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Robert Hall

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  1. Robert Hall
    Went and saw a concert of The Psychedelic Furs last night, another of my favorite 80s post-punk synth pop British bands..great evening...
  2. Robert Hall
    The Corvette has been successful in sports car racing, I assume the C8 will competing also. F1 has sadly become a deeply dull snore fest of ugly cars, boring tracks, and predictable outcomes. And as a 40 yr F1 fan, it’s sad.
  3. Robert Hall
    I bet the Z06 or ZR1 will have this black trim at the edge of the scoop in carbon fiber. Maybe the aftermarket will put out a chrome trim piece for it. Pretty slick how they worked the door cutline through the scoop opening surround.
  4. Robert Hall
    I like this bronze color also...classy
  5. Robert Hall
    Out and about today and I saw a new Silverado 4x4 4dr in bright red w the blacked out front end. Really, really ugly in person.
  6. Robert Hall
    No, it’s a convertible. Look at the pics of the regular targa w/ the fixed rear window and bar where the rear hatch/engine cover is hinged. The convertible version probably works like a Ferrari 488 Spyder or various Lambos—the section with the headrest fairings flips backward and the top folds into a well between the seats and engine. Pretty standard approach for convertible versions of modern mid-engined sports cars. The Jalopnik article shows the differences in the rear structure between the coupe and convertible. The pics below are from that article--convertible in green, coupe/targa in red. https://jalopnik.com/heres-a-first-look-at-the-new-corvette-convertible-1836527053
  7. Robert Hall
    You are talking about the targa top (removable roof panel) version, not the convertible. I was talking about the convertible, which doesn't have a see through panel..(the dark green car in the pics I posted).
  8. Robert Hall
    It probably folds and stacks over the engine, hence no see through panel. (I'm talking about the convertible, not the targa).
  9. Robert Hall
    The convertible looks sharp also. I like the looking down on from above angle.
  10. Robert Hall
    It will be interesting to see how it sells, and what the retention rate from existing Corvette owners is like...
  11. Robert Hall
    Non-sequitor. Saying Ferrari has been owned by Fiat is like saying Chevrolet is owned by GM. Ferrari is a multi model brand of vehicles, the Corvette is a single model within the Chevrolet brand. And besides, Ferrari is an independent company now (since 2016).
  12. Robert Hall
    Haven't seen any engine bay pics...I assume the engine will be north-south ahead of the transaxle.
  13. Robert Hall
    Talk about irony..I saw an older gent with a 'Korean War Veteran' license plate frame recently...he was driving a Sonata.
  14. Robert Hall
    I assume the convertible version will follow within a year to 18 months. It will be interesting to see how the Corvettes' usual 65 yr old male buyers react to it... The styling is kind how I expected it to be, some C7 general styling cues with mid-engined silhouette and proportions..a slight resemblance in profile to the F430, but squarer and bigger scoops. At least they didn't go full Silverado with the front end.
  15. Robert Hall
    2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, Interior Cockpit with Digital Instrument Cluster
    Definitely a driver-focused cockpit..the passenger can't even interact w/ the touch screen...but they do have that long row of buttons to play with...
  16. Robert Hall
    You are just being obstinate...Corvettes have always been Chevrolets. Nothing wrong with that. I'm sure on the title or registration it will say Chevrolet. It's not a separate brand. And there is a little bowtie on the winged bird emblem.
  17. Robert Hall
    My favorite CTS bodystyle may be the wagon... love those taillights... I think the 2nd gen CTS was the best overall for styling inside and out, I esp. prefer the 2nd gen front end to the 1st and 3rd gen models.
  18. Robert Hall
    Lotus still has one model in the US, and it's the cheapest rear-mid engine sports car currently on sale in the US, I think..the Evora has been around for over a decade now. They are pretty low key amongst sports car makers..
  19. Robert Hall
    I don't know about 'half-assed', but it has a huge ass... I like the look, it doesn't follow the usual 2dr coupe that looks like a 4dr w/ two longer doors formula.
  20. Robert Hall
    Hennessy Goliath Silverado 6x6...something different. https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1124097_chevy-silverado-based-hennessey-goliath-6x6-is-real-hits-the-road-with-450-horsepower
  21. Robert Hall
    Other than the engine change, the Vega didn't really have any major revisions during it's 71-77 run. Federal bumpers and a revised nose and taillights in '74, grille change in '76...the Pinto went through more styling changes during it's longer run, albeit minor also.
  22. Robert Hall
    It seems GM (and Ford) really didn't take subcompacts seriously then and invested the minimal amount getting them out with no concern about quality, durability, or reliability.
  23. Robert Hall
    Good idea. Though I think it should have been on the Colorado platform and more of a Bronco competitor...more off-roady per it's namesake..
  24. Robert Hall
    Yeah, it seems stuck as the minivan brand right now...and they have the Italian filler brands above it in the way (Alfa and Maserati).
  25. Robert Hall
    More performance versions are always a good thing. Performance might be identical to a Dodge SRT, but different styling--I'd have the Dodge look like a Charger sport wagon. That's what I like about Jeep GC variations....they've got luxury, off-road and performance trims in the mix. Chrysler is a dead brand I'm afraid.
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