Question for C8 Convertable Owners
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Heel & Toe
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Question for C8 Convertable Owners
My question is for those who show their C8 Convertable. I have run into an issue every time I show mine. The judges say they have to see the engine or they will give me 0 points for it. Obviously getting that decreases the chance to place or win. I talked to a certified corvette tech and he told me I really don’t need to be removing the heat shield any more than necessary. How do you handle this?
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My question is for those who show their C8 Convertable. I have run into an issue every time I show mine. The judges say they have to see the engine or they will give me 0 points for it. Obviously getting that decreases the chance to place or win. I talked to a certified corvette tech and he told me I really don’t need to be removing the heat shield any more than necessary. How do you handle this?
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Wait... they give "engine" points to coupes because they can see the molded plastic engine cover? Ridiculous.
I'd buy a cover and either toss it on the passenger seat or lay it in the frunk. What's the difference? They are not "seeing the engine" any better on a coupe than that!!!
I'd buy a cover and either toss it on the passenger seat or lay it in the frunk. What's the difference? They are not "seeing the engine" any better on a coupe than that!!!
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It's perception. When I look at mine I see more than just the "molded plastic engine cover". Laying a cover in your seat may make your snarky self happy but won't get any points either.
If the "show" had the rule you have choices, go and enjoy or don't go. You could also get in the position to change the rule or more accurately make an exception to the rule.
If the "show" had the rule you have choices, go and enjoy or don't go. You could also get in the position to change the rule or more accurately make an exception to the rule.
Wait... they give "engine" points to coupes because they can see the molded plastic engine cover? Ridiculous.
I'd buy a cover and either toss it on the passenger seat or lay it in the frunk. What's the difference? They are not "seeing the engine" any better on a coupe than that!!!
I'd buy a cover and either toss it on the passenger seat or lay it in the frunk. What's the difference? They are not "seeing the engine" any better on a coupe than that!!!
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Agree except a lot of car shows are done to try to raise money for a worthy cause....We had one for years at my work for the American Cancer Society so it was open to anything with wheels including a motorized bar stool......
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@RLStinger - I put my 21 HTC in a show last weekend and was entered into the “all original” category. I parked next to a friend of mine who had his recently frame off restoration 69 Trans Am there. I had no chance!
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Heel & Toe
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Wait... they give "engine" points to coupes because they can see the molded plastic engine cover? Ridiculous.
I'd buy a cover and either toss it on the passenger seat or lay it in the frunk. What's the difference? They are not "seeing the engine" any better on a coupe than that!!!
I'd buy a cover and either toss it on the passenger seat or lay it in the frunk. What's the difference? They are not "seeing the engine" any better on a coupe than that!!!
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My C8 HTC has never been my show car. I drive it to cruise-ins, meet-ups, or the occasional All-Corvette event. If I do take it to a judged car show, I never expect or compete for an award. I go to those kind of events to hang out with my friends and other car enthusiasts. As others have mentioned, most car shows are put on to raise money for a charity which I gladly support with my registration. So showing the engine bay on my HTC is not a high priority for me. If the chance of rain is small, I display my C8 with the top down. In my opinion, that's the way the car looks the best.