[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

I think he has somewhat of a point, in the 0-60 realm an x-drive M240 would be only slightly faster. Most people only go "fast" in straight lines, such as stoplight to stoplight or on the highway. For a lot of practical driving, my WRX was nearly as fast or even faster than my 2010 SS. On a mountain rode, the SS (with upgraded sways) would tear apart the WRX, but in town, accelerating around some slow drivers, etc., the punch of the WRX at low speed was satisfying and as much as you would get at those speeds with something "faster". AWD launch is hard to beat. But as speeds increase, the vette stays stable, keeps accelerating, and doesn't drop-off. Around turns it'll grip far better and it'll keep more speed through turns. It is massively faster, but most people won't appreciate that with normal driving.

You want low speed fun? Buy a Miata. Wanna make that even more fun? Add a blower or turbo.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by Never_Enough

You want low speed fun? Buy a Miata. Wanna make that even more fun? Add a blower or turbo.

Or an LSx or LTx.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by Red Bread

How often do you measure a performance car by how many bags of groceries it carries?

A current Camry is quicker than a 512bb, but I don't think any one cares.

Well, the point was that a M240, with AWD, it's generous torque and turbo making full torque at low RPM, will take off like it's got a scalded a$$, and unless you are going above 80-100mph all the time, the difference in how much "faster" it is than a corvette is going to be minimal, in fact in some of these situations it will be faster, due to being able to put the power down better/faster (with DCT).

This does not mean the corvette is not a fast car or that it's not faster overall, but unless you are "stretching" the legs of these cars, in other words getting highly illegal, you aren't going to see a huge difference. Coming from tuned AWD turbo (my WRX), I know those can go like stink at lower speeds.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

Well, the point was that a M240, with AWD, it's generous torque and turbo making full torque at low RPM, will take off like it's got a scalded a$$, and unless you are going above 80-100mph all the time, the difference in how much "faster" it is than a corvette is going to be minimal, in fact in some of these situations it will be faster, due to being able to put the power down better/faster (with DCT).

This does not mean the corvette is not a fast car or that it's not faster overall, but unless you are "stretching" the legs of these cars, in other words getting highly illegal, you aren't going to see a huge difference. Coming from tuned AWD turbo (my WRX), I know those can go like stink at lower speeds.

Go ahead, line the M2 up next to a C7 & let us know how badly the M2 gets gapped.

[RM7]

Originally Posted by Never_Enough

Go ahead, line the M2 up next to a C7 & let us know how badly the M2 gets gapped.

At the 60 foot trap with an average driver? Besides, this is about a 240 xdrive, it’ll likely get the jump on the C7.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by JamesNoBrakes

At the 60 foot trap with an average driver? Besides, this is about a 240 xdrive, it’ll likely get the jump on the C7.

Equal drivers both auto trans. Go do it & report back. I'll even drive the C7

[allmotor_2000]

First time I have liked a domestic... that ZL1 1LE is growing on me1

[fhaze3]

I had the pleasure of taking "The Hussy" out this weekend to the N Georgia mountain twisties. What an incredible incredible machine. So.Much.Grip. I had a speed warning set at 80, and I had to turn it off because it started to become annoying and distracting.

I don't feel the suspension is too stiff for daily use, but that's just my opinion. The noises this car makes are so amazing...the gear box is near perfect, brakes are great, steering feel is sublime...and the grip..the grip.

Fun Fact, I haven't turned on the radio. Not once.

[fhaze3]

Originally Posted by Nkc

A literal truckload of 1le just came in to the Canadian west coast. The white one at the end got dropped off at my dealership awaiting ppi. Can't wait to pick it up when I get back.

They missed an opportunity to order them by Red White and Blue!

[fhaze3]

Race Seats (OMP Containment) 6pt Harness, Bespoke rear cage, Hawk DTC 70/60 pads, Castrol SFR fluid and AIM Datalogger w/ video being installed as we speak. Fing rabbit hole goes deep boys.

traded the 4runner for a truck and trailer for track events. rabbit.hole.

[Never_Enough]

Originally Posted by fhaze3

Race Seats (OMP Containment) 6pt Harness, Bespoke rear cage, Hawk DTC 70/60 pads, Castrol SFR fluid and AIM Datalogger w/ video being installed as we speak. Fing rabbit hole goes deep boys.

traded the 4runner for a truck and trailer for track events. rabbit.hole.

Part of why I am not going beyond the CAI on the Hellcat

[fhaze3]

after hanging around the track these past few weekends, I realized I could have bought like 5-6 raceprepped Miatas, a Toter-Home and a 38' Stacker...for what I am into with the ZLE..#funnynotfunny

[mmmmQuattro]

Originally Posted by glennQNYC

Blower wine is sexy.

see, you can have your wine and not get drunk...