2017 Grand Sport Collectors Edition Owners Thread
#141
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
In regards to the different sill plates, I have someone investigating. There is speculation at this point that what we're seeing in the pictures is car #1, which is thought to have some things that are different than what went into production. Trying to get some confirmation on that if we can.
It may explain the difference in naming of the sill plates too. On the CE it's listed as an RPO code and indicates it's something special on the CE, but in reality it is the sill plate you can get on the Grand Sport as an LPO.
It may explain the difference in naming of the sill plates too. On the CE it's listed as an RPO code and indicates it's something special on the CE, but in reality it is the sill plate you can get on the Grand Sport as an LPO.
#142
Just ordered mine. I live in gig harbor not to far down the road. Have to run into you sometime
#143
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In regards to the different sill plates, I have someone investigating. There is speculation at this point that what we're seeing in the pictures is car #1, which is thought to have some things that are different than what went into production. Trying to get some confirmation on that if we can.
It may explain the difference in naming of the sill plates too. On the CE it's listed as an RPO code and indicates it's something special on the CE, but in reality it is the sill plate you can get on the Grand Sport as an LPO.
It may explain the difference in naming of the sill plates too. On the CE it's listed as an RPO code and indicates it's something special on the CE, but in reality it is the sill plate you can get on the Grand Sport as an LPO.
I believe what is being seen on the #1 sill plate is simply a reflection of blue from the seats.
BTW...# 62 has been sold and resides in Leland, NC
#144
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
And yes, I think you're correct on the reflection. But there is no red like we have in ours, that's the big difference.
#146
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Starting to play around a little more with some charting in the registry (sorry, getting bored, I want my car back and now it's going to be another week it looks like!). Hopefully of some interest to others besides just me
If there's others you'd like to see, let me know! Take a peek at the spreadsheet from time to time, always changing something. These charts are for those that have been identified so far.
If there's others you'd like to see, let me know! Take a peek at the spreadsheet from time to time, always changing something. These charts are for those that have been identified so far.
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eamespm (03-23-2017)
#147
Hope to see you at a show sometime.
#148
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Have a report from someone that saw #720 completing production at the factory this week, so the numbers keep on growing....
#149
Thanks, I have added yours to the registry! If you have more details in regards to how it was optioned, I'll add those items as well, take a peek at the registry spreadsheet referenced in the first post and if you scroll to the right you'll see what I'm referring to.
The registry is up to date as of this morning, added about 10 more. 690 is the highest number I've recorded so far.
The registry is up to date as of this morning, added about 10 more. 690 is the highest number I've recorded so far.
Sarge
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JasonInTexas (08-21-2022)
#150
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Good luck Sarge! If that doesn't work out, there are some forum sponsor dealers that have that same config in stock and they ship anywhere in the US. Could be an option!
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JasonInTexas (08-21-2022)
#151
Cruising
#653 picked up a week ago. I'll get some pics when I finish some mods, windows tinted, and get it cleaned up.
Brentwood, TN
Convertible
M7
Traded my '15 A8 Z51 Coupe. Corrected the mistakes I made when I bought the 2015 - coupe instead of vert, A8 instead of M7, and no MRC. Plus got the grand sport to boot! One happy camper here....
Brentwood, TN
Convertible
M7
Traded my '15 A8 Z51 Coupe. Corrected the mistakes I made when I bought the 2015 - coupe instead of vert, A8 instead of M7, and no MRC. Plus got the grand sport to boot! One happy camper here....
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#152
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
#653 picked up a week ago. I'll get some pics when I finish some mods, windows tinted, and get it cleaned up.
Brentwood, TN
Convertible
M7
Traded my '15 A8 Z51 Coupe. Corrected the mistakes I made when I bought the 2015 - coupe instead of vert, A8 instead of M7, and no MRC. Plus got the grand sport to boot! One happy camper here....
Brentwood, TN
Convertible
M7
Traded my '15 A8 Z51 Coupe. Corrected the mistakes I made when I bought the 2015 - coupe instead of vert, A8 instead of M7, and no MRC. Plus got the grand sport to boot! One happy camper here....
#153
Cruising
Awesome news and registry updated! Yes, please post pics but also confirm options if you can. Z07? Any others (take a look at the registry spreadsheet in the first post, scroll to the right to see all the options. They should show on your window sticker or build sheet).
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mountainears (03-25-2017)
#154
Brought home #659 instead - $5400 better deal (trade involved) despite having an MSRP about $1000 higher...
Coupe / Auto / Non Z07 / $83,975 sticker price
J6F / VLI / VRS / VTB
Leaving Thurs for first road trip to Vegas for our 22nd Anniversary -
Married by Elvis impersonator on April Fools Day.....
Sarge
PS: The wife has a blue bikini matching the interior. Does anyone know where I can find a 4XL Speedo in this color? I promise to post pics. Carry on.....
Coupe / Auto / Non Z07 / $83,975 sticker price
J6F / VLI / VRS / VTB
Leaving Thurs for first road trip to Vegas for our 22nd Anniversary -
Married by Elvis impersonator on April Fools Day.....
Sarge
PS: The wife has a blue bikini matching the interior. Does anyone know where I can find a 4XL Speedo in this color? I promise to post pics. Carry on.....
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#155
Cruising
Here are the pics, as promised. Windows tinted with 35% ceramic. I added Stage 2 spoiler winglets, OEM front and rear splash guards, carbon fiber door scratch guards, suede warning label covers for the visors, and black lug nuts. That's probably it for now...except for probably xpel on front - still trying to decide how much to do.
Now I've just got to get to 500 miles, so I can get the oil changed and start opening her up.
Now I've just got to get to 500 miles, so I can get the oil changed and start opening her up.
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#156
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Very very nice and M7 means no worries!!!!
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#157
Cruising
Here are the pics, as promised. Windows tinted with 35% ceramic. I added Stage 2 spoiler winglets, OEM front and rear splash guards, carbon fiber door scratch guards, suede warning label covers for the visors, and black lug nuts. That's probably it for now...except for probably xpel on front - still trying to decide how much to do.
Now I've just got to get to 500 miles, so I can get the oil changed and start opening her up.
Now I've just got to get to 500 miles, so I can get the oil changed and start opening her up.
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#158
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#159
Cruising
I didn't add lug locks. I bought splined black ones, but to me they were a bit thin, so just put on the black (acorn style, bulged) lugs I had on my '15 Z51, which I had changed back to the OEM chrome lugs before I traded it. The lugs that came on the GS were 1-1/2" long, and the splined ones were the only ones I could find the same length. The ones from the Z51 were ~1-3/8", which is the same length as just about everything else I could find online - and all of them states they fit base, Z51, GS and Z06. They seated and torqued just fine.
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#160
Instructor