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Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-18-2024, 07:37 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,385
Posted By astepup

I ran a Novistretch bra on mine until I got PPF...

I ran a Novistretch bra on mine until I got PPF on the front end mostly due to the damn bugs and I still put it on during the insect invasion on longer drives. I really​​​​​​​​​​ hate cleaning up bug...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-18-2024, 07:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,165
Posted By astepup

What he's accomplished in his career is nothing...

What he's accomplished in his career is nothing short of amazing and I wish him a very long, very happy retirement.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-16-2024, 12:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 623
Posted By astepup

I generally fill up at 1/2 tank out of habit to...

I generally fill up at 1/2 tank out of habit to help keep the fuel pump cool, but I'm not sure if that's still the case with the C8.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-15-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,120
Posted By astepup

Hauling around drunks, people that have lost...

Hauling around drunks, people that have lost their license and those that can't afford a car would be better suited for my Ford Focus daily driver, not for one of the vettes.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-14-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,106
Posted By astepup

I just got pulled over yesterday afternoon for no...

I just got pulled over yesterday afternoon for no front plate (small town in Iowa) and he just asked for my license/reg/insurance then reminded me I need a front plate. I'll just avoid that town for...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-14-2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,385
Posted By astepup

I did get the front end PPF'd but also have the...

I did get the front end PPF'd but also have the novistretch bra for when bug season is here, especially grasshoppers and June bugs.

Nasty insects.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-10-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,095
Posted By astepup

Back in the day I saw a legit '67 427 Corvette...

Back in the day I saw a legit '67 427 Corvette convertible drag race (IIRC) a '69 or '70 Pontiac GTO. That vette looked pretty muscular to me! I was near the finish line and when that Vette ripped...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-10-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 353
Posted By astepup

I would love to be able to get a RHD Corvette...

I would love to be able to get a RHD Corvette here in the states. At one point in my life my grandpa had a 1932 Rolls Royce Phaeton that was RHD. Such a weird but great feeling driving that heavy...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-09-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,106
Posted By astepup

Although I have a HTC I'd still like to see what...

Although I have a HTC I'd still like to see what affect it has at true highway speeds or say 75 mph on an interstate. My former C7 coupe was actually pretty decent at speeds around 60 but at 75+ it...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-08-2024, 11:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,221
Posted By astepup

I'd had my car for about a month and was coming...

I'd had my car for about a month and was coming home from my sister's place, going about 50 mph when a black cat darted across the road from left to right. I couldn't swerve to avoid it because a car...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-08-2024, 12:27 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 2,246
Posted By astepup

My dealer ordered car came with it and I'm glad...

My dealer ordered car came with it and I'm glad it did. I don't have to use it that often locally but when I travel to other areas it always seems to get used.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-06-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 791
Posted By astepup

Since I'm guessing the vast majority of C8 owners...

Since I'm guessing the vast majority of C8 owners don't constantly drive their cars "hard" most of the time the maintenance expenses will be a lot lower. Since August of '22 my '23 SR has logged 13K...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-05-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 854
Posted By astepup

My C8 is 20 months into the factory warranty...

My C8 is 20 months into the factory warranty giving me 16 months yet. Would it be wise to purchase one now or just wait until I have a few months left on the factory warranty? I've never had so much...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 451
Posted By astepup

27 days must be close to a new record. I waited...

27 days must be close to a new record. I waited about nine months for mine that was bought in Aug of '22.
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 949
Posted By astepup

Got my LexisNexis report today.

I just posted this in the C8 section as well, just thought it was quite interesting:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c8-general-discussion/4820371-got-my-lexisnexis-report-today.html
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 11:27 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 50,257
Posted By astepup

Got my LexisNexis report today.

It's amazing the amount of info they have on people! Past addresses, phone numbers, property deeds etc etc. The driving part I didn't understand as all they listed were items related to my 2016...
Forum: C7 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,016
Posted By astepup

I bought my '16 with 3K miles in '21 and it was a...

I bought my '16 with 3K miles in '21 and it was a CPO car with a 12 month/12K mile warranty. At the time I also purchased an Ally extended warranty. Hopefully I'll never have to use it, but I do put...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-03-2024, 05:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,629
Posted By astepup

Last year my dad's cousin passed away and he...

Last year my dad's cousin passed away and he (along with the entire family) knew I'm a car guy. I drove my C8 to the funeral and in the procession and nothing was said. I did have a priest ask if he...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-29-2024, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By astepup

Carmelite, congrats on your new ride! Don't be...

Carmelite, congrats on your new ride! Don't be surprised if you find yourself checking out your reflection in business windows on main streets, stealing a few glances at it as your walking away after...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,061
Posted By astepup

Was it a CPO car with any kind of warranty? I'm...

Was it a CPO car with any kind of warranty? I'm not sure if you can buy a GM platinum warranty on a four year old car that was sold as a CPO car but maybe someone else can chime in.

Nice looking...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2024, 04:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,780
Posted By astepup

Now THAT'S a color GM should offer. Looks...

Now THAT'S a color GM should offer. Looks amazing! 👍
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-28-2024, 04:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 417
Posted By astepup

I had mine changed (along with the engine...

I had mine changed (along with the engine oil/filter) at 4100 then again at 7500. I just didn't like the idea of any wear particles from a brand new engine/transmission floating around for 7500 miles...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-26-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,713
Posted By astepup

My first C7 was a '19 made in Dec of that year...

My first C7 was a '19 made in Dec of that year and had the new or "proper" trans fluid in it, never had one issue with that car. Traded in a C6 GS for a '16 C7 convertible with 3K miles on it. Had...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-26-2024, 12:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,296
Posted By astepup

Here in NW Iowa 91 octane is all I can find...

Here in NW Iowa 91 octane is all I can find locally and sometimes it's hard to find Top Tier gas.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
03-25-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,924
Posted By astepup

For me the interior layout is fine just as it is...

For me the interior layout is fine just as it is although I do wish the center console storage area was a bit deeper. If I'm to be even remotely enticed to go look at or test drive any kind of...
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