Notices
C8 Stingray/General Discussion The place to discuss the next generation of Corvette including the Stingray.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Wheel Design

What did you do to your c8 today? (Pics!!!)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 09:23 AM
  #1  
automaticj5's Avatar
automaticj5
Thread Starter
Instructor
20 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 189
Likes: 132
From: Indianapolis, IN
Default What did you do to your c8 today? (Pics!!!)

Finally had my Maxton Aero kit, intake manifold and throttle body installed!!! Overall prettttty excited about it!!!



Popular Reply

Jan 1, 2023, 04:23 PM
sbh4628's Avatar
sbh4628
Instructor
Liked
Top Answer: 1
Top Answer: 3
Top Answer: 5
 
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 224
Likes: 526
From: Bloomington indiana
2026 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2025 C2 of the Year Winner - Modified
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Went out to the garage rubbed it's butt and told it how pretty it was
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 09:31 AM
  #2  
Kracka's Avatar
Kracka
Race Director
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 10,709
Likes: 7,100
From: Fulshear, TX
Default

Great looking car! Which manifold & throttle body did you end up with?
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 09:38 AM
  #3  
RobsVette04's Avatar
RobsVette04
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,041
Likes: 566
From: Bolingbrook IL
Default

No more mods for me beyond radiator grill guards and ACS 1VM front splitter. Z06 replacing this, so mods are pointless.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 09:50 AM
  #4  
automaticj5's Avatar
automaticj5
Thread Starter
Instructor
20 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 189
Likes: 132
From: Indianapolis, IN
Default

Originally Posted by RobsVette04
No more mods for me beyond radiator grill guards and ACS 1VM front splitter. Z06 replacing this, so mods are pointless.
that was my original plan till my dealership told me $100k markup.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 09:51 AM
  #5  
automaticj5's Avatar
automaticj5
Thread Starter
Instructor
20 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 189
Likes: 132
From: Indianapolis, IN
Default

Originally Posted by Kracka
Great looking car! Which manifold & throttle body did you end up with?
thank you!


throttle body -
https://www.solerengineering.com/gen...ors/se9871-100
intake manifold - https://www.lethalperformance.com/13...rvette-c8.html
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:03 AM
  #6  
RobsVette04's Avatar
RobsVette04
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,041
Likes: 566
From: Bolingbrook IL
Default

Originally Posted by automaticj5
that was my original plan till my dealership told me $100k markup.
Ouch. I am #5 at MSRP, gotta find the right dealerships.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:05 AM
  #7  
c7steve's Avatar
c7steve
Pro
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 528
Likes: 325
Default

looks great !!! rarely see the C8 in black ! how do you like your paragon exhaust ? installed mine last weekend.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:05 AM
  #8  
Prray's Avatar
Prray
Burning Brakes
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 873
Likes: 289
From: Orlando FL
Default Wow!!

Originally Posted by automaticj5
Finally had my Maxton Aero kit, intake manifold and throttle body installed!!! Overall prettttty excited about it!!!



Wow, that absolutely looks fantastic!!! Love the color of the wheels just right not over the top
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:10 AM
  #9  
automaticj5's Avatar
automaticj5
Thread Starter
Instructor
20 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 189
Likes: 132
From: Indianapolis, IN
Default

Originally Posted by c7steve
looks great !!! rarely see the C8 in black ! how do you like your paragon exhaust ? installed mine last weekend.
I got the track version. At first it was a bit loud but once I got used to it... ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:11 AM
  #10  
automaticj5's Avatar
automaticj5
Thread Starter
Instructor
20 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 189
Likes: 132
From: Indianapolis, IN
Default

Originally Posted by RobsVette04
Ouch. I am #5 at MSRP, gotta find the right dealerships.
yeahhhh I was #7... then I told them to send my deposit back and shove it lol
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:17 AM
  #11  
Kracka's Avatar
Kracka
Race Director
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 10,709
Likes: 7,100
From: Fulshear, TX
Default

Originally Posted by automaticj5
Very nice. I did similar, but went had SoCal Porting do my intake manifold and paired it with the Soler 87mm/91mm eff. ported throttle body.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:19 AM
  #12  
tadda's Avatar
tadda
Le Mans Master
Veteran: Marine Corps
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 5,812
Likes: 8,303
From: Dove Mountain, AZ
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Originally Posted by automaticj5
Finally had my Maxton Aero kit, intake manifold and throttle body installed!!! Overall prettttty excited about it!!!
Can those logo's / labels be removed from the aero kit parts? I hate when suppliers do this...
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:39 AM
  #13  
automaticj5's Avatar
automaticj5
Thread Starter
Instructor
20 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 189
Likes: 132
From: Indianapolis, IN
Default

Originally Posted by Tom760
Can those logo's / labels be removed from the aero kit parts? I hate when suppliers do this...
same. And I hope so - taking it to a paint guy in the next week or two and going to see if they can remove them. It's on every piece. Seems like it's just an adhesive so. Hopeful!
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:55 AM
  #14  
tadda's Avatar
tadda
Le Mans Master
Veteran: Marine Corps
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 5,812
Likes: 8,303
From: Dove Mountain, AZ
2023 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Originally Posted by automaticj5
same. And I hope so - taking it to a paint guy in the next week or two and going to see if they can remove them. It's on every piece. Seems like it's just an adhesive so. Hopeful!
Something like "Goo Gone" should easily remove them it they are just stickers! I really like the side skirt design!
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 12:17 PM
  #15  
Sicky's Avatar
Sicky
Racer
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 488
Likes: 378
From: Texas
Default

Wicked & gorgeous! Love it!
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 01:55 PM
  #16  
C21ban's Avatar
C21ban
Burning Brakes
Supporting Lifetime
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Oct 2021
Posts: 1,080
Likes: 725
From: Williamsburg VA
2022 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Looks great!

My mod for today was a new license plate on my HSM 🤷🏻‍♂️

Mach 5 = Hypersonic


Old Mar 18, 2022 | 02:07 PM
  #17  
shiumai's Avatar
shiumai
Burning Brakes
Photoriffic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 1,215
Likes: 1,180
Modified C8 of the Year 2021 Winner
Default

Originally Posted by automaticj5
Finally had my Maxton Aero kit, intake manifold and throttle body installed!!! Overall prettttty excited about it!!!
Looks good! What's your impression of the Maxton parts - do they feel thick/durable/tough or do they feel thin/brittle/easy to crack? I've seen mixed reviews of Maxton designs aero parts, but they weren't for the C8, so I'm curious about these.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To What did you do to your c8 today? (Pics!!!)

Old Mar 18, 2022 | 02:09 PM
  #18  
SoCal C8's Avatar
SoCal C8
Livin the Life
Supporting Lifetime
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 1,681
Likes: 1,793
From: Simi Valley, CA
2024 C8 of the Year Winner - Modified
Default

Installed my AGM engine bay panels and ordered a Borla ATAK in CF from Meraki Autoworks….



Last edited by SoCal C8; Jan 1, 2023 at 06:11 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 02:27 PM
  #19  
CFer's Avatar
CFer
Racer
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 341
Likes: 272
From: South Florida
Default

I have seen a lot of customized C8's that look great, but I have to say that yours crushes them all. Great looking areo kit. Best I've seen from all of the manufacturers. I have RM car and black was my second choice because of the issue of keeping it clean but seeing yours makes me think twice about my choice. Wow nice job and congratulations on your ride. Now I've got to see if they can sell just the side skirts and get them in carbon flash.
Reply
Old Mar 18, 2022 | 10:14 PM
  #20  
Kvou812's Avatar
Kvou812
Burning Brakes
Veteran: Navy
Photoriffic
Loved
Top Answer: 3
 
Joined: Oct 2018
Posts: 985
Likes: 761
From: Monticello, AR
2024 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Originally Posted by automaticj5
Finally had my Maxton Aero kit, intake manifold and throttle body installed!!! Overall prettttty excited about it!!!
Did you install the throttle body yourself? I'm interested on how difficult it was ..... haven't seen actual instructions or a video for installing that on an HTC
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:16 PM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE