C7 General Discussion General C7 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

First Vette, new to me base C7 (M7, no options)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-17-2018, 10:29 PM
  #21  
2016C7.paul
Racer
 
2016C7.paul's Avatar
 
Member Since: Dec 2017
Location: Ft Worth
Posts: 254
Received 91 Likes on 58 Posts
Default

You guys with 2016s might want to check out this thread and make sure you don't have the same issue. It was the only other warranty item I have had to have fixed.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...indshield.html
The following users liked this post:
hummiscorvettetaken (12-17-2018)
Old 12-17-2018, 10:59 PM
  #22  
Avanti
Race Director
 
Avanti's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2001
Location: Bonneville Salt Flats, 223mph Aug. '04
Posts: 17,427
Received 5,216 Likes on 3,459 Posts

Default

Good for YOU!

No matter what anyone might try to tell ya, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the base car as you have. Some of us (self included) chose such a Vette, intentionally. In fact, I'd have paid extra for even less gobble-de-gook others pay money to get.
Old 12-17-2018, 11:59 PM
  #23  
LarryFL
Racer
Thread Starter
 
LarryFL's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2014
Location: South Florida
Posts: 485
Received 163 Likes on 101 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 2016C7.paul
Absolutely beautiful car.

... The replacement center console lid is a much sturdier deign. ...
Now that is good to hear
Old 12-18-2018, 12:18 AM
  #24  
Vetteman Jack
Administrator

Support Corvetteforum!
 
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2001
Location: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
Posts: 343,004
Received 19,302 Likes on 13,975 Posts
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-
'20-'21-'22-'23-'24
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran


Default

Great looking ride and I like the wheels too. Congrats and enjoy the heck out of the car.
Old 12-18-2018, 08:05 AM
  #25  
V Vette
Le Mans Master
 
V Vette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2005
Location: Cape Coral, Fl
Posts: 5,392
Received 419 Likes on 290 Posts

Default

I like as is...YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooo oooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
Old 12-18-2018, 05:04 PM
  #26  
Rebel Yell
Le Mans Master
 
Rebel Yell's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2006
Location: Down south in Dixie
Posts: 6,801
Received 2,639 Likes on 1,702 Posts

Default

Congratulations, I wish you many smiles to the miles. Enjoy
Old 12-18-2018, 05:32 PM
  #27  
robertbruce
Le Mans Master

Support Corvetteforum!
 
robertbruce's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2013
Location: Morrill Nebraska
Posts: 5,092
Received 3,222 Likes on 1,580 Posts

Default

Nice car!
Old 12-18-2018, 05:40 PM
  #28  
mdolandese
Melting Slicks
 
mdolandese's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2018
Location: Wauconda Il
Posts: 2,026
Received 747 Likes on 561 Posts
Default

Congrats on your new car and enjoy the many, many smiles it will bring you
Old 12-18-2018, 07:44 PM
  #29  
LarryFL
Racer
Thread Starter
 
LarryFL's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2014
Location: South Florida
Posts: 485
Received 163 Likes on 101 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 2016C7.paul
You guys with 2016s might want to check out this thread and make sure you don't have the same issue. It was the only other warranty item I have had to have fixed.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...indshield.html
Interesting, but I don't have this issue... yet.
Not sure I would do anything about unless it got worse that what you show there.
Old 12-18-2018, 07:50 PM
  #30  
Steve Garrett
Team Owner
Support Corvetteforum!
 
Steve Garrett's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2013
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Posts: 25,362
Received 7,752 Likes on 4,181 Posts
CORVETTE TODAY Host
St. Jude Donor'15

Default

Awesome Larry.....enjoy your new ride.
Old 12-18-2018, 08:01 PM
  #31  
Oneslackr
Drifting
Support Corvetteforum!
 
Oneslackr's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2001
Location: Texas hill country
Posts: 1,273
Received 225 Likes on 167 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by LarryFL
Dipping my toe into the C7 world for my first Corvette (2016 Stingray M7, with no options), purchased from a member here for a decent price. The guy was a neat freak and the car is like new in all regards (except center arm rest wrinkles).

I know most hate the 18/19 stock wheels, but I actually like the design. The car is like a blank canvas that I will improve over time (or maybe not ) My first mod will be a NPP (less the valves) I'm getting from another member. I know I get no stealth mode, but the stock exhaust is too quiet so this should be a good upgrade. Later, a spoiler (probably), and black wheels and badges (maybe).

On my fist drive, I noticed other drivers acting weird. This car seems to attract an assortment of cars following me closely, trying to pass me for no reason, and generally causing some folks to go into race mode as soon as they they see me.
Congrats! BTW, great color.

Get used to being harassed by people in regular cars/suvs/trucks whatever. It happens with each Vette generation & the current generation is no exception. I usually just let them go by so they can prove to me how fast they are. I figure if they want a ticket that bad who am I to stop them from trying to get one.
The following users liked this post:
Mike Campbell (12-20-2018)
Old 12-18-2018, 08:51 PM
  #32  
MHE-Plex
Racer
Support Corvetteforum!
 
MHE-Plex's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2017
Location: Indianapolis Indiana
Posts: 485
Received 137 Likes on 115 Posts
Default

Beautiful! congrats!
The following users liked this post:
LarryFL (12-18-2018)
Old 12-18-2018, 09:46 PM
  #33  
CliffB-99
Melting Slicks
 
CliffB-99's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2000
Location: Green Bay WI
Posts: 2,276
Received 135 Likes on 78 Posts

Default

Congrats. My center armrest was also replaced under warranty.
Old 12-18-2018, 09:49 PM
  #34  
SilverScorp
Safety Car
 
SilverScorp's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2007
Location: Atlanta GA
Posts: 3,665
Received 48 Likes on 43 Posts

Default

Don't wipe your console with leather conditioners, or it will wrinkle. When you get your new console only wipe it with a damp cloth.
The following users liked this post:
LarryFL (12-18-2018)
Old 12-18-2018, 10:07 PM
  #35  
rmorin1249
Le Mans Master

 
rmorin1249's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2012
Location: Hagerstown MD
Posts: 6,876
Received 1,738 Likes on 1,174 Posts
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18

Default

Nice looking Stingray. Like you, I also like the silver base wheels. I thought about buying some chrome repros but decided to keep the OEM wheels. Welcome to the group.

Last edited by rmorin1249; 12-18-2018 at 10:08 PM.
Old 12-19-2018, 06:39 AM
  #36  
gwalsh88
Burning Brakes
 
gwalsh88's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2001
Location: Mount Dora, FL
Posts: 1,199
Received 803 Likes on 163 Posts

Default

Nice car! You are going to love it!
Old 12-19-2018, 06:50 AM
  #37  
bigblock427
Le Mans Master
 
bigblock427's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2011
Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
Posts: 8,786
Received 1,347 Likes on 1,058 Posts

Default

Congratulations on your Vette. A great looking Vette.

Get notified of new replies

To First Vette, new to me base C7 (M7, no options)

Old 12-19-2018, 07:26 AM
  #38  
rpm462
Melting Slicks

 
rpm462's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2006
Location: Ocean Springs MS
Posts: 2,997
Received 36 Likes on 29 Posts

Default

Very nice! Congrats!
Old 12-19-2018, 02:07 PM
  #39  
ExtremeOnlineStore
Supporting Vendor
 
ExtremeOnlineStore's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2017
Location: US CA
Posts: 2,368
Received 128 Likes on 109 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by LarryFL
Dipping my toe into the C7 world for my first Corvette (2016 Stingray M7, with no options), purchased from a member here for a decent price. The guy was a neat freak and the car is like new in all regards (except center arm rest wrinkles).

I know most hate the 18/19 stock wheels, but I actually like the design. The car is like a blank canvas that I will improve over time (or maybe not ) My first mod will be a NPP (less the valves) I'm getting from another member. I know I get no stealth mode, but the stock exhaust is too quiet so this should be a good upgrade. Later, a spoiler (probably), and black wheels and badges (maybe).

On my fist drive, I noticed other drivers acting weird. This car seems to attract an assortment of cars following me closely, trying to pass me for no reason, and generally causing some folks to go into race mode as soon as they they see me.




Modify your Vette today, set it apart from the rest of the crowd.

Check out our C7 collection for more Exterior Parts & Accessories - Best Price | Free Shipping

https://extremeonlinestore.com/collections/corvette-c7
Old 12-19-2018, 02:34 PM
  #40  
V Vette
Le Mans Master
 
V Vette's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2005
Location: Cape Coral, Fl
Posts: 5,392
Received 419 Likes on 290 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by ExtremeOnlineStore
Modify your Vette today, set it apart from the rest of the crowd.

Check out our C7 collection for more Exterior Parts & Accessories - Best Price | Free Shipping

https://extremeonlinestore.com/collections/corvette-c7
One of the nice things about this Vette is that it REALLY does not need any add ons!! That car rocks the way it is!!!!!


Quick Reply: First Vette, new to me base C7 (M7, no options)



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:55 AM.