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Sorting through the trim levels / options. Help!
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Instructor
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From: Ashland Va.
Sorting through the trim levels / options. Help!
I have looked over the option list for the C-7 and wondered if you recent owners of ordered C-6’s can help sort through all the possible options offered? I “get” that your car was ordered to your taste, but how did you know which options to select or which ones to ignore? It looks like there is not much picking and choosing without buying an entire trim level package. My question is: In your experience when ordering these cars what mistakes did you make, if any? It looks like to me there is a lot of nice gear that could be added, but this stuff is not cheap. I would not want to buy stuff I will never need, yet I don’t want to leave out something that will really enhance my driving experience. The last time I bought a vette there were just line items that you checked if you wanted. That day is long gone! Can you help a brother out in figuring this stuff out so I can make a better decision? Suggestions? 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,339
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From: Frisco TX
Here is what I am ordering, just get the same options 
2014 CORVETTE C7 STINGRAY 2LT PACKAGE
COLOR- TORCH RED/ RED SEATS
1. NAVIGATION
2. Z51 PACKAGE
3. TWO TARGA TOP PACKAGE (CARBON FIBER BODY COLOR/ TRANSPARENT)
4. CARBON FIBER INTERIOR PACKAGE
5. 6 SPEED AUTO WITH REMOTE START
6. CUSTOM BRAKE CALIPER OPTION (RED)
7. MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL
8. VARIABLE TUNED PERFORMANCE EXHAUST CONTROL
9. HEADS UP DISPLAY
10. MUSEUM DEILVERY
2014 CORVETTE C7 STINGRAY 2LT PACKAGE
COLOR- TORCH RED/ RED SEATS
1. NAVIGATION
2. Z51 PACKAGE
3. TWO TARGA TOP PACKAGE (CARBON FIBER BODY COLOR/ TRANSPARENT)
4. CARBON FIBER INTERIOR PACKAGE
5. 6 SPEED AUTO WITH REMOTE START
6. CUSTOM BRAKE CALIPER OPTION (RED)
7. MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL
8. VARIABLE TUNED PERFORMANCE EXHAUST CONTROL
9. HEADS UP DISPLAY
10. MUSEUM DEILVERY
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2012
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yeah, those days are wayyyyy long gone (thankfully).
looking at the order guide; there's a few ways you can go...
first select one of the main groups 1LT, 2LT or 3LT (there's a bunch you get moving to 2LT but only a few additions if you go 3LT).
navigation is optional on the 1st two, standard on the 3LT.
as for packages:
you can get the Z51 package on any of the 3 (primarily track oriented), there's also 2 top-cover packages if you want a pair instead of just one (base ie color keyed + transparent available on all 3, carbon fiber and transparent available on the upper 2), as well as a carbon fiber package for the interior available on the upper 2.
finally, there's an upper trim package in suede as well (a-pillars and [not certain, but most likely] the underside of the top-cover)... available on the 3LT only.
after all that, you've got individual options...
and these are pretty self explanitory. note there is some redundancy with what i wrote out and the options (ie NAV is listed)
//edit
beat to the punch. ;-)
looking at the order guide; there's a few ways you can go...
first select one of the main groups 1LT, 2LT or 3LT (there's a bunch you get moving to 2LT but only a few additions if you go 3LT).
navigation is optional on the 1st two, standard on the 3LT.
as for packages:
you can get the Z51 package on any of the 3 (primarily track oriented), there's also 2 top-cover packages if you want a pair instead of just one (base ie color keyed + transparent available on all 3, carbon fiber and transparent available on the upper 2), as well as a carbon fiber package for the interior available on the upper 2.
finally, there's an upper trim package in suede as well (a-pillars and [not certain, but most likely] the underside of the top-cover)... available on the 3LT only.
after all that, you've got individual options...
and these are pretty self explanitory. note there is some redundancy with what i wrote out and the options (ie NAV is listed)
//edit
beat to the punch. ;-)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 8,863
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From: PA
St. Jude Donor '08
Here is what I am ordering, just get the same options
2014 CORVETTE C7 STINGRAY 2LT PACKAGE
COLOR- TORCH RED/ RED SEATS
1. NAVIGATION
2. Z51 PACKAGE
3. TWO TARGA TOP PACKAGE (CARBON FIBER BODY COLOR/ TRANSPARENT)
4. CARBON FIBER INTERIOR PACKAGE
5. 6 SPEED AUTO WITH REMOTE START
6. CUSTOM BRAKE CALIPER OPTION (RED)
7. MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL
8. VARIABLE TUNED PERFORMANCE EXHAUST CONTROL
9. HEADS UP DISPLAY
10. MUSEUM DEILVERY
2014 CORVETTE C7 STINGRAY 2LT PACKAGE
COLOR- TORCH RED/ RED SEATS
1. NAVIGATION
2. Z51 PACKAGE
3. TWO TARGA TOP PACKAGE (CARBON FIBER BODY COLOR/ TRANSPARENT)
4. CARBON FIBER INTERIOR PACKAGE
5. 6 SPEED AUTO WITH REMOTE START
6. CUSTOM BRAKE CALIPER OPTION (RED)
7. MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL
8. VARIABLE TUNED PERFORMANCE EXHAUST CONTROL
9. HEADS UP DISPLAY
10. MUSEUM DEILVERY
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,867
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From: . Wyoming .
It is true, at least right now, that in order to get some things you have to go "all-in." If you want black wheels, you have to get the whole Z51 package. If you want HUD, you have to go at least 2LT. If you want nice leather, but not NAV, too bad.
I'm hoping GM opens up the options to allow more mix-and-match.
I'm hoping GM opens up the options to allow more mix-and-match.
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To the OP;
With my C5 I had the dual roof package. With my C6 I only have the body color roof (standard) and don't miss the transparent roof at all. If it's nice out, I just take off the roof and in the rear it goes!
With the C7 and the new lighter roof, I really will not order either the Visible Carbon Fiber or any dual roof packages. Not that I make a mistake before, it's just something over time that I found I didn't use all that much (( one roof stayed on the car, the other collected dust).
With my C5 I had the dual roof package. With my C6 I only have the body color roof (standard) and don't miss the transparent roof at all. If it's nice out, I just take off the roof and in the rear it goes!
With the C7 and the new lighter roof, I really will not order either the Visible Carbon Fiber or any dual roof packages. Not that I make a mistake before, it's just something over time that I found I didn't use all that much (( one roof stayed on the car, the other collected dust).
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 175
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From: Ashland Va.
How do you think the selection of a convertible model will affect the options available? (of course that assumes a convert. will be available) Before I got wind of the C-7 I was leaning towards a GS convertible.
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy TX
I wonder how long the (late availability) will be for the competition seats? Obviously, I've never sat in either of them, but I am liking the look of the comp seats, just curious how long you will have to wait before you can order a C7 with them.
Le Mans Master
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From: Norfolk VA
Looks Like 2LT, Z51, Black Wheels, Competition Seats, Suede inserts, and the performance exhaust in torch red for me.
Someone buy that and make it a garage queen so you can sell it to me used in a few years
Someone buy that and make it a garage queen so you can sell it to me used in a few years
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 3,704
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From: Davie Florida
My 2006
2006 CORVETTE C6 #LTPACKAGE
COLOR- Daytona Sunset Orange/Cashmere Int
1. NAVIGATION
2. F55 (MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL) PACKAGE
3. 6 SPEED AUTO
4. HEADS UP DISPLAY
5. Power Seats (Driver and Pass)
6. Polished Rims
Hopeful
2014 CORVETTE C7 STINGRAY 2LT PACKAGE
COLOR- White or Silver or Cyber Gray / ??? SEATS
1. NAVIGATION
2. Z51 PACKAGE
3. CARBON FIBER INTERIOR PACKAGE
4. 6 SPEED AUTO WITH REMOTE START
5. HEADS UP DISPLAY
6. MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL
7. VARIABLE TUNED PERFORMANCE EXHAUST CONTROL
8. CHROME Z51 RIMS
COLOR- Daytona Sunset Orange/Cashmere Int
1. NAVIGATION
2. F55 (MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL) PACKAGE
3. 6 SPEED AUTO
4. HEADS UP DISPLAY
5. Power Seats (Driver and Pass)
6. Polished Rims
Hopeful
2014 CORVETTE C7 STINGRAY 2LT PACKAGE
COLOR- White or Silver or Cyber Gray / ??? SEATS
1. NAVIGATION
2. Z51 PACKAGE
3. CARBON FIBER INTERIOR PACKAGE
4. 6 SPEED AUTO WITH REMOTE START
5. HEADS UP DISPLAY
6. MAGNETIC SELECTIVE RIDE CONTROL
7. VARIABLE TUNED PERFORMANCE EXHAUST CONTROL
8. CHROME Z51 RIMS
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 2,285
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From: Mokena Illinois
Since OnStar is standard (integrated into rear view mirror) I don't think you can get a rear view mirror without this autodim feature. I don't think Chevy's gonna tool up 2 different versions just to have a non-auto dimming mirror.
But we know GM...
Safety Car
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Posts: 4,788
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From: Austin Texas
St. Jude Donor '15
my C7 will be like my C6, Z51,mag ride,performance exhaust,2lt,black wheels, color difference on the C7, black with red interior, comp seats. Had a loaded C5 with two tops, as the man said, oops, clear top sucked. Traded it for some golf equipment!
