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Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-24-2020, 11:59 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 34,901
Posted By 50MileSmile

You’re going to hurt the feelings of these GM...

You’re going to hurt the feelings of these GM designers who worked very hard on the taillight design of the current Camaros.
...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-19-2020, 12:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,720
Posted By 50MileSmile

The 1965 Corvairs with C8 drivetrain are already...

The 1965 Corvairs with C8 drivetrain are already sold out, and dealers are now taking orders for the 1966 models. No word yet on convertible versions.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-19-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,664
Posted By 50MileSmile

Xpel Tracwrap...

Xpel Tracwrap (https://www.xpel.com/shop/paint-protection-film/tracwrap)
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-16-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 24,215
Posted By 50MileSmile

That’s a good thought, actually. I’ve had primer...

That’s a good thought, actually. I’ve had primer bleed-through on a C6 and a GT350 - and both were light colors.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-16-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,027
Posted By 50MileSmile

How about Xpel (not Expel) Tracwrap? It’s a great...

How about Xpel (not Expel) Tracwrap? It’s a great temporary solution for a road trip: https://www.xpel.com/shop/paint-protection-film/tracwrap.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-15-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 24,215
Posted By 50MileSmile

A few thoughts for the OP I don’t think have been...

A few thoughts for the OP I don’t think have been expressed here. Most are highly unlikely but possible.

1. Did you inspect your car carefully under different types of light before taking it home?...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-14-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,868
Posted By 50MileSmile

This points out why putting the hinges at the...

This points out why putting the hinges at the front of the frunk and the latch on the back below the windshield could be a running change for the 2021s (or 2022s at the latest). Glad there was no...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-13-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,108
Posted By 50MileSmile

My dealer is taking 2022 orders now.

My dealer is taking 2022 orders now.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-13-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By 50MileSmile

It’s supposed to be first-come, first-served. My...

It’s supposed to be first-come, first-served. My dealer got one in last week for a car that just arrived and was within the first 6,000 built.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-13-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 8,068
Posted By 50MileSmile

Of course it does. Then the manufacturer gets to...

Of course it does. Then the manufacturer gets to buy the premium ad spread inside the front cover of MT - and a few more ads later in the year.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,623
Posted By 50MileSmile

i wish I’d stocked up on C8s too. :smash:

i wish I’d stocked up on C8s too. :smash:
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By 50MileSmile

Sorry, posted the original one instead of the...

Sorry, posted the original one instead of the update I just received from Chevy...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By 50MileSmile

GM recalls C8 for frunk issue - but not the one you expect

Update: Within the last couple of minutes, the recall was posted at the GM Recall Center (https://my.chevrolet.com/recalls/?evar18=ch_footer_recalls.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 917
Posted By 50MileSmile

Supplier is excluded - and likely will be for at...

Supplier is excluded - and likely will be for at least another year. Some dealers have filled their allotment of 2021s and are now taking orders for 2022s.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,893
Posted By 50MileSmile

It’s hard to tell if yours is longer that mine...

It’s hard to tell if yours is longer that mine (the wait, that is). My dealer is likewise one of the largest Chevy stores in the country, and I’m thinking about buying a new Camaro ZL1 to drive for a...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-10-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 760
Views: 52,980
Posted By 50MileSmile

Has anyone with the fuse out experienced the...

Has anyone with the fuse out experienced the frunk lid opening on its own? If not, perhaps the problem is “mechanical” in that there’s a loose wire, bad connection or defective wiring harness causing...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
08-09-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,882
Posted By 50MileSmile

Last week, my dealer called me to come check out...

Last week, my dealer called me to come check out a yellow C8 that had just come off the truck. (I’ve still got awhile to decide on a color for my car, so I’m trying to check out a variety of colors...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-27-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,851
Posted By 50MileSmile

Why wouldn’t I? Because speculating on the...

Why wouldn’t I? Because speculating on the potential short-term future value increase of a depreciating asset does not make good financial sense. There are many other ways I can invest that money for...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-27-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,851
Posted By 50MileSmile

Just to make sure I understand: You are...

Just to make sure I understand: You are suggesting I should buy a C8 model I do not want, in a color I do not like, equipped with options I do not need - just because the car is available? :crazy2: ...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,903
Posted By 50MileSmile

Beautiful C8! After using Xpel on all my new...

Beautiful C8!

After using Xpel on all my new cars for the last 12 years (including Stealth), I think you’ll find that the satin material will dull the look of your car a little bit, where the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,851
Posted By 50MileSmile

Wow - Does anyone have a picture of a whole herd...

Wow - Does anyone have a picture of a whole herd of dead horses being beaten? :willy:



Whether a car sits unsold on a dealer’s lot for one or two or a hundred days, it’s still unsold. If it’s...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,851
Posted By 50MileSmile

You don’t need to try to read between the lines...

You don’t need to try to read between the lines to try to recreate the scenario. I did chase down four of these cars at the dealers when I knew they came in; the fifth one supposedly was delivered...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,851
Posted By 50MileSmile

You can track a BMW or MINI build every step of...

You can track a BMW or MINI build every step of the way, from order acceptance to drop-off at the dealer.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,851
Posted By 50MileSmile

See Message 15 above. I made the 20-minute drive...

See Message 15 above. I made the 20-minute drive to one of the dealers yesterday morning to look at an Accelerate Yellow C8 on the showroom floor that came in three days ago. I just wanted to see the...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
07-26-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,851
Posted By 50MileSmile

Not falling for anything, nor do I neccessarily...

Not falling for anything, nor do I neccessarily trust what any website (or anyone) says on the Internet. I’m just pointing out what’s available info-wise on a particular C8 someone found, and I don’t...
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