Grand Sport Announcement Thread
08-06-2016, 01:33 PM
#2081
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What color blue is this I'm seeing on the GS?
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Genearrington (08-08-2016)
08-06-2016, 03:21 PM
#2083
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The Hp curve was STD Smoothing, which reads 2-3% higher than SAE Smoothing. Most Dyno shops like to print out STD Smoothing which shows a little highe numbers.
435 STD is approx 420 - 425 SAE Hp.
435 STD is approx 420 - 425 SAE Hp.
08-06-2016, 03:33 PM
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08-06-2016, 04:15 PM
#2085
It really changes in different lighting conditions. Very cool!
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08-07-2016, 09:22 PM
#2087
I finally got to see a GS in person today as a local dealer has the blue/white/red combo shown above.
I have to say I actually really liked the white stripe in person. The further away from the car I stood the more the stripe made you realize how wide the car actually is.
The painted quarter vents are much nicer than the Carbon Flash ones IMO. CF shows better in pictures.
They had a Z06 right next to it. I'd say they were within 1/8 of each other stance wise. close enough that I would need a ruler to tell the difference.
The base half-skirts look incomplete on the side of the car. If I wasn't ordering the CF effects I'd probably ask my dealer to not install the ones that come with the car. The splitter looks good though.
I have to say I actually really liked the white stripe in person. The further away from the car I stood the more the stripe made you realize how wide the car actually is.
The painted quarter vents are much nicer than the Carbon Flash ones IMO. CF shows better in pictures.
They had a Z06 right next to it. I'd say they were within 1/8 of each other stance wise. close enough that I would need a ruler to tell the difference.
The base half-skirts look incomplete on the side of the car. If I wasn't ordering the CF effects I'd probably ask my dealer to not install the ones that come with the car. The splitter looks good though.
08-07-2016, 10:18 PM
#2089
I think we may see the 10A in the 2018 ZR1 first.
08-08-2016, 03:18 AM
#2092
I finally got to see a GS in person today as a local dealer has the blue/white/red combo shown above.
I have to say I actually really liked the white stripe in person. The further away from the car I stood the more the stripe made you realize how wide the car actually is.
The painted quarter vents are much nicer than the Carbon Flash ones IMO. CF shows better in pictures.
They had a Z06 right next to it. I'd say they were within 1/8 of each other stance wise. close enough that I would need a ruler to tell the difference.
The base half-skirts look incomplete on the side of the car. If I wasn't ordering the CF effects I'd probably ask my dealer to not install the ones that come with the car. The splitter looks good though.
I have to say I actually really liked the white stripe in person. The further away from the car I stood the more the stripe made you realize how wide the car actually is.
The painted quarter vents are much nicer than the Carbon Flash ones IMO. CF shows better in pictures.
They had a Z06 right next to it. I'd say they were within 1/8 of each other stance wise. close enough that I would need a ruler to tell the difference.
The base half-skirts look incomplete on the side of the car. If I wasn't ordering the CF effects I'd probably ask my dealer to not install the ones that come with the car. The splitter looks good though.
Now if I can just get my damn courtesy delivery dealership to realize that the skirts are installed only at PDI (and not shipped installed on the car like they think). That's my first step to getting them to NOT install the damn half-skirts so I can later add my C7Carbon GTX side skirts in carbon fiber.
08-08-2016, 10:14 AM
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The half skirts are really the only things I absolutely hate on the GS, though I still wish the plastic front splitter came painted black or something instead (but that is easily and cheaply fixed).
Now if I can just get my damn courtesy delivery dealership to realize that the skirts are installed only at PDI (and not shipped installed on the car like they think). That's my first step to getting them to NOT install the damn half-skirts so I can later add my C7Carbon GTX side skirts in carbon fiber.
Now if I can just get my damn courtesy delivery dealership to realize that the skirts are installed only at PDI (and not shipped installed on the car like they think). That's my first step to getting them to NOT install the damn half-skirts so I can later add my C7Carbon GTX side skirts in carbon fiber.
the OEM side skirts are not as nice looking, IMO as my LG Motorsports Side Skirts. But after ~6 months felt it needed a matching Splitter so bought the one from C7 Carbon (liked the end plates.) But why not add a CF Hood Vent- then the chrome grill brace looked out of place so added a Real CF Cover! Once started it gets expensive! Think I'll live with the OEM parts in my planned GS and find another place to spend money! 
Side skirts are definitely needed to stop pebbles etc from marking the rocker panels.
OEM visible CF Roof, CF Side Skirts, CF Splitter with End Plates, CF Hood Vent and real CF Cover for chrome grill "brace."
Last edited by JerryU; 08-08-2016 at 10:19 AM.
08-08-2016, 12:07 PM
#2094
The half skirts are really the only things I absolutely hate on the GS, though I still wish the plastic front splitter came painted black or something instead (but that is easily and cheaply fixed).
Now if I can just get my damn courtesy delivery dealership to realize that the skirts are installed only at PDI (and not shipped installed on the car like they think). That's my first step to getting them to NOT install the damn half-skirts so I can later add my C7Carbon GTX side skirts in carbon fiber.
Now if I can just get my damn courtesy delivery dealership to realize that the skirts are installed only at PDI (and not shipped installed on the car like they think). That's my first step to getting them to NOT install the damn half-skirts so I can later add my C7Carbon GTX side skirts in carbon fiber.
08-08-2016, 12:17 PM
#2095
the OEM side skirts are not as nice looking, IMO as my LG Motorsports Side Skirts. But after ~6 months felt it needed a matching Splitter so bought the one from C7 Carbon (liked the end plates.) But why not add a CF Hood Vent- then the chrome grill brace looked out of place so added a Real CF Cover! Once started it gets expensive! Think I'll live with the OEM parts in my planned GS and find another place to spend money! Side skirts are definitely needed to stop pebbles etc from marking the rocker panels.
OEM visible CF Roof, CF Side Skirts, CF Splitter with End Plates, CF Hood Vent and real CF Cover for chrome grill "brace."
I like the Stage 1 front splitter but where I live with steep driveways and since the GS will be my daily driver, I'm sure I'll crack a carbon fiber splitter and hate myself. While I'm sure the only Stage 1 splitter in carbon fiber I've seen (G3Carbon) is a quality piece, it's too expensive for me to crack and replace.
So I'm sticking with the plastic splitter either wrapped in a gloss black vinyl or a carbon-fiber-look vinyl (like VVivid's True R semi-gloss). The poverty splitter and wrap are cheap enough to throw away and put a new one on the car when I scrape them.
Last edited by graj6; 08-08-2016 at 12:18 PM.
08-08-2016, 02:12 PM
#2096
Racer
What are the projected production numbers for the Grand Sport. I haven't been able to find them.
I brought home #780 this Saturday
I brought home #780 this Saturday
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08-08-2016, 02:53 PM
#2097
Racer
First off, congratulations! Sweet ride. Production numbers: Trump was asked what the C7 GS production numbers would be - his answer - "millions and millions. It'll be great!" :-)
08-08-2016, 03:46 PM
#2098
Melting Slicks
08-08-2016, 05:27 PM
#2100
Pro
Does anyone have pictures of a Torch Red Grand Sport Convertible they can post or PM me. Working up a business case for the family CFO (Wife) and Pics would be a great help. Black Interior with Black roof would help.
Thanks
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