Pics: Charlotte Next To A New Corvette Stingray - Which Do You Like Better?

[Hugh]

Seriously, I have a huge issue with the fact that they both have a total disregard for the handicapped spot. That's douche move #1!

I have an issue with people who suffer from constipation of the brain and diarrhea of the mouth. You're getting your panties in a bunch after viewing a handful of cropped photos that offer a very limited field of view. Are you aware of the 4 empty handicapped spots just beyond the reach of the camera's eye? Are you aware that the photo was taken in an industrial park seldom visited by the handicapped? Are you aware that both cars' owners were present in case a handicapped person wanted to park and use the lift and would have immediately moved their cars before helping the handicapped person? In essence what you are doing is peering through a keyhole and attempting to describe the entire contents of a room. Finally.............................

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I flew the Viper and fought Eagles, Hornets, Harriers, Phantoms, Talons and Raptors. By design, each MDS has strengths and weaknesses. Would be very cool to have both rides.

Very cool considering the F-16 was a design inspiration for the cockpit of the NSX. Unfortunately the Vette's MDS is "Offer the most horsepower at the lowest cost, quality control be damned". This is how they can churn out thousands of them every month and most of them have been recycled into litter boxes and paperclips before they make it to their fifth birthday. The NSX's MDS was "Cost be damned, build the best car that you can given the virtually unlimited resources of Honda. Hell, while you're at it, build a state of the art factory for the exclusive purpose of building this car and please hand pick the best employees of the company to complete the task" That's why 22 years and 311,000 miles after it was built, I can putt around in one with an 800 hp powerplant and not hear a creak, squeak or groan from the chassis and know my car is as reliable as it was the day it left Tochigi.

P.S. Aren't Hornets referred to as Bugs?

 

[DocL]

Seriously, I have a huge issue with the fact that they both have a total disregard for the handicapped spot. That's douche move #1!

Have you considered that maybe both cars had Handicapped plaques hanging from the rear view mirror. Down here there are many cars like the ones in the pictures with handicapped parking plates. One of my patients is paralyzed yet drives a Corvette. I have to go down and get his wheelchair out of the car for him. Is that a douche move, or you a douche for assuming the "disregard"?

 

[heretic]

If a Ferrari and a Camaro had a love child.....the Corvette AKA Femaro or special edition Camrrari in canary yellow.
i am a big vette fan and the C7 is a big bag of ULGY. And don't get me started on the Camaro tail lights!!!

 

[myw]

^^ I have to agree. Call me crazy but I am starting to feel that the c7 is not a timeless looking car at all. I almost feel like the a handful of asthetic gimmicks were rolled together, and that the car will start looking dated within 5 years.

I'm not saying it doesn't present great performance value/dollar. A year ago upon launch I thought it looked nice but not anymore.

 

[Hugh]

I almost feel like the a handful of asthetic gimmicks were rolled together, and that the car will start looking dated within 5 years.

Those gimmicks are known as "surface excitement" in the car industry. It was pioneered by the Japanese because cities in Japan are so crowded, one seldom gets to see the entire view of a car. So surface excitement was created to make an impression of the particular brand with the onlooker.

 

[myw]

^^ don't get me wrong it turns heads, i just dont think that its a clean cohesive looking car. the c6 also looked more sleeker and aerodynamic to me. now if i were 10 years younger in my mid 20s i would probably go ape$h!t over it.

when comparing the 'smily-face-grill' c7 front bumper + lip to the face of an oem 2002+ nsx, its almost hard to believe that the designs are over a decade apart.

 

[Aaron94T]

Apples and Oranges. Body modded and lowered NSX versus a bone stock Vette. Put a stock 91 NSX with those oh so nice looking 15" wheels next to a new stingray and see the comparison. Stock for stock the Vette really has outdone themselves for the money. I have spent some time examining my friends Stingray and though I have yet to drive it, I am very impressed with what you can get for $55k. Dry sump, 450hp, 7-spd, Nav and striking looks.

 

[Hugh]

Put a stock 91 NSX with those oh so nice looking 15" wheels next to a new stingray and see the comparison.

You were saying? Any way you look at it, the new Vette looks like some rice boy's aftermarket acid trip on a BMW Z4.

 

[TomCat]

I flew the Viper and fought Eagles, Hornets, Harriers, Phantoms, Talons and Raptors.

I feel left out...but against a Viper in a 1v1 inside visual range, that's probably a good thing!

 

[Aaron94T]

You were saying? Any way you look at it, the new Vette looks like some rice boy's aftermarket acid trip on a BMW Z4.

HA! You managed to pick the photo shoot where they shine a 10,000 watt bulb on those horrendous spare tire styled wheels. And yes, that picture, and the rest from that shoot look amazing. I have seen a lot of stock red/black NSX's and they never present that well.

How about these pics?




With all that said, I do agree the C7 is a bit over styled but better that than be boring. As I am sure you agree, the NSX is an amazing looking car but a few tweaks really update the look.

 

[heretic]

The back of the Vette looks like the Batmobile, still don't like the new look.

 

[Dr. JL]

Hugh,
I never heard the Hornet refered to as a "Bug". Maybe Navy/Marine slang? You won't hear any F-16 pilots refering to their jet as the "Fighting Falcon".
TomCat,
I never got to fly DACT against the Tomcat. Too few of them to start, and most either training for/on a cruise. BVR: Tomcat wins. WVR: better get/keep tally ho against the Viper. Best "fair" fight was against a Hornet. BTW, never go over the top with a Hornet. I know, never say never. But don't do it. Raptor DACT was DAC (i.e. no training involved). "Rapter 01, timeout/guns kill Bullseye xxx/xx". "Viper 01, dead".
Aaron94T,
Who's getting the new Stingray for $55K? Last I looked GM's asking upwards $75K.

 

[Hugh]

Hugh,
I never heard the Hornet refered to as a "Bug". Maybe Navy/Marine slang? You won't hear any F-16 pilots refering to their jet as the "Fighting Falcon".

I thought it was pretty common. Also the F/A-18 E/F are known as superbugs. http://bit.ly/1fnxSix

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With all that said, I do agree the C7 is a bit over styled but better that than be boring. As I am sure you agree, the NSX is an amazing looking car but a few tweaks really update the look.

Completely agree my friend!

 

[TomCat]

28.5 years in Navy...never heard F/A-18 "bug".
I am surprized F-18 had ANY edge in a knife fight with you.
I am a RIO, had gun camera film of a Hornet. BUT, my F-16 experience, I saw an F-16 trying to "sneak" out of a fur ball to extend and re-engage. We broke off the fight and unloaded to chase him down. At about 1.5 miles dead six I made the mistake of locking him up. His RAW gear went off and he put on a bat turn and met us almost 180 out (and we G-maxed). I sure he was out of knots BUT we decided to leave just in case.

Hugh,
I never heard the Hornet refered to as a "Bug". Maybe Navy/Marine slang? You won't hear any F-16 pilots refering to their jet as the "Fighting Falcon".
TomCat,
I never got to fly DACT against the Tomcat. Too few of them to start, and most either training for/on a cruise. BVR: Tomcat wins. WVR: better get/keep tally ho against the Viper. Best "fair" fight was against a Hornet. BTW, never go over the top with a Hornet. I know, never say never. But don't do it. Raptor DACT was DAC (i.e. no training involved). "Rapter 01, timeout/guns kill Bullseye xxx/xx". "Viper 01, dead".
Aaron94T,
Who's getting the new Stingray for $55K? Last I looked GM's asking upwards $75K.

 

[oldnews]

I could buy a 2014 L3 Stingray or a 2003 NSX. I'm buying the NSX. Same money, but no comparison. And yea, the Vette will stomp the NSX but I really don't care. I'm not a track guy or street light guy. Vette's are dime a dozen.

 

[JW]

I could buy a 2014 L3 Stingray or a 2003 NSX. I'm buying the NSX. Same money, but no comparison. And yea, the Vette will stomp the NSX but I really don't care. I'm not a track guy or street light guy. Vette's are dime a dozen.

Vette's are a dime a dozen, as at any given time in the spring, summer or fall where I live, you go for a cruise and you see 5 or 6 plus and its very rare to see another NSX all year.


91 NSX Red/Black
09 VW Jetta TDI White

 

[Dr. JL]

TomCat,
Depending on the Block, configuration and idle break, the Viper would have had a limited over-the-top capability. That being said, it would have been a good Ps fight if you'd stayed engaged.

Sorry for the thread hijack to reminisce.

 

[beasty18c5]

I pick the 4 door rav4 it's got same sloping roofline and better un-obstructive viewing and it's more practical , carry 5 golf bags and 5 ppl comfortably. You can also fit more chicks after a night out at the bar.