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Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-25-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,878
Posted By dfarese

Well the rock stuck between the pad and the rotor...

Well the rock stuck between the pad and the rotor was gone, the one making all the noise was stuck between the back of the rotor and the back plate. The one between the pad and the rotor dug a nice...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-25-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,878
Posted By dfarese

Nope used a thick large furniture pad I had.

Nope used a thick large furniture pad I had.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-20-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,878
Posted By dfarese

Thank you guys for the help, I'm traveling home...

Thank you guys for the help, I'm traveling home right now. Once I'm home I'm going to try to get it up on the jack I borrowed and take the wheel off and see what I could do with the suggestions you...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-20-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,878
Posted By dfarese

It's put a groove into the rotor already, I don't...

It's put a groove into the rotor already, I don't know if it's bad enough to write off the rotor. I'm not sure what I'm going to get between the brake pad and the rotor to dislodge the rock, I was...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
12-20-2022, 05:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,878
Posted By dfarese

Rock stuck between brake pad and rotor

I was driving home and all of a sudden heard this terrible loud scraping noise. Turns out I got a rock stuck between my brake pad and rotor. I had to drive all the way home and it cut into my rotor...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
11-10-2022, 01:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By dfarese

2023 Wet Passenger Floor

Well I just happened to place something on my passenger floor and found the entire floor was soaking wet. I read on the forums about A/C condensate drain line issues, but that seemed to be for 2020...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
11-04-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,051
Posted By dfarese

Thanks guys for the Corvette Concierge number and...

Thanks guys for the Corvette Concierge number and more info. I called and they are going to look around for dealerships with certified C8 corvette mechanics and also told me to stick to the manual...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
11-03-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,051
Posted By dfarese

Thank you guys for the information, this really...

Thank you guys for the information, this really helps. I have already read the manual and as far as I can see it says oil and transmission at 7,500mi or before. I asked my dealer I bought the car...
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
11-02-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,051
Posted By dfarese

Questions on First Service and Maintenance

I have about 500 miles on the C8 now and have some questions about first service and maintenance. Reading the manual seems a little confusing. It says first service is to be 7,500mi for transmission....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-28-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,241
Posted By dfarese

Stickers to show lift points?

Does anyone sell vinyl stickers to show where the lift points on the C8 are? Just incase you go to a dealer that rarely sees a corvette let alone a c8.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
08-16-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,517
Posted By dfarese

Maybe I'll go with the Z26 again, they where...

Maybe I'll go with the Z26 again, they where great on the C7 Z06, never had any issues.
Forum: C8 Tech/Performance
08-16-2022, 01:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,517
Posted By dfarese

I'm still not sure what pads to go with, with my...

I'm still not sure what pads to go with, with my C7 Z06 I had Powerstop Z26 pads and they were great! Next to no dust and I think they stopped just as good if not better than OEM. I would get the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-16-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,480
Posted By dfarese

Tell me about it :crazy: The wait to get this car...

Tell me about it :crazy: The wait to get this car is only the initial wait, until you find out you have to wait even longer because they can't even get you what you want.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-16-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,480
Posted By dfarese

It's not the Magride for Z51 on constraint, it's...

It's not the Magride for Z51 on constraint, it's the Z51 Package itself. That's what I was told. I can get the car without Z51 package and with Magride now, but I want the Z51 Package.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
06-16-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,480
Posted By dfarese

I was just told today that I cannot order my...

I was just told today that I cannot order my Vette with Z51 Package because it's on constraint. Damn that's a pretty big deal.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-08-2022, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By dfarese

I had 3 Vettes so far and always bought from C7...

I had 3 Vettes so far and always bought from C7 Carbon, but that's not an option for the C8 since they don't have a painted Z51 front spoiler.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-08-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By dfarese

Thank you for the replies guys, I have seen that...

Thank you for the replies guys, I have seen that splitter from ACS but am looking for the Z51 splitter. I have found the 3 piece painted for $275 from a reputable corvette forum vendor, but the 1...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-08-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 838
Posted By dfarese

Z51 Front Splitter 1 Piece Painted

I have a Z51 C8 coming and I like the clean look of the smaller chin spoiler but I would like it painted in Carbon Flash. I see that there is a few places that sell the 3 piece front Z51 splitter...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-05-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Posted By dfarese

Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions....

Thank you everyone for your help and suggestions. I purchased the AVANT GARDE M580R in gloss black earlier from James with Wheel Designers. He was really helpful and is even ceramic coating the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-04-2022, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Posted By dfarese

Thanks for the info, I will definitely look for...

Thanks for the info, I will definitely look for that offset.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
05-04-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,573
Posted By dfarese

Aftermarket Rims Questions?

I have a C8 Corvette coming in August and I am looking to buy after market rims since I don't like the factory ones. I had a few questions with what rims to go with and what companies to buy from....
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-22-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By dfarese

Not sure about in Boone, I'm new to the area. ...

Not sure about in Boone, I'm new to the area. But before we bought a house up here we stayed in a few places in the center of town of Blowing Rock right next door. The hotels and such in Blowing...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-22-2022, 01:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By dfarese

Thank for all your suggestions, everything seems...

Thank for all your suggestions, everything seems to be 2hrs plus from where my home is. I might give the Wilkesboro Chevy Dealer a try since that is only 45min. I appreciate all the help.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-22-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By dfarese

Thank for the info guys, What about McNeill...

Thank for the info guys, What about McNeill Chevrolet Buick in Wilkesboro? I called there and asked if they have a certified Corvette mechanic, they said yes. That's only 45 minutes from me.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
04-21-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,067
Posted By dfarese

Where to bring my Vette in Boone, NC

I will be receiving my new corvette in Boone, North Carolina. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this area and where the best place to get service and work done? I plan on replacing the...
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