2017 Grand Sport Collectors Edition Owners Thread
11-07-2017, 06:58 AM
#783
Premium Supporting Dealership
I’m doing 20% off of my remaining 5 CE’s. That includes Chevy loyalty. Ajohnson@matickchevy.com or 734-365-3651 direct.
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George Matick Chevrolet
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(313)532-2814
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Alan Johnson
George Matick Chevrolet
Performance Vehicle Sales Manager
ajohnson@matickchevy.com
(313)532-2814
http://www.matickchevy.com/
11-07-2017, 03:15 PM
#785
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I found out the setup fee, which will include a sample stitching of the product will be $70. I'm in the UK now so when I get back I'll try to move forward with that but I want to visit them and pick out the stitching color in person and get an idea about pricing of hats and other stuff.
My plan would be to collect orders from folks up front,
the cost of the stuff would be passed on of course with no additional cost other than shipping and spreading out the cost of the $70 setup across all the orders. I'll try to estimate that but the cost will go down based on the more that order.
I'll PM folks that expressed interest once I get that sorted, feel free to PM if you're interested and haven't mentioned here.
My plan would be to collect orders from folks up front,
the cost of the stuff would be passed on of course with no additional cost other than shipping and spreading out the cost of the $70 setup across all the orders. I'll try to estimate that but the cost will go down based on the more that order.
I'll PM folks that expressed interest once I get that sorted, feel free to PM if you're interested and haven't mentioned here.
11-08-2017, 07:13 AM
#786
Emblem decals
Has anyone here done the front/rear emblem decals from corvettemods? I got mine and the aren't cut out for the chevron or fleur delise. Is this normal?
Last edited by AJFenderBender; 11-08-2017 at 07:14 AM.
11-08-2017, 11:43 AM
#787
Instructor
I sent a note the NCM asking for more C7 Grand Sport stuff, specifically things that would have some color options like the blue we're looking for as CE owners. Made a point of the Carbon 65 folks getting stuff :-) Also had to flaunt my R8C and Lifetime NCM Membership too, in case that helps in any way. Keep sending them notes, maybe we'll be heard and hopefully they do something that I'll wear :-)
11-08-2017, 01:45 PM
#788
Pro
11-08-2017, 03:06 PM
#789
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Just a heads up mountaineers. Car number 714 from Dueck Chevrolet in Vancouver b c was sold to a local buyer. They wouldn't tell me any more info than that.
Nice work on the "collectors edition" logo for the hats and shirts. Count me in as a funding support or for purchasing some "swag".
Nice work on the "collectors edition" logo for the hats and shirts. Count me in as a funding support or for purchasing some "swag".
11-08-2017, 05:24 PM
#790
11-08-2017, 09:42 PM
#791
Burning Brakes
Tell me - how many oil changes for the G S Collector? I thought only two, but I was looking back on here, found where 5 oil changes are covered.
Break-In Oil Change for Corvette Included in Chevrolet Complete Care Program
January 22, 2015
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Fig 1
A new mileage interval has been established for the first engine oil change on 2014-2015 Corvette Stingray models with the Z51 Performance Package and Z06 models. These vehicles are equipped with an engine featuring a dry sump oil system. The first oil change should take place at 500 miles (800 km) on these vehicles.
If the vehicle is driven continuously at a high engine speed with the first factory oil fill, silicone sealants in the engine’s gaskets may degrade the anti-foaming properties of the oil. This may lead to oil leaking out from the air cleaner assembly due to the oil foaming condition. The oil foam does not affect the engine’s durability, but changing the oil at 500 miles will help prevent oil foaming in the future because the silicone sealants are removed with the original oil.
Shown below (Fig. 2) is the:
A. Dry sump engine oil tank fill cap
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine air cleaner/filter
2015 "LT4" 6.2L V-8 AFM VVT DI SC (LT4) for Chevrolet Corvette Z
Fig 2
Once the break-in oil change is performed and the Oil Life Monitor is reset, owners should follow the Oil Life Monitoring system for all future oil change needs.
TIP: Only use Mobil 1 when performing an oil change on any Corvette under the Chevrolet Complete Care program.
An additional oil change has been added to the required maintenance schedule. Up to five oil changes are now covered as part of the Chevrolet Complete Care program, which covers 2 years/24,000 miles (40,000 km in Canada) of select required maintenance.
A second printing of the 2015 Owner Manual is being updated with this change.
– Thanks to Jeff Strausser
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Break-In Oil Change for Corvette Included in Chevrolet Complete Care Program
January 22, 2015
2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Fig 1
A new mileage interval has been established for the first engine oil change on 2014-2015 Corvette Stingray models with the Z51 Performance Package and Z06 models. These vehicles are equipped with an engine featuring a dry sump oil system. The first oil change should take place at 500 miles (800 km) on these vehicles.
If the vehicle is driven continuously at a high engine speed with the first factory oil fill, silicone sealants in the engine’s gaskets may degrade the anti-foaming properties of the oil. This may lead to oil leaking out from the air cleaner assembly due to the oil foaming condition. The oil foam does not affect the engine’s durability, but changing the oil at 500 miles will help prevent oil foaming in the future because the silicone sealants are removed with the original oil.
Shown below (Fig. 2) is the:
A. Dry sump engine oil tank fill cap
B. Engine oil dipstick
C. Engine air cleaner/filter
2015 "LT4" 6.2L V-8 AFM VVT DI SC (LT4) for Chevrolet Corvette Z
Fig 2
Once the break-in oil change is performed and the Oil Life Monitor is reset, owners should follow the Oil Life Monitoring system for all future oil change needs.
TIP: Only use Mobil 1 when performing an oil change on any Corvette under the Chevrolet Complete Care program.
An additional oil change has been added to the required maintenance schedule. Up to five oil changes are now covered as part of the Chevrolet Complete Care program, which covers 2 years/24,000 miles (40,000 km in Canada) of select required maintenance.
A second printing of the 2015 Owner Manual is being updated with this change.
– Thanks to Jeff Strausser
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11-08-2017, 10:03 PM
#792
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Actually...it's three for the dry sump cars like our GS, starting with 2017s. The 500mi change, then two more, within first two years of ownership.
11-08-2017, 11:27 PM
#793
Pro
I found out the setup fee, which will include a sample stitching of the product will be $70. I'm in the UK now so when I get back I'll try to move forward with that but I want to visit them and pick out the stitching color in person and get an idea about pricing of hats and other stuff.
My plan would be to collect orders from folks up front,
the cost of the stuff would be passed on of course with no additional cost other than shipping and spreading out the cost of the $70 setup across all the orders. I'll try to estimate that but the cost will go down based on the more that order.
I'll PM folks that expressed interest once I get that sorted, feel free to PM if you're interested and haven't mentioned here.
My plan would be to collect orders from folks up front,
the cost of the stuff would be passed on of course with no additional cost other than shipping and spreading out the cost of the $70 setup across all the orders. I'll try to estimate that but the cost will go down based on the more that order.
I'll PM folks that expressed interest once I get that sorted, feel free to PM if you're interested and haven't mentioned here.
Here is a picture of the hats I had done at my local embroiderer. Also did a shirt as well.
11-09-2017, 12:42 PM
#794
Burning Brakes
I’m doing 20% off of my remaining 5 CE’s. That includes Chevy loyalty. Ajohnson@matickchevy.com or 734-365-3651 direct.
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11-09-2017, 03:13 PM
#795
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Everything they do has to be licensed. The Grand Sport license will not allow them to use blue stitching, they believe the hat that Tadge had was custom made for him.
They said previous Grand Sport C7 merchandise was not heavily ordered but they are bringing in some new stuff and will check into doing some embroidery stuff.
11-09-2017, 03:18 PM
#796
Pro
I also received a note from Tammy today. Same response.
Here is what she said;
Ed,
Thank you for your email. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I have been out of the office. Due to licensing guidelines the Grand Sport C7 emblem cannot be embroidered using the blue thread. I believe this was done specially for Tadge. I am checking to see if it is possible to offer Grand Sport C7 merchandise with the color combination embroidered.
We do offer multiple Grand Sport C7 items https://corvettestore.com/catalogsea...&q=grand+sport . However, we are in the process of bringing in some new Grand Sport C7 merchandise. Keep watch on our store website www.corvettestore.com for the new product.
Tammy C. Bryant
Corvette Store Manager/Buyer
National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101-9134
(270) 467-8849
www.corvettestore.com
www.corvettemuseum.org
Here is what she said;
Ed,
Thank you for your email. I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I have been out of the office. Due to licensing guidelines the Grand Sport C7 emblem cannot be embroidered using the blue thread. I believe this was done specially for Tadge. I am checking to see if it is possible to offer Grand Sport C7 merchandise with the color combination embroidered.
We do offer multiple Grand Sport C7 items https://corvettestore.com/catalogsea...&q=grand+sport . However, we are in the process of bringing in some new Grand Sport C7 merchandise. Keep watch on our store website www.corvettestore.com for the new product.
Tammy C. Bryant
Corvette Store Manager/Buyer
National Corvette Museum
350 Corvette Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101-9134
(270) 467-8849
www.corvettestore.com
www.corvettemuseum.org
Actually received a response today.
Everything they do has to be licensed. The Grand Sport license will not allow them to use blue stitching, they believe the hat that Tadge had was custom made for him.
They said previous Grand Sport C7 merchandise was not heavily ordered but they are bringing in some new stuff and will check into doing some embroidery stuff.
Everything they do has to be licensed. The Grand Sport license will not allow them to use blue stitching, they believe the hat that Tadge had was custom made for him.
They said previous Grand Sport C7 merchandise was not heavily ordered but they are bringing in some new stuff and will check into doing some embroidery stuff.
Last edited by banph; 11-09-2017 at 03:19 PM.
11-09-2017, 04:41 PM
#798
Advanced
Well it looks like I'm late to this party. Purchased our CE in late September from McCurley Chevrolet in Pasco, though I live in Kennewicnk, badge #551
MSRP was $86,910 but paid much less. The car is not the Z07 package but has both the Z16 & Z25 package which I assume was standard for th CE.
I had SunTek applied rather than Xpel as it has a better shine to it and is suppose to be self healing, meaning that small cuts from rocks are suppose to reseal once left in the sun, we will see.
Absolutely love the car and wish the cold weather would leave, fat chance, so I could get it out for a ride. I am aware that a snow tire is now available but as of today, no AS available but hoping next yr or two they will be as we drive our cars yr round.
Last edited by 3Rivers; 11-09-2017 at 04:42 PM.
11-09-2017, 05:05 PM
#799
Advanced
I came across this which I am told is sold by Showstoppers Accessories. I have a call into them and I will come back once I find out more on this like price, availability, etc.
