First Impressions on My 2020 C8 Corvette! Was it Worth The Wait?
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- My first impressions on my 2020 C8 Corvette after owning it for two weeks.
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I was looking my c6 and just saw the body lines of the c8 in certain angles. Crazy how GM has retained that “corvette” shape it’s so sick!!
Blessed to have been driving mine since 08/03/20. Was built 07/15/20. I absolutely love it !
Congrats!
Can I ask you a question about the process? I preorder my C8 but when should you expect the manufacturing cost for the vehicle, and how long did you wait?
Richard Molina Your dealership should have explained all of that to you if you have ordered through one. Mine was 11 months from order to reception. It’s too complicated of a process for me to explain here. Good luck.
Saw your review with Clarences C8. I’ve had mine for 8wks now and love the car with exception to the attention it draws. I love the DCT transmission and I drive all the time in M and I downshift which is different. I know you couldn’t really explain it but to me it seems as though the downshifts are a little more firm and you feel it with the braking it creates along with the sound of the motor and in most instances you get a body bump or push from downshifting. It’s really more like downshifting an actual manual transmission in that regard but upshifts are silky smooth and the pop you get in the exhaust is phenomenal on upshift especially 1st to 2nd and again 2nd to 3rd. Downshifting the gurgle or burbles sound good too. I drove outside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway hours prior to the start and everyone was looking, pointing, taking pics and videoing the car. It was a good feeling as they all knew this car, the C8 was the Pace Car for the race. At the stop light a Gate 1 a guy came over and talked to us while snapping pics and said he loved it but it was quiet and he couldn’t hear it. Being in manual I pulled the paddles in and revved it and got a smile from him. Personally I’d rather have a little bit more of a louder sound at all times but not an obnoxious sounding car. I also don’t want to loose my control of the valves. Overall I’m very happy, no known or unknown at this point. Had my first OTA update and waiting for the new one for the frunk. Speaking of which, i wish the frunk was like the rear hatch with a soft close, wish the paddle shifters were fixed at 9-3 and though I ceramic coated my entire engine bay where water wants to land when it comes in, I wish the rear glass vents had a cover that looked great while still allowing air to escape and water intrusion next to impossible. Ceramic coating the cladding around the LT2, the motor cover and other areas helps tremendously and water spots are a non issue for me. Brakes dust is problematic! I have new wheels coming soon and they will be ceramic coated like the car has been. Did it with my SixGen SS and the wheels always looked great so I’m hoping for the same results. Keep up the great videos and looking for more content relative to this car. I know you may be on the later end of C8 info but somehow I feel yours will be more informative based on what I’ve seen from previous offerings from others and you seem delve into things more openly and from logical points of view vs trying to be first with content or parroting what others have already said. I just feel more informative content is forthcoming from you and I’m subscribed and locked in!
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻 I really appreciate the information and feedback.
The vehicles computers are currently learning with the miles you currently have with regards to the transmission. Got to get over the 1500 mile mark . Car is stunning. Mines supposedly coming in september. Same color and a z51 fe4.
You have the exhaust performance on it because Oder mine should be get it by end of October because the production is behind I get with the basic
Have to agree on the attention the car gets. I tend to stay to myself and hate to be rude to people. Yesterday I was at the gas station parked on the side lot area and returning back to my car and a guy ran from the pumps to ask what the car was and what year was it? He was shocked and I could tell he wanted to engage me in further convo but it was probably evident I was in a hurry to go. My wife gets a kick out of peoples reaction to the car and how they're just blown away by it. Even she has ridden more in this car than she ever had ridden with my in my previous Six and Fifth Gen Camaro SS's. Overall I love the car and all that it brings to me for it's price point, options, design and technology!
Keep up the great videos and plant to watch what you do to yours and see if there's anything I need to think about. I've already Xpel'd the entire front end, fenders, hood, A pillars and forward roof panel and headlights, paint correction and polished and then ceramic coated with Trinity SB3, ceramic tint, edge red motor cover and I've switched my OE wheels for VS Forged brushed titanium wheels.
You mentioned the DCT and upshifts are smooth as butter and love the sound of the exhaust when it pops on shifts but on the downshift the DCT seems to be a little stiff or harsh! It's really hard to describe other than the car seems to react to the downshift and you know you're down a gear especially from second to first. I tend to find myself shifting down form 5 to 4, 4 to 3 and 3 to 2 and then just allowing the car to do it's thing to first gear most times. Sometimes the jerk of the downshift can be annoying I suppose but I love this car! I've had mine now for 11 weeks and I'm just under 1000 miles. Seems like it took forever to get through the 500 mile break-in period but I managed and did a launch and managed a 2.9 sec 0-60 which was a phenomenal rush!
Enjoy the whip and looking forward to the next clip!
After 13 months from reservation to delivery the 2LT C8 Stingray basic delivered on 8-6-2020 has just over 2.2k miles on the odometer and I just finish a 400 round day trip to Dallas Tx and pulled 28 mpg and yes it was worth the wait. Yes there are conversation at traffic lights and every stop becomes a One Car Show. You better make your way through the Corvette Academy Videos Corvette has on line so you know as much or more then everyone that wants to see the car up close and personal. The stock exhaust is loud enough because no one is going to keep up long enough to hear It anyway. I broke my C8 in by working my way up from Weather through the Z Mode. In Track mode you may never see the C8 cruising in 8th gear but if you want to use Track Mode you need to go find a Track and not waist 6th gear and all that torque. Without launch control and traction control off the tires spin and it wiggles like a Mustang but only pulls 0 to 60 in 4.0 seconds flat. The the launch control delivers on the 0 to 60 promise of under 3 seconds. Be sure to do a proper brake in. 500 miles to open the Tachometer and 1500 miles before you go racing. It is worth the wait!
Congrats man! Your channel has been a huge inspiration for me. Keep up the great work
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback 👍🏻
Thank You! Please give me more details on the specifics you had on your build sheet. And now in hindsight, what items do you think you should have added on if any. Once again Thank You!!
Video coming soon 👍🏻👍🏻
Congrats!! Very happy for you!
Thanks!
I love everything about the C8 except the side profile. I still prefer the C7 from that angle. I'd be interested to see how you're going about keeping water spots and swirl marks off of it. I find it so hard to keep a brand new paint job looking brand new.
I've seen you in the Greenville area a time or 2 in the past couple of weeks. Awesome C8.. Congrats man
That's awesome 👍🏻 Thank you!
Good stuff man, enjoy the content. Gratz on the C8!
Thanks!
Paul Stanley loves his new Vette.
Thanks for uploading this. Looking forward to future updates on your c8
Thanks!
All good. I want the 3LZ Z06 w/Z07 package in Elkhart Lake blue with Tension blue Interior
Congratulations! Cat wait to see more vids! Car look spectacular!
Thanks!
Cool video man, can’t wait to see more 👍🏼 I guess my one question is, how do you like the new infotainment system from Chevy? I know with everything else going on with the car, this question might seem a little insignificant lol. I’m just curious to hear your thoughts. Earlier this year I purchased a 2020 Silverado to replace my ‘08, and coming from being used to Dodge’s UConnect in my Challenger, I’ve actually been really impressed with the new Chevy system. It’s been really smooth, responsive, and has had no glitches/freezing. I’ve been able to use CarPlay and Bluetooth without issues. I know the C8 is using the same system, but of course that car has extra settings/features for it being a sports car.
Thanks man 👍🏻 I like it so far. I actually use Android auto for music, navigation and phone calls. I do use the Chevy infotainment system for PDR and the front cameras. It works really well for those.
Enjoyable vid, thank u!
Congratulations Good video ...I love my 2020 Corvette stingray spider with 3LT Z-51 package 🔥 content coming to our channel with this car build
That Steering wheel nice and different.
Very nice looking ride. It is shinning!
Thank you 👍🏻
Oh No! The Frunk flys up at speed..LOL! My '19 never had that issue.
That’s been addressed with an update already
Do you plan so upgrading the exhaust? Is that a base model? Thanks for the video!
It's got the Z51 package. I don't think I'll change anything from stock for a little while. Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻
I just sold my C6 and got a very good price and the new C8 is ordered. Can you talk to me about the radiator plates? Does anyone offer a screen to place in front of them that can absorb road gravel - then be flushed out and dropped back in front of the real radiator plates?
Congrats! Nice C8👍🏼 Mine’s coming soon 🤞🏼 Note, seats are ventilated not cooled.
Congrats on your C8 👍🏻
Awesome car.. hopefully they will have a mod to keep the baffles open so you can hear the beast
That would be great 👍🏻 I'm wondering if you can pull the active exhaust fuse like you can on the C7s.
@@CarsCostsandTechnology most likely.. enjoy and looking forward to more videos
Can you do an in-depth testing and walk through for the hud?
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 I'll try to incorporate that into the viewer request video.
Would like to see a video on taking the roof off, securing it and then putting it back on with out assistance.
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 I'll try to incorporate that into the viewer request video.
Can you tell me the build on the car. Looks awesome!
Great video bro, I concur with all that you said. 😊
Thanks man 👍🏻
Cars, Costs and Technology You’re welcome.
How are the blind spots? I have a 1LT on order and I'm worried because it doesn't have blind spot monitoring. Also, do you use the front lift alot?
Blind spots are pretty bad especially if you are at a stop looking right at an angle. I’m glad I have the blind spot detection.
Oh and yes the lift is great but probably depends on where you live. In a larger city with construction or pit holes it’s pretty great
@@bluejayrover thanks for your response, im looking into getting aftermarket blind spot monitoring. GM should make it a basic feature from factory
If i configure a 2021 C8 using da GM configurator wil I be paying da amount at da end of my GM configuration plus delivery charge and taxes? Or wen time comes to pik up car wil I stil hav to end up negotiating wi da dealer who wil try to up da price?
I'm out of luck. I've been told if I order one now, it could be 2023 by the time I get it.
Order from one of the larger Corvette dealers and get it in the spring. They will sell you it at MSRP and arrange delivery to your state. I suggest Kerbeck Chevrolet in NJ.
www.kerbeckatlanticcity.com/
@Eric Lamoureux If you order now you were told January 2021?
@Eric Lamoureux I spoke with a GM rep and two dealership salesmen that told me if you order now, the wait is 18 months minimum if you are lucky. You are not getting a 2021 corvette in January 2021. People that ordered a 2020 still haven't taken delivery yet and their orders will be completed first.
Car Story True. I ordered my C8 convertible a year ago and am still stuck at status 3000.
@Eric Lamoureux GM will probably never do 0% financing on a C8, there is a waiting list a mile long and can't make them fast enough. The $3250 is for the 2019 C7s.
Not fond of the C7 and C8 tail lights. As a previous vette owner the round lights are the signature of the brand.
I miss the round tail lights too. I grew up loving the C5s and C6s.
Enjoy that new ride man!
Thanks man!
Get the base model. Delete the exhaust. Install Twin Turbos. Install Custom Exhaust. Delete electric frunk feature.
This may sound like a stupid question, but what color is your C8? The outside shots look red, but the shots inside the parking garage look orange!
It's red. Certain lighting makes it look orange for some reason.
Cool, content & terrific definitely worth the wait I'd say. Congratulations on all your success the c8 is beautiful. I think you're correct about the exhaust perhaps corvette will have & send a data update just like the f r o n k. Really cool seeing the flawless shifts on your tac as you describe it. Thanks for providing clean, nice family friendly and informative information it's good to see someone doing that. During the break I watched Firefighter Mark Taylor official he has a two part documentary that's very interesting. Keep up the good work & thank you for being you ✝.
Thank you for the feedback 👍🏻 I really appreciate it!
Hey CCT, curious question, does the C8 corvette have Adaptive CC? I know it may be a bit silly lol... but its a feature that I look for in cars, even if it is a sport car!
I don't believe so. I haven't actually used the cruise control yet. I'll have to check for you when I do try it out 👍🏻
Cool car
On my 2018 2SS Camaro I pulled the exhaust fuse And it stays open constantly. Can you Not do the same with the Vette?
Similar situation on some Aston Martins. If a computer is involved, you can either bypass it completely by pulling fuses, or get a device fitted to switch it on or off.
I know you can on C7s. Hopefully it works the same on the C8.
Are you putting on vertical doors
I have a C8, delivery in March. Only one complaint. The exhaust is way to quite.
My dad placed his order on his a few weeks ago and it is estimated to be coming in around next summer. 2021 model year. Do you think that they might tweak/tune the exhaust for the next model year at all or no?
HAHA NICE TRY! I don't need to watch the video ( I will anyway 😊 ) to know YES the C8 Vette was definitely worth the wait !👍👍👍 PS: Was that a Quicksilver C5 Z06 creepin in the background in the parking garage 😎
I know you are "just" a Corvette fan but did GM ever reached out to you about sponsorship or anything fun?
The Paint, Good lord!
👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
How much 💰?
I'll do a video on that at some point 👍🏻
2:20 - wow, that's also an unusual car there :)
4:20 - is that another Corvette behind the pillar? C6 maybe?
Yep sure is 👍🏻
Looks like a C5 Z06 to you me based on the cooling vent in front of the rear tire.
I heard from Scotty they are recalling a bunch of them, because the frunk opens up and let's you drive 82 mph.
Yeah, it's just a software update. I made a video about that also.
What is the weight? Does it feel heavy??
It's actually very light on it's feet! Great throttle response as well!
i think u should keep your exhaust the way it is...or you could attract too much attention to yourself or even the guys who like to write speeding tickets.... Red attracts plenty attention already... Tesla is silent and its just as fast lol
Do a video of all the instrumentation features
Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 I'll try to incorporate that into the viewer request video.
Just curious, I put in my order over a year ago, and went to status 3000 in early February and haven't heard a word since. When did you put in your order that got you your car two weeks ago?
This is the most difficult wait of my life!
I’m in the same boat for my HTC, just heard today it’s being built Sept.7th. You should be soon.
@@fortijr Thanks for the info. How long ago did you put in your deposit?
@@marktheshark7006 I put a deposit on the coupe on July 19th 2019. I was 6th in line at my local dealer. I switched to the convertible on the 1st day they accepted orders back in November or December. Good luck getting yours soon.
Check this video out:
ua-cam.com/video/u18ZedKB7bA/v-deo.html
It's got the full timeline of my order. 👍🏻
fortijr It’s ironic. After watching your video, I felt much more hopeful that something was
Going to happen, and low and behold this morning I got an update that the order went to 3400, and TPW for next week!
Shocked!
YES!!!!
C5Z in the background at the 4:23 mark
Did you or are you going to apply a ceramic paint protection coat to your C8?
ua-cam.com/video/3IWBj17fW2A/v-deo.html
Check that video out where I go over ceramic coatings 👍🏻
Enjoy
The attention part is a good problem to have IMO. Means you picked a badass car
I think they approached the C8 with the right mindset. They focused on quality over cutting cost with corners. So I hope
Yeah I agree 👍🏻 I like it most of the time. Just when you're in a hurry it's tough because you don't want to be rude to someone who's interested in the car.
Hell yeah 🏎 📽 🎉👍
Ok review but pointless to say you haven't had any major problems with the car when you said just before it doesn't even have 500 miles? just doesn't make sense to even say it
Just letting everyone know that I don't have any paint or body panel issues. A lot of detects are noticable from day 1. Only time will tell if any mechanical issues pop up.
4 ads in 6:38 wtf!!
I fuckin with I could buy a C8
"My first impressions ON my 2020 Corvette." Thanks for confirming the Corvette owner stereotype!
Do you have the front end lift option?
Yes 👍🏻 I really like it.
@@CarsCostsandTechnology My C6 rubs on my driveway, so it will be an option I purchase, for sure. Going to skip the magnetic shocks though.
I had a corvette but then I woke up :(
"Believe or not, I've been stopped num-" ad plays*
For God's sake, get an ad blocker.
What kind of a monster makes a video of C8 driving around and completely mutes the audio?! LOL! Let us hear the motor, you can just turn down volume so we can still hear your voiceover
The car is super quiet inside. Barely hear the engine. Good and bad.
Exactly...
The volume was turned down not muted. Unfortunately you can barely hear the engine unless if you're flooring it. You would just hear wind noise.
Cars, Costs and Technology oh wow, interesting!
Gotta give that bad boy a muffler delete
its illegal so forget that pipe dream
Black wheels suck!
Nice car, But should of spent the $115 on blacki g out spoiler and side mirrors black.. those accents look sick
I'd be interested to hear what parts of car got PPF & how much did it cost? I've got an HTC coming & I'm deciding on whether to do the whole car in PPF & ceramic or just the front, sideskirts/rockers & rear qrtr panel.
Putting out a video on that topic very soon 👍🏻
CONGRATS MAN! THE CAR IS SEXY AS ****!!!
Thank you!
Old NPP dual mode exhaust trick - there's a fuse somewhere. PULL IT!
I was thinking about that 👍🏻The fuse box is a little more complicated to access now lol. Not sure if it will cause any other issues, but I heard a lot of people did that on their C7s without problems.
Should have waited on the c8 z06 bro
Couldn't wait another year or two. I can always trade in on a Z down the road 👍🏻