Must Have Options
Burning Brakes
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So, I would qualify that statement as, perhaps, a must have for those that don’t want an aftermarket exhaust or want adjustability of the exhaust sound.
Drifting
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Hi all,
Placed my order yesterday for a 2022 2LT Z51 HTC at a smallish local dealer who usually receives 10-12 cars a year. At order I was told I was #7 on the list, but they called back last night and said I was really #3 because the others were in-line for the Z06. For those of you who have your cars already, what are the "must haves" as opposed to the "don't bothers". Looks like we may have to firm this order up a lot faster than I originally figured.
Thanks for the input
Steve
Placed my order yesterday for a 2022 2LT Z51 HTC at a smallish local dealer who usually receives 10-12 cars a year. At order I was told I was #7 on the list, but they called back last night and said I was really #3 because the others were in-line for the Z06. For those of you who have your cars already, what are the "must haves" as opposed to the "don't bothers". Looks like we may have to firm this order up a lot faster than I originally figured.
Thanks for the input
Steve
Le Mans Master
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From: Pottsville, PA. USA Home Of America's Oldest Brewery Yuengling
My car is getting built today
HTC
1LT
Rapid Blue
Sky Cool Gray
Dual Silver Stripes
Rocker Ext
Red Calipers
Blue Seat Belts
Battery Protection
Indoor Car Cover
Dual Mode Exhaust
MSRP $74,280.00
Custom Lloyd Mats
GM Illuminated Sill Plates
Z51 Front Spoiler
Tow Hook
HTC
1LT
Rapid Blue
Sky Cool Gray
Dual Silver Stripes
Rocker Ext
Red Calipers
Blue Seat Belts
Battery Protection
Indoor Car Cover
Dual Mode Exhaust
MSRP $74,280.00
Custom Lloyd Mats
GM Illuminated Sill Plates
Z51 Front Spoiler
Tow Hook
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Burning Brakes
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Head-Up Display
Wireless Phone Charging (I have not noticed it being slow)
Vented Seats (they do not move a lot of air, but do move some, which is nice when driving with the top down on a hot day)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio (I use it, but it is not that important - I also use the Spotify App)
Universal Home Remote Sun Visor (I have a CTS without it, and it is an annoyance to constantly be opening the center console to grab my garage door opener - this definitely should be included in the 1LT)
Memory Package (nice for when I jump in after my wife has been driving it - we have our own key fobs and it automatically adjusts based on the key fob it detects)
Curb View Camera (nice to pull up to curb stops and avoid hitting them)
Side Blind Zone Alert (should also be in the 1LT - the blind spots in the Stingray are significant and sometimes you just don't see a car that is there, especially on I-95)
Parcel Nets (could probably be found in the aftermarket - the Velcro close sleeves in the frunk are great for holding tools)
For those who live in a cold climate, I'm sure the heated seats and steering wheel would be nice, but I live south of the south and will rarely use them. I might use them in January, or when we venture north in the C8.
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Advanced
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From: Orlando
For me the Must Have’s are related to stages of my life. Early on manual, convertible, skittle color, other options didn’t make a difference.
My order for the C8: Ceramic Matrix, Performance Exhaust, Magnetic Ride, Mud Flaps, 2LT and black interior so I don’t mess it up.
My order for the C8: Ceramic Matrix, Performance Exhaust, Magnetic Ride, Mud Flaps, 2LT and black interior so I don’t mess it up.
Drifting
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From: 31 hours East of Peoria, AZ
I have a 1LT HTC and the rear view camera for the mirror is a POS and is not necessary if you know anything close about how to drive a car with properly adjusted mirrors imho
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Burning Brakes
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From: Orlando
Racer
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Fond du Lac Wi
small sample
the local dealer has delivered 4 2020's and 7 2021's and there is additionally a local club member that just received one from macmulkin in july
2 torch red
2 red mist
2 elkhart lake blue
2 rapid blue
2 sebring orange
2 white
majority 2LT, few 3LT , zero 1LT
majority NOT z51
maybe 4 convertible HTC, rest coupes
most base rims, few black, zero trident spoke rims
most base seats, not lt2 seats
majority do not have mag ride and front lift
my own coupe build was torch red, 2LT , npp exhaust, black mirrors, plus dealer installed accessories of splash guards, rocker panel extensions and red engine cover= $69,885.( i was third on the list and received a 2020)
the beauty of the situation right now is if you are ordering the car you pick exactly what you want and can afford.
foytoy
fond du lac, wi
2 torch red
2 red mist
2 elkhart lake blue
2 rapid blue
2 sebring orange
2 white
majority 2LT, few 3LT , zero 1LT
majority NOT z51
maybe 4 convertible HTC, rest coupes
most base rims, few black, zero trident spoke rims
most base seats, not lt2 seats
majority do not have mag ride and front lift
my own coupe build was torch red, 2LT , npp exhaust, black mirrors, plus dealer installed accessories of splash guards, rocker panel extensions and red engine cover= $69,885.( i was third on the list and received a 2020)
the beauty of the situation right now is if you are ordering the car you pick exactly what you want and can afford.
foytoy
fond du lac, wi
Melting Slicks
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One of the 2LT features I have on my C7 is the front curbview camera through the PDR. It's one of the few features I use everytime I drive, and feels like I would miss on a 1LT C8. Without making statements like "learn how to drive!" I'm wondering if others feel the same... it has prevented me from hitting a curbstop ever in my C7 and is a prime reason why I want 2LT in my C8. (Note I have seen no effective or integrated substitutes aftermarket).
Drifting
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From: 31 hours East of Peoria, AZ
The rear camera works perfectly; human eyes have great difficulty to focus at infinity, then quickly at 14" and then back to infinity rapidly. The regular mirror allows one to focus at infinity constantly. Well adjusted side mirrors with, perhaps, convex implants, do the trick perfectly for seeing everything to your side and behind.
I've trained my eyes to see 3D images as part of my profession without the use of aids such as red cyan glasses, polarized viewing aids or photogrammetric stereoscopes (ie. focusing closely without crossing the eyes) but many if not most just can't do that.
The electronic mirror is actually a mini closed circuit TV screen that needs near focusing after looking at infinity elsewhere. The human eye is just slow at doing this well.
I've trained my eyes to see 3D images as part of my profession without the use of aids such as red cyan glasses, polarized viewing aids or photogrammetric stereoscopes (ie. focusing closely without crossing the eyes) but many if not most just can't do that.
The electronic mirror is actually a mini closed circuit TV screen that needs near focusing after looking at infinity elsewhere. The human eye is just slow at doing this well.
Burning Brakes
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^^^^^^
I am near sighted, so I wear glasses when I drive. They work for long distance, but make things up close blurry, including the display. I tilt my head down to look over the top of my glasses, and that works.
My wife sees the display just fine.
I am near sighted, so I wear glasses when I drive. They work for long distance, but make things up close blurry, including the display. I tilt my head down to look over the top of my glasses, and that works.
My wife sees the display just fine.