toss the idea of a touch screen for the radio and HVAC controls, I want something I can reach over and push a button on without taking my eyes off the road at 100+mph (or even at 50mph on some of the back roads I enjoy so much). Auto A/C such as the C4 and C5 currently have available are great...pick a temp and forget about it. More fan? easy to find without looking. Adjust temp? Easy to find without looking.
Navigation system????? Tell me there is no Corvette enthusiast who has forgotten about just driving to see where it takes you and knows how to read a map!
On Star would be nice, after all there is always a chance that you need emergency response.
In dash 6-disc CD changer, that would be great
heated seats...definetly. For those of us who drive or Vettes year round, that mornig commute during the winter would be much more comfortable with a bun warmer.
Power seat controls back to the center of the dash
400HP for the base corvette-with a no frills base model MSRP $30,000 (Anyone else remember a base Corvette for $30K that would stomp just about anything else on the road?)
Z06 stepped up to 500HP to compete with Viper, the only other true American sports car. Lets keep Corvette competitive.
Fit and finish cleaned up a bit. Initial build quality is good, but it doesn't take long before squeaks and rattles appear.
More interior color options-Specifically Torch Red with ANY outside body color.
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doylede
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Re: One thing to say...
LT1Vettepilot said:
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LT1Vettepilot
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In reference to shifting...
Apparently I'm just old fashioned...I want a clutch and a stick shift. I don't want to push buttons to shift, I don't want the transmission/computer to decide what gear I "should be" in. Don, you're right Ferrari has the right idea, it is a true manual, just clutchless. If you are going to have an automatically shifted manual transmission, that would be the way to go...I still hold firm that losing a true manual transmission (one where you do the shifting...thats why its call MANUAL) would be a great loss to performance enthusiasts.
As for the auto system shifting faster than any driver...this is true...don't have time when going from 0-200mph in 6 seconds doesn't appear to be something the average Corvette buyer will ever have to worry about...at least not until perhaps the 100th anniversery edition.
Apparently I'm just old fashioned...I want a clutch and a stick shift. I don't want to push buttons to shift, I don't want the transmission/computer to decide what gear I "should be" in. Don, you're right Ferrari has the right idea, it is a true manual, just clutchless. If you are going to have an automatically shifted manual transmission, that would be the way to go...I still hold firm that losing a true manual transmission (one where you do the shifting...thats why its call MANUAL) would be a great loss to performance enthusiasts.
As for the auto system shifting faster than any driver...this is true...don't have time when going from 0-200mph in 6 seconds doesn't appear to be something the average Corvette buyer will ever have to worry about...at least not until perhaps the 100th anniversery edition.
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