Pics and initial impression
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Pics and initial impression
Took it out for its maiden voyage today and it's still in break-in mode, but I drove it enough to give some initial impressions...
First I'll get this disclaimer out of the way. Although I've owned Mclarens, Lambos and Ferrari's, this is my 8th Corvette.
The 3lt alcantara interior is probably as nice if not nicer than any exotic I've owned. The contrast stitching looks great and the roof panel has beautiful stitching on it. The carbon fiber on the instrument panel and other key locations are just enough to give it that exotic feel. The cockpit feel is a matter of personal preference and you either love it or hate it. I happen to love it. It's closer to the Huracan feel vs. the openness of the 488. The competition seats are definitely more snug than the comp seats on the C7, the side bolsters adjusts, but the seat bolsters do not. The bolsters are kind of high and you do have to lift yourself up to get out. You sit in the seat and it hugs your thighs. I'm 6' 160 lbs and find it comfortable even after driving for a while. But IMO if you weigh a few pounds more than that you probably should go with the GT2 seats..
I actually like the square steering wheel, it gives you a perfectly unobstructed view of the instruments.The rearview mirror camera takes some getting used to, as
your eyes have to adjust from looking down the road to the closeup view of the camera. (I almost need reading glasses to see the camera, old age I guess). The HUD on my C7 drove me crazy because it was a little crooked, this was also a little off but it actually has an adjustment to level it out ! My phone found a home in the wireless charger which worked perfect. Little things make me happy. Overall I found the interior to be very comfortable and really can't find anything to complain about. Night and day difference to my Grand Sport.
The yellow calipers definitely have a greenish iridescent cast to them as opposed to the bright yellow on a Ferrari. But since there is no other color to clash with it, it works. They look good on the car but would probably only get them on a black, white or silver car. IMO the ground effects and high wing go together and look great..It ties the whole car together, assuming you want the more aggressive look. The ground effects look much nicer in person and not at all like something that doesn't belong.
The car feels very solid and tight. Fit, finish and paint was excellent.The steering is very responsive, the gas pedal just sensitive enough and the shifting is amazing. The thing I like about the Ferrari is that when you sit in it, you feel like you are part of the car, this almost has that same feeling. You just look where you want to go and the car just takes you there. Wasn't too aggressive yet but it corners like a baby being held in it's mothers arms.. felt totally and completely secure..
Honestly if I was just driving the car and didn't know what I was in, it would be a tough sale to convince me it wasn't an exotic..My opinion of the driving characteristics might change once I can open it up, but as of right now I am floored with the car. In the few minutes I was at the gas station yesterday 3 people came up to me and asked if they can take pictures. Today I got a thumbs up from a Lambo. Nobody's seen it yet so I guess it's still a novelty.
The best part, coming home the car just raised up by itself as I pulled into my driveway. Little things make me happy...
Last edited by Donatella; Apr 3, 2020 at 12:45 PM.
Melting Slicks
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REALLY like that interior color!!!
PS: Had to edit this. I just noticed how incredibly nice the shoulder belt retainer is-WOW again!
PS: Had to edit this. I just noticed how incredibly nice the shoulder belt retainer is-WOW again!
Last edited by madrob2020; Apr 3, 2020 at 01:15 PM.
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The 3rd picture has an albino tiger theme going on due to the tree branch shadows. The interior shot is probably the best I've seen on the net! Congrats.
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Why, just why? Why can’t folks keep their negative opinions to yourself unless ASKED for it. Oh, by the way, “don’t get me wrong “😉
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thanks for sharing. inside does look good - if the side vent were white - from the side looks good, from the front the vent looks out of place - but I am getting one - 99% of the car looks good to me
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Thanks for that informative review. I have an Arctic with that same interior at 3000, but I've gone with body-colored accents, because I too thought the blade or boomerang was a bit much for my less-aggressive looking tastes.
So yeah, I'm loving your interior pic!
So yeah, I'm loving your interior pic!
