The configurator
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Le Mans Master
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From: Paoli, IN
St. Jude Donor '17, '19
The configurator
Is it just me or the chevy corvette configurator broken. It seems to not know about its own options.
For example, I select Z51 package but it does not select the MRC. So I check it, and it adds an additional 2k to the price. Plus, if I am reading the options right, Chevy wants to charge almost 2k for targa top that is the same color as your body. I get to almost 70k for a base corvette. Does anyone else find it this difficult to use the thing.
That spreadsheet someone made does a better job than this.
For example, I select Z51 package but it does not select the MRC. So I check it, and it adds an additional 2k to the price. Plus, if I am reading the options right, Chevy wants to charge almost 2k for targa top that is the same color as your body. I get to almost 70k for a base corvette. Does anyone else find it this difficult to use the thing.
That spreadsheet someone made does a better job than this.
Racer
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I wish they would hurry and get the "Image" section working already. You would think they designed a new configurator. They're simply using the same one for 2013 and that one still didn't illustrate all of the selections, i.e. top color, caliper color, etc. Oh well 
GM acts as though they're the only "supercar" in town for $73K. Oh, wait 
GM acts as though they're the only "supercar" in town for $73K. Oh, wait
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Le Mans Master
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From: Paoli, IN
St. Jude Donor '17, '19
I don't understand this. How can you have exposed CF with body color?
Racer
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From: "Beach Bum" CA
Z51 Performance Package includes (J55) performance brakes, (J6A) Black-painted calipers, slotted brake rotors, (Z52) dry sump oil system, (FE3) Z51 performance suspension, specific shocks, springs and stabilizer bars, (XFJ) P245/35ZR19 front and P285/30ZR20 rear tires, (Q7S) Silver-painted aluminum, 19" front and 20" rear wheels, performance gear ratios, (G96) Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD), (KNR) rear differential cooler, transmission cooling and an Aero Package
The "main attraction" is the e-LSD
Visible carbon-fiber roof panel with body-color surround
This lightweight, removable roof panel features a body-color surround that matches your vehicle's exterior.
I hope this helps
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Burning Brakes
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I am neither a GM/Chevy basher nor apologist. I do have a 2014 Stingray sitting out in their back lot, awaiting shipment. All I can say about the online "Build Your Own" configurator is thank goodness I have been following posts on these boards for over a year. Otherwise I would have no clue what the options mean, what things look like, or how they affect appearance, performance, comfort, or entertainment value.
I have used at least 15 online configurators over the past two years as I researched potential alternatives to the Stingray as well as cheaper economy cars for my girlfriend. The Stingray configurator is objectively the worst one I have come across. No ability to see your choices placed on the car. No explanations for what confusing terminology means. Redundant listings and incorrect or incomplete pricing for options. It's a hot mess and an embarrassment.
Build Your Own configurators are a commonplace now. There are examples from every manufacturer of how they should work. I am simply astonished at the lack of quality and helpfulness in Chevy's version. They need to hire a new project team for this utility.
I have used at least 15 online configurators over the past two years as I researched potential alternatives to the Stingray as well as cheaper economy cars for my girlfriend. The Stingray configurator is objectively the worst one I have come across. No ability to see your choices placed on the car. No explanations for what confusing terminology means. Redundant listings and incorrect or incomplete pricing for options. It's a hot mess and an embarrassment.
Build Your Own configurators are a commonplace now. There are examples from every manufacturer of how they should work. I am simply astonished at the lack of quality and helpfulness in Chevy's version. They need to hire a new project team for this utility.
Drifting
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From: Omaha
I too am dissapointed with their website. I ordered one in crystal red metallic with the carbon black dual racing stripes but you can't see what the car will look like on their website. They really have alot of work to do!!!!!!!!
Pro
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From: Waynesboro, Va
Body color targa comes with it and it is still carbon fiber but the whole thing is painted your body color. Carbon fiber top for $2000 has a visible carbon fiber for most of the targa top with body color trim.
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... Redundant listings and incorrect or incomplete pricing for options. It's a hot mess and an embarrassment.
Build Your Own configurators are a commonplace now. There are examples from every manufacturer of how they should work. I am simply astonished at the lack of quality and helpfulness in Chevy's version. They need to hire a new project team for this utility.
Build Your Own configurators are a commonplace now. There are examples from every manufacturer of how they should work. I am simply astonished at the lack of quality and helpfulness in Chevy's version. They need to hire a new project team for this utility.
I agree that this tool is currently not very good, but I am sure that there will be improvements made. Have you tried a different Chevy model for comparison?
Burning Brakes
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I'm a little less sure of my facts on pricing, but I would be pleasantly surprised if striping and grill customization are freebies. I do feel confident that the interior cover isn't free in Kalahari, but $410 in black!
Intermediate
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Package
Z51 Performance Package includes (J55) performance brakes, (J6A) Black-painted calipers, slotted brake rotors, (Z52) dry sump oil system, (FE3) Z51 performance suspension, specific shocks, springs and stabilizer bars, (XFJ) P245/35ZR19 front and P285/30ZR20 rear tires, (Q7S) Silver-painted aluminum, 19" front and 20" rear wheels, performance gear ratios, (G96) Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD), (KNR) rear differential cooler, transmission cooling and an Aero Package
The "main attraction" is the e-LSD
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Z51 Performance Package includes (J55) performance brakes, (J6A) Black-painted calipers, slotted brake rotors, (Z52) dry sump oil system, (FE3) Z51 performance suspension, specific shocks, springs and stabilizer bars, (XFJ) P245/35ZR19 front and P285/30ZR20 rear tires, (Q7S) Silver-painted aluminum, 19" front and 20" rear wheels, performance gear ratios, (G96) Electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD), (KNR) rear differential cooler, transmission cooling and an Aero Package
The "main attraction" is the e-LSD
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How will the ride compare to the base for daily driving?
Does the magnetic ride give the Z51 a more comfortable ride that would be comparable to the non Z51?
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '15
You would think that one of the largest car companies, if not the largest, in the world would have the best " build your own" site around. But, no, they have been wrought with errors galore and total disregard for their customers. This is not rocket science, just building a web site with known prices, options and colors. You get a two picture cabin shot, no motion. Can't get a picture of your car color, or wheel package. This from a company that is building G.M."s halo car.
This is very poor marketing. Certainly not up to the age group they are targeting, I think that Chevy needs to do some research in this department, maybe check out some other mfg. "build your own" sites.
My car is way cheaper on the site than the dealer quoted me, but I guess I won't hold my breath for the better of the two prices.
I guess what I am saying is if you build a world class car, then why have a Yugo website!
This is very poor marketing. Certainly not up to the age group they are targeting, I think that Chevy needs to do some research in this department, maybe check out some other mfg. "build your own" sites.
My car is way cheaper on the site than the dealer quoted me, but I guess I won't hold my breath for the better of the two prices.
I guess what I am saying is if you build a world class car, then why have a Yugo website!
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...........................A6....Z51A6.. ...MN7...Z51MN7
.........................------..------..------..------
First gear............... 4.03 .. 4.03 .. 2.66 .. 2.97
Second gear.............. 2.36 .. 2.36 .. 1.78 .. 2.07
Third gear............... 1.53 .. 1.53 .. 1.30 .. 1.43
Fourth gear.............. 1.15 .. 1.15 .. 1.00 .. 1.00
Fifth gear............... 0.85 .. 0.85 .. 0.74 .. 0.71
Sixth gear............... 0.67 .. 0.67 .. 0.50 .. 0.57
Seventh gear............................. 0.42 .. 0.48
Reverse.................. 3.06 .. 3.06 .. 2.90 .. 2.90
Axle ratio............... 2.56 .. 2.73 .. 3.42 .. 3.42
Overall ratios:
...........................A6....Z51A6.. ....MN7...Z51MN7
.........................------..------..------..------
First gear...............10.32 ..11.00 .. 9.10 ..10.16
Second gear.............. 6.04 .. 6.44 .. 6.09 .. 7.08
Third gear............... 3.92 .. 4.18 .. 4.45 .. 4.89
Fourth gear.............. 2.94 .. 3.14 .. 3.42 .. 3.42
Fifth gear............... 2.18 .. 2.32 .. 2.53 .. 2.43
Sixth gear............... 1.72 .. 1.83 .. 1.71 .. 1.95
Seventh gear............................. 1.44 .. 1.64