Stuff we buy while waiting for allocation
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hokieZ (03-22-2021)
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I've picked up a Fumoto valve for the side fill plug of the DCT. M20 1.5 size.
https://www.fumotocanada.ca/products...in-valve-f105s
It's sitting on a table in a little plastic bag for now.
https://www.fumotocanada.ca/products...in-valve-f105s
It's sitting on a table in a little plastic bag for now.
Last edited by JVi; 03-21-2021 at 10:56 AM.
#25
Racer
You will need to buy the shock tower covers. I have a 21 HTC and I installed mine about a week ago. Mine was about half full on both sides.
Bryan
Bryan
#26
This is great input and I've built out my list a little more with this threads suggestions and links.
Unless I missed it, I didn't see anyone mention:
Unless I missed it, I didn't see anyone mention:
- Titan extra large lug nut socket 1/2 drive x 22mm
- 1/2 inch drive digital torque wrench
- set of torx bits and sockets
- trim panel removal tools
A Torx successor, Torx Plus, was introduced around 1990 when the original Torx patent was expiring. The lobes are more square to allow for higher torque and to minimize wear. The name is shortened to IP (Internal Plus) with sizes ranging from 1IP to 100IP [16] (sometimes listed as IP1 to IP100 [17]) and EP (External Plus) with sizes ranging from 1EP to 42EP as well as smaller sizes ranging from H7EP to H2EP and includes five-lobed tamper-resistant variants.[16] The specifications for these licenses are held by Textron. Standard Torx drivers can be used to drive Torx Plus screws, but not to full torque because of the loose fit. Torx Plus drivers will not fit into standard Torx screws.
Also, the C8 uses low profile Torx Plus bolt heads, and should be mated to shallow countersink EP sockets.
This is a standard EP socket:
And this a shallow countersink socket:
You can see the shallow countersink version has much more engagement area. Snap-On makes a very nice, and very expensive, set of shallow countersink EP sockets. Or, for a lot less money, you can get these from Amazon:
I'm not sure if the C8 uses IP (Torx internal fasteners or regular torx. A regular Torx bit will fit in a Torx plus fastener, but not solidly, and won't support as much torque.
#27
Other than a number of items already mentioned, the first priority will be winter wheels, tires and TLMS. Planning to do a "minus one" winter set up which I've done on other vehicles including our current ones.
Rear fog light - probably the same compact LED model I bought for our current vehicles from an eBay Germany seller. I'll probably have a guy in Australia (Billet Automotive Buttons) provide a custom switch - he does excellent work. Will install the switch by the HUD controls if there's clearance behind the panel.
Safety Seal plug kit, slime kit and 12V inflator unless I transfer them from a current vehicle that we may sell by the time the C8 arrives.
Modern Spare tire change kit for the C7 which should work for the C8. It includes a scissors jack and a telescoping breaker-bar style lug wrench for achieving that 140 lb. torque.
I've been "selling" the C8 to my wife as a vehicle we can use as our primary year-round travel car. She's going to be perturbed if that doesn't work out and we have to keep an extra vehicle.
There are a number of other items on my list but it's unlikely others will want most of them, e.g. folding crutches and a compact walker from Wally Mart that fit in the C8 trunk. I'll install a Hella headlight washer kit if the C8's aerodynamics don't keep the lenses from getting too cruddy. I'll buy a light duty receiver hitch from "Leroy" when he gets one on the market but won't need one until late spring 2022.
Rear fog light - probably the same compact LED model I bought for our current vehicles from an eBay Germany seller. I'll probably have a guy in Australia (Billet Automotive Buttons) provide a custom switch - he does excellent work. Will install the switch by the HUD controls if there's clearance behind the panel.
Safety Seal plug kit, slime kit and 12V inflator unless I transfer them from a current vehicle that we may sell by the time the C8 arrives.
Modern Spare tire change kit for the C7 which should work for the C8. It includes a scissors jack and a telescoping breaker-bar style lug wrench for achieving that 140 lb. torque.
I've been "selling" the C8 to my wife as a vehicle we can use as our primary year-round travel car. She's going to be perturbed if that doesn't work out and we have to keep an extra vehicle.
There are a number of other items on my list but it's unlikely others will want most of them, e.g. folding crutches and a compact walker from Wally Mart that fit in the C8 trunk. I'll install a Hella headlight washer kit if the C8's aerodynamics don't keep the lenses from getting too cruddy. I'll buy a light duty receiver hitch from "Leroy" when he gets one on the market but won't need one until late spring 2022.
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Geezer1 (03-21-2021)
#30
My car arrived just waiting a few weeks for the road sands salts to clear away...
Mtm foam canon
Adams air blower
a ton of cleaning supplies
detailing tools - rags, towels, brushes etc..
lloyds floor mats
illuminated sill plates
mud flaps
Mtm foam canon
Adams air blower
a ton of cleaning supplies
detailing tools - rags, towels, brushes etc..
lloyds floor mats
illuminated sill plates
mud flaps
#31
Pro
#32
Pro
Good question, and as others said, it's still necessary to cover the tower to prevent water going in. I also did buy the cover that everyone has been buying from, but after I did that, I think this is an over priced item, and if I had the chance to start over it again, I will not buy that cover, but rather, simply use duct tape to cover the tower opening, with a hole in the middle and covered it by a transparent film also sealed by duct tapes to act as an observation window, so you can peek into the tower periodically to check if any water got in, and if necessary, redo the taping, which would cost less than $1. So I'd not recommend spending $60 for something you can do for $1 or less to achieve the same goal, with a better periodical observation checking feature that the plastic cover doesn't give you. I regret buying and installing that over priced hard cover.
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#33
Things purchased on sale
1LT Non Z51 Package:
Carbon Flash High Wing w/Hardware and Template =$800
Carbon Flash Front Splitter = $125
Aluminum Jack Pucks = $50
GM Indoor Car Cover w/Travel Bag = $300
Illuminated Sting Ray Sill Plates = $225
1st Oil Change w/Filter = $65
Front Radiator Screens = $50
Weather Tech Floor Mats = $60
2021 Sebring Orange Stingray Coupe = $$ Priceless $$
Ordered options: Carbon flash painted mirrors, Red brake calibers and color combination over ride with Red Adrenaline seats.
I had the same set up my Hemi Orange Challenger and I got a ton of complements.
BTW...I made the MACMULKIN list on Thursday 3/18/21 ZBJCVG $63,290.00
Carbon Flash High Wing w/Hardware and Template =$800
Carbon Flash Front Splitter = $125
Aluminum Jack Pucks = $50
GM Indoor Car Cover w/Travel Bag = $300
Illuminated Sting Ray Sill Plates = $225
1st Oil Change w/Filter = $65
Front Radiator Screens = $50
Weather Tech Floor Mats = $60
2021 Sebring Orange Stingray Coupe = $$ Priceless $$
Ordered options: Carbon flash painted mirrors, Red brake calibers and color combination over ride with Red Adrenaline seats.
I had the same set up my Hemi Orange Challenger and I got a ton of complements.
BTW...I made the MACMULKIN list on Thursday 3/18/21 ZBJCVG $63,290.00
Last edited by Bill Kilo; 03-22-2021 at 08:18 PM.
#35
Okay, for all of us on various dealer wait lists (e.g., Kerbeck, MacMulkin, Criswell, etc), what are we buying for our new C8s as we wait for allocation? I'll start:
Jack Pads 4 pack
Jack Pads 4 pack
#36
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
if sill guards are on anyone's list, don't bother.....they don't work on C8s. Velcro doesn't attach to C8 carpet fibers. And most importantly, if you do decide to take a chance, don't purchase them from CorvetteMods. When I tried to return them I was told customer pays return shipping. After nearly two weeks of back and forth, I was told they've sold 300+ in the last few months with no issues. (I can almost guarantee the 300+ were NOT for C8s.)
#37
Le Mans Master
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JRYELLOWCORVETTE (01-14-2022)
#40
Drifting
The GM Jake mats for the trunk & frunk have been delivered, although now they are available on the build site if you want to order them upfront. I’m expecting my C8 to be built in May. Any rumors of GM plans to resolve the shock tower flooding issue? If not, I’ll be joining the aftermarket tower cover club.