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Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-20-2024, 09:35 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,998
Posted By Rapid Fred

I had a fantastic experience ordering from...

I had a fantastic experience ordering from MacMulkin. There was a problem getting my build from the factory to the Museum due to some quality control issue — they worked “above and beyond” with...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-13-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 1,975
Views: 220,975
Posted By Rapid Fred

Thanks for the reminder. Did mine today. ...

Thanks for the reminder.

Did mine today. HTC has a LOT of weather stripping :ack:
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-11-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,530
Posted By Rapid Fred

Weather mode is great; Ron Fellows really gave us...

Weather mode is great; Ron Fellows really gave us a great session on it.

With the All-season tires (non-Z51) it is truly a DD -- rain and light snow are no problem. As others have suggested, due...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-11-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,050
Posted By Rapid Fred

I had the competition seats in my C7 and really...

I had the competition seats in my C7 and really liked them. I find the GT2 seats to be quite similar. Very comfortable. Quite supportive for a track day (at about 8/10, I’m not that aggressive) as...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-28-2024, 12:30 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,803
Posted By Rapid Fred

I've liked the carbon center-machined edge look...

I've liked the carbon center-machined edge look for decades. Ever since I had a set on a red 1983 944! Loved them (after-market Z06 derived) on my silver C5 as well.

Funny, though, when I was...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-28-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,239
Posted By Rapid Fred

When I was in my teens, she was my favorite....

When I was in my teens, she was my favorite. Followed closely by Cheryl Tiegs. As an older guy, what I really want to know is what was the car? :leaving:
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-24-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,239
Posted By Rapid Fred

Cool post -- love the classic 60's knockout and...

Cool post -- love the classic 60's knockout and wondering what the vehicle is (looks European but cannot place it.)
However, in my experience if you want to attract ladies get a Mercedes. Vettes...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-22-2024, 11:09 PM
Replies: 764
Views: 259,703
Posted By Rapid Fred

Just yesterday was visiting my Dad in the...

Just yesterday was visiting my Dad in the hospital and happened to park next to what had been my preferred color when I began this “journey” almost three years ago. I still find Red Mist (with the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-17-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 13,117
Posted By Rapid Fred

Same day and track? Seems about right to me but...

Same day and track? Seems about right to me but worth asking. Probably barely noticeable to the average “butt-dyno.”

And, holy crap is the 0-100 time quick, even for the HTC. Back when I was...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-17-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 13,117
Posted By Rapid Fred

And with the HTC you get both! Win-win 👍🏼

And with the HTC you get both!

Win-win 👍🏼
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-16-2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 13,117
Posted By Rapid Fred

When I first saw a C8 it was a coupe at the "road...

When I first saw a C8 it was a coupe at the "road show" stop at what was then Kerbeck. Frankly, I thought my C7 coupe was the nicer looking car (I HATED the C8's "superhero shield" rear window...
Forum: Northeast
01-13-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 533
Posted By Rapid Fred

Free to Good Home

Corvette Magazines and trading cards...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-19-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 2,378
Posted By Rapid Fred

The fact that it is nearly 50-50 despite the...

The fact that it is nearly 50-50 despite the substantial HTC upcharge tells me the Vette team really nailed it with the HTC. I'm not sure that is true for any generation post C2.

Everybody has...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-23-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,680
Posted By Rapid Fred

I have had the same experience (except the "man...

I have had the same experience (except the "man gravy" thank goodness).

I have had all from C4-C8. All generate some attention. The C8 however, even now after 2 years and 19K miles, is just an...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-04-2023, 06:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,036
Posted By Rapid Fred

I am in Sport mode most of the time -- non-Z51...

I am in Sport mode most of the time -- non-Z51 with mag ride.

But, Touring is great for long trips with Mrs. Rapid. Softer, quieter, just very "relaxed." Z-mode is fun on the back roads. ...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-11-2023, 03:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,776
Posted By Rapid Fred

We periodically had a 2-seater as one of our 2...

We periodically had a 2-seater as one of our 2 cars when our sons were young. We took the family car when we traveled as a family. If I had both boys, Mrs. Rapid enjoyed the 2-seater. Worked just...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-11-2023, 03:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,213
Posted By Rapid Fred

For perspective, OP, CPI today is some 18% above...

For perspective, OP, CPI today is some 18% above what it was at the end of 2019 — when a base no-options Stingray was priced at $59,995:...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-26-2023, 08:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,369
Posted By Rapid Fred

Back on track. Here’s a really nice cart that...

Back on track. Here’s a really nice cart that fits perfectly with no wheel removal:
...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-19-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,688
Posted By Rapid Fred

Since I keep my owner’s manual in the glove box,...

Since I keep my owner’s manual in the glove box, it probably took me 30 seconds or so to find it the first time.

Got to know where stuff is. Still saddened by the story of an elderly gent who...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
09-11-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,927
Posted By Rapid Fred

I post this because they include Radenso in the...

I post this because they include Radenso in the comparisons. Seems a legit reviewer. 9+ Best Police Radar Detectors (2023 Updated Guide) (outsidethebadge.com)....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-02-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,128
Posted By Rapid Fred

This is true. One had better be an extrovert to...

This is true. One had better be an extrovert to DD a C8. Especially in Rapid Blue. It is a chick magnet, a guy magnet and a kid magnet like I have NEVER owned before -- and it is the 8th Vette...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
09-02-2023, 03:20 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,128
Posted By Rapid Fred

It's all semantics. Rare? Not rare? Whatever. ...

It's all semantics. Rare? Not rare? Whatever.

C8's really are still quite uncommon -- as many folks have noted in here they are NOT Mustangs, Teslas, Accords, Civics or Priuses. I think I am being...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-05-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,811
Posted By Rapid Fred

16K miles on my '22. Local, highway, 2 times on...

16K miles on my '22. Local, highway, 2 times on the track. No PPF, no ceramic, just a bit of Zaino. If I look really hard, and really close, I might find a couple really small chips.

It's gonna...
Forum: F-Body General Discussion
06-24-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,166
Posted By Rapid Fred

They fixed the front. Very nice :thumbs:

They fixed the front.

Very nice :thumbs:
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-22-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,967
Posted By Rapid Fred

Mrs. Rapid loves her MINI Cooper S, but she also...

Mrs. Rapid loves her MINI Cooper S, but she also enjoyed helping break in the C8 on our return from Museum Delivery...
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