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Offline Allen

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My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« on: August 23, 2021, 12:39:59 pm »
So it was my 70th birthday back in July and my sons and wife got me a one day rental of this beast .. these thing have changed so much from the ones I owned in the 70's and 80's...

In performance mode this thing just growls... good thing its only for the day as I  could get in a lot of trouble with this thing  :skid: :skid: :skid:  ;D

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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2021, 12:45:15 pm »
So how does it drive?

I love that colour, though I'm generally not really a fan of the C8.
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2021, 12:53:39 pm »
What a cool birthday present!
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2021, 12:56:40 pm »
That's a cool birthday present idea for sure.  I have heard these C8's are very comfy to drive and wondering how it compares to your Audi's of the past.
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2021, 01:09:00 pm »
Well that sure does beat getting another pair of ugly socks or sweater. Glad you had fun and didn't get caught stunting like the guy who rented the Lambo.
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2021, 01:16:53 pm »
Very cool.  How many km's did you put on it that day?
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2021, 01:36:42 pm »
Quote from: JohnnyMac on August 23, 2021, 12:56:40 pm
That's a cool birthday present idea for sure.  I have heard these C8's are very comfy to drive and wondering how it compares to your Audi's of the past.

None of my Audi's have been in the performance category of this car. The standard ride is quite comfortable and would be good for a long run. If you hit the Z button  it puts it in performance mode which is immediately noticeable by the exhaust note and gearing. It also brings up a menu with a myriad of options for changing the dynamics of the car. I doubt I will get into it, just hitting the Z button makes it go like stink.
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2021, 01:38:14 pm »
Quote from: bridgecity on August 23, 2021, 01:16:53 pm
Very cool.  How many km's did you put on it that day?

Just came home for a bite, done about 150KM so far, heading out this afternoon for a tour with my wife...
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2021, 01:39:52 pm »
Quote from: Allen on August 23, 2021, 01:38:14 pm
Quote from: bridgecity on August 23, 2021, 01:16:53 pm
Very cool.  How many km's did you put on it that day?

Just came home for a bite, done about 150KM so far, heading out this afternoon for a tour with my wife...

Ah, gotcha.  Didn't realize you have it today.
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2021, 02:03:29 pm »
Not sure I would choose it, but that colour and convertible is the best looking combo of a C8 I’ve seen in person.

Enjoy!  I’m sure it gets a pile of attention!
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2021, 02:09:19 pm »
Congrats and enjoy! I love that colour, very similar to my STI.
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2021, 02:09:28 pm »
Quote from: Cadure on August 23, 2021, 02:03:33 pm
So lucky.  I normally just get socks or underwear for my birthday.
i normally get nothing (i don't really celebrate them)...aside from this year, where i got my Venza. ;D
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2021, 02:10:02 pm »
Quote from: Allen on August 23, 2021, 12:39:59 pm
So it was my 70th birthday back in July and my sons and wife got me a one day rental of this beast .. these thing have changed so much from the ones I owned in the 70's and 80's...

In performance mode this thing just growls... good thing its only for the day as I  could get in a lot of trouble with this thing  :skid: :skid: :skid:  ;D
sweet looking ride...have fun!   :)
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2021, 02:22:16 pm »
What a amazing gift! Enjoy that awesome machine!  :)
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2021, 02:52:30 pm »
I haven't warmed up to the looks yet, but I did get to drive one awhile back, I believe it was a convertible non-Z51. I found it very comfortable in 'normal' mode, it feels very much like driving a 'regular' sporty car; quiet, easy to handle, comfortable and predictable ride. Then, flipping it into sport mode (or w/e the performance mode is, there may be multiple) transforms it into the supercar that it is. It's an phenomenal piece of engineering, even if the styling isn't my taste.
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #15 on: August 23, 2021, 03:05:45 pm »
Your kids (and your wife!) must like you!  ;D  Nice gift.  :winner:
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Re: My 2021 C8 Z51... at least for today
« Reply #16 on: August 23, 2021, 04:02:13 pm »
That is awesome! Enjoy  :skid:
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