08-28-2008, 08:05 PM
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I have always been tempted to go, but feared I would be overwelmed by the "spit n polish" crowd - I bet more than half the cars/show goers would be what I consider he "stereotypical" Vette enthusiast - something I have been trying real hard over 6 years to distance myself from hehe 
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08-28-2008, 08:10 PM
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love the shot of the Callaway GS 
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08-28-2008, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
I have always been tempted to go, but feared I would be overwelmed by the "spit n polish" crowd - I bet more than half the cars/show goers would be what I consider he "stereotypical" Vette enthusiast - something I have been trying real hard over 6 years to distance myself from hehe |
and what in your eyes is a "stereotypical Vette enthusiast" ?
BTW Car and Driver in their new issue considers the 964, M3, NSX, MX5, E55 AMG, Supra Turbo, GTI and the Corvette ZO6 to be the "Best Cars for $25,000 New or Used"
The GTI and MX5 were new the others were used. I havent seen any Supra Turbos for under $25,000, so it must be really used.
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08-28-2008, 08:43 PM
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08-28-2008, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by philip
and what in your eyes is a "stereotypical Vette enthusiast" ? |
The 500 mile a year spit n polish with 200lbs in chrome and other doodads who think their 1993 Coupe is worth $40,000 because it may be the only car with green paint and mauve leather with the widget delete and original tyres crowd hehe
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08-28-2008, 09:29 PM
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^^^lol gold
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08-29-2008, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Pokiou
^^^lol gold
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Ya thats the general view.
The kind RC fears isnt a bad lot in all. Obsesive, but not a bad lot.
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08-29-2008, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by philip
Ya thats the general view.
The kind RC fears isnt a bad lot in all. Obsesive, but not a bad lot.
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This is true - it is this group of core fanatical enthusiasts that have kept the Corvette alive as the most produced, longest running single sports car model ever built/sold/produced on the planet.
These are the people, that together with huge shows like Carlisle keep the flame alive and keep the enthusiasm and sales high enough that GM is incented to keep building the Vette.
56 years is a long time to keep building a niche car... no one else has managed to do it is such large numbers - ever.
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08-29-2008, 11:45 AM
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LS7 soltice... Mallet is a true gear with with a great passion for making fast cars!
My friend works with him and always mentioned how crazy he was behind the wheel.. drifting his 700hp+ CTS-V going at over 100mph..
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08-29-2008, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RC45
This is true - it is this group of core fanatical enthusiasts that have kept the Corvette alive as the most produced, longest running single sports car model ever built/sold/produced on the planet.
These are the people, that together with huge shows like Carlisle keep the flame alive and keep the enthusiasm and sales high enough that GM is incented to keep building the Vette.
56 years is a long time to keep building a niche car... no one else has managed to do it is such large numbers - ever.
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A good second niche car is the porsche 911
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08-29-2008, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pagani
A good second niche car is the porsche 911
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Similar concept, but there is just not the same numbers and after market. Remember, even a new Corvette is within reach of an ordinary wage earning person - you can not really say that about even the cheapest new 911 - which I guess makes it the second niche car after all
By european standards the 911 may have a "huge" following, but all one have to do is go to any large Corvette show/meet to realise this is fanaticism on a different scale, in a different league - almost scary.
There are literally a million Vette owners out there - and we all take great pride in greeting/meeting and sharing our hobby (except the gold chain crowd... although I must say, while that is another stereotype I have never actually seen one except on TV)
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09-04-2008, 05:37 PM
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The turbocharged Mallet Solstice has blown my mind. I'll return later to digest the rest of this crazy meet.
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Redefining your concept of excessive HP- Carlisle 08
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