Call me a Boomer in disguise, 16 going on 60, someone who wouldn't know good design even if Fisker ran me over, whatever, but a childhood favorite car of mine retains its spot as an all time great with it's newest iteration. Alternate shorter title: I really do love the C8 Corvette.

"HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute" (hondoyota)
07/18/2019 at 23:52 • Filed to: C8 is here motherfuckers

I truly thought I’d despise it based off what I’ve seen with the spy and leaked shots and whatnot, but after watching the reveal from beginning to the time I started writing this (they talked a lot about the moon) I can safely declare that despite the stereotypes and seemingly unanimous opinion of “it’s overstyled and ugly”, I think the C8 looks fucking badass and I love it. I’ve always loved Corvettes, who hasn’t? I’m glad to say that won’t change for the next 5 years or so. Here’s to the new Vette.

DISCUSSION (24)

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/18/2019 at 23:55

I don’t really like it but that color makes it look better

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
07/18/2019 at 23:56

You're entitled to your opinion, of course. And yes that blue is rather nice

For Sweden > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/18/2019 at 23:57

Sub $60,000 starting price oh geez oh man RIP BMW M3

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/18/2019 at 23:58

It just strikes me as a car that came late trying to be a Ferrari NSX. The Ford GT looks American and correct, this looks like it’s very late to the party. I think they should have made it a different model and then not tried to style it like a morphed Vette.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > For Sweden
07/19/2019 at 00:00

Never have I ever wished so hard that I win the lottery. Well that's not true, but still. This car is actually a game changer.

Taema > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/19/2019 at 00:00

Do you all do open thread posts? I have alternator issues.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Taema
07/19/2019 at 00:02

Um not really, usually if you have a problem you'd make a post yourself on the matter and then people would respond to it regarding the topic or in your case, helping you with your problem. Talk to a mod, such as For Sweden in this thread on getting authorship to do so. Also I'd help but I am rather inexperienced in wrenching sadly.

412GTI > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/19/2019 at 00:03

Agree, this reveal really surprised me. I dig it

Chuckles > Taema
07/19/2019 at 00:03

Not really, we just usually give everybody authorship and then they make whatever specific posts that they want.

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/tag/clubopenings

Taema > Chuckles
07/19/2019 at 00:06

Fair enough! I know you have a Miata though! Ever try to remove an alternator from a NB?

Chuckles > Taema
07/19/2019 at 00:08

I had an NA Miata. Sold it a few weeks ago to an 18 year old who wanted to learn to drive stick. But to answer your question, no I have not but someone around here probably has. Lots of Miata owners on Oppo.

Taema > Chuckles
07/19/2019 at 00:12

Oh well. As soon as the sun comes back I'll try some more bolts. Nothing like getting stranded on the freeway to get motivation for wrenching.

Chuckles > Taema
07/19/2019 at 00:15

So you're stranded on the side of the road and need to replace your alternator?

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/19/2019 at 00:17

It's not a Corvette any more.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
07/19/2019 at 00:18

It's not a Corvette any more.

Taema > Chuckles
07/19/2019 at 00:26

Not that dramatic. I had to coast for half a mile on a freeway until a safe place to stop, was going about 15 mph by then. Got towed home.

Chuckles > Taema
07/19/2019 at 00:29

Fun. Well if you apply for authorship now, you might have it by the morning. It's not a months long process like it is on GT. Or if you make a post on your personal blog now, I could share it to Oppo.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
07/19/2019 at 00:51

AestheticsInMotion > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
07/19/2019 at 01:53

Which is (potentially) a good thing. Lots of people who buy sporty cars at this price are turned off my the “corvette guy” image.

I do think the styling is a bit too “generic supercar” though

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/19/2019 at 06:14

Love the car. Still don't like them calling it a Corvette.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > AestheticsInMotion
07/19/2019 at 09:00

“generic supercar”

Precisely.

HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
07/19/2019 at 10:38

If you think about it, the Corvette was meant to be mid engined for a long time now.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/19/2019 at 11:05

*has* been, more or less. The engine was behind the axle anyway iirc.

It’s legacy is engine up front. Plus I like front engine more anyway, but that’s just personal preference.

It could make some sense as the Camaro is just getting faster and faster and nipping at it’s heels... but now there’s talk of killing that off? *shrug*

dogisbadob > HondoyotaE38: A Japanese and German Collab...wait a minute
07/27/2019 at 22:28

It retains its excellent performance-to-dollar ratio, so it’s still a Co rvette

The interior is probably cheap and shitty and makes the fucking Mirage feel like a luxury car, so it’s still a Corvette

Hopefully, the upkeep will remain not too costly