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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 04:47 AM
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What is on your wish list for C9. Maybe this has been asked many times before.
For me it is pretty simple.

1. A sound system with good bass and an 8 band active EQ. Include some good features like bass boost, or loudness.
2. Sun visors that work. More height and the ability to fold all the way down like all other cars.
3. A bullet proof dependable DCT. Mine has been trouble free for 12K, but many others have not been so lucky.
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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 05:56 AM
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More headroom.
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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 06:27 AM
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V8 all the time, no AFM.
Keep the LS6.
Drain hole for DCT fluid drain. Should not have to remove under engine plate.

Have to say the Corvette Team did a great job with the C7 & C8.
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Keep the large trunk.
Agree on dct being bullet proof. Shameful (mines been fine) how many failures.
Visibility improvements.
Another nod to GM on a great car!

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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 06:51 AM
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Interior ambient lighting and a 360 camera
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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 07:47 AM
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360 camera
Non-subscription based NAV
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Better placed power plug
More durable DCT
No AFM
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Old Apr 25, 2026 | 10:51 AM
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Better placed power plug
More durable DCT
No AFM
Different strokes for different folks. I had a CEL at 300 miles involving break-in contaminants interfering with the DCT solenoids and a "disabled creep" message. The car drove fine and the CEL cleared later that day. Did not take car to the dealer and had the DCT first service done at 7,843 miles. Car has performed flawlessly since then and now has 50,000 miles on the odometer. The AFM is fantastic, especially on road trips. We drove over 400 miles from St George Utah back home to Los Angeles on a full tank of gas and had 73 miles of range left when home, thanks to AFM. Very pleased with ride, comfort and quality. Happy Motoring!
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I still only have 600-miles on mine, but I agree about the Bose sound system. In two words: it sucks! A rear recording camera would be nice and please, please, please give us better wheels. Better exhaust note would be nice too. In my mode, I have mine set to track and I'd like a little bit more.
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Originally Posted by RedZed51
I still only have 600-miles on mine, but I agree about the Bose sound system. In two words: it sucks! A rear recording camera would be nice and please, please, please give us better wheels. Better exhaust note would be nice too. In my mode, I have mine set to track and I'd like a little bit more.

you must be playing so weird music.. mine shakes the house
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300lbs less
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Less bulky looking rear end design. No google-centric infotainment.
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A Z06 Lite model — In no order….. loose the trunk, loose some weight, fixed roof coup, little lower profile, DIC needs to be more configurable….I have to honest, there isn't a lot I don’t like about my 26’ Z06, If I have to pic two, fixed roof and no trunk…..Don't get we wrong, I live in Myrtle Beach and love to golf…but I have other cars for that…..
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Options that are actually available for purchase and not just shown but always on constant constraint.
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Adaptive cruise control
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No interior divider wall
A side air intake that does not cut above the mid horizontal body line
Reliable electronics
No subscriptions for options to work
Acc power and SD card slot within reach of the driver
An Audio system with improved power and EQ controls that at least rival a basic aftermarket unit


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Bench seat.
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