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Old 12-28-2012, 09:59 AM   #30 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Keyo Racing View Post
... Of course from all you guys I have some concerns about the blind spot and some what the over heating issues that still need to be looked into. But Corvettes have their little bumps too so i fully understand that.
...You guys have been a big help... but still just so I know SHOULD I get at least an 11? Were the improvements that big a deal from the 09-10's?
I may have overstated the cooling problems, but, since you have "Racing" in you username, I thought you should be aware. I have never had a serious problem with overheating (even with 100+F ambient), the ECM just reduces power until the temps come back down. From what I have read, an oil cooler is only required if you drive very hard for more than a few minutes, eg, at the track. I don't have a cooler, but I don't drive real hard.
For a DD that only sees spirited driving, it's not really a deal-breaker. I can zip through the corners and sprint down the straightaways all day with no problems, even during the dog days of Summer. It's only during stop-and-go or very slow moving traffic that the temp gets high.
Now that the ambient temps are down in the 30-50F range, no problems. She'll idle in the driveway for extended periods without getting hot.
BTW, if you plan on doing any tuning, the UpRev software will allow you to turn the radiator cooling fans on sooner and alleviate most of the problem.
Believe it or not, it helps to turn the A/C on - this kicks the cooling fans to high.

The blind spot is something you get used to and plan ahead for. I've driven other cars that were just as bad. Defensive Driving FTW.

All-in-all, it's a LOT of fun to drive.
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