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adam135aoc · 11-06-2009, 09:16 AM

Got to take a Corvette GrandSport out today - thanks to my friends at http://burnoutradio.com - and even got to play with the launch control

lots of fun!
Got some good pics and short video
check em out!

------------- yes the only reason for this post is to brag that I got to drive a GrandSport

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BlackjackMulligan · 11-06-2009, 09:47 AM

wow that sounded great......was the traction control on? I heard the spin in the beginning but it seemed as though the throttle was cut a bit in 1st gear...

adam135aoc · 11-06-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackjackMulligan

wow that sounded great......was the traction control on? I heard the spin in the beginning but it seemed as though the throttle was cut a bit in 1st gear...

It’s the new launch control system on the vette Grand Sport… push the button, hold in the clutch, hit the gas to the floor, pop off the clutch, and as long as you shift good you get an automatic 0-60 in 4 sec!
And it worked amazingly!

jeremyc74 · 11-06-2009, 11:23 AM

This Grand Sport is a great looking car IMO. It adds the aggressive stance of the Z06, and I'm loving the wheel design. I wouldn't pick the 'Vert for myself, but that color looks great on it.

adam135aoc · 11-06-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

This Grand Sport is a great looking car IMO. It adds the aggressive stance of the Z06, and I'm loving the wheel design. I wouldn't pick the 'Vert for myself, but that color looks great on it.

I agree. I'd take a hardtop instead of the vert but yes it look amazing.
and this sucker is low! and aggressive! and sounds great!

bluemoon · 11-06-2009, 11:47 PM

Bravo GM! You put together a winner with this Grand Sport.

adam135aoc · 11-07-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bluemoon

Bravo GM! You put together a winner with this Grand Sport.

Finally!

The C6 was a great platform and bread the Z06 the ZR1 and now the GS.
I would have to say that the Vette is still the only GM product I’d spend my money on though…

Evice · 11-07-2009, 08:29 PM

do you really need to shift on this vette to 2nd for 0-60? If I am not mistaken, the Z06 that I rode in was able to hit 70mph on 1st.

jeremyc74 · 11-08-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Evice

do you really need to shift on this vette to 2nd for 0-60? If I am not mistaken, the Z06 that I rode in was able to hit 70mph on 1st.

The Z06 is geared a little higher because it's got more power. On the normal Vette's you need to go from 1st to 2nd around 45MPH.

adam135aoc · 11-08-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Evice

do you really need to shift on this vette to 2nd for 0-60? If I am not mistaken, the Z06 that I rode in was able to hit 70mph on 1st.

yes you have to shift.
but just.

adam135aoc · 11-08-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

The Z06 is geared a little higher because it's got more power. On the normal Vette's you need to go from 1st to 2nd around 45MPH.

yeah ^

ben14142001 · 11-16-2009, 12:27 AM

Want.

anthony @ eas · 11-16-2009, 04:32 PM

That thing is awesome. I'd take one any day.

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11-06-2009, 11:23 AM	#4
jeremyc74 Banned Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 5,982 iTrader: (0)	This Grand Sport is a great looking car IMO. It adds the aggressive stance of the Z06, and I'm loving the wheel design. I wouldn't pick the 'Vert for myself, but that color looks great on it.

11-06-2009, 11:47 PM	#6
bluemoon Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	Bravo GM! You put together a winner with this Grand Sport.

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ben14142001 Captain Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 666 iTrader: (1)	Want.