First 11 hours with the C7
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First 11 hours with the C7
I've had my car now for almost 3 weeks and only have 11 hours on it - nice bit of info on the display.
All I can say is: why did I wait so long to get one?
I never would have done this if I still lived up near Danbury CT.
Around Savannah we can drive all year round.
My mix of freeway, local two lane and city driving has been a pleasure.
Did my first wave to a C7 ZO6 that pulled up behind me.
Joined the local Corvette club.
No glitches yet - but the "check engine" light came on for 1 minute last Saturday. Not since. Called the service dept. at dealer and we think it was a hiccup.
Soon to get Xpel front end treatment and Z51 sway bars.
I want to thank my dad for being a Chevy employee for 50 years and helping me get employee pricing as a legacy. I didn't have a Chevy from 1975 until now. Sorry Pop. But, thanks again.
All I can say is: why did I wait so long to get one?
I never would have done this if I still lived up near Danbury CT.
Around Savannah we can drive all year round.
My mix of freeway, local two lane and city driving has been a pleasure.
Did my first wave to a C7 ZO6 that pulled up behind me.
Joined the local Corvette club.
No glitches yet - but the "check engine" light came on for 1 minute last Saturday. Not since. Called the service dept. at dealer and we think it was a hiccup.
Soon to get Xpel front end treatment and Z51 sway bars.
I want to thank my dad for being a Chevy employee for 50 years and helping me get employee pricing as a legacy. I didn't have a Chevy from 1975 until now. Sorry Pop. But, thanks again.
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Welcome to the group. The C7 is a great car. Enjoy! I miss my time in Savannah. Was stationed at HAAF back in the 80's. Great town.
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Welcome to the Corvette world and smiles with waves.
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Congrats on getting your C7, but get out and drive it more.
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I've had my car now for almost 3 weeks and only have 11 hours on it - nice bit of info on the display.
All I can say is: why did I wait so long to get one?
I never would have done this if I still lived up near Danbury CT.
Around Savannah we can drive all year round.
My mix of freeway, local two lane and city driving has been a pleasure.
Did my first wave to a C7 ZO6 that pulled up behind me.
Joined the local Corvette club.
No glitches yet - but the "check engine" light came on for 1 minute last Saturday. Not since. Called the service dept. at dealer and we think it was a hiccup.
Soon to get Xpel front end treatment and Z51 sway bars.
I want to thank my dad for being a Chevy employee for 50 years and helping me get employee pricing as a legacy. I didn't have a Chevy from 1975 until now. Sorry Pop. But, thanks again.
All I can say is: why did I wait so long to get one?
I never would have done this if I still lived up near Danbury CT.
Around Savannah we can drive all year round.
My mix of freeway, local two lane and city driving has been a pleasure.
Did my first wave to a C7 ZO6 that pulled up behind me.
Joined the local Corvette club.
No glitches yet - but the "check engine" light came on for 1 minute last Saturday. Not since. Called the service dept. at dealer and we think it was a hiccup.
Soon to get Xpel front end treatment and Z51 sway bars.
I want to thank my dad for being a Chevy employee for 50 years and helping me get employee pricing as a legacy. I didn't have a Chevy from 1975 until now. Sorry Pop. But, thanks again.
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Three weeks with eleven hours on the engine ? Mine has almost 1800 miles on it and I took delivery this past Monday
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ttt
To the OP here you have to be a newbie here, IF NO PIC,S IT HASN'T HAPPEN, So pic,s of the new car..
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I've had my car now for almost 3 weeks and only have 11 hours on it - nice bit of info on the display.
All I can say is: why did I wait so long to get one?
I never would have done this if I still lived up near Danbury CT.
Around Savannah we can drive all year round.
My mix of freeway, local two lane and city driving has been a pleasure.
Did my first wave to a C7 ZO6 that pulled up behind me.
Joined the local Corvette club.
No glitches yet - but the "check engine" light came on for 1 minute last Saturday. Not since. Called the service dept. at dealer and we think it was a hiccup.
Soon to get Xpel front end treatment and Z51 sway bars.
I want to thank my dad for being a Chevy employee for 50 years and helping me get employee pricing as a legacy. I didn't have a Chevy from 1975 until now. Sorry Pop. But, thanks again.
All I can say is: why did I wait so long to get one?
I never would have done this if I still lived up near Danbury CT.
Around Savannah we can drive all year round.
My mix of freeway, local two lane and city driving has been a pleasure.
Did my first wave to a C7 ZO6 that pulled up behind me.
Joined the local Corvette club.
No glitches yet - but the "check engine" light came on for 1 minute last Saturday. Not since. Called the service dept. at dealer and we think it was a hiccup.
Soon to get Xpel front end treatment and Z51 sway bars.
I want to thank my dad for being a Chevy employee for 50 years and helping me get employee pricing as a legacy. I didn't have a Chevy from 1975 until now. Sorry Pop. But, thanks again.
Very cool.
Never pass the opportunity, to give your day a hug, and say thanks.
What I wouldn't give, for just one more chance to give my Dad a hug.
Don
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Congrats, and still waiting for pictures.
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Went to WestConn in Danbury.....small world! My best move was leaving the NE and moving to NC. Love the South. I am currently exploring front end protection for my new GS. Let the group know what you decide on your front end protection and how it works for you. I am interested to hear!
Regards,
VetteFred
Regards,
VetteFred
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Warning:A DEAD THREAD ALERT! Check the date,Friends
#18
Burning Brakes
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Not so dead if the OP - me - gets notified.
I now have a GS as well and put an Expel on the front end and half of the hood. It is not going to stop all the stone chips but at about 21 months it has held up well. I think most would tell you to use some type of paint protection film and its all about the installer's expertise.
Paint correction and ceramic coating helps as well.
Welcome to the south.
I now have a GS as well and put an Expel on the front end and half of the hood. It is not going to stop all the stone chips but at about 21 months it has held up well. I think most would tell you to use some type of paint protection film and its all about the installer's expertise.
Paint correction and ceramic coating helps as well.
Welcome to the south.
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It took you long enough to post that pic...
Nice ride - are all your vents painted body color?
Nice ride - are all your vents painted body color?
#20
Burning Brakes
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Yup...I liked body colored vents when I bought my base Stingray in December of '15 and ordered the same when I got my GS in June '17. Tail light surrounds, hood vent, etc. I even had the spats painted.
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