Welcome back, you have yourself one beautiful Vette, enjoy it.
Came back to Corvette!
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Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Saratoga NY
Came back to Corvette!
I have had it about 10 days. Previously owned a 2010 GS and recently a SL63 AMG. The Benz was great, certainly a better ride more solid feeling car but the Vette is simply more fun to drive! Plus I could only get one set of clubs in the Benz. Wish I though of that before I bought it
Had a chance to go to Spring Mountain last February with a good friend of mine who owns a Chevrolet dealership. That was all it took. Placed order end of July arrived at dealership end of September.
Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!
Have a hand full of minor mods in the works will report back when I get some of them completed. Mostly cosmetic & convenience type stuff for now.
A big thanks to all on here, this has been a great resource for me. I don't post often but read threads everyday!
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I have had it about 10 days. Previously owned a 2010 GS and recently a SL63 AMG. The Benz was great certainly a better ride more solid feeling car but the Vette is simply more fun to drive! Plus I could only get one set of clubs in the Benz. Wish I though of that before I bought it
Had a chance to go to Spring Mountain last February with a good friend of mine who owns a Chevrolet dealership. That was all it took. Placed order end of July arrived at dealership end of September.
Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!
Have a hand full of minor mods in the works will report back when I get some of them completed. Mostly cosmetic & convenience type stuff for now.
A big thanks to all on here, this has been a great resource for me. I don't post often but read threads everyday!
I have had it about 10 days. Previously owned a 2010 GS and recently a SL63 AMG. The Benz was great certainly a better ride more solid feeling car but the Vette is simply more fun to drive! Plus I could only get one set of clubs in the Benz. Wish I though of that before I bought it
Had a chance to go to Spring Mountain last February with a good friend of mine who owns a Chevrolet dealership. That was all it took. Placed order end of July arrived at dealership end of September.
Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!
Have a hand full of minor mods in the works will report back when I get some of them completed. Mostly cosmetic & convenience type stuff for now.
A big thanks to all on here, this has been a great resource for me. I don't post often but read threads everyday!
Drifting
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Try shutting the doors using the silver door latch on the inside door frame. Just hook your index finger in the 'loop', and gently swing closed. I started using this method to avoid fingerprints on the door, and was surprised at the lack of effort required.
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Congrats on getting back into Corvette ownership. Sure is a nice ride you've got.
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I have had it about 10 days. Previously owned a 2010 GS and recently a SL63 AMG. The Benz was great, certainly a better ride more solid feeling car but the Vette is simply more fun to drive! Plus I could only get one set of clubs in the Benz. Wish I though of that before I bought it
Had a chance to go to Spring Mountain last February with a good friend of mine who owns a Chevrolet dealership. That was all it took. Placed order end of July arrived at dealership end of September.
Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!
Have a hand full of minor mods in the works will report back when I get some of them completed. Mostly cosmetic & convenience type stuff for now.
A big thanks to all on here, this has been a great resource for me. I don't post often but read threads everyday!
I have had it about 10 days. Previously owned a 2010 GS and recently a SL63 AMG. The Benz was great, certainly a better ride more solid feeling car but the Vette is simply more fun to drive! Plus I could only get one set of clubs in the Benz. Wish I though of that before I bought it
Had a chance to go to Spring Mountain last February with a good friend of mine who owns a Chevrolet dealership. That was all it took. Placed order end of July arrived at dealership end of September.
Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!
Have a hand full of minor mods in the works will report back when I get some of them completed. Mostly cosmetic & convenience type stuff for now.
A big thanks to all on here, this has been a great resource for me. I don't post often but read threads everyday!
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I have had it about 10 days. Previously owned a 2010 GS and recently a SL63 AMG. The Benz was great, certainly a better ride more solid feeling car but the Vette is simply more fun to drive! Plus I could only get one set of clubs in the Benz. Wish I though of that before I bought it
Had a chance to go to Spring Mountain last February with a good friend of mine who owns a Chevrolet dealership. That was all it took. Placed order end of July arrived at dealership end of September.
Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!
Have a hand full of minor mods in the works will report back when I get some of them completed. Mostly cosmetic & convenience type stuff for now.
A big thanks to all on here, this has been a great resource for me. I don't post often but read threads everyday!
I have had it about 10 days. Previously owned a 2010 GS and recently a SL63 AMG. The Benz was great, certainly a better ride more solid feeling car but the Vette is simply more fun to drive! Plus I could only get one set of clubs in the Benz. Wish I though of that before I bought it
Had a chance to go to Spring Mountain last February with a good friend of mine who owns a Chevrolet dealership. That was all it took. Placed order end of July arrived at dealership end of September.
Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!
Have a hand full of minor mods in the works will report back when I get some of them completed. Mostly cosmetic & convenience type stuff for now.
A big thanks to all on here, this has been a great resource for me. I don't post often but read threads everyday!
Good luck: http://netwelding.com/Wheel_Chatter.pdf
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Car looks great and so does your garage! As it gets colder that hop gets worse! This will be my 3rd winter (although it doesn't get that cold in SC.) My Z51 C7 is now 2 yrs and 1 week old! Made this PDF about the "chatter" or hop that may be of interest. You'll see the main issue is the tires, forum members who installed All-Season tires for the winter say it goes away. The PDf discusses why.
Good luck: http://netwelding.com/Wheel_Chatter.pdf
Good luck: http://netwelding.com/Wheel_Chatter.pdf
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From: Saratoga NY
It was actually an easy decision. Not being able to get 2 sets of golf clubs in the trunk was a biggie for me, also out of warranty. The tougher decision was Z51 or Z06.
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The "ramp" going into the ceiling is a set of stairs leading to a loft above the garage...that is my wife's office. That is accessed from the same mudroom area.
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Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!
Overall I am very pleased with the car....only 2 minor gripes so far. Have to remember to shut the doors firmly and the tire hop at a full lock slow turn. Oh and that I have to wait 500 miles to step on it!