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Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-09-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,089
Posted By Rocky51

The key difference between a sports car and a...

The key difference between a sports car and a muscle car is handling. Corvette is a sports car. Charger, Challenger, Viper, Mustang GT and the like are muscle cars. They are built for straight line...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 06:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 400
Posted By Rocky51

There is more information in the sticky section...

There is more information in the sticky section on C8 order info. There are threads in there that explain all the order status codes and rough timelines. There are a lot of variables, so each order...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 966
Posted By Rocky51

You are correct, sir. It is 45K miles for the...

You are correct, sir. It is 45K miles for the DCT fluid. The 22.5K mile interval is for the DCT canister filter (page 307 in the manual).
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-27-2024, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 966
Posted By Rocky51

Just to clarify, I'm talking about the engine...

Just to clarify, I'm talking about the engine oil/filter change combined with the DCT filter change. The DCT fluid needs to be changed at 22.5K miles.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-27-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 966
Posted By Rocky51

The free GM service covers the DCT filter AND oil...

The free GM service covers the DCT filter AND oil change, but it's only once. So what I did (and a lot of others have done the same) was had the oil changed at about 3K miles on my dime, then at...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-09-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By Rocky51

OK I found it. Thanks

OK I found it. Thanks
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-09-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By Rocky51

Thanks for all the responses. I set it to Sport...

Thanks for all the responses. I set it to Sport mode, and that is the display that I like, but it is currently linked to drive mode. What I would like to do is turn off that link so I can retain...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
03-08-2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By Rocky51

Dash Info Display Setup

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I was playing around with the display setup and somehow ended up...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-08-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 745
Posted By Rocky51

Depending on the issue, this does work. I had a...

Depending on the issue, this does work. I had a problem where the car was not working right after an OTA download. Shut the car off, opened the car door for 90 seconds then closed the door and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-04-2024, 11:54 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 41,984
Posted By Rocky51

Is yours white or CMG? I purchased my '23 CMGM...

Is yours white or CMG? I purchased my '23 CMGM HTC through MM and took NCM delivery in March 2023, but still no model received. I read somewhere that they are produced in batches by color, and...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-04-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 894
Posted By Rocky51

I have the ACS guards and although more expensive...

I have the ACS guards and although more expensive they are very good. I have them on both my C7 and C8.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-20-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 254
Posted By Rocky51

Once NCM receives the car, they will give you a...

Once NCM receives the car, they will give you a notional delivery date. But they are pretty flexible and if you need to push it off for a couple of weeks they will work with you to fit your...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-16-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,973
Posted By Rocky51

I got 10 years on the battery in my C6, and it...

I got 10 years on the battery in my C6, and it was never connected to a charger and was idle for months at a time. But the C7 and C8 have a lot more active electronics drawing on the battery, even...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
02-02-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 649
Posted By Rocky51

I've done 3 NCM deliveries, and I agree that with...

I've done 3 NCM deliveries, and I agree that with the increased price, it may be a deciding factor in people not wanting to do it. However, the NCM is independent of GM, so the decision to raise the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-31-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 956
Posted By Rocky51

This. The range of the fob is about 3 ft, so if...

This. The range of the fob is about 3 ft, so if you are at the gas pump with the door open, the car still thinks the fob is inside. So when you get in the car and close the door, the horn chirps 3...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-25-2024, 07:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 749
Posted By Rocky51

I saw Sea Wolf grey at the NCM bash last year,...

I saw Sea Wolf grey at the NCM bash last year, and was underwhelmed. I thought it looked flat and more like primer grey. But it was cloudy and raining that day, so have yet to see it in good light.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-24-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,286
Posted By Rocky51

Concur. I once bought a Mercedes certified...

Concur. I once bought a Mercedes certified pre-owned, and when I went to pay there was a list of optional add-ons that if I had selected all would have added over $20K to the cost of the car. I just...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-24-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,422
Posted By Rocky51

As everyone here has stated, with the mirrors...

As everyone here has stated, with the mirrors properly adjusted, there are no blind spots in 99.99% of normal driving. The only serious issue is at an intersection where the traffic is approaching...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-09-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By Rocky51

They announced it as a temporary suspension of...

They announced it as a temporary suspension of plant tours, but no definite period. Speculation is that it's because they are working on ZR1/Zora production, but that is not confirmed. They...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-04-2024, 07:03 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,768
Posted By Rocky51

Compared to my C7 GS, the C8 is as quiet as an SUV

Compared to my C7 GS, the C8 is as quiet as an SUV
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-18-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 48,525
Posted By Rocky51

Sorry guys, I misread the color. Shadow Gray...

Sorry guys, I misread the color. Shadow Gray Metallic has always been great. I was thinking of the new Seawolf Gray, which does look like primer.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-18-2023, 08:31 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 48,525
Posted By Rocky51

I saw this color last year at the Bash, and it...

I saw this color last year at the Bash, and it was overcast that day and it looked very drab, almost like primer. But these pics show it well and it is really stunning. I would definitely consider...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-11-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,487
Posted By Rocky51

Relax. You are perfectly normal. Welcome to the...

Relax. You are perfectly normal. Welcome to the club. :cool:
Forum: C8 General Discussion
12-10-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Rocky51

I have those same wheels on my Ceramic Gray HTC -...

I have those same wheels on my Ceramic Gray HTC - they are definitely gray
...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-17-2023, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By Rocky51

Corvette TV Ads

I'm sure most of you have seen these, but I found it on YouTube and thought you might enjoy them. The C6 ad was only shown on air once, because some group of people complained to GM that it was...
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