thespymaster

This picture is two fold, first documents the trip from NCM to Scottsdale, Arizona. Secondly, I pushed the Stingray to suck 99.99% of it's go-go juice and got an astonishing 445 miles on one tank of gas, while in "touring" mode. Cruising 65-75 mph (depending on speed limit)






I was scheduled to do the plant tour and upon arrival, I got so giddy like a schoolgirl, I just told the NCM staff hand me the key fob and send me on my way and even CF member "BGOOD" was like WTF, you don't want to see the plant? Nope and hit the road I-65 south to I-20 west to avoid the ice/snow covered roads along the I-40 route.

By the way "BGOOD" we still have a bet to settle, who has the best "dash plaque" between us




My first stop was in Shreveport, Louisiana and played the slots at the casino and ended up winning $3500 smackaroo's



The second leg of the trip, I concentrated on playing with the various settings of the Stingray to get my comfort level and drive experience on.

One thing that couldn't get adjusted to my liking, is the competition seats. Not meant for the long haul period. However, having gone from 18 - 85 degrees in 3 days, the cool seat function works wonders on the family jewels...





I found this feature, perfect for the long drive, during on the SPORT mode for the steering. When braking it automatically brings the steering back to normal.





Using the above audio settings, I believe I achieved the desired results.


Upon arrival back to Arizona, I got a quick carwash and took the below photos :

VETJAZZ

Beautiful ride! I made the same trip back in early December. Congats and enjoy!

vettnutt

Pretty damn cool.

ATX-C7

EXCELLENT WRITE UP and PICS! Appreciate you taking time to post settings, etc.

Heck I would have left the tour behind as well for $3500

Kracka

Awesome pictures and write-up! Winning at Shreveport doesn't hurt either! I've yet to ever leave there up... I try every year though

Callihan

Great write up and pictures! I think I would have skipped the tour and just taken this keys!!

thespymaster

Yup, I never WIN and figure WTF go ahead and play some moo laa out of borden.. I dropped about $200 in the one arm bandits prior!


I have to say, everywhere along I-20 that I stopped, the C7 was the attention *****

HogwildC7

nice car, nice write up and $3500 and you have a C7, dude you had a nice trip. plus 23 mpg is very nice.

zare191

Scottsdale looks even better with that beautiful Vette on the street!

Congrats

Mike Furman@Criswell

You built one beauty of a Stingray. Comp seats are cool!! Congrats and enjoy the heck out of it.

Mike Furman

LMBZ4ME

Great story and sweet ride! Hope to see you around at one of the local events.

thespymaster

Did I fail to mention i "WON" this C7 ?



I've been playing the Powerball since then .... LOL

Mike Furman@Criswell

Awesome!!! Brian Goodman had told me that. Congrats!

Mike

ATX-C7

That's right---freaking forgot you won it!!

And you win $3500 on the way home.

Can you help me with the lottery numbers :-)

thespymaster

The really cool thing, is this C7 was build batch 7, delivery #7 and the last three of the VIN 007

ATX-C7

Oh, I remember, I pointed that out when you posted VIN.

VERY cool

Enjoy it!

T&J

Did we see you coming out of Globe on Friday 3/7??
Great story!!!

brentano

Love the stripe in the trunk area if I'm seeing that right.

Question, Your windows are tinted, correct. Gives it an even a meaner look

OperativeXIV

Congratulations! I remember seeing your post about winning this on the other forum - glad to see it all worked out!

AZstingray

Nice. I'll be looking for your car on the road. I'm in Scottsdale twice a week for work. Black non-Z51 for me.