C8 problems
7th Gear
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 7
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So the other day I went for a drive and after parking, I came out and my rear license plate was half off. One of the mounting points had come loose. I tried to fix and it would pop back into place, but even with a gentle tug, it would pop off again. I had the car delivered only a few weeks ago and am planning to do track driving etc soon, and I'm worried that it's not secured enough for the track, let alone potholes around town.
I had the car delivered from a dealership remotely and the car came with nothing to mount the rear plates. I bought standard sized self tapping nylon and rubber license plate mounting kits. They are standard size, 1/4" x 3/4" fasteners. Both kits failed. Am I missing something? Was the car supposed to come with something else? I called the local chevy dealer, and they are asking for 40 dollars to 2 screws.
I know this question seems ridiculously simple, and I can't believe I'm asking, but has anyone else run into this issue?
I had the car delivered from a dealership remotely and the car came with nothing to mount the rear plates. I bought standard sized self tapping nylon and rubber license plate mounting kits. They are standard size, 1/4" x 3/4" fasteners. Both kits failed. Am I missing something? Was the car supposed to come with something else? I called the local chevy dealer, and they are asking for 40 dollars to 2 screws.
I know this question seems ridiculously simple, and I can't believe I'm asking, but has anyone else run into this issue?
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Excessive Road Noise
Just bought a 2022 C8R --Love the car--Hate the road noise inside when driving 40 mph and up. At 70 mph I cannot hear the radio even at almost max radio volume. The noise is extremely similar to my 2018 Jeep Wrangler which has oversize knobby off-road tires. This is the 12th Corvette I've owned and I have never experienced this type noise before. Anyone else have this type issue? I am not talking about engine noise or exhaust noise--this is the sound of the tires filling the cabin to where it is almost impossible to hear the radio and forget about talking on the phone--full volume on the phone and you cannot make out what the caller is saying. Help!!
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2022
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Excessive Road Noise
Just bought a 2022 C8R --Love the car--Hate the road noise inside when driving 40 mph and up. At 70 mph I cannot hear the radio even at almost max radio volume. The noise is extremely similar to my 2018 Jeep Wrangler which has oversize knobby off-road tires. This is the 12th Corvette I've owned and I have never experienced this type noise before. Anyone else have this type issue? I am not talking about engine noise or exhaust noise--this is the sound of the tires filling the cabin to where it is almost impossible to hear the radio and forget about talking on the phone--full volume on the phone and you cannot make out what the caller is saying. Help!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2021
Posts: 2,562
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Just bought a 2022 C8R --Love the car--Hate the road noise inside when driving 40 mph and up. At 70 mph I cannot hear the radio even at almost max radio volume. The noise is extremely similar to my 2018 Jeep Wrangler which has oversize knobby off-road tires. This is the 12th Corvette I've owned and I have never experienced this type noise before. Anyone else have this type issue? I am not talking about engine noise or exhaust noise--this is the sound of the tires filling the cabin to where it is almost impossible to hear the radio and forget about talking on the phone--full volume on the phone and you cannot make out what the caller is saying. Help!!
With the stereo even at half volume and windows up you can't hear a thing from outside or even the engine RPM which makes it easy to miss a shift if you aren't watching the RPM gauge. I am calling BS.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2021
Posts: 320
Likes: 226
Just bought a 2022 C8R --Love the car--Hate the road noise inside when driving 40 mph and up. At 70 mph I cannot hear the radio even at almost max radio volume. The noise is extremely similar to my 2018 Jeep Wrangler which has oversize knobby off-road tires. This is the 12th Corvette I've owned and I have never experienced this type noise before. Anyone else have this type issue? I am not talking about engine noise or exhaust noise--this is the sound of the tires filling the cabin to where it is almost impossible to hear the radio and forget about talking on the phone--full volume on the phone and you cannot make out what the caller is saying. Help!!
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 12,710
Likes: 10,140
From: Garden Valley CA
Just bought a 2022 C8R --Love the car--Hate the road noise inside when driving 40 mph and up. At 70 mph I cannot hear the radio even at almost max radio volume. The noise is extremely similar to my 2018 Jeep Wrangler which has oversize knobby off-road tires. This is the 12th Corvette I've owned and I have never experienced this type noise before. Anyone else have this type issue? I am not talking about engine noise or exhaust noise--this is the sound of the tires filling the cabin to where it is almost impossible to hear the radio and forget about talking on the phone--full volume on the phone and you cannot make out what the caller is saying. Help!!
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 12,710
Likes: 10,140
From: Garden Valley CA
So the other day I went for a drive and after parking, I came out and my rear license plate was half off. One of the mounting points had come loose. I tried to fix and it would pop back into place, but even with a gentle tug, it would pop off again. I had the car delivered only a few weeks ago and am planning to do track driving etc soon, and I'm worried that it's not secured enough for the track, let alone potholes around town.
I had the car delivered from a dealership remotely and the car came with nothing to mount the rear plates. I bought standard sized self tapping nylon and rubber license plate mounting kits. They are standard size, 1/4" x 3/4" fasteners. Both kits failed. Am I missing something? Was the car supposed to come with something else? I called the local chevy dealer, and they are asking for 40 dollars to 2 screws.
I know this question seems ridiculously simple, and I can't believe I'm asking, but has anyone else run into this issue?
I had the car delivered from a dealership remotely and the car came with nothing to mount the rear plates. I bought standard sized self tapping nylon and rubber license plate mounting kits. They are standard size, 1/4" x 3/4" fasteners. Both kits failed. Am I missing something? Was the car supposed to come with something else? I called the local chevy dealer, and they are asking for 40 dollars to 2 screws.
I know this question seems ridiculously simple, and I can't believe I'm asking, but has anyone else run into this issue?
7th Gear
Joined: Nov 2020
Posts: 7
Likes: 13
hmmm... i will have to contact the selling dealer.
quite frustrating, coming from other companies, i could just roll into the local dealership and they'd take care of it for me. i called the local chevy dealers and they didnt seem too interested since I purchased the car elsewhere.
quite frustrating, coming from other companies, i could just roll into the local dealership and they'd take care of it for me. i called the local chevy dealers and they didnt seem too interested since I purchased the car elsewhere.
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3rd Gear
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 3
Likes: 1
C 8 transmission problems
The dealer has my 2021 C8 for six weeks waiting for a replacement transmission and GM was no idea when one will be available. It’s eligible for lemon law but I don’t want a refund I want a C8 I can drive.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 791
Likes: 230
From: SoCal CA
in the meantime, not leaving it at the dealer
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 399
Likes: 199
hmmm... i will have to contact the selling dealer.
quite frustrating, coming from other companies, i could just roll into the local dealership and they'd take care of it for me. i called the local chevy dealers and they didnt seem too interested since I purchased the car elsewhere.
quite frustrating, coming from other companies, i could just roll into the local dealership and they'd take care of it for me. i called the local chevy dealers and they didnt seem too interested since I purchased the car elsewhere.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 232
Likes: 50
From: Oakland CA
I don’t understand, the issue - the license plate bracket is OPTIONAL and obtainable when the vehicle is configured. It is available through GM parts. Dealers just buy cars as cheap as they can hoping to sell them to walks Ins. I was careful with my configuration and I had 2 years to get it right since my 21 order was cancelled by GM. Try GM parts on line.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 12,710
Likes: 10,140
From: Garden Valley CA
I don’t understand, the issue - the license plate bracket is OPTIONAL and obtainable when the vehicle is configured. It is available through GM parts. Dealers just buy cars as cheap as they can hoping to sell them to walks Ins. I was careful with my configuration and I had 2 years to get it right since my 21 order was cancelled by GM. Try GM parts on line.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 232
Likes: 50
From: Oakland CA
What rear plate hardware? The plastic imbedded nuts in the facia for the screws that hold the plate on? If the plastic nuts pop out use some clear silicone caulking to hold it. It’s all covered by the plate, you’re the only one that will know.
Screws are loose on this thread that’s for sure
Screws are loose on this thread that’s for sure
Racer
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 312
Likes: 130
From: San Francisco
Can't hear the radio over the road noise? Can you post a picture of you with the car so we can confirm the tires you have and the size of your troll hat?
With the stereo even at half volume and windows up you can't hear a thing from outside or even the engine RPM which makes it easy to miss a shift if you aren't watching the RPM gauge. I am calling BS.
With the stereo even at half volume and windows up you can't hear a thing from outside or even the engine RPM which makes it easy to miss a shift if you aren't watching the RPM gauge. I am calling BS.
Art
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2012
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C8 is not loud at all and you should have no problem hearing the radio. I've had two. It's especially quiet road noise compared to the C7.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2014
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Our C8 is extremely quiet at any speed including 70 mph on various highways. Perhaps searching for a reason why yours is not quiet compared to others might result in some potential ideas for the condition you describe.