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Old 06-23-2013, 08:21 PM
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I wish they would of made a CD Player optional on the C7. I'm sure I'm not the only person who would like to have a CD Player in the new Corvette.
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Old 06-23-2013, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbobndt
Click "View Authorized Dealers" at the bottom right of the following web page.

http://www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-co.../specs/specs_1
I can't find the link that says view authorized dealers
Old 06-23-2013, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette ED
I can't find the link that says view authorized dealers
Very easy to find. Lower right side of the page:

View Authorized Dealers (this link should take you directly to it).

Red letters on the black background.
Old 06-23-2013, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mksz51
It'll be a vinyl decal. I'll be seeing a good body shop. Easy job to paint that and reclear the hood. I do NOT want an edge.
Then you're gonna have to repaint the whole hood. Good luck getting all that matched up.
Old 06-24-2013, 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by *C7*
Thank you Bob for that clarification. Now I'm worried it will be too thick and have too big of a ridge. We have a layer of vinyl then a layer of paint then a layer of clearcoat. What do you think ??
The underlying vinyl would typically be around 75 microns. Enough to feel but not enough to see unless you plant your nose right on it.
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The optional carbon black metallic hood stinger is vinyl. If you order the exposed CF roof you might consider having a shop do the hood stinger in CF vinyl to match the roof.
Old 06-24-2013, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by papillion
Many NASCAR 'paint jobs' are subtantially or completely vinyl wraps. For these same reasons. I can't imagine anyone wanting to paint on a hood stripe. The contrasting texture of the applique adds to the effect. IMHO
I guess some folks just see things differently. I think a painted stripe would be worlds better than vinyl.
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Originally Posted by jschindler
I guess some folks just see things differently. I think a painted stripe would be worlds better than vinyl.
Paint is old school. Even an old dogger like me knows that.
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I really wish I could do the CF interior on the 1LT. GM is missing out on some cash
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Years ago a vinyl stripe looked like vinyl, paint looked better. You could tell the difference. Vinyl stripe technology has improved to the point that only your fingernail can tell the difference now. But guys still remember those old cheap looking vinyl stripes and don't want vinyl. The last thing you want to do on a hood is to lay on a heavy coat of clear to bury the edges of a paint stripe. It might look great at first but with engine heat and sun, thick paint doesn't hold up well on a hood.



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