dover Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I currently have a 14' 1LE, car is fun has bolt ons, and if I keep it I plan on going H/C with it. Thing is, it is heavy. I don't want to sink money in to something that just won't ever fit the feel I am searching for I guess. But I can take my kiddo with me in it. So. Should I trade it in for... CTS-V (Gen 2) Sedan - no to the coupe they look off to me. - pros: cool DD, can take my kiddo with me, mod friendly, can't decide whether I'd get an M6 or A6 - cons: heavy, and a sedan losing the "fun car" feel http://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z441/BB2010SRT8/IMG_1256_zpse0963946.png (or) C6z - pros: Light, fun, mod friendly, weekend car or in my case time home fun car, would be sex with H/C and some RT-S's - cons: can't take my kiddo in for a few years http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s155/alglll/IMG_20121006_141710_007.jpg (or) C7 - pros: same as c6z just newer - cons: same as c6z and LT1 and no wide booty (i know this is a Z but she pretty) http://cdn.speednik.com/files/2015/11/2015-11-24_06-33-16.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudes Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Sounds like you cant have your cake and eat it too. Unfortunately if you want to bring the kid along your probably going to have to drive something heavy, which a CTS-V would be perfect for. Otherwise the C7 is the way I would probably go. GM made alot of improvements with the C7 but as you said you cant bring the kid along. I dont know though, probably shouldnt be doing any pulls with the kid in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Moving from your Camaro to the V will not fix the biggest complaint you have with the Camaro. The Vette is probably what you want but, like me, you are still in the "need a backseat crew". I have another car so I don't NEED a backseat, but it limits when I can use the car which is already limited by our weather here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Why can't you take your kid in a Corvette? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I have another car so I really don't have problems with transporting him, I just want him to enjoy the car too. He already makes the car sounds when he's riding in the back of my 1LE lol. And I can't take him in the vette because he's only a 1.5 year old and still needs a car seat lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I put 1k miles on my h/c/I vette last year. And 10k miles on my v when I had it and 10k miles on my Audi. You will enjoy having four doors, and the ride of the v is amazing for daily usage I loved my caddy. My advice is to get the v and mod it. I a, almost certainly parting ways with my vette this summer, and either getting another vette, or something else with four doors that is fast. Specifically, I'm waiting for gm to throw the 10 speed autos in the c7z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I have another car so I really don't have problems with transporting him, I just want him to enjoy the car too. He already makes the car sounds when he's riding in the back of my 1LE lol. And I can't take him in the vette because he's only a 1.5 year old and still needs a car seat lol. The Corvette generations you mentioned have a "smart" SRS airbag system. It can detect passenger seat occupancy and if it's less than 80 lbs, the passenger-side module is turned off. Also, since a car seat straddles the occupancy sensor (located in the middle of cushion), the module is turned off anyway. The problem lies within the fact of mixing rear-facing car seat with a deploying front airbag; remove one aspect of the equation and the problem no longer exists. I drove around my then-toddler son in my '3 Z06 with passenger-side airbag manually turned off. My '8 Z06 already has the the passenger occupancy sensor, so no action is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 2016 Camaro? Basically the same as what you have now, but improved and lighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKilbourne Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 The Corvette generations you mentioned have a "smart" SRS airbag system. It can detect passenger seat occupancy and if it's less than 80 lbs, the passenger-side module is turned off. Also, since a car seat straddles the occupancy sensor (located in the middle of cushion), the module is turned off anyway. The problem lies within the fact of mixing rear-facing car seat with a deploying front airbag; remove one aspect of the equation and the problem no longer exists. I drove around my then-toddler son in my '3 Z06 with passenger-side airbag manually turned off. My '8 Z06 already has the the passenger occupancy sensor, so no action is needed. Pretty sure it's not legal to have a car seat up front. No matter the air bag situation. People making laws aren't smart enough to make exceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BStowers023 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Maybe V now, Vette in 3-4 years? I have a buddy with I believe a cam only/full bolt ons 4 door V that went 10.50s @ 131 first time at the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I vote Z because bad ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Is the new SS any lighter than a caddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Is the new SS any lighter than a caddy? 3700(?) pounds compared to over 4k. So yeah, either a new Camaro or an ATS-V, if you're looking for something lighter that still has a back seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I debated waiting for the new ZL1 to appear. If I were to go with the V would you guys go with the A6 or the M6 and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 The Corvette generations you mentioned have a "smart" SRS airbag system. It can detect passenger seat occupancy and if it's less than 80 lbs, the passenger-side module is turned off. Also, since a car seat straddles the occupancy sensor (located in the middle of cushion), the module is turned off anyway. The problem lies within the fact of mixing rear-facing car seat with a deploying front airbag; remove one aspect of the equation and the problem no longer exists. I drove around my then-toddler son in my '3 Z06 with passenger-side airbag manually turned off. My '8 Z06 already has the the passenger occupancy sensor, so no action is needed. Pretty sure it's not legal to have a car seat up front. No matter the air bag situation. People making laws aren't smart enough to make exceptions. This is what I came here to post. Law came out a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 ATS-V sedan Seems to solve your problems, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Pretty sure it's not legal to have a car seat up front. No matter the air bag situation. People making laws aren't smart enough to make exceptions. What about a single cab truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 ATS-V sedan Seems to solve your problems, no? Was just thinking this, or as someone else said, 16 camaro. 11 second cars with just bolt ons/tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 ATS-V sedan Seems to solve your problems, no? Optioned out the ATS-Vs seem to be reaching for some very impressive price tags, but damn are they sexy. Were I be in a situation where I needed/wanted a 4 door fast car that would be on the very top of my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I agree, It'd be a 60k car, maybe less if a used can be sourced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I agree, It'd be a 60k car, maybe less if a used can be sourced. The one setting at the auto show said $85k.. [emoji15] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 You could always join the Holden fan boys and get a new SS with 4 doors, an Ls3 and m6. It'll take some mods to be as quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 The one setting at the auto show said $85k.. [emoji15] I priced out a sedan just now with most large options and it was $75 LOLOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted April 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I looked at the ATS-V's but as stated they are more than I would want to spend right now. For that money I'd buy a used 12+ GTR lol and solve all my problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 I looked at the ATS-V's but as stated they are more than I would want to spend right now. For that money I'd buy a used 12+ GTR lol and solve all my problems. Except weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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