A380

Any idea how to get the speedo from MPH into KM/H to comply with Canadian regs?..Thanks

formula1nut

When I imported my C5 it was dead easy. It is convertible in the Driver's Info Centre. C7 must have that ability. Check an online service manual if a C7 owner doesn't respond.

formula1nut

Too much time on my hands........check here:

formula1nut

Way too much time on my hands. This is from the on line owner's manual:

Speedometer
The speedometer shows the
vehicle's speed in either kilometers
per hour (km/h) or miles per
hour (mph).
Odometer
The odometer shows how far the
vehicle has been driven, in either
kilometers or miles.
This vehicle has a tamper-resistant
odometer. If the vehicle needs a
new cluster installed, the new
odometer is set to the mileage of
the old odometer. If this is not
possible, it is set at zero and a label
is put on the driver door

On line manual is here:
https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...14corvette.pdf

In scanning the manual it is amazing as to what you can do with this car!

Bob Holinski

When you are looking to buy make sure you factor in currency exchange. I'd be surprised if you could not get a better deal on a used C7 in Canada and KNOW new ones are less expensive when you buy in Canada.

JB08

As per formula1, I cross the border I change the settings to MPH. Return to Canada and change it to KMH. Total effort... 5 seconds.

TOVetteFan

I think what he is referring to is getting the Canadian gauge package, with the Canadian speedo, etc.

To be honest, with C7 pricing in Canada and current exchange, I get more questions on how to import them into the US..

Maxpowers

I wouldn't bother switching out to a US dash. The main difference is the analog speedo max's out at 200 mph or kmh depending which mode your in. The digital screen will adjust between standard and metric.

A380

Thanks for info.On the same subject i assume cars from U.S would comply with the EIS..Electronic Immobilization System requirement? Bob I have looked extensively at prices in the U.S and say a $55,000u.s would equate into a 55000 x 1.32 x 14%(into Ontario) equates to $82,000 Canadian. Prices are very similar however much more choice from the U.S ... Getting a 2015 Z51,Grey,M7,Mag ride is not an easy go in Canada,theres not much choice....

CanadaGrant

I bought my C6 Z06 new in the US and got a Canadian cluster so it would look correct from US Speedo in Flint Mi. All the gauges are also metric like a normal Canadian car.
http://www.usspeedo.com/
810 244-0909
They are licensed by GM and program the unit to your cars VIN and present mileage before shipping it to you. At the time it was $400. for the cluster, $75. for programming and $35. for shipping. It also came with removal/install instructions.

Bob Holinski

My 2015 Z51 3LT that I traded on my Grand Sport is still sitting on the dealers lot in Calgary for sale. They ar asking $70,00 but I know what they have in it and it's a great car with only 15,000 km, Comp seats etc. You should check it out if you are still in the market.
http://www.jackcarterchev.ca/certifi...2f2705aa0d.htm I can give you the contact info of my sales guy.
Bob

slickpete83

is it even worth it anymore ?? to buy a Corvette from the USA when the Canadian Dollar is at 0.75 ???

Patman

At the current exchange rate, if you found a C7 for $40,000 US it would end up converting out to roughly $54,600 Canadian, but that doesn't take into account the associated costs of bringing a car across the border (and potential plane ticket, hotel, rental car, etc that might be needed to look at the car before you buy). You can find C7s right now in the $57 to $60k range right here in Ontario, so the savings would be minimal buying in the US.

Another factor is trade in. I know in my case when I go for a C7 I will be trading my C6 towards it. I hate selling privately (huge hassle, tons of tire kickers, potential to get murdered, no thanks) and the tax savings can be quite significant too. To the best of my knowledge, dealers in the US would not allow Canadians to do a trade in style purchase.

At this current time, buying from the US only makes sense if the car in question simply cannot be found up here.

Patman

HST in Ontario is 13%, not 14%, but another factor is that exchange rate is not really 1.32. That was probably the posted bank rate when you posted your response but just keep in mind that you don't actually get that kind of a deal from the bank, they always tack on 3 or 4 cents on top of that, so if the posted rate was 1.30 you'd actually pay 1.33 or 1.34.