2017 Grand Sport Collectors Edition Owners Thread
06-05-2018, 11:37 AM
#1621
Pro
^^^ This was my post on "Got the letter" thread:
Well I got my letter today for my 2017 Grand Sport Collectors edition Convertible #28. To say I am very disappointed in GM is an understatement.
I had a similar letter for my 2008 Z06. You would think that in 9 years, they could fix a problem like this. My thought is that GM did not want to redesign this flaw or get a better vendor for the unit that goes in the plastic gas tank. They most likely thought to fix it was more expensive then just to repair the ones that do end up leaking.
I have been a Corvette owner since 1977 and this will be my last one.
I don't know about the rest of you, but why should I have to be concerned as a customer buying a $104K vehicle that I might have a gas tank leak, when they have known about this issue for over 13 years. It started in 2005 and what have they done to correct it, SEND ME ANOTHER LETTER.
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Well I got my letter today for my 2017 Grand Sport Collectors edition Convertible #28. To say I am very disappointed in GM is an understatement.
I had a similar letter for my 2008 Z06. You would think that in 9 years, they could fix a problem like this. My thought is that GM did not want to redesign this flaw or get a better vendor for the unit that goes in the plastic gas tank. They most likely thought to fix it was more expensive then just to repair the ones that do end up leaking.
I have been a Corvette owner since 1977 and this will be my last one.
I don't know about the rest of you, but why should I have to be concerned as a customer buying a $104K vehicle that I might have a gas tank leak, when they have known about this issue for over 13 years. It started in 2005 and what have they done to correct it, SEND ME ANOTHER LETTER.
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Last edited by Steve Garrett; 07-04-2018 at 07:55 AM.
06-05-2018, 03:43 PM
#1622
Racer
06-05-2018, 03:57 PM
#1623
Melting Slicks
This was my post on "Got the letter" thread:
Well I got my letter today for my 2017 Grand Sport Collectors edition Convertible #28. To say I am very disappointed in GM is an understatement.
I had a similar letter for my 2008 Z06. You would think that in 9 years, they could fix a problem like this. My thought is that GM did not want to redesign this flaw or get a better vendor for the unit that goes in the plastic gas tank. They most likely thought to fix it was more expensive then just to repair the ones that do end up leaking.
I have been a Corvette owner since 1977 and this will be my last one.
I don't know about the rest of you, but why should I have to be concerned as a customer buying a $104K vehicle that I might have a gas tank leak, when they have known about this issue for over 13 years. It started in 2005 and what have they done to correct it, SEND ME ANOTHER LETTER.
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Well I got my letter today for my 2017 Grand Sport Collectors edition Convertible #28. To say I am very disappointed in GM is an understatement.
I had a similar letter for my 2008 Z06. You would think that in 9 years, they could fix a problem like this. My thought is that GM did not want to redesign this flaw or get a better vendor for the unit that goes in the plastic gas tank. They most likely thought to fix it was more expensive then just to repair the ones that do end up leaking.
I have been a Corvette owner since 1977 and this will be my last one.
I don't know about the rest of you, but why should I have to be concerned as a customer buying a $104K vehicle that I might have a gas tank leak, when they have known about this issue for over 13 years. It started in 2005 and what have they done to correct it, SEND ME ANOTHER LETTER.
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06-07-2018, 11:11 AM
#1624
Instructor
06-08-2018, 09:25 AM
#1625
Carbon Fiber Dash Fitment Issue
Maybe I'm just OCD, but has anyone else noticed or had fitment issues with the CF on dash?
I've noticed that around the radio it doesn't fit flush around the entire perimeter of the screen.
Also, top left side of the dash appears to be loose
I'll post pics soon.
Already the dealer is having to replace driver side headlight fixture due to the plastic turning "milky" looking.
May have em to look at the CF too 😕
I've noticed that around the radio it doesn't fit flush around the entire perimeter of the screen.
Also, top left side of the dash appears to be loose
I'll post pics soon.
Already the dealer is having to replace driver side headlight fixture due to the plastic turning "milky" looking.
May have em to look at the CF too 😕
Last edited by asby69; 06-08-2018 at 09:26 AM. Reason: Spelling
06-09-2018, 09:46 PM
#1626
Here are the pics. Thoughts?
First pic is around the radio where the CF is flush. The other radio pic the CF isn't flush and if you push on it, it will go in and out a little.
The two upper dash pics are self explanatory.
First pic is around the radio where the CF is flush. The other radio pic the CF isn't flush and if you push on it, it will go in and out a little.
The two upper dash pics are self explanatory.
Last edited by Steve Garrett; 07-04-2018 at 07:56 AM.
06-10-2018, 10:43 AM
#1627
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
I had to look at this on my computer, doesn't show up well on the little mobile phone view.
The separation above the dash IMHO is something you should take it to the dealer to look at under warranty. That would not be acceptable to me. While its there, have them look at the radio. I haven't compared that part to my car (will later), but it seems like that is not right, but you'll be there for the upper dash they may as well look at that as well.
The separation above the dash IMHO is something you should take it to the dealer to look at under warranty. That would not be acceptable to me. While its there, have them look at the radio. I haven't compared that part to my car (will later), but it seems like that is not right, but you'll be there for the upper dash they may as well look at that as well.
06-10-2018, 02:46 PM
#1628
Pro
Just added the Jake hood decal
I liked the C7-R Jake hood decal and contacted Mike at Vette Stripes and he provide me one that was a perfect fit for the car. Here are a few pictures.
By the way, Mike is a great Forum vendor.
By the way, Mike is a great Forum vendor.
Last edited by banph; 06-10-2018 at 03:12 PM.
06-12-2018, 07:47 AM
#1632
I had to look at this on my computer, doesn't show up well on the little mobile phone view.
The separation above the dash IMHO is something you should take it to the dealer to look at under warranty. That would not be acceptable to me. While its there, have them look at the radio. I haven't compared that part to my car (will later), but it seems like that is not right, but you'll be there for the upper dash they may as well look at that as well.
The separation above the dash IMHO is something you should take it to the dealer to look at under warranty. That would not be acceptable to me. While its there, have them look at the radio. I haven't compared that part to my car (will later), but it seems like that is not right, but you'll be there for the upper dash they may as well look at that as well.
They said it could take 2-3 weeks for the part to come in. I'll update once it's done.
06-12-2018, 08:28 AM
#1633
Melting Slicks
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Took it to the dealer yesterday, they are ordering a new replacement CF dash part (it's all one piece apparently). The CF is added to the dash at the factory so just replacing the CF is not an option, have to get the whole dash piece (around the gauges and radio).
They said it could take 2-3 weeks for the part to come in. I'll update once it's done.
They said it could take 2-3 weeks for the part to come in. I'll update once it's done.
06-14-2018, 02:06 PM
#1636
Burning Brakes
I got this and the material is a perfect match.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F142778898497
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F142778898497
06-16-2018, 10:27 AM
#1637
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
They removed the blue fender stripes and the center black stripe from this brand new GSCE, looks naked!
If someone looks at this car I'd certainly find out why that was done, would make me a little nervous like something got damaged....
https://www.autonation.com/cars/1G1Y12D72H5300665
CORRECTION: The center stripe may be there still, hard to tell in the photos....in one it does look like it may still be there.
If someone looks at this car I'd certainly find out why that was done, would make me a little nervous like something got damaged....
https://www.autonation.com/cars/1G1Y12D72H5300665
CORRECTION: The center stripe may be there still, hard to tell in the photos....in one it does look like it may still be there.
Last edited by mountainears; 06-16-2018 at 10:30 AM.
06-16-2018, 03:28 PM
#1639
Burning Brakes
yes, looked at the pictures, does look NAKED. Looks like it is still being built. Nice price, but why are things missing. I want to put more BLUE on mine. I guess slowly see how it looks.
