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Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-26-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,829
Posted By capkarl

Same problem, tried almost everything. Wife...

Same problem, tried almost everything. Wife suggested open front latches and push roof up in front. It worked.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
08-24-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By capkarl

Curb rash

Just bought a 2015 with curb rash on all 4 wheels. Anyone near Shirley NY know any shops to repair?
Forum: Northeast
10-31-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,261
Posted By capkarl

Just went on the forum and found this terrible...

Just went on the forum and found this terrible news. I haven’t been on here since probably when Alex disappeared. Didn’t really know him that well but for the great runs with the Wolfpack and BBQs at...
Forum: Southeast
02-28-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,795
Posted By capkarl

We have a 2020 coupe, non Z51 (no spoiler) I...

We have a 2020 coupe, non Z51 (no spoiler) I really like the looks of your low spoiler , wonder if there is an aftermarket.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-17-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,446
Posted By capkarl

Even though I said the cabin is practically...

Even though I said the cabin is practically soundproof, when you get on it you WILL hear it and it is spectacular.
And BTW because of no engine in the front it lifts up like it is ready to take off....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-17-2021, 11:46 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 12,692
Posted By capkarl

Today while driving I got a BIG thumbs up from an...

Today while driving I got a BIG thumbs up from an awesome red C7. Then as we were driving, a car pulled up next to us and the driver started taking either pictures or a video.
If that isn't saying...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-09-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,446
Posted By capkarl

I don't think the problem is the exhaust. The...

I don't think the problem is the exhaust. The cabin is practically soundproof. I have to lower my window to hear my wife directing me into the garage.
I personally like the sound and you really hear...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-08-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 12,692
Posted By capkarl

IMO owning and driving a Corvette makes me a...

IMO owning and driving a Corvette makes me a little more knowledgeable about the performance, handling etc. I always was a Corvette fan but couldn't afford one early in life.
When I finally could...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-08-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 12,692
Posted By capkarl

I have never driven ANYTHING that draws the...

I have never driven ANYTHING that draws the attention of so many people. I get thumbs up everywhere. Even at stoplights I have been asked what I am driving.
This Corvette is amazing to look at and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-08-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 12,692
Posted By capkarl

I remember hating the 63 Split window (still do)...

I remember hating the 63 Split window (still do) however it's one of the most sought after and expensive Corvettes today.
I believe the change was made because of visibility not styling but I could...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-11-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,446
Posted By capkarl

Forget the 5hp. The ability to customise all the...

Forget the 5hp. The ability to customise all the different modes makes this worth every penny.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-11-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,446
Posted By capkarl

I didn't want Z51, would have liked Magnetic but...

I didn't want Z51, would have liked Magnetic but it wasn't available separately at the time. I have the exhaust and you can certainly hear the difference outside. The car is almost soundproof with...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-11-2020, 01:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,446
Posted By capkarl

With windows closed I couldn't even hear my wife...

With windows closed I couldn't even hear my wife trying to guide me into the garage.
The car is practically soundproof with the windows closed.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-04-2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,587
Posted By capkarl

Yes I was told that. I called the dealer I bought...

Yes I was told that. I called the dealer I bought from and they assured me that presently there are no C8 aftermarket windshields available,so I should be OK.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-04-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,587
Posted By capkarl

Thanks that sounds like something I would get.

Thanks that sounds like something I would get.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-04-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,587
Posted By capkarl

On my way to the local dealer. Other concern was...

On my way to the local dealer. Other concern was that the windshield has to have the "HUD"symbol on it.
The dealer I bought the car from assured me that at present there is no aftermarket glass so I...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-04-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,587
Posted By capkarl

C8 Windshield replacement

Took delivery of my C8 and drove it home from Estero Florida to Ocala via I75.
A rock hit my windshield just above the hood.
It was a small chip and I planned on having it repaired.
Overnight it...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-04-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By capkarl

C8 Windshield replacement

Took delivery of my C8 and drove it home from Estero Florida to Ocala via I75.
A rock hit my windshield just above the hood.
It was a small chip and I planned on having it repaired.
Overnight it...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-17-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,566
Posted By capkarl

Actually looking at the picture of the wheel...

Actually looking at the picture of the wheel again 9 and 3 is the perfect position.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-17-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,566
Posted By capkarl

If someone is relying on that strip to indicate...

If someone is relying on that strip to indicate which way the wheels are pointing, they should not be driving anything. BTW the 9 and 3 hand placement has been replaced by 8 and 4 by some "experts"....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-16-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,566
Posted By capkarl

Saw the Orange in person. I personally loved it...

Saw the Orange in person. I personally loved it with all the black accents. DEFINITELY will make a statement. I'm a little too old to make statements so I ordered a safe Elkhart Lake Blue. IMO every...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-16-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,566
Posted By capkarl

I ordered the sky grey two tone. That makes the...

I ordered the sky grey two tone. That makes the seating portion black. As some pointed out the light grey seats in the show models looked used and dirty. They probably saw a lot of bodies in these...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-12-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 19,869
Posted By capkarl

I see them all the time here on Long Island. As a...

I see them all the time here on Long Island. As a matter of fact I probably see more Ferraris than Vetts in the summer.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-19-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,927
Posted By capkarl

But where is the dog going? Seriously, there...

But where is the dog going?
Seriously, there isn't even room for the wife's overstuffed (with needless things, IMO) pocketbook.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-18-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,353
Posted By capkarl

When I bought my '93 way back in '02 I was...

When I bought my '93 way back in '02 I was influenced by the dealer. Because of him I chose this car over another because it had MRC of which I knew nothing about. The car had a little over 6k on the...
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