I trust Manny completely.

You can tell there is a evil little speed demon in him though.

I asked him as a new vette owner what gear he passes in.... he asked me what gear I pass in... I said today I was doing 5th gear pulls to pass and he stared at me like I had just broken all 10 commandments at once. When I told him I used 6th gear on the way up he said "I never use 6th"... I felt shame. LOL.

Still getting used to the gearing in the car... I was not brave enough to try a 4th downshift at 110km/hour. I did find out that 5th hits the speed spot right about 2x the legal speed limit =O
 
When passing on a single lane highway, sometimes I'll use 4th if I want to get around them quickly...but that's in a mostly stock car. I couldn't imagine what it would be like in a car with at least 50% more HP!:eek: You would think that you would have to be careful because you could end up zooming right past your destination if you stayed on it a second too long.:rofl:
 
As a 'don't own a Corvette yet' member, I hope you realize this talk is maxing out my 'want a Corvette now' meter. :D I've experienced speeds like this and you're right, the only place for high speed is on a track. Of course I'm all for WOT on highway ramps to get up to 120 and then back off to cruising speed.
 
Alright you guys , just becuase I drop the hammer at 120km down to 3rd gear doesn't mean I am evil .................just insane :rofl: Love to buzz that 8 grand mark on the tack :coolgleam:

By the way the Yellow beast is safe and sound in the cave and the numbers are as follows :

492 RWHP
575 RWTQ

That should get you motoring :driving:

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That 575 seems too high? you mean 475?

Hmmm given that you bolded it... it must be right.... damn that chart I had was completely fictitious then. It also explains why it pulls like hell in 5th.

Note to self, never put DR's on this car or prepare for new rearend.
 
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Alright you guys , just becuase I drop the hammer at 120km down to 3rd gear doesn't mean I am evil .................just insane :rofl: Love to buzz that 8 grand mark on the tack :coolgleam:

By the way the Yellow beast is safe and sound in the cave and the numbers are as follows :

492 RWHP
575 RWTQ

That should get you motoring :driving:

[email protected]

Wow that is some crazy torque value, instant tire shreader :rofl:
 
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