Friday, January 18, 2013

C7 Front subframe system and interesting details

While looking over the latest computer drawings, a few things really caught my eye on this one. 

The front subframe/suspension and steering all must work together to provide constant steering feel, solidity when driving hard and proper ride quality.

The packaging of the photograph below shows so much of that thought, along with lower weight, better packaging for servicing the vehicle and thoughtfulness to detail.

Electronic power steering is a crutial part of this.  With that system, its easily programmable to the steering feel desired by the customization feature within the vehicle.

All systems including ABS, Stability control, traction control, vehicle dynamics of the F55 suspension and launch control working together to create a driving experience unlike any other.

Its truly amazing, I hope you enjoy my little breakdown.

Allthebest, the corvettemechanic

Thursday, January 17, 2013

2014 Stingray driveline breakdown by thecorvettemechanic

Take a look at this picture from the GM media website.

Its computer generated but its a great inside into the differences between the 2014 and previous generations of Corvette.

I have broken down some of the more simpler design stuff that I see.  While this is just the basics, it really tells me the level of detail that GM engineering went through to make this car more of a drivers car.

And with the other things that I have noticed on the exterior, this should make for one hell of a great drivers car.

Watch this place for future technical breakdowns of the 2014 Stingray.

Allthebest, thecorvettemechanic

Monday, January 14, 2013

Welcome welcome welcome to all the Corvette enthusiasts around the world!

This is another way to connect with the Corvette mechanic here in Ct.

We will be talking in depth about all facets of the Corvette hobby.

Corvette events that we attend, as well as seminars that we do will also be part of this blog.

You will find alot of pics, technical articles, how to discussions as well as cutting edge technical evaluations of the new 2014 Stingray!

If anyone has anything they would like to see, please dont hesitate to post up and let us know how we can serve you better!

Allthebest, thecorvettemechanic