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Team Owner
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True, but I can't tell the difference.
Yes, same frames and foam, but 2LT and above have electronically adjustable lumbar and side bolster support, as well as being heated and ventilated. That may be the difference you felt depending upon how they were adjusted.
Foosh, when you say "exactly the same seats," do you mean the seat frames or all of the foam and bolsters as well? Respectfully... Having first test driven a new 2016 1LT before experiencing 2LT seats in a slightly used '15, I can tell you they did not feel like "exactly the same seats" to me. I eventually wound up with a slightly used 3LT and those seats, as you suggest, mirror the 2LT seats. But, I clearly remember feeling the 1LT seats were not padded as well as the others.
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: NH
2023 Corvette of the Year Winner - Unmodified
2022 C2 of the Year Winner -- Unmodified
2017 Grand Sport Collector edition
No 28 in the series. I do wish it was a M7, don't like the A8 but could not resist the opportunity to own this one
Racer
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Prescott AZ
It remains a fact though that you can only judge acceptability and comfort for You/Passenger one way.... go sit in some and if possible drive a distance in various configurations. A chair that is totally comfortable for one person is unsuitable for another..... but take heart....
I am 6' 3" and my wife is 5' 1" and we BOTH find the 3LT seats/adjustments suitable and comfortable for our different body sizes.
BTW....Living in a colder climate, I love the heated seats and, with memory, my wife and I can slip into the C7 and find it very comfortable .... perfection...top up or down!!.... Now if the passenger seat also had memory as she adjusts it totally different from my needs but hey, I do not think I know of a vehicle with memory on passenger side.....smile.....LK
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2016
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From: MN
Unexpected Vert experience . . .
One aspect I was not quite prepared for when I purchased my C7 Vert are all the conversations that pop up while stopped at a light, or parking, etc. People in nearby cars (and quite a few trucks) roll down their windows and start talking to me. People on the sidewalk come over to either compliment or ask questions.
All positive comments, but kind of caught me off guard the first time. Now it's kind of fun!
All positive comments, but kind of caught me off guard the first time. Now it's kind of fun!
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Las Vegas, NV
One aspect I was not quite prepared for when I purchased my C7 Vert are all the conversations that pop up while stopped at a light, or parking, etc. People in nearby cars (and quite a few trucks) roll down their windows and start talking to me. People on the sidewalk come over to either compliment or ask questions.
All positive comments, but kind of caught me off guard the first time. Now it's kind of fun!
All positive comments, but kind of caught me off guard the first time. Now it's kind of fun!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Gambrills, Maryland
Just traded/upgraded to my 2nd Corvette, both convertibles and in truth never seriously considered a coupe!
The C6 was great but the new C7 is astounding!
/r
Allen
The C6 was great but the new C7 is astounding!
/r
Allen
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Advanced
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From: Las Vegas, NV
I also had a C6 prior to my C7 and while I heard other C7 owners say how much better the 7 was over the 6, I wasn't convinced. Then I drove a 7 and now I'm a believer. You have one sweet looking car and congratulations.
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From: Down south in Dixie
I remember saying "it's going to be hard for GM to make a Vette any better than the C6". Wrong again.....
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One aspect I was not quite prepared for when I purchased my C7 Vert are all the conversations that pop up while stopped at a light, or parking, etc. People in nearby cars (and quite a few trucks) roll down their windows and start talking to me. People on the sidewalk come over to either compliment or ask questions.
All positive comments, but kind of caught me off guard the first time. Now it's kind of fun!
All positive comments, but kind of caught me off guard the first time. Now it's kind of fun!
I explained its use in simple terms. He liked the idea. Picture is from Spring Mountain in Sept.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Down south in Dixie
One aspect I was not quite prepared for when I purchased my C7 Vert are all the conversations that pop up while stopped at a light, or parking, etc. People in nearby cars (and quite a few trucks) roll down their windows and start talking to me. People on the sidewalk come over to either compliment or ask questions.
All positive comments, but kind of caught me off guard the first time. Now it's kind of fun!
All positive comments, but kind of caught me off guard the first time. Now it's kind of fun!
Last edited by Rebel Yell; Nov 20, 2017 at 04:30 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: By The Hook NJ
I've had everything from slack jawed kids being dragged by their oblivious mothers, to sad eyed dads getting kids out of mini vans, to a girl at a bus stop yelling " that corvette would sure look good underneath me".
The kids are the best.
The kids are the best.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2017
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From: Texas
Yep. I dropped my wife off at the airport a few months back and a boy around 7-8 years old started jumping up and down, pointing, and tugging at his dad's pant leg in excitement. I gave him a big rev and made sure to ride out first longer than usual.
Brought back memories of the Chicago auto show my dad and I went to every year. Good stuff!
Brought back memories of the Chicago auto show my dad and I went to every year. Good stuff!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Gambrills, Maryland
Was on the way home from taking delivery and stopped for lunch. A couple just stopped dead in their tracks- She said she didn't know what that was but really liked it! He said it was a new Corvette and told me it was stunning.
I tend to agree!!
/r
Allen
I tend to agree!!
/r
Allen
