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Old 08-08-2018, 09:19 AM
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I must say how happy I am to be back here !! ... I traded in my 2010 Grand Sport ( black n’ chromes ) in January for an ‘18 Shelby GT350 ( black n’ black wheels ) . The Shelby was a fun car , for sure . But , one day this spring while out in the GT350 , we pulled up on a C7 Grand Sport and my wife says ‘ now THATS a Badass car ! ‘ . I’m like ‘HEY ! You’re IN a Badass car !! ‘ . But that comment started my search . Part of the reason I got the Shelby was dealers weren’t budging on Grand Sport prices . But now with the 17s, 18s, and 19’s on the lots , things suddenly changed for the better ....
So I traded my ‘18 Shelby for this new ‘17 Grand Sport - ( guess what color combo ! )

Now THIS is a Badass car !!


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Old 08-08-2018, 09:27 AM
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Yessir, very badass!
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Old 08-08-2018, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by New World Matt
Hey Guys !

I must say how happy I am to be back here !! ... I traded in my 2010 Grand Sport ( black n’ chromes ) in January for an ‘18 Shelby GT350 ( black n’ black wheels ) . The Shelby was a fun car , for sure . But , one day this spring while out in the GT350 , we pulled up on a C7 Grand Sport and my wife says ‘ now THATS a Badass car ! ‘ . I’m like ‘HEY ! You’re IN a Badass car !! ‘ . But that comment started my search . Part of the reason I got the Shelby was dealers weren’t budging on Grand Sport prices . But now with the 17s, 18s, and 19’s on the lots , things suddenly changed for the better ....
So I traded my ‘18 Shelby for this new ‘17 Grand Sport - ( guess what color combo ! )

Now THIS is a Badass car !!

Your wife is a keeper! Nice car
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Old 08-08-2018, 09:36 AM
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Mean machine, enjoy.
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Originally Posted by New World Matt
Hey Guys !

I must say how happy I am to be back here !! ... I traded in my 2010 Grand Sport ( black n’ chromes ) in January for an ‘18 Shelby GT350 ( black n’ black wheels ) . The Shelby was a fun car , for sure . But , one day this spring while out in the GT350 , we pulled up on a C7 Grand Sport and my wife says ‘ now THATS a Badass car ! ‘ . I’m like ‘HEY ! You’re IN a Badass car !! ‘ . But that comment started my search . Part of the reason I got the Shelby was dealers weren’t budging on Grand Sport prices . But now with the 17s, 18s, and 19’s on the lots , things suddenly changed for the better ....
So I traded my ‘18 Shelby for this new ‘17 Grand Sport - ( guess what color combo ! )

Now THIS is a Badass car !!


Your wife has good taste.
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Old 08-08-2018, 10:06 AM
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Beautiful car congratulations!
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WOW, looks great with the normal rims.

To think you could have ruined such a nice car with those chiney hi gloss rustoleum painted black that every dealer has
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WOW, looks great with the normal rims.

To think you could have ruined such a nice car with those chiney hi gloss rustoleum painted black that every dealer has
So true !! Black wheels are EVERYWHERE . ( so are automatics ) It took me quite a search to find my perfect match . Black 2LT , 7spd MANUAL , chromes , Stage 2 aero pkg , PDR camera w/ Nav .
I live in Chicagoland but had to travel to Rick Corvette Conti in Columbus , Ohio to get it . Great guy to work with ! Highly recommended !!
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The chrome wheels really set off the car. They draw your eyes to the lines of the fenders and beyond. Black wheels do exactly the opposite, IMO.

Car definitely looks badass.
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Old 08-08-2018, 12:11 PM
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Thanks for all your compliments !

I couldn't be happier with :
1) The Wife
2) The car

Best ,
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Great looking car, especially with those rims!
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The perfect color for any Corvette!

Enjoy your new ride!
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Congrats and enjoy that Black Beauty!
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Great looking GS coupe, perfect color choice and wheels................. options are great too........................ hard to find any with manuals around with 2LT trim.....................
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Beautiful !!!!
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Old 08-08-2018, 09:28 PM
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Beautiful!!
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I love mine too!!

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That is a fantastic combo. Congratulations on the upgrade.
Now go ahead and invest in a bad-*** camera.
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Whew! That is a nice car.
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Originally Posted by tstad9i1
Whew! That is a nice car.
Thanks man ! ... I cannot stop looking at it !



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