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The first things I removed from my all black Stingray and gave them to my granddaughter who painted them bright purple and put big googly eyes on them. I think they ended up part of a Lego creature menagerie in the end.
GOOD riddance!
The carbon flash logos are worth $135 a set under code RIN and do not show up anymore on the Chevy build page.
Last edited by ralphrides; 09-21-2018 at 11:36 AM.
Reason: update info
I ordered a 2019 Elkhart Lake Blue with every LT1 Stingray badge option available with black rims, body color painted vents and carbon flash exterior badging, selective ride control a must and new 8 sp auto and don't forget the new performance air intake code RVK for 17 more HP without the noise of the Z51 exhaust and its 5k extra cost. The codes for the Stingray badging are, VYW, VLI, 5YN, V8X, SH2, RXJ, VTE, RIN
I thought you need the LT5 in order to take advantage of the 17HP from the RVK.
the base model is the 1LT with the 6.2L V8 DI engine with 455 hp at 6000 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque ate 4600 rpm called the LT1 engine a bit confusing, the Z51 exhaust is suppose to add 5 hp and 5 Lb-ft but the RVK air intake adds 17 hp to either. I rather have a quieter car with 17 more horses.
well perhaps, but my hot rodding experience is a low restriction air intake system adds power on the high end. a 30% reduction in air intake restriction will count for something, besides it looks very cool
and it is factory installed in my build. FYI I added a flex flap to my old explorers air box before its filter to reduce intake restriction and it added a noticeable increase in high speed performance and gave me a slight MPG boost.
well perhaps, but my hot rodding experience is a low restriction air intake system adds power on the high end. a 30% reduction in air intake restriction will count for something, besides it looks very cool
and it is factory installed in my build. FYI I added a flex flap to my old explorers air box before its filter to reduce intake restriction and it added a noticeable increase in high speed performance and gave me a slight MPG boost.
yes i ordered it, will send photos when I get the Stingray tomorrow. my dealer at Porter Chevy was sending me OMG! texts as he parked it. Apparently it looks good?
Hi so the drive home was interesting, did a burn out leaving the dealer and another one leaving a light. I was NOT trying to do that, maybe some tire protectant was on the rear tires, hope that was the issue or this is going to be one heck of a beast to drive in the rain. Whatever is the reason the engine exhaust has a distinct large panther GROWL sound to it with even a light throttle push. My 2010 did not do that unless I stomped on it. I have the selective ride control in sport mode and the 8 speed automatic in drive. I was trying to be gentle with it. I will take it to work cautiously tomorrow and see how it behaves. I ordered the all season Michelin tires to replace the stock summer only as well.
I think the stingray would look good on your car. I also really like the look of the stock silver painted rims on it. I went with the stock also because I really like the look of them. With all the guys going with black rims the stock silver are a nice change.
Lots of people feel like you....I like the badging myself. This is the first Corvette in almost 40 years to be called a Stingray. I wear it proudly.
I have to agree. While the car looks great without the badges, I personally am embracing the heritage of the name. So, on my order I specced for all of the Stingray logo items I could. (Couldn’t get the center console lid because of my interior choice...dammit!)
In fact, I’m planning on going with this stripe on my Shadow Gray (photo courtesy of www.vettestripes.com):
09-21-2018, 11:28 AM
