Replaced the Cayman

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by oldE

I'm guessing the Canadian Corvette "thing " might be fuzzy dice. I did a tour of the Tidal Power facility a few years back for a Corvette club and they gifted me a pair.
They're yours if you want them.

Best
Les

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

The gold chain looks really good with a chest carpet behind it. They're only $9.99 on Amazon.

I could do the whole deal. Chest carpet, gold chain and fuzzy dice.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

Not my first Vette.

The Porsche tax had me worried. Cayman was at 98,000 miles. LS motors are cheap in comparison.

My boxster is closer to 50k.

I'm a big fan of SBC. Great motor!

I get that you've got a reason for buying that eliminates the possibility of a manual trans. I'm also sure a modern auto trans is much better than an older slushbox (no experience with a modern corvette, but many modern auto trans are).

Makes me wish I had a good reason to own a modern Z06 as well as the boxster.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by masraum

My boxster is closer to 50k.

I'm a big fan of SBC. Great motor!

I get that you've got a reason for buying that eliminates the possibility of a manual trans. I'm also sure a modern auto trans is much better than an older slushbox (no experience with a modern corvette, but many modern auto trans are).

Makes me wish I had a good reason to own a modern Z06 as well as the boxster.

The automatic in this car has a sport mode. It makes the trans feel pretty good using the paddles. Not used to that yet. One can also get the trans tuned in the computer and make a big difference. My truck has an automatic that I tune with a hand held computer module. It can shift almost any way I choose.

[Rusty Heap]

[Steve Carlton]

Typical Corvette passenger.

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Typical Corvette passenger.

I would take her for a ride, gold chains and all.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Rusty Heap

I'm not sure what the point is or how this is related.

I also don't care. Very well said! You are exactly right!

[rfuerst911sc]

Originally Posted by JackDidley

Cayman 70.9 inches wide Vette 72.6 inches wide. Cayman 172.1 long, Vette 174.6. Corvette is about 200 pounds fatter.

Sometimes 2" makes a difference 😁

[aschen]

nice cars and a tremendous value, Its certainly easier/cheaper to firm up the ride than it is to give a Cayman another 100hp or so

[rfuerst911sc]

Congrats on the purchase , I am guilty of looking at C5's . They are relatively affordable and a body style I like . A good balance of HP/torque/reliable/handling and fuel mileage you can live with . Not much not to like . Have fun and update us as you get to know her better .

[JackDidley]

Originally Posted by aschen

nice cars and a tremendous value, Its certainly easier/cheaper to firm up the ride than it is to give a Cayman another 100hp or so

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Congrats on the purchase , I am guilty of looking at C5's . They are relatively affordable and a body style I like . A good balance of HP/torque/reliable/handling and fuel mileage you can live with . Not much not to like . Have fun and update us as you get to know her better .

Thanks guys. I will report back after some miles. Its been about 500 so far and all is good. Still seems too cushy to me but I will adjust. Its just sooo different.