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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 01:30 PM
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Almost done with adding..add-ons.

-Metal caps for the tire valves...Those cheap plastic things had to go
-Locking lug nut for each wheel.
-C8 flag logo in center phone area between seats
- C8 flag logo to top rear of center engine plenum....that's it for extra C8 flags...one CAN go too far with labeling everything
-Front side, front center and side grill guards...These really should have been designed and factory installed. Why Chevy Why?
-Battery tender
-Instrument glass protector film. Sort of like covering your furniture with plastic. Do I really need this?
-Red cover for Start/Stop button. Just because.
- storage bag that tucks onto center tunnel on passenger's side. Didn't realize it was so SMALL. waste of money.
- Jack pucks
-Large SD card...the clarity is amazing. Watch out about the audio it records. Turned off.
-covers for the warning labels on the sun visors
-tow hook...hope never to need it. And test fitted.
-heat shields for the trunk

I'm sure there is a lot more that can be done but that's it for me. Besides..."It's just a Chevy"
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Guess I'm just lucky... no one's stolen my Corvette wheels in more than 1,000,000 miles of driving, more than 300K in Porsches, and tens of thousands in all the other cars parked all over the US and three other continents.... maybe I should buy lottery tickets...
Old Jul 11, 2024 | 03:57 PM
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You are only limited by your bank account and imagination. Sounds like a good start.
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 04:00 PM
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look into advanced wheel locks, they are the only locks that really work. The rest of them can be taken off with a YouTube video, not this one…

https://advancedlocks.com
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Glen e
look into advanced wheel locks, they are the only locks that really work. The rest of them can be taken off with a YouTube video, not this one…

https://advancedlocks.com
Except when the thief buys a set with a key. There is no way these are made different for each and every sale they have.
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 04:18 PM
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that’s ridiculous, I have two friends that have these wheels, including my brother, none of our keys work on anybody else’s locks except mine. There is a five digit code that you get with the key, and if you look at the website, you’ll see that it’s for interlocking rings that have very thousands of combinations.

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Guess I'm just lucky... no one's stolen my Corvette wheels in more than 1,000,000 miles of driving, more than 300K in Porsches, and tens of thousands in all the other cars parked all over the US and three other continents.... maybe I should buy lottery tickets...
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Old Jul 11, 2024 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Glen e
look into advanced wheel locks, they are the only locks that really work. The rest of them can be taken off with a YouTube video, not this one…

https://advancedlocks.com

First time I've ever bought wheel locks in 50 years of driving and owning over 50 cars. I bought these for the Carbon Fiber wheels on my Z06. I hope I never need them, but, if I do, I hope they work...
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Originally Posted by 4thC4at60
Guess I'm just lucky... no one's stolen my Corvette wheels in more than 1,000,000 miles of driving, more than 300K in Porsches, and tens of thousands in all the other cars parked all over the US and three other continents.... maybe I should buy lottery tickets...
Proof that they work.
Hey its just insurance. Better to steal from someone who does NOT protect their car.
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Proof that they work.
Hey its just insurance. Better to steal from someone who does NOT protect their car.
58 countries, all 50 states -- no thefts, no vandalism....
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I've used the same wheel locks on my C5 and C6. When I got the C8 I didn't install them. I was a LEO and an insurance investigator and in 40 years I never encountered a Corvette wheel theft, except when I was building a new house, I discovered a stolen C5 that had been stashed in another house under construction that was balanced on two CBS blocks with the wheels removed.
Just a side note I have several sets of metal C6 valve stem caps that went on the C8.
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Probably can’t count the number of owners whose famous words were “I’m done modding my car.”
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You forgot the Z51 badges
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You forgot the Z51 badges
Oh that will be painted on the roof along with John Wayne and the red white and blue.

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Upgrade to Lloyds mats?
Possibly a ProClip for improved phone position and visibility?
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on the interior I added two accessories that have really come in handy. One changes the space behind the center screen into a pocket for sunglasses, incidentals, etc. the other put a clip on the center console door for the cupholders that allows you to easily hold your phone
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Has anyone tried the slip on type seat covers that are specifically made for C8 seats? I see them advertised online but wanted to see if anyone has tried them.
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I like a slipcover that basically comes on and off in five seconds, I’ve been using them on my last three cars and they work perfect they don’t slip at all. You’re able to sitz turn on them without having them bunch up like a towel/cloth you see, it’s called the Aries seat defender on Amazon ….the backside of it is rubberized so it doesn’t move and it easily slips on like a shower cap over the headrest. , during the week I use them and when I’m working on the car, or have pets, then I can instantly take them off if I have guests or wanna show the car. they work perfectly for me

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on the interior I added two accessories that have really come in handy. One changes the space behind the center screen into a pocket for sunglasses, incidentals, etc. the other put a clip on the center console door for the cupholders that allows you to easily hold your phone
Got a link for those items?
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Originally Posted by Kbmwgt
Almost done with adding..add-ons.

-Metal caps for the tire valves...Those cheap plastic things had to go
-Locking lug nut for each wheel.
-C8 flag logo in center phone area between seats
- C8 flag logo to top rear of center engine plenum....that's it for extra C8 flags...one CAN go too far with labeling everything
-Front side, front center and side grill guards...These really should have been designed and factory installed. Why Chevy Why?
-Battery tender
-Instrument glass protector film. Sort of like covering your furniture with plastic. Do I really need this?
-Red cover for Start/Stop button. Just because.
- storage bag that tucks onto center tunnel on passenger's side. Didn't realize it was so SMALL. waste of money.
- Jack pucks
-Large SD card...the clarity is amazing. Watch out about the audio it records. Turned off.
-covers for the warning labels on the sun visors
-tow hook...hope never to need it. And test fitted.
-heat shields for the trunk

I'm sure there is a lot more that can be done but that's it for me. Besides..."It's just a Chevy"
Got a link for the trunks heat shields?
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Originally Posted by Kbmwgt
Almost done with adding..add-ons.

-Metal caps for the tire valves...Those cheap plastic things had to go
-Locking lug nut for each wheel.
-C8 flag logo in center phone area between seats
- C8 flag logo to top rear of center engine plenum....that's it for extra C8 flags...one CAN go too far with labeling everything
-Front side, front center and side grill guards...These really should have been designed and factory installed. Why Chevy Why?
-Battery tender
-Instrument glass protector film. Sort of like covering your furniture with plastic. Do I really need this?
-Red cover for Start/Stop button. Just because.
- storage bag that tucks onto center tunnel on passenger's side. Didn't realize it was so SMALL. waste of money.
- Jack pucks
-Large SD card...the clarity is amazing. Watch out about the audio it records. Turned off.
-covers for the warning labels on the sun visors
-tow hook...hope never to need it. And test fitted.
-heat shields for the trunk

I'm sure there is a lot more that can be done but that's it for me. Besides..."It's just a Chevy"
Got a link for the trunks heat shields or a descriptor?
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