Just ordered my 1st Corvette!!!! Congratulate me!!
10-21-2015, 05:36 PM
#61
Safety Car
Thanks but looks like you have info I need. What do you mean stagger speed and watch RPMs???? I want this car to last a lifetime so if there are break-in secrets I need...please tell me! And I will be getting a lot of those early miles in the drive from Bowling Green back home to Atlanta. How am I supposed to drive it. I didn't plan to race it but is there more to know??? Thanks in advance and anyone else know something about new ownership as far as tips I should know?!? Thanks!!!!
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GetOutOJail (10-21-2015)
10-21-2015, 10:33 PM
#62
Team Owner
And don't use Mobile, that's a town in Alabama, you want Mobil 1 for oil 
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GetOutOJail (11-03-2015)
10-22-2015, 02:40 AM
#63
Burning Brakes
I feel just the same way. It's 11:30 pm, I've got court tomorrow and i've got to take my son in early to school at 6:30 am and I can't even think of sleeping. I just can't wait. I didn't come from money - we never had a lot growing up. i put myself through school. My first car ... a 1979 Ford Pinto. I had the worst car in school. ...
When I pick up next week, I'm sure it will be cathartic.
Break your engine in by varying your RPMs and car speed. Deceleration is very desirable; i.e, bring it up to 4000 RPMs and let it decelerate in the same gear. Do this until your sick of it, but not before 30 miles.
Its not just engine breakin, its drivetrain break in. Just take it easy for 500 miles, and ignore the internets that argue against GM guidelines. If you bought an automatic
be sure to use the paddle shifters a good bit to encourage you to vary your RPMs. FWIW.
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GetOutOJail (10-22-2015)
10-22-2015, 07:55 AM
#64
Congrats on the car. That will be a really good looking machine
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GetOutOJail (10-24-2015)
10-25-2015, 09:21 AM
#69
Melting Slicks
Wow, you guys are awesome. Love all the positive comments. And yup, I'm so excited I forgot to post what I ordered:
Torch Red 2106 Z51 3LT, automatic transmission, magnetic ride control, carbon flash package, carbon fiber painted roof, silver painted wheels, adrenaline red interior with two-tone red and black leather and suede seats, carbon fiber dash, and red calipers!
Can't wait. And i will post order status and pics as soon as I have her. Thanks so much everyone for the great comments.
P.S. GetOutOJail refers to my job (criminal defense lawyer). And yes, I'm a good friend to have, especially speeding ticket time.
Torch Red 2106 Z51 3LT, automatic transmission, magnetic ride control, carbon flash package, carbon fiber painted roof, silver painted wheels, adrenaline red interior with two-tone red and black leather and suede seats, carbon fiber dash, and red calipers!
Can't wait. And i will post order status and pics as soon as I have her. Thanks so much everyone for the great comments.
P.S. GetOutOJail refers to my job (criminal defense lawyer). And yes, I'm a good friend to have, especially speeding ticket time.
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GetOutOJail (10-25-2015)
10-25-2015, 03:48 PM
#70
Attyvette, Good input. 
You good guy attorneys are valuable to have here, IMO, and I'm sure in most others opinions here. A new, C7 Corvette is just what the Rx doctor ordered!
You good guy attorneys are valuable to have here, IMO, and I'm sure in most others opinions here. A new, C7 Corvette is just what the Rx doctor ordered!
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