CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

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

My first Corvette

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 09:28 PM
Share
  #1  
Bowdownzr1's Avatar
Bowdownzr1
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 12
Default My first Corvette







new to the forum, I always wanted a corvette but never got one until now and I love my zo6. Always been a viper guy in my past...
Last edited by Bowdownzr1; Dec 30, 2018 at 09:51 PM.
Reply
10
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 09:36 PM
Share
  #2  
Zymurgy's Avatar
Zymurgy
Moderator
Supporting Lifetime Gold
Veteran: Air Force
Shutterbug
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 39,115
Likes: 17,972
From: DFW Area TX
Default
Congrats on the Z06! What are your thoughts comparing the C7 versus your Vipers?
Reply
1
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 09:40 PM
Share
  #3  
devnull's Avatar
devnull
Scientific Negotiator
Supporting Gold
20 Year Member
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,728
Likes: 2,033
From: USA
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'10, '14
Default
HECK YEAH! I love the Vipers too, but these things are daily drive monsters... ENJOY and CONGRATULATIONS!
Last edited by devnull; Dec 30, 2018 at 09:42 PM.
Reply
1
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 09:41 PM
Share
  #4  
Bowdownzr1's Avatar
Bowdownzr1
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 12
Default
I love them both but the corvette I can actually take a 2hr drive and not be ready to get out of it. It’s more user friendly more features a/c seats are nice and cruise control etc... lot bang for the buck
Reply
1
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 09:51 PM
Share
  #5  
hemistar1's Avatar
hemistar1
Racer
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 374
Likes: 98
From: Hampton, VA
Default
Welcome aboard.. nice wheels enjoy it.
Reply
0
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 10:10 PM
Share
  #6  
Bowdownzr1's Avatar
Bowdownzr1
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 12
Default
Thank you and I will I smile every time I see it lol
Reply
0
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 10:27 PM
Share
  #7  
geo2000's Avatar
geo2000
Drifting
25 Year Member
Veteran: Navy
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 161
From: South Louisiana
Default
Wow, that's a beauty, enjoy that beast
Reply
0
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 10:35 PM
Share
  #8  
ben dover's Avatar
ben dover
Team Owner
20 Year Member
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
Active Streak: 120 Days
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,845
Likes: 140
From: When all is said and done... there is a hell of a lot more said than done. Riverside,Texas
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
Default
Wow, great way to start your Corvette experience.
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 10:48 PM
Share
  #9  
24/Eray's Avatar
24/Eray
Race Director
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 16,670
Likes: 7,737
From: NJ
Default
Congrats. Had a new gen viper owner in my car when it was new and he was very impressed with ride quality said same thing basically. And he came from a C6Z prior to the viper.

enjoy it.

def best Bang for the buck deal of a century.
Reply
0
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 11:32 PM
Share
  #10  
Maxie2U's Avatar
Maxie2U
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 8,243
Likes: 4,617
From: Southwest Florida
Default
You first Corvette is a Z06. That is so awesome! Congrats 🍾
Reply
0
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 11:34 PM
Share
  #11  
Ryan Daychak's Avatar
Ryan Daychak
Advanced
 
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 56
Likes: 26
Default
Love the green calipers
Reply
1
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 11:35 PM
Share
  #12  
Vetteman Jack's Avatar
Vetteman Jack
Administrator
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Navy
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
25 Year Member
Veteran: Reserves
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,297
Likes: 24,776
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Default
Great choice for your first Corvette. Congrats and enjoy the heck out of it.
Reply
0
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 12:07 AM
Share
  #13  
Billy346's Avatar
Billy346
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 883
Likes: 407
Default
Went straight for the top, eh? Great looking ride.
Reply
0
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 12:09 AM
Share
  #14  
Bowdownzr1's Avatar
Bowdownzr1
Thread Starter
Cruising
 
Joined: Dec 2018
Posts: 11
Likes: 12
Default
Go big or go home right? Lol
Reply
1
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 07:11 AM
Share
  #15  
V Vette's Avatar
V Vette
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 6,912
Likes: 1,425
From: Any City USA
Default
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooo ooo !!!!
Reply
0
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 07:20 AM
Share
  #16  
cowboy casey's Avatar
cowboy casey
Drifting
10 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,503
Likes: 600
Default
nicely done
Reply
0
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 08:14 AM
Share
  #17  
bigblock427's Avatar
bigblock427
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 9,122
Likes: 1,539
From: Edmond, Oklahoma
Default
Congratulations on your first Vette. That is quite the first Vette.

My first Vette was white.
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To My first Corvette

Old Dec 31, 2018 | 08:20 AM
Share
  #18  
dvilin's Avatar
dvilin
Team Owner
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 45,269
Likes: 8,543
From: Rochester, NY
Default
Congratulations and enjoy it.
Reply
0
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 11:00 AM
Share
  #19  
Maxpowers's Avatar
Maxpowers
Le Mans Master
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 6,884
Likes: 2,887
From: Toronto
Default
Did you have the calipers custom painted? They look great.
Reply
0
Old Dec 31, 2018 | 11:06 AM
Share
  #20  
jdk541's Avatar
jdk541
Safety Car
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 4,257
Likes: 628
From: Tempe Arizona
St. Jude Donor '22-'23-'24
Default
Way to hit the ground running. Congratulations on your move up to the Corvette.
Reply
0



Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:13 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE