What vehicle will be a worthy replacement for your sedan when it is time?
#3031
They seemed fine. I threw the car around some roundabouts and corners and I noticed the back end kicking out long before the side bolsters gave up any grip. On a track I would probably opt for the more aggressive seats, but for everyday use, these would be nicer for getting in and out.
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#3033
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I hope the irony is not lost on you with the screen name "C7" when the C7 Vette came with no fewer than 3 different seat options. I get why both companies did it. They want to advertise a lower base price and they also want to have an option for the larger Americans who want to enjoy these cars on the street and will never actually take them to a track. It makes sense, but I agree with you that a hardcore car should have hardcore seats. I also wish they would focus on making these cars lighter.
I like the 1LE package on the Camaro because it comes with all of the things you need to have a good time at the track. If you don't think the power is adequate enough then you have to start looking into voiding the warranty......
On topic of the video, impressive for the fact you didn't do any cropping or editing.
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#3035
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I'm kinda with you. The refined handling of the GT350 makes it a great overall performer but the GT500 from 13-14 has a ton of power potential and that 'old school' muscle persona. The 5.8 is a brute and I like the blend of the modern and original looks. They're still really pricey; the same year ZL1 is really tempting. They've dropped into the $30k mark and is a massive amount of car for the money. I'm considering that one as a contender for my early mid-life crisis.
#3036
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I test drove the Mustang (S-197) 5.0, Camaro 45th anni. edition and G37 back to back to back. I came away preferring the Mustang over the Camaro. It felt lighter, more nimble, had a much tighter turn radius and more than enough power to get the job done. The Camaro's interior was only slightly better, probably because of the trim, but the visibility was as issue. Probably something you get used to after sitting in one for a bit but jumping right in made me a little uneasy. I ultimately went with the G37 (obviously) because, as you said, it had a great interior compared to the Mustang and Camaro and fit more of my needs as an all around vehicle. I think the most surprising aspect when driving them all was how the G37 was no slouch in the power department. I thought after driving the Mustang and Camaro that the G37 would lag behind in that category but I didn't come away feeling like I was sacrificing anything.
Economically it makes sense to share the platform with the V8 trim but you can't help but feel as though it waters down the name.
Economically it makes sense to share the platform with the V8 trim but you can't help but feel as though it waters down the name.
#3037
You know, I had to go back and watch it again to see why I got that impression. And I got half way through wondering why I said that, before I realized what it was. You used the word "pretty" seven times in maybe a minute. So it wasn't the content that was repetitive, it was your adjectives. Regardless, it was still 10x better than I could ever do, and I'd love to see more.
Being that the average C7 buyer ordered their car with chrome wheels so they can try and win all the car show awards, I think it is expected for their to be 2 seat options. However, if I am buying a track focused version of the car (think GS, z06) I would expect the seats to come standard ($1,500 extra on a 80k new car will not break you). Lower price point really doesn't mean much on this special edition car as Ford sold them without a problem often with ADM. Let's not forget the newer GT350s now have the seats as standard.
I like the 1LE package on the Camaro because it comes with all of the things you need to have a good time at the track. If you don't think the power is adequate enough then you have to start looking into voiding the warranty......
On topic of the video, impressive for the fact you didn't do any cropping or editing.
I like the 1LE package on the Camaro because it comes with all of the things you need to have a good time at the track. If you don't think the power is adequate enough then you have to start looking into voiding the warranty......
On topic of the video, impressive for the fact you didn't do any cropping or editing.
It won't be long now. It sounds like it is just a prototype now. Today, Car & Driver claimed that the car would be released next year. The other day I read that it would be released in 2022 as a 2023 model, so who knows at this point?
No doubt! Those Camaros look huge from the outside, but feel so tiny and cheap inside.
#3038
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Another teaser, looks like a Miata shifter and the 370z center console.
The 370z had heat problems at the track, I wonder what they will do to help dissipate the heat from the forced induction.
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I saw that on C&D this morning, very happy with the news.
I hope they stick with the one 400 hp drivetrain only, and don't offer that as an option over the base 300 hp setup..
I hope they stick with the one 400 hp drivetrain only, and don't offer that as an option over the base 300 hp setup..
#3042
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Ideally they need the 400hp drivetrain as a base and then sell a tuned version with more power under the Nismo badge.
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Another teaser, looks like a Miata shifter and the 370z center console.
The 370z had heat problems at the track, I wonder what they will do to help dissipate the heat from the forced induction.
Another teaser, looks like a Miata shifter and the 370z center console.
The 370z had heat problems at the track, I wonder what they will do to help dissipate the heat from the forced induction.
The engine our cars share with the 370Z does run hot, but Nissan put standard oil coolers on the 370Z starting in 2012. We weren't so fortunate, but my Z1/Stillen oil cooler has worked awesome.
#3044
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Man this new Z car could be exciting.