I guess teh 6speed trannie being a standard is a good thing for me and a bad thing at sametime. I personally prefer an automatic cause of all the city/rush hour driving I do, but was considering a manual anyway I think on my next so I dont know. But it is a goodthing in retrospect to most of my clients prefer 6speed and telling them they now wont have to pay that $915 surcharge for it will be real nice
Originally posted by Zippy * hydroformed rails--are they all aluminum?
Most everything I've read about the chassis says hydroformed steel rails:
"The key features of the backbone structure – low weight, high strength via hydroformed steel frame rails, cored composite floors, enclosed center tunnel, rear-mounted transmission and aluminum cockpit structure – enable C6’s top speed, world-class handling, quiet ride and fuel efficiency."
Originally posted by Roland Most everything I've read about the chassis says hydroformed steel rails:
"The key features of the backbone structure – low weight, high strength via hydroformed steel frame rails, cored composite floors, enclosed center tunnel, rear-mounted transmission and aluminum cockpit structure – enable C6’s top speed, world-class handling, quiet ride and fuel efficiency."
What I found a welcome surprise on the C6 is oil coolers on the Z51 versions of the transmission and rear axle with both pumps being internal to the assemblies.
These are much needed items for any spirited driving....so I am told
Okay, where is the push button starter? Does it have daytime running lights? Where are the side airbags, door or seat?
I also noticed, no black interior.
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Further reading shows:
The optional HUD offers 2 modes, street and track. The track mode has larger tach & speedo, an engine condition gauge, and a real-time accelerometer that samples & displays the maximum "G-force" experienced during a turn. HUD uses LCD pixels to construct the alphanumeric characters and graphics, allowing the HUDmto change size and shape.
Optional sport seats offer side impact air bags, and heated seats will be available for the first time on Corvette.
Originally posted by proexpert Okay, where is the push button starter? Does it have daytime running lights? Where are the side airbags, door or seat?
I also noticed, no black interior.
I am amazed at all the small things that have changed. I get the impression that the C6 is only a C5.5 in appearance only. It is a considerable step forward in a lot of areas. The HID headlights (finally) are about 6 years overdue. The Z51 package is a fantastic addition to the Corvette package. The tranny cooler makes a bunch of us really happy.
The C6 Z06 is going to be a fine, fine automobile. Dammit, now I am already "in the waiting mode" AGAIN.
Remember the aluminum frame some of us picked up in the plant on that special tour we got at the fest zip. 2006 Z06 frame
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Originally posted by Zippy
* hydroformed rails--are they all aluminum?
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