New owner questions
02-02-2017, 02:47 PM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
New owner questions
I just bought my 2017 LT1 Racing Yellow corvette coupe.
I traded in my 2000 MY coupe after 12 years as my daily driver.
I LOVE this car. The driving experience, the ride, the changable guage cluster etc. The seat comfort is also night and day. I had the sport seats in my 2000, and this one has the GT Bucket seats. These seats support me a lot better. They still are not like the seats that were in my 88.
I switched from the manual in my 2000 to the 8speed auto and the power application is just awesome. I love not having to shift a million times in traffic.
So, to my questions.
1. What do you treat the interior with? I don't want to accidentally stain whatever the dash material is.
2. Is there a way to add the HUD ? I miss that from my 2000.
3. Is there a way to add the memory seats? I miss the easy out option.
4. I noticed that the back of the car has the same low pressure issue as the C5 and that exhaust grime dirty's the back of the car still. Any tricks to reduce that?
5. The owner's manual indicates that an oil change is due at the 500 mile mark, is that correct?
6. Why is the privacy shade from chevrolet so darn expensive? Are there any reasonable alternatives?
Thanks for taking the time to read!
I traded in my 2000 MY coupe after 12 years as my daily driver.
I LOVE this car. The driving experience, the ride, the changable guage cluster etc. The seat comfort is also night and day. I had the sport seats in my 2000, and this one has the GT Bucket seats. These seats support me a lot better. They still are not like the seats that were in my 88.
I switched from the manual in my 2000 to the 8speed auto and the power application is just awesome. I love not having to shift a million times in traffic.
So, to my questions.
1. What do you treat the interior with? I don't want to accidentally stain whatever the dash material is.
2. Is there a way to add the HUD ? I miss that from my 2000.
3. Is there a way to add the memory seats? I miss the easy out option.
4. I noticed that the back of the car has the same low pressure issue as the C5 and that exhaust grime dirty's the back of the car still. Any tricks to reduce that?
5. The owner's manual indicates that an oil change is due at the 500 mile mark, is that correct?
6. Why is the privacy shade from chevrolet so darn expensive? Are there any reasonable alternatives?
Thanks for taking the time to read!
02-02-2017, 02:58 PM
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I know you'll get lots of answers to your other questions, but here's a more moderately priced security shade:
https://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=5339
I know they give a forum discount and I thought I saw they just started a sale too, but I can't seem to find the info on it.
https://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=5339
I know they give a forum discount and I thought I saw they just started a sale too, but I can't seem to find the info on it.
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brookman (02-02-2017)
02-02-2017, 03:42 PM
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OP, congrats on your new ride 
PIX??
1) Damp micro fiber cloth...the interior is plastic coated leather composite.
2) YES, expensive & I would be worried about pulling the dash apart ,IMHO
3) Probably, I'm no expert on that but I'll bet one of our forum members has done that and hopefully will chime in.
4) Don't think so as hard to change the aerodynamics. I keep that area well waxed so the leaf blower takes most of the stuff off until I wash it.
5) YUP, there are solvents in the oil from engine seal assembly that need to come out. Make sure you go to a dealer that has done lots of
oil changes as it is really easy to screw it up by not removing the second drain plug OR overfilling the sump....service bulletin regarding correct refil amount is available to your dealership. If they don't have it "back out of the service bay and take off"
6) as per Rooster OG
Woops, just re-read your post and see you are not a z51 SO , no second drain plug but the rest of the # 5 answer still applies
Also if you are NOT a Z51 your manual should not talk about a 500 mile oil change...now I'm confused
PIX??1) Damp micro fiber cloth...the interior is plastic coated leather composite.
2) YES, expensive & I would be worried about pulling the dash apart ,IMHO
3) Probably, I'm no expert on that but I'll bet one of our forum members has done that and hopefully will chime in.
4) Don't think so as hard to change the aerodynamics. I keep that area well waxed so the leaf blower takes most of the stuff off until I wash it.
5) YUP, there are solvents in the oil from engine seal assembly that need to come out. Make sure you go to a dealer that has done lots of
oil changes as it is really easy to screw it up by not removing the second drain plug OR overfilling the sump....service bulletin regarding correct refil amount is available to your dealership. If they don't have it "back out of the service bay and take off"
6) as per Rooster OG
Woops, just re-read your post and see you are not a z51 SO , no second drain plug but the rest of the # 5 answer still applies
Also if you are NOT a Z51 your manual should not talk about a 500 mile oil change...now I'm confused
Last edited by 767guy; 02-02-2017 at 03:48 PM.
02-02-2017, 03:49 PM
#4
Le Mans Master
I just bought my 2017 LT1 Racing Yellow corvette coupe.
I traded in my 2000 MY coupe after 12 years as my daily driver.
I LOVE this car. The driving experience, the ride, the changable guage cluster etc. The seat comfort is also night and day. I had the sport seats in my 2000, and this one has the GT Bucket seats. These seats support me a lot better. They still are not like the seats that were in my 88.
I switched from the manual in my 2000 to the 8speed auto and the power application is just awesome. I love not having to shift a million times in traffic.
So, to my questions.
1. What do you treat the interior with? I don't want to accidentally stain whatever the dash material is.
2. Is there a way to add the HUD ? I miss that from my 2000.
3. Is there a way to add the memory seats? I miss the easy out option.
4. I noticed that the back of the car has the same low pressure issue as the C5 and that exhaust grime dirty's the back of the car still. Any tricks to reduce that?
5. The owner's manual indicates that an oil change is due at the 500 mile mark, is that correct?
6. Why is the privacy shade from chevrolet so darn expensive? Are there any reasonable alternatives?
Thanks for taking the time to read!
I traded in my 2000 MY coupe after 12 years as my daily driver.
I LOVE this car. The driving experience, the ride, the changable guage cluster etc. The seat comfort is also night and day. I had the sport seats in my 2000, and this one has the GT Bucket seats. These seats support me a lot better. They still are not like the seats that were in my 88.
I switched from the manual in my 2000 to the 8speed auto and the power application is just awesome. I love not having to shift a million times in traffic.
So, to my questions.
1. What do you treat the interior with? I don't want to accidentally stain whatever the dash material is.
2. Is there a way to add the HUD ? I miss that from my 2000.
3. Is there a way to add the memory seats? I miss the easy out option.
4. I noticed that the back of the car has the same low pressure issue as the C5 and that exhaust grime dirty's the back of the car still. Any tricks to reduce that?
5. The owner's manual indicates that an oil change is due at the 500 mile mark, is that correct?
6. Why is the privacy shade from chevrolet so darn expensive? Are there any reasonable alternatives?
Thanks for taking the time to read!
2. 2LT
3. 2LT
4. First I've heard of this.
5. Why wouldn't it be correct?
6. Not sure what you're talking about. I got some flimsy thing with mine that I've never used. Didn't you get one?
Enjoy your new ride.
02-02-2017, 03:55 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
The standard engine in the 1LT is the LT1 ? The 2017 book said 500 miles. I will take a picture of the page and post it.
OP, congrats on your new ride PIX??
1) Damp micro fiber cloth...the interior is plastic coated leather composite.
2) YES, expensive & I would be worried about pulling the dash apart ,IMHO
3) Probably, I'm no expert on that but I'll bet one of our forum members has done that and hopefully will chime in.
4) Don't think so as hard to change the aerodynamics. I keep that area well waxed so the leaf blower takes most of the stuff off until I wash it.
5) YUP, there are solvents in the oil from engine seal assembly that need to come out. Make sure you go to a dealer that has done lots of
oil changes as it is really easy to screw it up by not removing the second drain plug OR overfilling the sump....service bulletin regarding correct refil amount is available to your dealership. If they don't have it "back out of the service bay and take off"
6) as per Rooster OG
Woops, just re-read your post and see you are not a z51 SO , no second drain plug but the rest of the # 5 answer still applies
Also if you are NOT a Z51 your manual should not talk about a 500 mile oil change...now I'm confused
PIX??1) Damp micro fiber cloth...the interior is plastic coated leather composite.
2) YES, expensive & I would be worried about pulling the dash apart ,IMHO
3) Probably, I'm no expert on that but I'll bet one of our forum members has done that and hopefully will chime in.
4) Don't think so as hard to change the aerodynamics. I keep that area well waxed so the leaf blower takes most of the stuff off until I wash it.
5) YUP, there are solvents in the oil from engine seal assembly that need to come out. Make sure you go to a dealer that has done lots of
oil changes as it is really easy to screw it up by not removing the second drain plug OR overfilling the sump....service bulletin regarding correct refil amount is available to your dealership. If they don't have it "back out of the service bay and take off"
6) as per Rooster OG
Woops, just re-read your post and see you are not a z51 SO , no second drain plug but the rest of the # 5 answer still applies
Also if you are NOT a Z51 your manual should not talk about a 500 mile oil change...now I'm confused
02-02-2017, 04:01 PM
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
OP, congrats on your new ride PIX??
1) Damp micro fiber cloth...the interior is plastic coated leather composite.
2) YES, expensive & I would be worried about pulling the dash apart ,IMHO
3) Probably, I'm no expert on that but I'll bet one of our forum members has done that and hopefully will chime in.
4) Don't think so as hard to change the aerodynamics. I keep that area well waxed so the leaf blower takes most of the stuff off until I wash it.
5) YUP, there are solvents in the oil from engine seal assembly that need to come out. Make sure you go to a dealer that has done lots of
oil changes as it is really easy to screw it up by not removing the second drain plug OR overfilling the sump....service bulletin regarding correct refil amount is available to your dealership. If they don't have it "back out of the service bay and take off"
6) as per Rooster OG
Woops, just re-read your post and see you are not a z51 SO , no second drain plug but the rest of the # 5 answer still applies
Also if you are NOT a Z51 your manual should not talk about a 500 mile oil change...now I'm confused
PIX??1) Damp micro fiber cloth...the interior is plastic coated leather composite.
2) YES, expensive & I would be worried about pulling the dash apart ,IMHO
3) Probably, I'm no expert on that but I'll bet one of our forum members has done that and hopefully will chime in.
4) Don't think so as hard to change the aerodynamics. I keep that area well waxed so the leaf blower takes most of the stuff off until I wash it.
5) YUP, there are solvents in the oil from engine seal assembly that need to come out. Make sure you go to a dealer that has done lots of
oil changes as it is really easy to screw it up by not removing the second drain plug OR overfilling the sump....service bulletin regarding correct refil amount is available to your dealership. If they don't have it "back out of the service bay and take off"
6) as per Rooster OG
Woops, just re-read your post and see you are not a z51 SO , no second drain plug but the rest of the # 5 answer still applies
Also if you are NOT a Z51 your manual should not talk about a 500 mile oil change...now I'm confused
Getting the clear bra installed
02-02-2017, 04:08 PM
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The need for an oil change at 500 miles is for models WITH the dry sump oil system, which include the Z51, Grand Sport, and Z06. The owner's manual covers all of these models.
The Base Stingray, whether that is an 1LT, 2LT, or 3LT trim level does not need the 500 mile oil change.
Items such as front cameras, seat memory, HUD, ventilated and heated seats come on the 2LT, or 3LT trim levels and not on the 1LT.
The Base Stingray, whether that is an 1LT, 2LT, or 3LT trim level does not need the 500 mile oil change.
Items such as front cameras, seat memory, HUD, ventilated and heated seats come on the 2LT, or 3LT trim levels and not on the 1LT.
Last edited by Strake; 02-02-2017 at 04:10 PM.
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Rebel Yell (02-02-2017)
02-02-2017, 04:18 PM
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Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
My question was around adding the options (if possible).
On the C5 the HUD addition was plug and play.
On the C5 the HUD addition was plug and play.
The need for an oil change at 500 miles is for models WITH the dry sump oil system, which include the Z51, Grand Sport, and Z06. The owner's manual covers all of these models.
The Base Stingray, whether that is an 1LT, 2LT, or 3LT trim level does not need the 500 mile oil change.
Items such as front cameras, seat memory, HUD, ventilated and heated seats come on the 2LT, or 3LT trim levels and not on the 1LT.
The Base Stingray, whether that is an 1LT, 2LT, or 3LT trim level does not need the 500 mile oil change.
Items such as front cameras, seat memory, HUD, ventilated and heated seats come on the 2LT, or 3LT trim levels and not on the 1LT.
02-02-2017, 04:26 PM
#9
Brookman , thanks for posting pix, car looks really nice.
I agree the HUD is nice to have. On the C7 series vette when you get a HUD equipped car it has a windshield that is different than the non HUD equipped cars. My concern would be what might the quality of the image be if the car is not equipped with the correct windshield. I think I have seen a thread on the forum regarding someone who added a HUD so maybe you will get a comment on that from a forum member. Good luck with your new ride.
I agree the HUD is nice to have. On the C7 series vette when you get a HUD equipped car it has a windshield that is different than the non HUD equipped cars. My concern would be what might the quality of the image be if the car is not equipped with the correct windshield. I think I have seen a thread on the forum regarding someone who added a HUD so maybe you will get a comment on that from a forum member. Good luck with your new ride.
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brookman (02-02-2017)
02-02-2017, 04:46 PM
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Drifting
I think most of your questions have been answered, but wanted to welcome you to the C7 Forum. Your car looks great. 
02-03-2017, 12:47 PM
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Drifting
Not sure of your finances, but you would have been better off purchasing a 2LT (HUD, memory seats standard) Stingray, especially with the deep discounts that are out there, and will continue to be until MY18.
Adding HUD, memory seat function on a C7 is cost prohibitive and not recommended.
Appears you may have not researched the C7 before purchase. That said, good luck with the C7.
