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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 01:12 PM
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Thanks to everyone, great site and a ton of helpful information as I wait for my first Corvette....lol I have a question I'm trying to get answered...

I've already created the order in Workbench and selecting the 3LT trim. My question: With the 3LT, it includes the upgraded leather and alcantara in certain areas. I've noticed in some videos that the flat trim piece forward the cup holder and surrounding the mode selector was pictured in alcantara and some without alcantara. I don't want alcantara here. Which is included? Do I have the option with the 3LT to not have that piece in alcantara? And keep 3LT with red stitching?

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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 01:19 PM
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Whether it is leather or alcantra depends on color. No choice on this spec material, it is dictated by color. For example if you choose morello red you WILL get alcantra. If you choose natural dipped, you WILL get leather.
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 01:23 PM
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Natural does not have alcantara there. I think the only one that does is the dark red.

You cannot choose to have it or not. So it depends on what color you choose but I can tell you, natural does NOT.
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This is what the Build and Price tool says for the 3LT:
  • Napa leather seating surfaces with perforated inserts
  • Custom Leather Wrapped Interior Package
    • Leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, door trim panels and console cover
  • Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Upper Interior Trim Package
    • Headliner
    • Visors
    • A-pillar trim
    • Trim above the windshield and rear window
So, the portion forward of the cup holder and surrounding the mode selector should not be sueded microfiber unless it is included with another option.
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 05:07 PM
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What interior did you pick? The suede is only there if you pick one of the custom interior options that specify suede.

If you have a regular natural, black or adrenaline red interior you will not have the suede.
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I selected the 3LT which included the competition seats in black seats with red stitch. I did NOT select the suede inserts nor did I select the suede wrapped steering wheel.

The build tool displays it with suede but other images I’ve seen on line shows it to be the non-alcantara surface.

Perhaps I need to call the concierge? Last time I called them they couldn’t answer my question.
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by slayne154
I selected the 3LT which included the competition seats in black seats with red stitch. I did NOT select the suede inserts nor did I select the suede wrapped steering wheel.

The build tool displays it with suede but other images I’ve seen on line shows it to be the non-alcantara surface.

Perhaps I need to call the concierge? Last time I called them they couldn’t answer my question.
Just FYI, but the 3LT package does not include competition seats. It includes the GT2 seats. Competition seats are an addition option that needs to be ordered if you want them.
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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 06:22 PM
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My understanding is that, except for two-tone blue, if you select sueded seat inserts/steering wheel, the surface on the console ahead of the cupholder is sueded. A few weeks ago,.Zymurgy responded to my question, noting that this was true even for gray. I have seen Morello, Natural dipped and black -- all sueded. Oddly, one picture of sueded black with yellow stitching had a sueded lower part of the dash. Take a look: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...est-color.html
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Originally Posted by slayne154
I selected the 3LT which included the competition seats in black seats with red stitch. I did NOT select the suede inserts nor did I select the suede wrapped steering wheel.

The build tool displays it with suede but other images I’ve seen on line shows it to be the non-alcantara surface.

Perhaps I need to call the concierge? Last time I called them they couldn’t answer my question.
I have a 3lt black with red stitching. If you order with suede inserts you will get suede around the cup holder. Just the way you have it is correct


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Thanks to everyone and C7joed....appreciate all the quick replies.
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The Morello Red interior features alcantara around the cup holders, lower dash and part of door panels

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Old Nov 13, 2020 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RKCRLR
This is what the Build and Price tool says for the 3LT:
  • Napa leather seating surfaces with perforated inserts
  • Custom Leather Wrapped Interior Package
    • Leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, door trim panels and console cover
  • Sueded Microfiber-Wrapped Upper Interior Trim Package
    • Headliner
    • Visors
    • A-pillar trim
    • Trim above the windshield and rear window
So, the portion forward of the cup holder and surrounding the mode selector should not be sueded microfiber unless it is included with another option.
3LT Natural DIPPED WITH N26 Sueded Steering Wheel Option gave me sueded cupholder area. Love it.

Last edited by Mark Thom; Nov 13, 2020 at 07:45 PM. Reason: Typos
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those with the suede - how is it holding up?
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Originally Posted by Mark Thom
3LT Natural DIPPED WITH N26 Sueded Steering Wheel Option gave me sueded cupholder area. Love it.
Originally Posted by george vee
The Morello Red interior features alcantara around the cup holders, lower dash and part of door panels
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I have a 3lt black with red stitching. If you order with suede inserts you will get suede around the cup holder. Just the way you have it is correct
Wondering if any of you could post pictures of the roof/ headliner where it meets the windows of a 3LT. Curious about the Natural dipped roof too. Would love to see difference in 3LT coupe vs convertible. It’s been discussed how the roof is upgraded on the 3LT coupe but not on the convertible...True/false?? I
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Originally Posted by One Vettey Boi
those with the suede - how is it holding up?
Got my C8 8/20 I have 5000 miles, the alcantara still looks like new.
I was concerned it would show wear on the door pulls so far it's good


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Originally Posted by f152tall
Wondering if any of you could post pictures of the roof/ headliner where it meets the windows of a 3LT. Curious about the Natural dipped roof too. Would love to see difference in 3LT coupe vs convertible. It’s been discussed how the roof is upgraded on the 3LT coupe but not on the convertible...True/false?? I
True. The 3LT roof in the coupe has a really nice stitched pattern in it. The HTC does not.
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Here's some sample 3LT roof liners in various interior colors:





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