Back home from the NCM, what a trip!
04-17-2016, 06:22 PM
#1
Corvette Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Member Since: Oct 2005
Location: Troy & Dearborn, Michigan
Posts: 5,347
Received 930 Likes
on
617 Posts
Back home from the NCM, what a trip!
I just completed my trip from the NCM where I picked up my 2016! The experience was the best, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
I picked up my car on Monday the 11th and spent about 5 hours at the NCM and BG, afterward I dropped off my car in Nashville to be wrapped in XPEL Ultimate. I got it back on Friday the 15th completely covered in XPEL (full car), and drove back Saturday to Michigan.
While waiting for my car I stayed with a friend and his wife in the Nashville area and enjoyed some seriously good BBQ and Hot Chicken!
Of course this thread wouldn't be complete without a barrage of pics. Here they are, taken after the initial oil change, a wash, and some Z-AIO polish (Z-2 and Z-5 will go on next weekend!)
My original ordering thread is here -> https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-finally.html
I picked up my car on Monday the 11th and spent about 5 hours at the NCM and BG, afterward I dropped off my car in Nashville to be wrapped in XPEL Ultimate. I got it back on Friday the 15th completely covered in XPEL (full car), and drove back Saturday to Michigan.
While waiting for my car I stayed with a friend and his wife in the Nashville area and enjoyed some seriously good BBQ and Hot Chicken!
Of course this thread wouldn't be complete without a barrage of pics. Here they are, taken after the initial oil change, a wash, and some Z-AIO polish (Z-2 and Z-5 will go on next weekend!)
My original ordering thread is here -> https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...y-finally.html
Last edited by LT1 Z51; 04-17-2016 at 09:55 PM.
The following 7 users liked this post by LT1 Z51:
1SG_Ret (06-29-2016),
Corvette ED (06-28-2016),
dmaxx3500 (08-16-2018),
JerryU (06-28-2016),
joemessman (11-30-2016),
and 2 others liked this post.
04-17-2016, 06:23 PM
#2
Corvette Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Member Since: Oct 2005
Location: Troy & Dearborn, Michigan
Posts: 5,347
Received 930 Likes
on
617 Posts
For this car I'm going to keep the Mods light, so far I have the following "add-ons"
Stingray Underhood Liner (NCM Installed!)
XPEL Ultimate (the whole car!) topped off with OptiCoat Pro Plus and Zaino polish
Weather Tech Floor and Cargo Liners
Front and Rear Splash Guards
Chrome License Plate Frame
Blend Mount and Mirror Tap
Chrome Wheel Locks
Jacking Pucks
Green Filter
CAGS Override
"Stage 2" Side Skirts and Front Splitter
I think I'm keeping this car mostly stock. I'm quite happy with a lot of the new factory options versus my 2008!
Stingray Underhood Liner (NCM Installed!)
XPEL Ultimate (the whole car!) topped off with OptiCoat Pro Plus and Zaino polish
Weather Tech Floor and Cargo Liners
Front and Rear Splash Guards
Chrome License Plate Frame
Blend Mount and Mirror Tap
Chrome Wheel Locks
Jacking Pucks
Green Filter
CAGS Override
"Stage 2" Side Skirts and Front Splitter
I think I'm keeping this car mostly stock. I'm quite happy with a lot of the new factory options versus my 2008!
Last edited by LT1 Z51; 12-02-2017 at 10:57 AM.
04-17-2016, 06:32 PM
#3
Moderator
Time for a new personalized plate (and forum member name)? LS3 MN6 ====> LT1 MN7 (or A8).
Anyways,
Anyways,
04-17-2016, 06:34 PM
#4
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Jul 2015
Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,223
Received 1,694 Likes
on
1,240 Posts
St. Jude Donor '15
Wow, your ride looks great! Congrats, next Corvette, take the buyers tour, that's a lot of fun too! Congrats! 
04-17-2016, 11:32 PM
#10
Absolutely stunning 
04-17-2016, 11:43 PM
#11
Administrator
Member Since: Mar 2001
Location: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
Posts: 343,552
Received 19,472 Likes
on
14,066 Posts
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-
'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Beautiful car and a great color combo. Congrats and enjoy the car.
04-17-2016, 11:59 PM
#13
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: Everett WA
Posts: 7,690
Received 477 Likes
on
353 Posts
C4 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Wow that really looks great with the red stripe
So how did the expel work on the drive home? what happens when bugs & crud get embedded in it?
So how did the expel work on the drive home? what happens when bugs & crud get embedded in it?
04-18-2016, 12:40 AM
#14
Pro
Congrads on your new ride. Very nice looking car. I actually watched you take delivery at the museum on the web came. I was bored at work and just happen to log in when you were fooling with something on the drivers side floor boards. I assume by your post you were laying down your weather techs. Enjoy your new ride.
04-18-2016, 07:09 AM
#15
E-Ray, 3LZ, ZER, LIFT
Member Since: Sep 2007
Location: NE South Carolina
Posts: 29,608
Received 9,663 Likes
on
6,657 Posts
Best of luck. Been looking at that avatar for quit a while, glad the C7 finally came. Had an LS3-Z51 plate for my C6 and got this one for the C7 (someone in SC has had Z51 by itself!)
Could care less if most folks have no idea what it means and that it doesn't look like a custom plate. My Street Rod has ZZ502 (GM designation of that crate engine) and I get told at car shows that they like "ZZ Tops" as well!
SC Custom Plate is Recessed in Black Perimeter Metal Frame. Meets State Law.
Last edited by JerryU; 04-18-2016 at 07:11 AM.
The following users liked this post:
Mr. Peabody (04-19-2016)
06-28-2016, 04:26 PM
#18
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Mar 2000
Location: Pottsville, PA. USA Home Of America's Oldest Brewery Yuengling
Posts: 9,067
Received 2,245 Likes
on
1,036 Posts
Looks great!!! Love the red interior!!!
06-28-2016, 05:18 PM
#19
Race Director
Member Since: Jun 2006
Location: Lawton, OK
Posts: 10,306
Received 9,531 Likes
on
2,323 Posts
C7 & C8 Events Correspondent
Tech Contributor
2020 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2020 Corvette of the Year (track prepared)
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C7 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
2015 C7 of the Year
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19
Congrats! Drive it in good health!
06-28-2016, 06:13 PM
#20
Team Owner
Beautiful looking Vette enjoy it.