Carbon Flash ground effects
Burning Brakes
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From: Orange Texas
Before the strike it was supposed to become available the 4th quarter of this year. I don't know if that has changed due to the strike though. It's not listed in the "Price and Build" on the Chevrolet site.
It was originally listed as "late availability."
It was originally listed as "late availability."
Last edited by Hebstar11; Oct 21, 2019 at 10:26 AM.
Le Mans Master
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My opinion, those kits are way overpriced. Nearly $4K for Carbon Flash painted splitter and side skirts? Or nearly $5K for the same parts in visible Carbon Fiber (5VM)?
I would order the car without either kit, and then either see what the aftermarket has to offer, or ask the Parts Counter at your dealership to sell you the 5W8 or 5VM kit at a substantial discount after you pick up the car. Tell them you just dropped $60K, $70K or $80K on a new Corvette and you want a discount on the parts. I wouldn’t be surprised if you can get 40% off those parts.
I would order the car without either kit, and then either see what the aftermarket has to offer, or ask the Parts Counter at your dealership to sell you the 5W8 or 5VM kit at a substantial discount after you pick up the car. Tell them you just dropped $60K, $70K or $80K on a new Corvette and you want a discount on the parts. I wouldn’t be surprised if you can get 40% off those parts.
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Cruising
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My opinion, those kits are way overpriced. Nearly $4K for Carbon Flash painted splitter and side skirts? Or nearly $5K for the same parts in visible Carbon Fiber (5VM)?
I would order the car without either kit, and then either see what the aftermarket has to offer, or ask the Parts Counter at your dealership to sell you the 5W8 or 5VM kit at a substantial discount after you pick up the car. Tell them you just dropped $60K, $70K or $80K on a new Corvette and you want a discount on the parts. I wouldn’t be surprised if you can get 40% off those parts.
I would order the car without either kit, and then either see what the aftermarket has to offer, or ask the Parts Counter at your dealership to sell you the 5W8 or 5VM kit at a substantial discount after you pick up the car. Tell them you just dropped $60K, $70K or $80K on a new Corvette and you want a discount on the parts. I wouldn’t be surprised if you can get 40% off those parts.
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Cruising
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So originally 4th quarter of 2020?
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From: Swartz Creek MI
My opinion, those kits are way overpriced. Nearly $4K for Carbon Flash painted splitter and side skirts? Or nearly $5K for the same parts in visible Carbon Fiber (5VM)?
I would order the car without either kit, and then either see what the aftermarket has to offer, or ask the Parts Counter at your dealership to sell you the 5W8 or 5VM kit at a substantial discount after you pick up the car. Tell them you just dropped $60K, $70K or $80K on a new Corvette and you want a discount on the parts. I wouldn’t be surprised if you can get 40% off those parts.
I would order the car without either kit, and then either see what the aftermarket has to offer, or ask the Parts Counter at your dealership to sell you the 5W8 or 5VM kit at a substantial discount after you pick up the car. Tell them you just dropped $60K, $70K or $80K on a new Corvette and you want a discount on the parts. I wouldn’t be surprised if you can get 40% off those parts.
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Purchased my 2014 C7 Z51 off the lot in 2014. Didn’t have the Carbon Fiber dash that I wanted. The CF dash was a $995 option when it came with the car. I walked over to the Chevy Parts Counter at the dealer and was able to get it for $600. Saved 40%! Took it home, watched a YouTube video and learned how to install it myself. Afterwards, I was able to sell off the original plain Dash for $200. Final Net Cost was $400. I actually saved 60% when you also account for selling the plain Dash.