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Old 07-15-2007, 12:17 PM
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I know it works. I'm not a fan of less-than-up-to-date technology on drivetrains/suspension/brakes though.
How is that high tech, transverse, composite leaf spring "less-than-up-to-date technology ..." and how does
that impact why you don't like it?

Are you dismissing the car because it has that? Do you think coils at each corner would make it handle "better"
or be more high tech/modern? Have you ever hammered one around a steep downhill, diminishing radius corner?
Ever driven one at all? No arm wrestle, but a pretty immature comment/disregard on your part, imo.
I'm surprised...
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Old 07-15-2007, 12:22 PM
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"less-than-up-to-date technology" is technology that is no longer viable. Just because it is old does not make it "less than up to date." The vehicles we use to travel in space were designed in the 70s.

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I know it works. I'm not a fan of less-than-up-to-date technology on drivetrains/suspension/brakes though.
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Old 07-15-2007, 07:03 PM
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Everyone knows I'm not the world's biggest Vette fan, but I certainly give it the respect it deserves. Since the C5, GM's been very serious about the vette's lateral performance and it's evident in their roadracing (ALMS) program. It's not the best car in terms of shifter and steering feel, but it definitely delivers phenomenal results.
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Old 07-15-2007, 07:18 PM
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I'm not bashing the Evo, but their bread-n-butter market isn't gonna be Viper, Porsche, Ferrari and Vette owners. They've been building this thing since 1992 and I've seen a total of 1 at the track. The negligible track presence combined with the ricer chatter pretty well defines the general purchaser profile. In fact considering their target audience there should be some great body kits, fartcans and blue headlights in the aftermarket for the evo

Apparently they make terrific rally cars.
And please don't go down the Evos beat Vettes route. There is no way a Evo is gonna spank a vette without opening the wallet.
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Old 07-15-2007, 07:22 PM
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I'm sitting here reading this thread and trying to kill that bug on my screen with my thumb.

Thanks, Vig. You got me.

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Old 07-15-2007, 07:25 PM
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fftopic: I'm sitting here reading this thread and trying to kill that bug on my screen with my thumb.

Thanks, Vig. You got me.
i brushed my finger across the screen as well ...
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Old 07-15-2007, 10:03 PM
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You get to wave at other vette owners...i think u can pick up a z06 for less than 70k these days , particularly if u shop around in dallas
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...QQcmdZViewItem

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Old 07-15-2007, 10:56 PM
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You get to wave at other vette owners...
I've heard that this tradition has fallen by the wayside - is that true?
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Old 07-15-2007, 10:58 PM
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I've heard that this tradition has fallen by the wayside - is that true?

nah, i got over 10 waves this weekend.... it's pretty much the new guys that don't know about it, but they'll learn....


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Old 07-16-2007, 01:17 AM
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I'll bet That's 10 more than people get from other X5 owners.

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