C4 platform more stable than C5,C6,C7?

[Tony Davila]

Just the other day I was looking at videos on YouTube of Corvettes and noticed that the majority of Vettes that loose control (butt coming around) were the C5, C6 platforms. Whether it was auto-cross or on the street there are dozens of videos demonstrating the back end loosing control. The C4 platform however is either more stable or lacks the power to get into trouble. I looked for videos to see if I could find C4 Vettes fish-tailing or just having the back come around. No luck.

This is why I started wondering is our set up more stable even though it is not superior to the new tech.

Your thoughts........

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Tony Davila

Just the other day I was looking at videos on YouTube of Corvettes and noticed that the majority of Vettes that loose control (butt coming around) were the C5, C6 platforms. Whether it was auto-cross or on the street there are dozens of videos demonstrating the back end loosing control. The C4 platform however is either more stable or lacks the power to get into trouble. I looked for videos to see if I could find C4 Vettes fish-tailing or just having the back come around. No luck.

This is why I started wondering is our set up more stable even though it is not superior to the new tech.

Your thoughts........

Tony,
Trust me. With enough power, the C4 will snap on you.

[RussMcB]

A thought: More cameras around now than back in the 90's.

[Paul Workman]

QUOTE=XfireZ51;229117]Tony,
Trust me. With enough power, the C4 will snap on you.[/QUOTE]

Yeah...You should know, huh?

[XfireZ51]

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

QUOTE=XfireZ51;229117]Tony,
Trust me. With enough power, the C4 will snap on you.

Yeah...You should know, huh?[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately, but I am here to talk about tho.

[cvette98pacecar]

With the same power the C4 has more potential to unload the rear end. The Wheelbase just went up from generation to generation.
C4 Wheelbase - 96.2
C5 Wheelbase - 104.5
C6 Wheelbase - 105.7
C7 Wheelbase - 106.7

[Kevin]

I wonder if gm isn't putting more of the trust into the active handling/tc to keep things in line vs actually designing the car to stick.

[FU]

Our C4 platform is as stable as a well cooked spaghetti. Man do these cars flex !

[Tony Davila]

Originally Posted by FU

Our C4 platform is as stable as a well cooked spaghetti. Man do these cars flex !

Makes since....., but I was wondering could the looseness aid in it not getting out of hand. Meaning, it is easier to force a stiff object (giggle) into a direction than it is to force a sloppy object. Sloppiness does not transfer the forces equally or as easily. Horse power and torque are absorbed by body flex.

I don't know, I'm not thinking too hard on this and everyone has a valid possible reason.

[FU]

Originally Posted by Tony Davila

Meaning, it is easier to force a stiff object (giggle) into a direction than it is to force a sloppy object.

Tears in my eyes after reading that