2007 corvette changes
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From: Rancho Cucamonga California
Originally Posted by 99 torch red vette
I found this on another web site...
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*new atomic orange paint replacing Daytona Orange
*CROSS DRILLED ROTORS on F55 suspensions!
*steering wheel AUDIO controls available, 2 & 3LT pkgs
*on star for Z06 (2LZ only)
*new keyless transmitter with intergrated key?!
*power top on all 3LT convertibles
*larger glove box
*two tone seats with stitched cross flags (red/titanium & cashmere)
*rear road noise pkg for 2LZ Z06
*bose audio enhancements!
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*new atomic orange paint replacing Daytona Orange
*CROSS DRILLED ROTORS on F55 suspensions!
*steering wheel AUDIO controls available, 2 & 3LT pkgs
*on star for Z06 (2LZ only)
*new keyless transmitter with intergrated key?!
*power top on all 3LT convertibles
*larger glove box
*two tone seats with stitched cross flags (red/titanium & cashmere)
*rear road noise pkg for 2LZ Z06
*bose audio enhancements!
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From: So. California
Glad I got my 06, I like a clean wheel. Different strokes for different folks. One major reason Im really glad I got a 2006, the Mrs has 1,000 reasons why I should of waited for my Vette, #1 0f 1,000, get out of debt. She right but I have a Corvette sickness and there's still know cure...
Instructor
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From: Richmond VA
This is a good list of upgrades. I think GM got it right.
I really like the idea of the integrated key. Hopefully those of us with 05's and 06's can upgrade.
They still really need to work on fixing the rear decklid in the verts so you don't need to stand on it to get it to fully close. I think this is the only major design flaw in the whole car and can't believe it has not been addressed.
-Jeff
I really like the idea of the integrated key. Hopefully those of us with 05's and 06's can upgrade.
They still really need to work on fixing the rear decklid in the verts so you don't need to stand on it to get it to fully close. I think this is the only major design flaw in the whole car and can't believe it has not been addressed.
-Jeff
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Originally Posted by BlueC6
Audio controls only on 2lt and 3lt. I was planning on getting the 1LT to save $$$. Come on Chevy why not make it standard. Even Scion's have audio controls on the wheel.
Yes, even Scions have radio controls on the wheel, and I'm enjoying it. Heck, even my '97 Firebird had radio controls on the wheel. It is not new technology to GM. They decided not to do it on vettes until now. If the rumor mills are true, Dave Hill was completely against radio controls on the wheel, and that is why they are becoming available only after he is passing on the torch to the next guy. I'd say leave the steering wheel radio controls an options. Some people like them, and some people don't.BSMs only available as aftermarket GCA pieces? There has to be some reason for it. Maybe it reduces the aerodynamics just enough that it becomes a CAFE issue, but if it is aftermarket, they don't have to worry about it.
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Originally Posted by 99 torch red vette
I found this on another web site...
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*new atomic orange paint replacing Daytona Orange
*CROSS DRILLED ROTORS on F55 suspensions!
*steering wheel AUDIO controls available, 2 & 3LT pkgs
*on star for Z06 (2LZ only)
*new keyless transmitter with intergrated key?!
*power top on all 3LT convertibles
*larger glove box
*two tone seats with stitched cross flags (red/titanium & cashmere)
*rear road noise pkg for 2LZ Z06
*bose audio enhancements!
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*new atomic orange paint replacing Daytona Orange
*CROSS DRILLED ROTORS on F55 suspensions!
*steering wheel AUDIO controls available, 2 & 3LT pkgs
*on star for Z06 (2LZ only)
*new keyless transmitter with intergrated key?!
*power top on all 3LT convertibles
*larger glove box
*two tone seats with stitched cross flags (red/titanium & cashmere)
*rear road noise pkg for 2LZ Z06
*bose audio enhancements!
I can't wait to see the seats - concerned about steering wheel audio controls - hope they don't get in the way while turning. I'm also going to the bash to see the changes in person in a couple weeks. see ya there!
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So there's nothing new to the vette in 07. A different key-maybe and a bigger glove box. Wow. That's unbelievable.
Everything else is package enhancements/changes (which will probably cost more too!)...as I'm assuming the two tone seats are again in the 2 and 3lt packages only. Why this stuff isn't standard, I'll never know...I'm surprised they dont charge extra for the two tone interior...oh wait they do you have to get a 2lt package to be able to choose something other than black.
This is GM's top-o-the-line right? Wierd. Sorry to be so negative...on the positive side...the new ORANGE IS AWESOME!!!!!
Everything else is package enhancements/changes (which will probably cost more too!)...as I'm assuming the two tone seats are again in the 2 and 3lt packages only. Why this stuff isn't standard, I'll never know...I'm surprised they dont charge extra for the two tone interior...oh wait they do
you have to get a 2lt package to be able to choose something other than black.This is GM's top-o-the-line right? Wierd. Sorry to be so negative...on the positive side...the new ORANGE IS AWESOME!!!!!
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From: Massachusetts , USA,
Originally Posted by Mel 2001
Power top included with 3LT. Wonder if that raises the price of the 3LT $2000.
eek......in the first place , Dont want optional eq jammed down my throate >>> as well as onstar , dont want it ,dont need it.........My order for a 2007 Convertable will be going to GM June first (have first allocation from MacMulkin )..guess I better get in touch with Tommy Jr at MacMulkin .....to see whats up ...........IN closing eek again, The Dog.
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From: Lonoke County Central Arkansas
Originally Posted by DaveCorvette
So there's nothing new to the vette in 07. A different key-maybe and a bigger glove box. Wow. That's unbelievable.
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Most useless Corvette Option, ever. IMHO!
Body Side Mouldings? This is a joke, right? Side panels will still be plastic won't they? Wait, C5 had these to ruin the clean look also! Could Chevy be going to an all Fe/Al Corvette? 
Maybe a giant Z-51 badge would be better!
Maybe a giant Z-51 badge would be better!
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Originally Posted by 2MW
I never carry gloves with me anyway........
Yeah, I know... For GM it's like -- all cars come with a right turning stearing wheel standard...you have to buy the $5,000 Driver-Enthusiast Package to get one that turns left too!
Burning Brakes
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From: Bunnell fl
Originally Posted by StrayDog
I am also curious, as I dont want power top in the first place, only took me 10 seconds to put top down on my C5 , & $2K grand option price for power top on the 06 is outragious , eek......in the first place , Dont want optional eq jammed down my throate >>> as well as onstar , dont want it ,dont need it.........My order for a 2007 Convertable will be going to GM June first (have first allocation from MacMulkin )..guess I better get in touch with Tommy Jr at MacMulkin .....to see whats up ...........IN closing eek again, The Dog.
eek......in the first place , Dont want optional eq jammed down my throate >>> as well as onstar , dont want it ,dont need it.........My order for a 2007 Convertable will be going to GM June first (have first allocation from MacMulkin )..guess I better get in touch with Tommy Jr at MacMulkin .....to see whats up ...........IN closing eek again, The Dog.
Iam maybe to the other extreme, What options were really imporatnet is what I orderd, Convertible (auotmatically makes it an LT2) Z51, mont. prem. paint, thats it. My wife thought the power top was cool in it's process. The saleman that has been there 20+ years actully talked us out of it. He put the top up and down in half the time. Motors, seals, hydrallics. Ah, what the hell is 10 seconds. The only thing that I really like is the 2-tone leather seats, but it shows only cashmere and black. That would look AWESOME on a black ext. IMO, but too busy, and less class on a red ext. IMO. In a strange way, I am glad the 07 mods are insignificant, does not make me regret pullin the trigger
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From: Massachusetts , USA,
Originally Posted by 2HD's2vettes
Totally agree! Iam maybe to the other extreme, What options were really imporatnet is what I orderd, Convertible (auotmatically makes it an LT2) Z51, mont. prem. paint, thats it. My wife thought the power top was cool in it's process. The saleman that has been there 20+ years actully talked us out of it. He put the top up and down in half the time. Motors, seals, hydrallics. Ah, what the hell is 10 seconds. The only thing that I really like is the 2-tone leather seats, but it shows only cashmere and black. That would look AWESOME on a black ext. IMO, but too busy, and less class on a red ext. IMO. In a strange way, I am glad the 07 mods are insignificant, does not make me regret pullin the trigger
Iam maybe to the other extreme, What options were really imporatnet is what I orderd, Convertible (auotmatically makes it an LT2) Z51, mont. prem. paint, thats it. My wife thought the power top was cool in it's process. The saleman that has been there 20+ years actully talked us out of it. He put the top up and down in half the time. Motors, seals, hydrallics. Ah, what the hell is 10 seconds. The only thing that I really like is the 2-tone leather seats, but it shows only cashmere and black. That would look AWESOME on a black ext. IMO, but too busy, and less class on a red ext. IMO. In a strange way, I am glad the 07 mods are insignificant, does not make me regret pullin the trigger Had a C5 convertable top went down easy.....the 2 grand was a crazy price for powwer top anyways.....dont need it dont want it yeck ..............
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DOG... absolutley awesome C2, I am tellin you! Gotta love a car with that much class, 40 yrs. old an runnin sub 13 et's! May hats off to you! If I could afford one of the C2s (427 - 67 is my dream) I would be complete. I would bulid a seperate CBS A/C garage for the 3 of em. Finally make the Mrs. happy with ONE of my projects LOL,
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Originally Posted by 2HD's2vettes
DOG... absolutley awesome C2, I am tellin you! Gotta love a car with that much class, 40 yrs. old an runnin sub 13 et's! May hats off to you! If I could afford one of the C2s (427 - 67 is my dream) I would be complete. I would bulid a seperate CBS A/C garage for the 3 of em. Finally make the Mrs. happy with ONE of my projects LOL,
I graduated from high school in 1966, joined the Marines in 66...so the Vette I waited many years to buy was / is a 66, bought her in 1995............ my best ET so far with 3.08 rear gears street tires & stock exhaust /no hedders is 13.3 .........have installed 3.70 & bought drag radials ...yet to run quarter 
with new gears & tires but my goal is 12.9......... The Dog.Woof
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I did not want the $2,000.00 Power top but the Mrs just had major back surgery so I got for her. Its slower than me, like I said it was for the little women it makes it a lot easyer on her. My 2cents is save the $$$ unless you have a certain reason like me to have to get it...