# Mid-Engine Corvette C8 2020 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 8, 2015, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429 "2015-01-08T14:24:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 19
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2021, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/361 "2021-08-25T02:31:40Z")
It’s the rear 2/3rds for me. The back doesn’t compliment the front and the side blade needs to be oriented the opposite direction. I also think the wheel options don’t do it any favors. The front is great, can’t get over the rear though. Either way, it’s still a great car for the money. The interior is pretty rad too. Can’t go wrong with it. After all, it’s got the cool factor, the general public goes nuts seeing one and it performs well. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/362 "2021-09-27T14:51:24Z")
> **[Chevy releases first official 2023 Corvette Z06 photo](https://www.autoblog.com/2021/09/27/2023-c8-corvette-z06-official-reveal/)** > > This is the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06, which is expected to be a high-output, supercar-slaying beast of a machine. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/363 "2021-09-27T15:16:13Z")
I’d have to figure one of the biggest things they focused on this time around was cooling and making sure the proper amount of engine cooling takes place for track operation. After the headache they had with the C7 z06, can’t have that problem again. Still really happy to see they went with the mid-rear which should have happened years ago but they 100% milked the front engine as long as they could to profit as long as possible. ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2021, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/364 "2021-09-27T23:03:56Z")
Being naturally aspirated makes the cooling system significantly easier. The last engine was a packaging nightmare as far as getting enough airflow into and out of the heat exchangers. The Camaro team that did the ZL1-1LE did a much better job with the LT4 than the Corvette team did. edit: The Z06 almost looks too upscale. It doesn’t look mean or aggressive at all. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 1:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/365 "2021-09-28T01:18:58Z")
> [@joelster](#): > > edit: The Z06 almost looks too upscale. It doesn’t look mean or aggressive at all. This is why I’m really happy with it. The current Z06 looks like GM took the base Vette to PepBoys and said “give me most of what you got”. While the current ZR1 they said, “give us everything, plus the tuner section of JC Whitney”. Is there a square inch on the ZR1 they couldn’t glue another wing/spoiler/aero bit on? ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 1:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/366 "2021-09-28T01:29:07Z")
![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/8/0/80086827952f3ef453d3956c8c4a9d7c43f273c4.jpeg) > **[Is this the Camaro Z/28 that Chevrolet reportedly canned?](https://www.autoblog.com/2021/09/23/chevy-camaro-z28-rendering-possible/)** > > General Motors Design may have revealed the Camaro Z/28 that Chevrolet reportedly canceled earlier in 2021 on its Instagram page. So you weren’t the intended customer of this rendering? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 2:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/367 "2021-09-28T02:02:29Z")
I’m pretty sure 12 year old me was the intended customer. Who ever designed that needs to have his crease tool permanently taken away. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2021, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/368 "2021-09-28T12:22:00Z")
![FB_IMG_1632831120366](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/4/043e78f20e2be5d91a30b02bd53b4fa6e7e344ab.jpeg) ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/7/b7805f971d7691d553be2916556c8b7aa8fa94bc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/369 "2021-10-01T23:52:01Z")
Lol. I never would have noticed the fish w/o the black gas cap ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2021, 1:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/370 "2021-10-04T01:12:19Z")
LOL @ Dolphin sides ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/371 "2021-10-26T17:32:07Z")
> **[2023 Corvette Z06 revealed with the most powerful production NA V8 in history](https://www.autoblog.com/2021/10/26/2023-chevy-corvette-z06-revealed/)** > > The 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 packs a world-beating, 670-horsepower V8 into its compact, mid-engine performance chassis. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2021, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/372 "2021-12-15T11:43:39Z")
Keep that radar detector away from your rear view mirror… > For owners that hard-wire a radar detector behind the rearview mirror, the aftermarket device can change voltage levels in the vehicle, and specifically targets the side mirrors. This can result in dimmed pieces of glass, or a disturbing image of randomly generated line patterns left in the glass. > **[Yes, a radar detector can ruin the C8 Corvette's mirrors](https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/yes-a-radar-detector-can-ruin-the-c8-corvettes-mirrors/)** > > A radar detector hard-wired behind the rearview mirror can mess with voltage levels and create a mess for the Corvette's side mirrors. ![Screenshot_20211215-064313~2](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/9/99fbcac3f801e0d9a8b87e9685d67400d7cbaf46.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/373 "2021-12-15T17:34:48Z")
They should ask what BMW does because they have had dimming side mirrors for 20+ years. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/374 "2021-12-20T20:31:18Z")
With how long both radar detectors and mirrors have been around, how do you mess something like this up? Do you look at GM for this problem or the radar detector company for changing voltage levels? ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/375 "2021-12-20T22:47:56Z")
It is most likely a complete lack of RFI protection on the circuits. I wonder if an old school walkie talkie would do the same. In my last job, when we tested circuits, voltages and currents in the mA/mV level would go crazy. Edit. Maybe not. Might just shitty circuit protection where a 5v wire could possibly get the full 14v or something. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/376 "2021-12-21T14:38:41Z")
So GM trying to save costs… ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/377 "2021-12-28T00:53:28Z")
Maybe GM can teach them how to install a cup holder > **[BMW cupholder design flaw may cause airbag malfunction says class-action suit](https://www.autoblog.com/2021/12/21/bmw-x7-airbag-cupholder-class-action-lawsuit/)** > > 2020 X7 M50i models are part of a new class-action lawsuit due to an alleged faulty cupholder design in which fluids may leak onto an airbag module. ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/378 "2021-12-28T01:04:40Z")
Not bmw fault when people spill their shit 🤷🏻‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/379 "2021-12-28T01:45:50Z")
Lol. Maybe it’s the brake checks ![Screenshot_20211226-213709_Instagram](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/f/a/fab71a4d38d1b8304096426ff825bd3c4f8b2bd1.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429/380 "2021-12-28T21:17:48Z")
BMW drivers are never in the wrong. That does suck, but I must say if I had one, I’d probably have been screwed this past weekend. I didn’t realize till it had already puddled but I dropped my bottle of water on the ground in my house, got in the car and drove to HV. About half way there I realize the cup holder was filled a fair amount with water. Apparently I must have punctured a small hole at the bottom of the bottle to allow gravity to upset me. If only I had a BMW, my airbag _could_ have gone off. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429.md?page=18) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-corvette-c8-2020/271429.md?page=20)