Video Proof Of The 2009 Corvette ZR1s 7:26.4 Nurburgring Lap

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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited July 2008
    polrbehr wrote: »
    Jstas-

    Face was simply sharing a video he found interesting.

    You responded with "Bah" (wtf is that all about? Uncalled for, IMO).

    He responded with the goat query, with a big smiley at the end.

    You called Chevy fans retarded.

    Personal attacks after that? Yeah, OK.

    You should go back and read again there champ. I wrote "Bah!". Big deal. Face called me a goat. Stupid, not really funny but again, big deal. He likely knew I was going to bust his stones. No "Ford vs. Chevy" BS in there at all. But again, another Chevy guy decided to say "He is more like a sheep in Ford clothing". Which, while followed by a stupid smiley face, was a shot at me and a claim that I was upset that it was a Chevy with the time and not a Ford. Why? Because I have a history of owning Fords. I don't care how many smiley faces are there, they don't change things if the comment was off-the-cuff and intended to cause a ruckus. If I said something about your mother and followed it with a ton of smiley faces, those stupid little icons wouldn't really change how it made you fell either. Maybe that example is a bit extreme but when someone takes a deliberate shot at you with "no hard feelings", that's usually a sign that they just did or were about to insult you.

    I didn't post with any intent to start a pissing contest. I posted to Face expecting a response from him which is what I got. It was a pot shot, just a stupid joke. Pot shots came later. Are you done lecturing me like you're my dad now? 'Cause I really don't care. This is an audio board, not a car board. If you want a place to discuss cars in depth, I'll send you to a place I know where you can say whatever you want without fear of incurring the wrath of moderation and you can discuss with me in depth anything you want about cars.

    The funny thing is that I'm a Corvette fan. I love them! I think they are great and a blast to drive! I want one, a 1967 vintage with a 427 to be exact. Will I get it? Hopefully one day I will. And even though you and a few others think I have, I have yet to make a disparaging remark about a Corvette or it's owners. I said Chevy fans were retarded because the whole Chevy vs. Ford thing IS retarded. I dislike the attitudes and I don't think the 'Ring time is worth this hype. See, like what everyone else is doing, I expressed my opinion. Since very few people...well, no one, really, agrees with me, I'm a big meanie. I think the ZR1 is snazzy. It's about time GM go with the program and put out something that could trounce the competition. Chrysler has been doing it for 15 years with the Viper and Ford beat up on Ferrari again, with the same formula, for the second time. Thank God Chevy finally did something. Maybe they will have the stones to go racing like Ford and Chrysler have. I'd love to see LeMans be swept by the Americans in all categories including a GM powered Cadillac or a Ford powered Panoz in LMP.

    So lay off already, I'm not changing my opinion and I didn't set out to piss in anyone's Wheaties. I was giving Face a hard time and he took it that way, as I figured he would. Everyone else got their panties in a bunch.

    Oh and here's a few smiley faces and no hard feelings, eh? :):confused::eek::cool::rolleyes::mad::p:D:(:o:):D:D :rolleyes:
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited July 2008
    polrbehr wrote: »
    So, "Bah" is a differing view? You say so.

    And just who is acting like this is the second coming, anyway?

    Yeah, whatever dude.

    Look at you! Taking a post not meant for you to heart!

    Good job there guy! I'm proud of you! Way to take things out of context and get your feelings all hurt over it. That's the second time you did this in this thread! Wanna go for a third?
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,830
    edited July 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    Look at you! Taking a post not meant for you to heart!

    Good job there guy! I'm proud of you! Way to take things out of context and get your feelings all hurt over it. That's the second time you did this in this thread! Wanna go for a third?
    Well, you posted it right under my post... try using quotes next time, champ. :rolleyes:

    You done lecturing ME now? Dad?

    BTW, Happy belated Birthday, Jstas (you can say the same to me on Sunday ;))

    It's all good, man... I own a Nissan, whattaya expect?
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited July 2008
    I got a new Smiley for this onepopcorn.gif
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  • Polk user
    Polk user Posts: 311
    edited July 2008
    JSTAS,

    If your a corvette fan you really should "pony" up and get one. I hear they are giving away new Iphones with each new ZR-1. Just Kidding!!!!!

    And you are correct, forget about paying MSRP as I tried writing a check for one. No dice. They will go for much higher than that, which saddens me since I refuse to pay the ransom.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited July 2008
    I wonder what a smart car would do at Nurburgring......
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    Thanks you Jstas for taking things too far and shitting up another thread. :rolleyes:
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited July 2008
    Cool thread.:)

    What was it about again?:confused:


    :)
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  • TitaniumMan
    TitaniumMan Posts: 93
    edited July 2008
    nikolas812 wrote: »
    Cool thread.:)

    What was it about again?:confused:


    :)

    A fast Corvette, I think. It doesn't matter to me how fast Corvettes are, as I'm not old enough to really enjoy one. What are the rules on that? I think the minimum is 45, but the optimum age is still 55.

    My hair isn't cooperating, either. It is never going to be gray enough to get full use of the old-**** ponytail. :(

    :D
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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited July 2008
    I'd sure enjoy getting a Corvette, getting in and thrashing it till ya' can't wipe the grin off my face... of course, you'll need to pull me out of it because it's so low to the ground. ;)
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited July 2008
    Polk user wrote: »
    Ed Zachary!!!!


    After being here over a year and a half, I just got this.

    To keep it on topic, 1999 Toyota Corolla FTW over ANY Corvette...non running of course.
    I know just enough to be dangerous, but don't tell my wife, she thinks I'm a genius. :D

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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited July 2008
    The ZR1 will turn the Ring faster than the posted times.There were a couple of seconds left on the table.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited July 2008
    GaryZ06 wrote: »
    The ZR1 will turn the Ring faster than the posted times.There were a couple of seconds left on the table.

    That's the case with all vehicles.
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  • mule
    mule Posts: 282
    edited July 2008
    BaggedLancer wrote: »
    I wonder what a smart car would do at Nurburgring......

    don't know about "the ring" but not bad in the 1/4:eek:

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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited July 2008
    -- the vette vid is so cool -- it bottoms out a couple times also which scrubbed some time off

    Sure wouldn't wanna crash & burn in a "street" car at 180 though
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited July 2008
    fossy wrote: »
    Sure wouldn't wanna crash & burn in a "street" car at 180 though

    I think they made the new frame out of Aluminum to drop the weight. I wonder if it helps in a high speed crash :p
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited July 2008
    m00npie wrote: »
    I think they made the new frame out of Aluminum to drop the weight. I wonder if it helps in a high speed crash :p
    The Z06 and ZR1 have an aluminum frame
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  • mule
    mule Posts: 282
    edited July 2008
    Whats funny is sometimes I forget that the vette is a "supercar" which I guess it is.

    I don't read car rags so I don't keep up on all the performance stuff but when I think of vettes I allways think of the ones my friends had with chrome side pipes and 8 track players, you know more of the hot rod thing than sports car thing.

    But I guess now days it is more of a sports car.

    I think I would still have to put side pipes on it though:D
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited July 2008
    Wow, the new Gran Turismo sure is realistic.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited July 2008
    mule wrote: »
    don't know about "the ring" but not bad in the 1/4:eek:

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    So does that mean the "power to weight" concept is true? haha great video.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    That Ferrari driver can't drive.
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited July 2008
    That ZR1is 500 lbs LIGHTER and 30k more expensive than the GTR. The GTR Spec-V (non production) will more than likely come out as production within the year. Still, for those who love the Nurburgring times and consider it when choosing a car, is 10k per second worth it?

    Granted: I have always loved Corvettes and would love the chance to take one for even a nice low-speed cruise. It is one hell of a lot sexier than the space-ship that is a GT-R.

    Edited: Lighter car, more power. But I think 2.8 seconds over 22.8 km isn't a hell of a lot considering.
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited July 2008
    BeRad wrote: »
    That ZR1 is 500 lbs heavier and 30k more expensive than the GTR.
    You should check the facts out a little better....The ZR1 is WAY lighter than the GTR

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  • ajsankot
    ajsankot Posts: 141
    edited July 2008
    let me know when you guys want to talk about some classics which by the way for $8,00 you can get one bad ride that will turn alot of heads. I think $8000 is less then both cars? :)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited July 2008
    What do you mean by bad? Bad handling, bad throttle response, bad what? :D

    Yes, for $8k you can get something nice, but they obviously won't be in the same league.
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  • polktiger
    polktiger Posts: 556
    edited July 2008
    I don't live in Europe. How fast does it go on I-85 between Charlotte and Atlanta?
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited July 2008
    GaryZ06 wrote: »
    You should check the facts out a little better....The ZR1 is WAY lighter than the GTR

    ZR1=3320
    GTR=3830

    Not check facts, re-read hasty posting.
    My bad, typed it to quick. Other way around. If what I said was true it would detract from the point. :)
    Thank you for showing me the errors in my ways. lol :)
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  • GaryZ06
    GaryZ06 Posts: 317
    edited July 2008
    BeRad wrote: »
    Not check facts, re-read hasty posting.
    My bad, typed it to quick. Other way around. If what I said was true it would detract from the point. :)
    Thank you for showing me the errors in my ways. lol :)
    I kind of figured you did that :D
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited July 2008
    polktiger wrote: »
    I don't live in Europe. How fast does it go on I-85 between Charlotte and Atlanta?
    Depends on how bold you are in traffic. :D
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited July 2008
    BeRad wrote: »
    Edited: Lighter car, more power. But I think 2.8 seconds over 22.8 km isn't a hell of a lot considering.

    It's not a lot, and a testament to the handling of the GT-R that it can overcome its overweight. V-Spec should be able to fix that, 300lb less and more hp, although it's still going to be too large of a car.
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