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Old 03-04-2019, 12:04 AM
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Congratulations on the new ride. I saw your post when you started the search and that torch red on red is awesome. Glad you got what you wanted at an awesome price.

You may need the following options:
  1. sunshade
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KY41QSW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KY41QSW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  2. Jacking pucks
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CMLH8CB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CMLH8CB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  3. jack pad
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H46MXO8/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H46MXO8/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  4. towel style seat protector
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AFR42V0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AFR42V0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  5. car cover
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IAMG4BO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IAMG4BO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also on the weathertechs you can remove the sticker and replace it with an ebay corvette sticker or leave it blank..they sure help in keeping the floor clean

good luck!
Old 03-04-2019, 04:30 AM
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Nice car

Originally Posted by GShunter
I could use some suggestions for the following.
1. Car has stock GS floormats. Any recommendations for nicer floor mats? something more heavy duty, suited for bad weather?
There are some better floor mats out there, but you didn't get the generic mats included in the purchase?
I know you got it used, but when I bought my new C7 Grand Sport, the mats you that have pictured were a part of the Heritage Package (mine were boxed up in the trunk), and the regular ones were actually in the car. And you'll probably get another set, but the originals are great for that transition period; when the good mats need cleaning, or if you need a good beat-em-up set.
Old 03-04-2019, 08:45 AM
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Man, that's a lot of red there, congrats on your new ride!
Old 03-04-2019, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by GShunter
The brutal part is being unable to drive it. I just go to my garage, ensure the trickle charger is doing its job, sit in the car, play with some buttons, listen to the radio and come back. Pray everyday for better weather.
Hey that’s EXACTLY what I do !

Chicagoland weather sucks in Jan / Feb / March ...

Great looking car with all the best options ! Congrats !
Old 03-04-2019, 02:42 PM
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Old 03-04-2019, 04:28 PM
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Beautiful ride!
Old 03-04-2019, 04:29 PM
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Welcome to the family! Have fun...…..be safe.
Old 03-04-2019, 10:47 PM
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You DID get the best color!! For maximum enjoyment, find and join a Corvette Club!!
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Old 03-04-2019, 10:54 PM
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Old 03-04-2019, 11:03 PM
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Thanks guys, appreciate the recommendations. I have decided to go with Lloyd floor mats since i will be driving it occasionally.
Dumb question: do you guys use the Lloyd floor mats above the stock mats? or replace the stock mats with the aftermarket mats?
Old 03-05-2019, 10:03 AM
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Sharp, that's pretty good for a 1st, to say the least. Congrats! Check us out if you ever get in the Mod craze.
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Originally Posted by GShunter
The brutal part is being unable to drive it. I just go to my garage, ensure the trickle charger is doing its job, sit in the car, play with some buttons, listen to the radio and come back. Pray everyday for better weather.
I picked mine up seven days ago and drove it home from Tennessee; We missed all the snow and rain so at least I got some seat time. Now I'm just staring at it and idly waxing spots like the underside of the rocker panels, and looking at accessories online. I've already read the owners manual...twice. Just awaiting some good weather. It's 12 degrees outside right now. I'm having flashbacks from the day I purchased my ten-speed bike in sixth grade: I paid for it myself, and the day we brought it home, it pissed down rain for seven days. All I could do was sit on it in the garage and watch the rain fall. I feel like that kid again.
Old 03-05-2019, 03:46 PM
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Congrats and enjoy your beautiful TR Vette!
Old 03-05-2019, 06:51 PM
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Love it!
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Originally Posted by GShunter
Thanks guys, appreciate the recommendations. I have decided to go with Lloyd floor mats since i will be driving it occasionally.
Dumb question: do you guys use the Lloyd floor mats above the stock mats? or replace the stock mats with the aftermarket mats?
No. I take out the stock mats and save them for trips back to the dealership for service. If you put the stock mats on top of the Lloyd's mats they will not snap into place properly and will slide around (safety issue).. Just got the floor mats and cargo mat for my 2019 by FEDEX today. Awesome quality as usual. The cargo cover really makes a huge difference. Far superior in every respect to the OEM carpeting. My car has the carbon flash package and the carbon logo mats really go well with carbon flash emblems.

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Old 03-09-2019, 09:10 PM
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Congrats of your introduction very nice looking car, not partial to the red interior, but if you like it great.

I remember my introduction here. Got a bunch of comments of "Recently divorced and you got a corvette, we usually hear, getting divorced gotta sell my corvette." LOL

On my 2nd one now. the 2009 got 4 feet of water in it during Harvey
Old 03-10-2019, 03:02 PM
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Outstanding vette AND price. Good job! Starting my own search in a couple months.

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Old 03-10-2019, 03:05 PM
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Congrats and awesome ride!!! Enjoy!!!

Old 03-10-2019, 04:14 PM
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Nice ride. Props for choosing a manual.



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