C6 Interior Features and Amenities

[Rob]

Since the C6 will be coming with a new interior, what type of features or amenities would you like to see included that have not been included in past Corvettes?

Example: Automatic power convertible top?

 

[Rick Daniel]

ONSTAR. Its as good as low jack and you can use it as a cell phone.

 

[BigRed]

Power Convert of course (Jeez MUSTANG has that!)
HUD is nice
A indash 6 disc Cd player (Again Mustang has this)
Adjustable Ride control
A better computer viewing system (Im not a fan of the odometer placed computer screen)
On Star of course!
Perhaps a NAV computer as a option?

Ive seen some of the new Caddy's and they seem to be trying bunch of cool things and even Ford has some neat features. Corvette should take advantage!

How bout adjustable pedals?
I could go on and on heheh

 

[lytemup]

i would like the removal of cig lighters/ashtrays. that way when i buy one in 20 years i know the cornhole i bought it from never smoked in the beautiful beast.

 

[Rob]

i would like the removal of cig lighters/ashtrays. that way when i buy one in 20 years i know the cornhole i bought it from never smoked in the beautiful beast.

:L :L :L This just really struck me extremely funny. My stomach hurts from laughing! Thanks! :L

 

[Ken]

...cornhole

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.

_ken

 

[Rob]

Adjustable Ride control

Adjustable Ride Control??? What about the FX3 in the 1989+ models and the Active Handling System in the C5?

Is there a different adjustable ride control that you would want to see?

 

[Gorgon]

Power Convert of course (Jeez MUSTANG has that!)

The current top and even the top of the C4 goes up and down so easily that I would hate to see weight added with a power top. The Mustang has nothing on the Corvette. I heard a bunch of people request the same thing at a show that had some GM reps there. Most of the stuff they asked for would add serious weight to the car which would compromise the performance of the car. I was expecting someone to ask for an automatic in the Z06, but thankfully no one asked.

As to what I'd like to see? Not sure. The C5 interior is clean and functional. Don't know that it needs much else.

Leon

 

[BigRed]

On my Dad's old 96 G.Cherokee the steering wheel would stiffen as you increased the speed! Thats was a neat feature.

Rob Ive never used the FX3 before I really can't comment to driving one before. FX3 has a button on the dash to adjust suspension stiffness? (Cool!)

I remember reading an article from Hib H about magnetic ride control does that tie into this somehow? Anywho if they got it great! if not make it so hehe

 

[Rob]

Nope, FX3 is completely different from the new Magnetic Selective Ride Control.

The FX3 consists of a dial in the center console. You have three selections: Tour, Sport, Performance

Tour is the softest settings....cushy and plush. Performance, in some cases will chip your teeth if you go over a big enough bump. It is the stiffest of the three settings.

I'm going from memory here and I'm too lazy to get up off my butt and dig out my books, so bear with me:

Within each setting the computer adjusts the shock absorbers depending upon speed. So, within Tour, there are several stiffening levels, within Sport, and Performance, the same thing; all depending upon speed.

The more I think about it, the more I realize that I really should have this information in the Knowledgebase as I think a lot of people are unaware of exactly how the FX3 Selective Ride Control option works. What I've provided here is a rough explanation.

When driving my '90, I normally keep it in Sport which I find a reasonable level to keep the suspension in. If I know I'm going to be coming up to bumpy road, I'll throw it into Tour. If I feel like sowing my oats so to speak, and want to exericse the car, I'll go find a nice, curvy road somewhere and throw the system into Performance.

In 1996, I believe Chevrolet had an RTD (Real Time Dampening)system which replaced FX3. I forget exactly the theory behind the system, but if I recall correctly, the name was actually a mis-nomer because the system did not react in "real-time" there was a delay.

With today's computing capacity, I believe the new MSRC is the closest thing to "real time".

 

[JBsC5]

Only one item :

Dual clutch sequential manual shift technology.. like what Porsche is bringing out in the 2005 911..

This technology will surpass even BMW's excellent SMGII..

I know its not on the plate with the Corvette team but eventually it will be for its superior performance capabilities..and when it is..I'm buying at full MSRP and smiling..

Thats the only thing the Corvette's missing right now in my book. ..

BTW...Cigarette lighter socket powers my Gtech and ashtray holds the remote valentine 1 display so I vote we keep it..

 

[JohnnyC]

Ejector seat !!!

Maybe a button that would make machine guns pop out of the lights. A button that flipped the license plate to a different one.

Maybe the new C6 should have an automatic radar and laser detecters. Or a good option at least.

 

[invinceablevett]

please....no automatic top,the extra weight isn't worth it.I'd like the convertible to have as much power as the coupe ,make it the super convertible car.........I'd buy one,at whatever price as long as it outperforms all the same price-based cars.....AND paddle- like gear shifting on the steering wheel,the option to change gears or shift automatically(you know......when your hands are busy doing other things).Among all other things I'd like the choice of having a model available that would kick Vipers(a real race-type model where comfort is not considered)Maybe they should talk to callaway and work something out.

 

[MacShee98]

I have a list:

- Replace the Delco/Bose stereo head unit with an LCD touch-panel that includes GPS NAV and video-based rear vision system (bumper cam) that sees into the huge blind spot behind the rear fascia when backing up. Give the new head unit the ability to connect wirelessly to external devices (cell-phones, MP3 players) via Bluetooth. [Alpine is making a Bluetooth head unit now that allows cellphones to be controlled via the dash controls.] With an LCD screen, scan tools for diagnostics would be all but unneccessary.

- Heated Seats [seems extravagant until you've experienced them - stops the shivers long before the heater starts working, esp. when it's below 20 deg.] Make the seat back angle electrically adjustable - lose the chinzy mechanical lever.

- OnStar (optional)

- Steering Wheel Controls for Stereo/HVAC; paddle shifter for the A5 tranny

- HUD upgrade - add gear indication and HVAC settings

 

[vette-dude]

A 4 on the floor and a 5th in the seat as standard equipment!!!! Ice cube dispensor, on board girl magnet, satelite radio (that only plays Stevie Ray Vaughn) and digital CD/TV player that only gets the Playboy channel.

Hey a guy can wish can't he???

:j :j :j :j

 

[lytemup]

Oh, name-calling now eh? I smoke.

_ken

sorry, no offense! just hate the smell that leaves in a car! :L :crazy

 

[Edmond]

Ejector seat !!!

Maybe a button that would make machine guns pop out of the lights. A button that flipped the license plate to a different one.

Maybe the new C6 should have an automatic radar and laser detecters. Or a good option at least.

Ahhh, James Bond! LOL.

Seems like quite a few people want that paddle shifter. Do you shift faster with that?

 

[toneron]

C6 Dreams

I would like to see the option (or lack therof) I recall some buzz about when the C5 was coming out:

An option of NO OPTIONS!!

Why can't I just get 400 HP and a seat? :cool

Seems like in '96 they were saying that the Corvette would be spartan and that the fully tricked out version was going to be Stingray. Anyone else recall that???

I think the market would respond favorably to a $22,000 Corvette that had all analog gauges, no GPS/OnStar, no ABS (don't like that anyway), no power seats, changer, auto HVAC, etc... No computers except Engine Management System - oh and of course for the 6 speed sequential clutchless paddle-operated trans.

IMHO!

 

[Edmond]

Re: C6 Dreams

I would like to see the option (or lack therof) I recall some buzz about when the C5 was coming out:

An option of NO OPTIONS!!

Why can't I just get 400 HP and a seat? :cool

Seems like in '96 they were saying that the Corvette would be spartan and that the fully tricked out version was going to be Stingray. Anyone else recall that???

I think the market would respond favorably to a $22,000 Corvette that had all analog gauges, no GPS/OnStar, no ABS (don't like that anyway), no power seats, changer, auto HVAC, etc... No computers except Engine Management System - oh and of course for the 6 speed sequential clutchless paddle-operated trans.

IMHO!

Yeah, I think quite a few old school performance junkies want that kind of Vette without all the heavy gadgets. Just a no nonsense extremely high performance sports car.

 

[Black Ice]

Just look at the inside pics of the XLR. There is your C6 interior.