Corvette Content II

[Burro (He/Haw)]

While I was waiting for my truck, I walked the showroom floor.

[mtnman]

I never understood the whole black wheel fad... :shrug:

The grey looks pretty good...

[LATB]

I never understood the whole black wheel fad... :shrug:

The grey looks pretty good...

Not really a fad at this point. I think I’ve seen every model of every car/truck with an OEM trim that includes black wheels.

[mtnman]

Not really a fad at this point. I think I’ve seen every model of every car/truck with an OEM trim that includes black wheels.

:yesnod: And it's an extra charge...:confused5:

[Humanoid 3.0]

I am out of the loop, so are they good prices?

The black wheels originally were for lazy people hiding the brake dust, so they said chrome/polished wheels were bad. Eventually back will fade out and chrome/polished will come back.

[LATB]

I am out of the loop, so are they good prices?

The black wheels originally were for lazy people hiding the brake dust, so they said chrome/polished wheels were bad. Eventually back will fade out and chrome/polished will come back.

I don't believe that.

[RonC5]

Eventually back will fade out and chrome/polished will come back.

Not soon enough.

[LATB]

I think black wheels are here to stay. Having options is great. Most cars/trucks offer both chrome/polish and black. And some black is flat/matte and some are gloss.
I like both chrome/polish and black.
Both look great if done right. IMO

[KenHorse]

Still not a fan of the look.....

[Unsuspicious]

NASCAR wheels are black

[LATB]

Still not a fan of the look.....

I think it depends on the paint color and overall style. The red vette probably looks better with chrome/polish. That battleship gray looks great with the black.
And looks great on a white pickup with black out trim. IMO :D
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[LATB]

NASCAR wheels are black

IMO that was part of the trend at 1st, not brake dust.

[MadInNc]

I am out of the loop, so are they good prices?

The black wheels originally were for lazy people hiding the brake dust, so they said chrome/polished wheels were bad. Eventually back will fade out and chrome/polished will come back.

Had my 2nd set of BBS wheels painted/embossed black (electro painted vs Powder as heat bad for forged aluminum) to complete the look :coolest:
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Originals were silver painted

Mach 1 is x500 originals

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King ranch 20” chrome though

[Bill]

Kermied OP for Corvette content posted at the VB.


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[snide]

My Gladiator Mojave came with black wheels. I don't hate them.

I am out of the loop, so are they good prices?
If you're a Costco member, you get an additional $3,000 off, which gives you an 11.5% discount. Not a horrible price.

[Bruze]

Saw this stunning (used C8) Vette last year in the showroom while getting new tires put on my C6.

Wow. :smash:

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Mine, factory chrome wheels:

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[Unsuspicious]

All red interior will never not make me think it's like like climbing into a womb or a whale carcass

[mtnman]

Saw this stunning (used C8) Vette last year in the showroom while getting new tires put on my C6.

Wow. :smash:

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Mine, factory chrome wheels:

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That's a metric shit ton of red!

[Bruze]

All red interior will never not make me think it's like like climbing into a womb or a whale carcass

That's a metric shit ton of red!

I don't think I'd want it, nor a black exterior, but it was really something to look at.

It was like looking at a really really hot slut. https://i.ibb.co/HrTf5xv/rub.gif And they're out there, or so I've heard. :rolleyes:

[Yadkin]

I just can't get past "The Wall".

[KenHorse]

Saw this stunning (used C8) Vette last year in the showroom while getting new tires put on my C6.

Wow. :smash:

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Mine, factory chrome wheels:

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"Stunning" is not the adjective *I'd* use.....

[KenHorse]

I think it depends on the paint color and overall style. The red vette probably looks better with chrome/polish. That battleship gray looks great with the black.
And looks great on a white pickup with black out trim. IMO :D
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I should have been more precise

I meant I'm still not a fan of the C8 look.....

[Bruze]

I just can't get past "The Wall".

Wut "wall"? :confused:

[mudbone64]

A few weeks ago I got to drive a C8 and it was awesome. Granted I just got to put around but the interior is to die for and the forward visibility was completely unobstructed.

Saturday I got drive a C6 Z06 and it was awesomer. Yea the interior wasn't as great but 505 horsepower coupled with the manual transmission gave the car that muscle car/sports car feel that I think a Corvette was born and bred to have. The trip to 120 mph is quite exhilarating. Or so I've been told. And at 120 the party has yet to even begin.

Car for car I'll take the C6 Z06 over the C8.

[Yadkin]

Wut "wall"? :confused:

This ugly ass thing that keeps my woman's thighs out of view and reach.

[Bruze]

A few weeks ago I got to drive a C8 and it was awesome. Granted I just got to put around but the interior is to die for and the forward visibility was completely unobstructed.

Saturday I got drive a C6 Z06 and it was awesomer. Yea the interior wasn't as great but 505 horsepower coupled with the manual transmission gave the car that muscle car/sports car feel that I think a Corvette was born and bred to have. The trip to 120 mph is quite exhilarating. Or so I've been told. And at 120 the party has yet to even begin.

Car for car I'll take the C6 Z06 over the C8.

I like the look of the C8. The mid-engine sets the style of the body apart from front- or rear-engine cars.

[Bruze]

This ugly ass thing that keeps my woman's thighs out of view and reach.

Ah yes. It does seem kinda dumb.

[BRUIZER]

Most the powertrain is finally complete.
Gonna yank the flex fuel and install an alkyl control kit.
Still have the widebody and big break kit sitting in boxes I'll change out once I decide on wheels/tires. Definitely going black on the new wheels.
Then vinyl wrap, when time permits.

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[04 commemorative]

Still a C5 fan here

[lrobe22]

Saw this stunning (used C8) Vette last year in the showroom while getting new tires put on my C6.

Wow. :smash:

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Mine, factory chrome wheels:

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Looks like the perfect interior for a Gastroenterologist that never wants to leave work. Makes sense as the C8 base model rear looks like a fat middle aged man's back end.

[mudbone64]

I like the look of the C8. The mid-engine sets the style of the body apart from front- or rear-engine cars.
Certainly it does and unfortunately it's all ass. However, because of my age what I expect out of a Corvette is changing. A C8 could be perfect transportation from central Kentucky to the gulf coast. A white C8 convertible with a red interior would do nicely. However, however, I still prefer a C6 Z or a C7 Z51 convertible, all things considered.

[Bruze]

Certainly it does and unfortunately it's all ass. However, because of my age what I expect out of a Corvette is changing. A C8 could be perfect transportation from central Kentucky to the gulf coast. A white C8 convertible with a red interior would do nicely. However, however, I still prefer a C6 Z or a C7 Z51 convertible, all things considered.

I never cared much for the C7s. :island14:

I met a guy (and wife) last year who comes in the diner where I eat, who had a brand new red C8. He's mid- late-70s and uses a cane, doesn't look in too good a shape. Has been a Vette guy all his life. Not from around here too close.

They went to Florida in the fall, he said he'd see me this spring. Haven't seen them yet, but I'm sure he'll be back assuming all is well with them.

[Unsuspicious]

80 year olds in supercars, gonna have to put in driving nannies

[Cool 50th AE]

I just can't get past "The Wall".

I think the 2026’s won’t have that with the redesigned interior.

[Humanoid 3.0]

I never cared much for the C7s. :island14:

I met a guy (and wife) last year who comes in the diner where I eat, who had a brand new red C8. He's mid- late-70s and uses a cane, doesn't look in too good a shape. Has been a Vette guy all his life. Not from around here too close.

They went to Florida in the fall, he said he'd see me this spring. Haven't seen them yet, but I'm sure he'll be back assuming all is well with them.

Sound's like you may be able to get a good deal on a C8 :yesnod:

[ratflinger]

Finally got to drive my daughter's 2024. Z51 equipped. What a car! Even in Sport mode the ride wasn't harsh, very controlled, and what a beast. I can't imagine what a Z06 or ZR1 would be like. It was different having all the exhaust noise behind you though.

[Datawiz]

It was different having all the exhaust noise behind you though.

What was it like for you on previous generation Corvettes, say C5,6 or 7? :leaving:

[snide]

Sound's like you may be able to get a good deal on a C8 :yesnod:

Explain.

[Humanoid 3.0]

Explain.

Sounds like old guy may have a hard time getting in and out of his vette in the future. :cane:

[Onebadcad]

Red is for ballers, must first obtain approval from local Corvette Club.
The folks at bugatti owe OBC some royalty money!!

https://wheelsboutique.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/wb-anrky-wheels-bugatti-chiron-an13-seriesone-monoblock-13_46783616955_o-1-886x498.jpg

[99 pewtercoupe]

While I can’t deny the C8 is a great car, I am perfectly happy with my 2016 M7 with Z51 package. I had a slush box in my previous Vette (99) and the manual transmission makes driving more fun

[Onebadcad]

While I can’t deny the C8 is a great car, I am perfectly happy with my 2016 M7 with Z51 package. I had a slush box in my previous Vette (99) and the manual transmission makes driving more fun

Since 1986 my DD was a man pedal, first was a beater hand-me-down accord which I abandoned with no clutch--rev shifting is for ballers.

I think I will pass on a C8Z, it is a great car, but I cannot commit to an auto.

IMO, you drive for fun, fun means being engaged with both car and road, you can engage more when shifting with a pedal.

[A/E]

Meh ~

Too Gol Darn Much Money fer a mere . . . CHEVY

Slapped together by Hungover Whisky Drinkers Along the Bourbon Trail in KY

[Bruze]

Sticks are for kids who didn't grow up driving post-war no-cab stick tractors, lot cars, motorcycles, and their first licensed beaters -- so they still think shifting is fun. :island14:

Carry on . . . :smash:

[Burro (He/Haw)]

My ex drove a manual Camero as her daily. Ain’t no way that’s for me on the daily. Nope.

[ratflinger]

What was it like for you on previous generation Corvettes, say C5,6 or 7? :leaving:


C3 & C4 both would let engine noise in from the front engine compartment and the headers under my feet.

[Ronins2ndCuzzin]

I won't ever own a C8. It's just not a Corvette anymore. I wish they would've called it something else and kept the F/R, manual, layout.

When I see them in town, I just think, meh. The ZO6 and ZR1 are okay to talk about because they have good numbers, but they could've had the same in the C5/6/7 platforms, but they didn't.:slap:

[lrobe22]

I won't ever own a C8. It's just not a Corvette anymore. I wish they would've called it something else and kept the F/R, manual, layout.

When I see them in town, I just think, meh. The ZO6 and ZR1 are okay to talk about because they have good numbers, but they could've had the same in the C5/6/7 platforms, but they didn't.:slap:

If the C8Z06 and ZR1 offered a manual option, I'd gladly buy one.

[LATB]

I won't ever own a C8. It's just not a Corvette anymore. I wish they would've called it something else and kept the F/R, manual, layout.

When I see them in town, I just think, meh. The ZO6 and ZR1 are okay to talk about because they have good numbers, but they could've had the same in the C5/6/7 platforms, but they didn't.:slap:

I will likely never own another corvette again unless I came into some real easy money and lots of it. There are just too many things I can spend 50-100 grand on in my life right now.

[mtnman]

Sticks are for kids who didn't grow up driving post-war no-cab stick tractors, lot cars, motorcycles, and their first licensed beaters -- so they still think shifting is fun. :island14:

Carry on . . . :smash:...

[mtnman]

I won't ever own a C8. It's just not a Corvette anymore. I wish they would've called it something else and kept the F/R, manual, layout.

When I see them in town, I just think, meh. The ZO6 and ZR1 are okay to talk about because they have good numbers, but they could've had the same in the C5/6/7 platforms, but they didn't.:slap:

I will likely never own another corvette again unless I came into some real easy money and lots of it. There are just too many things I can spend 50-100 grand on in my life right now.

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