What have you discovered about your C7 that surprised you?
09-02-2016, 11:04 AM
#161
Drifting
Try sliding to the right a couple of inches. The natural seating position relative to the steering column and pedals biases me to the left in the seat. This puts pressure on my left leg. Sliding over centers me in the seat and resolves the issue.
If this doesn't work for you, have a trim shop modify the left bolster by drilling holes in the foam. This is soften it up making it more comfortable.
If this doesn't work for you, have a trim shop modify the left bolster by drilling holes in the foam. This is soften it up making it more comfortable.
Coming from what I considered a rock-solid C6, I'm very surprised and pleased at how much more so is my C7. Also, I'm kind of a tech guy and consequently am thrilled by all of the electronic goodies all over the place. Another pleasant surprise is how well my Z51 corners...as if it was on rails. I have yet to open it all the way up...I'm still under 1,000 miles...but from everything I've read here and elsewhere, I know it's gonna be good.
I'm somewhat surprised at the number of compliments I've gotten from people of all ages...men, women, children...one teenager leaned out of his car taking a video as I drove by.
Love this car. Once I figure out how to alleviate the pressure from the bolsters on the seat portion under my left thigh, it'll be my perfect car.
Life is good...
I'm somewhat surprised at the number of compliments I've gotten from people of all ages...men, women, children...one teenager leaned out of his car taking a video as I drove by.
Love this car. Once I figure out how to alleviate the pressure from the bolsters on the seat portion under my left thigh, it'll be my perfect car.
Life is good...
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09-02-2016, 12:00 PM
#162
Same problem
I agree, I'm not a big guy either but that dam thing sticks my right side - use a soft towell to avoid. My other problem? my 2-year old Corgi starting to shed up a storm!!
09-02-2016, 12:46 PM
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09-02-2016, 12:59 PM
#164
09-02-2016, 07:12 PM
#166
09-02-2016, 07:27 PM
#167
Safety Car
I discovered my car had rolled into from the parking space behind it because I forgot to set the stupid e-brake! With all the technology in the car, why isn't there an audio warning of some kind as a reminder?
Also, the factory NPP on Z's is quiet as f at low rpm's. It's like i'm rolling in a Prius.
Also, the factory NPP on Z's is quiet as f at low rpm's. It's like i'm rolling in a Prius.
That and, did you know, if you don't set the e-brake and get out of the car the car will put the seat into the exit position. However, when you get back in and start 'er up, it will not move to the memory seat #1 position! Dumb.
09-02-2016, 07:51 PM
#168
09-02-2016, 07:59 PM
#169
Racer
That was my only complaint as well. However, with time and a little tweaking on the seat position, the bolster seemed to soften up a bit and doesn't bother me anymore. Hopefully, that will be the case for you too.
09-02-2016, 09:40 PM
#171
Safety Car
The harder I push my A8 base coupe into challenging corners on roads I was familiar with in my '08 Z51 MN6, the more it digs in and the faster I can go! Phenomenal that it outperforms what I had previously considered the best handling Vette I've owned. 
09-03-2016, 12:45 AM
#173
Instructor
Well not to add to the issue of overheating but my 2016 Z06 must be pretty warm in the engine compartment as this is the 1st car I have had that when you shut if off there is never a small pool of water on the ground from the air conditioning condensation.
09-03-2016, 12:51 AM
#174
09-03-2016, 01:33 AM
#175
I don't use the nav in this car because iPhone w/ Waze is a superior navigator around traffic gridlock for the quickest route. Thus, for months I never had the nav display up on my screen.
However, lately I've been putting on the map display without guidance. It still shows traffic and points of interest w/o telling me where to go.
In the spirit of this thread, I was surprised to see that when you're in a big city like Washington, DC, the 3D map shows nice images of all the buildings. It's pretty cool to be driving down Independence Avenue, with a picture of the Washington Monument, National Mall, Smithsonian, and the US Capitol, etc. on your infotainment screen.
However, lately I've been putting on the map display without guidance. It still shows traffic and points of interest w/o telling me where to go.
In the spirit of this thread, I was surprised to see that when you're in a big city like Washington, DC, the 3D map shows nice images of all the buildings. It's pretty cool to be driving down Independence Avenue, with a picture of the Washington Monument, National Mall, Smithsonian, and the US Capitol, etc. on your infotainment screen.
09-03-2016, 08:52 AM
#177
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What suprised me is that I am literally sitting on a trampoline!
My drivers seat cushion bounces me on the smallest bump..
I'm going to ask for a replacement.. My butt is in a constant springy up/down motion on every drive.. So bad I think about it & re-position every time I get in...
This is not normal!
(5'9 180lbs)
Anyone else have this?
My drivers seat cushion bounces me on the smallest bump..
I'm going to ask for a replacement.. My butt is in a constant springy up/down motion on every drive.. So bad I think about it & re-position every time I get in...
This is not normal!
(5'9 180lbs)
Anyone else have this?
09-03-2016, 09:23 AM
#178
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What suprised me is that I am literally sitting on a trampoline!
My drivers seat cushion bounces me on the smallest bump..
I'm going to ask for a replacement.. My butt is in a constant springy up/down motion on every drive.. So bad I think about it & re-position every time I get in...
This is not normal!
(5'9 180lbs)
Anyone else have this?
My drivers seat cushion bounces me on the smallest bump..
I'm going to ask for a replacement.. My butt is in a constant springy up/down motion on every drive.. So bad I think about it & re-position every time I get in...
This is not normal!
(5'9 180lbs)
Anyone else have this?
09-03-2016, 09:55 AM
#179
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Drivers seat "feels" fine just sitting on it, but once I go for a drive, every slight bump, my butt feels like its springing.. Weird feeling, but I know its not right. Felt the seat cushion, seems OK, but when driving its like I'm sitting on a trampoline... Thats the best way I can describe it.
Hopefully dealer will replace the cushion on my request..
Last edited by YO-EL; 09-03-2016 at 09:56 AM.
09-03-2016, 09:56 AM
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