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  1. TheMayor

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  2. Piper

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    Looking forward to it but taking it slow :) Not even over 200 mi yet.
     
  3. TheMayor

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    LOL! I did 200 the first day!

    I set mine up with Z mode that I drive most of the time. I have everything on the high side (engine, brakes, gearbox, exhaust) but I keep the mag ride soft. When I start up the car is a bit quieter than track mode but with one press, it comes to life. Magride at full really helps in daily driving. I could always move to Track mode anytime if I want to and it firms up.
     
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    It's easily the best suspension I've had in any sports car. I'm just leaving it in sport mode for the time being, know about the Z button but happy with the canned sport mode for now. Got the Homelink opener programmed and Android auto going, that's about as far as I've gone yet. I had to have the PPF redone so I've only had it to drive for a handful of days so far.
     
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    It soaks up everything the road can give
     
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    Looks fantastic. Where can I order those?
     
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  9. Donatella

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    Here's the website, it's not that great, you might want to call or email..Like everything else these days the last I heard the stuff was back ordered.
    But the quality was great and the pieces fit perfect..

    https://apsisusa.com/c8-carbon-parts/
     
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    Thank you!


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  11. JV's89

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    I picked up a white over black 3lt z51 HTC w/yellow stitching, belts and calipers today. They called it a special event car and it has 8k miles on it.

    I love the car so far, but it's a placeholder for the black over natural coupe I have on order.

    I expect I'll probably make money on this one when it's time to collect the one I ordered.
     
  12. vincent355

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    Anyone have pictures of the natural interior. I'm thinking black convertible with the natural interior, just not sure if I want the dark dash or natural dash.
     
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    I have a natural interior. Somewhere online i have seen a black and natural interior car.

    Pros:
    Its beautiful. Unbelievable number of comments.

    Cooler in sunlight. I can tell because the steering wheel is in black. HUGE difference.

    Cons:
    Gets dirty pretty easy. I've never even used the original tan mats. Replaced them with black because they look dirty with one shoe print. Also part of the interior exposed to wind gets dirty (behind the side windows). Not permanent but you do have to clean it.

    Reflections on the windscreen. Yes, its an issue. But for me personally I got over it in about 15 minutes and don't even think about it anymore.

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  14. vincent355

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    Thanks, Looks great. That's what I want. I'm going to see if I can get one through my local dealer, but they don't deal in a lot of corvettes so we'll see. Was thinking of waiting for the Z06...but don't want to wait and this seems like plenty of car and probably work better for me even though I love the thought of the flat plane crank. But, to be honest the chances of me going to the track in my spare time is virtually zero, so there's that.
     
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    Found one allocation nearby. I'm corresponding via email and the response is that it is available and they will sell it at "market value"....waiting to hear what that means. I'm probably not going to like it.:rolleyes:
     
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    These multiple posts have me feeling a bit like Big TEX. :)

    Market value is apparently 30 to 40k over, but if I commit and do a non refundable deposit they can promise 25k over...lucky me. To their credit, the candor was refreshing and the communication very professional. But I need a better dealer contact, if anyone has a relationship or just know a good dealer I'm all ears. I know I will wait for the car, and I'm ok with that. I wish I had the same relationship with Chevy as I do with Ford. When the raptors were trading over sticker, I always managed to get one to my specs at MSRP...
     
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    Live feed from inside the C8 at LeMans

     
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    We have had a guest for the weekend, so aside from the drive home from the dealership, I haven't had a chance to drive the car.

    I went into the garage this morning and there is a small puddle of oil in front of the drivers side rear wheel.

    Anyone else have experience with this?

    Needles to say, I'll be on the phone with my dealer first thing in the am.
     
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    I think I like it. Works with the black. A 'low key' color. IMO, Caffeine Metallic will be a rare (1 yr?) color. :D
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  22. Edward 96GTS

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    they need a green
     
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  23. TheMayor

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    Took my car in for its yearly service today. Hopefully I'll get it this afternoon.

    The only thing that pisses me off is they have no courtesy rides and won't pay for Uber. Really Chevy? How cheap can you be. That's the big difference between Chevy and Japanese or other luxury car makers.
     
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  24. darkkaangel

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    That must be a dealer problem as my dealer absolutely gives courtesy rides.
     
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