Nice! Would love to see some pics of it (modips816@gmail.com if you wanna share). Aerolarri really has a lot of great options. I was so close to pulling the trigger on a set of their Multicave wheels. These Forgestars aren't bad but I'm not in love with them.
Your car looks absolutely bad ass bro. This is the color I'm going with when I order mine hopefully in the next few months! Love the way it sounds and the wheels are spot on...I also want wheels easy to clean lol! Great job, looking forward to seeing the next mods!
Thank you! Here is a link to the ones I bought. They are identical to the ACS Composite Z51 wickers. Even have identical directions included. I bought the expensive ACS wickers for my first C8 and came across these and figured I try them on this C8. If you search Amazon you can usually find them for under $100. There's multiple listings for the same wickers on there fyi. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ7FQYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nice, i run the same ACS. I do have 20/21 rims set up and run the lowering springs and lowered on stock suspension but not all the way. very happy and in fact i added sway bars and i can tell you the car rides and handles like a real corvette now.Night and day difference. I think you'll like the addition off headers to your exhaust, keep the stock cats.
Hmm...installing the lowering springs isn't completely out of the question I suppose. The more I look at it I wish the rear end was just a tad bit lower. Noticeable difference after installing the sway bars huh? I'll have to look into that. I like the header suggestion as well.
I did the N/A build and thought why not, personally one off the biggest secretes not tapped, along with lowering springs makes the car a pleasure to drive.if you drive in track mode than you'll want to get some.FYI i took your advise on the lowering amount on Z51 suspension.I don't really post anything on line but i would like to contribute to the c8 community and currently working on posting something soon, just need some time to gather INFO/DATA ill send a link when ready
@@peterszenkowski7769 Right on, I started looking at the sway bars last night. Can't wait to see what info you come up with. I'd like to see pics of how your car sits.
Pretty certain the low wing is installed with adhesive only and does not pre drilled holes. If you order the Z51 spoiler from GM it should come with a template.
Thank you! Here is a link to the ones I bought. They are identical to the ACS Composite Z51 wickers. Even have identical directions included. I bought the expensive ACS wickers for my first C8 and came across these and figured I try them on this C8. If you search Amazon you can usually find them for under $100. There's multiple listings for the same wickers on there fyi. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ7FQYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Paragon tint: www.paragonperf.com/Lighting_c_24.html Full tint kit: www.amazon.com/dp/B0997CJGCB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 The full tint kit comes in several pieces so you can pick and choose what you want to cover. I'm in MO.
Man wish i could get rid my stock exhaust and get the paragon, I'm a non-npp not z51 c8 so i think it can work on mine with their module just havent pulled trigger yet...
Oh ya, I think it'll work just fine for you. Check out this video I made where you can hear more of the exhaust sound. ua-cam.com/video/0IQK0TYG4R4/v-deo.html
👏👏👏👍👍Great job, still look stock. Gm should setup the car like this from factory. Please teach them how to setup a car. The spoiler looks much better now. Enjoy
Great looking C8..... I ordered the Rapid Blue as well December 2021. I am expecting a updatte within the month or so when it will start getting built. Can you post the link to the wingletts that you attached the Z51 Spoiler ( I like the way that it looks) going back and forth with this one or the high wing.
Congrats, it is well worth the wait. These are the ones I ordered (they're identical to the more expensive "Brand Name" ones). www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ7FQYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
All the interior carbon fiber I have now was purchased off ebay from jogon2013. I have a newer video showing some of it up close. I would recommend it. Wide assortment, decent quality, fair pricing and real carbon fiber overlays, not abs plastic with a carbon fiber print on top. The phone holder is a Pro Clip. I liked it the best for me out of all the ones I looked at. I normally wouldn't add a phone holder cause I don't like them clustering up the interior but my Iphone annoyed me so much rattling around in the cup holder. The phone holder built into the center console is just awkward to get to. The Pro Clip is removable and is just held on by leveraging a dash panel and wrapping around the info screen, no adhesive stuck to the interior and didn't have to stick anything to the back of my Iphone. It places the phone in a good spot and out of the way while still having good access to the phone screen. I can quickly glance at it when I'm on a rally and get info quick from cars that are ahead of me. It also gives me the perfect angle when recording in car videos. I'd recommend it.
Check out these two links, I think these are what you are talking about. ua-cam.com/video/7mCx7C--v98/v-deo.html Carbon Fiber Door Sills: www.ebay.com/itm/404078263722?hash=item5e14f0fdaa:g:ExIAAOSwVNBjrAou&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsMh%2BJwzxwDZPQsW1VGxBkldoD2z4H4fyzS5NrnwN3o2s%2FvcJkOa5UpENlwUjXvHPFIm%2FY%2BTFqMCpcndYszdg8dh9lr5kKr2l5JZIFExHWo%2FZs0sjbJrcPIeJOKTNU21zW%2B22xKN8PkYYV0p%2B1LPS%2FqVyDF0kYhglh8R%2BCpNsN%2FXe2fwM5Z7wQVNUi1oFoKRqGLoaFLtlfwIZxtBnexfwPbqjuXoIuE9Q1ETsGiD1ikg1%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9bav9G2YQ
So when did you sell your white one? I believe you had one? It was gorgeous! question...if you order the carbon fiber pkg from GM, is it stick on or hard piece CF?
I sold my other one right before this one came in back in June of 22. That's a good question about the cf, I'd like to see what the back of those interior cf pieces look like. I'm sure it's an actual cf piece, just curious if you can see the weave or if it's laminated to plastic or something. Only cf part I've seen the back of was a targa top on a 21 C8 where the suede needed to be replaced due to sagging, when the suede was removed you could see the actual cf weave on the under side of the targa top.
@@eight16garage Got my order for the trim piece across the front. Very nice. Spoke to a GM Vette guy here and he said it is solid CF pieces from the factory order.
Love the way it turned out compared to how it originally looked. Curious if this was your first choice in color? I'm debating between this & the red mist. Gotta have the black wheels
Thank you. I had two colors I originally wanted, Rapid Blue and Ceramic Matrix Grey. I got lucky and found a CMG one that someone backed out of in 2021 that had red interior. Though I loved the CMG and it looked good, the red interior was a bit much for me after while. I got lucky again in 2022 and a local dealer had an allocation so I ordered this one. Being that I'd already had CMG, I had to go with RB. Red Mist is a beautiful color, especially when the sun light hits it. There really is no bad color when it comes to these cars.
On the titanium exhaust. Does it drone on the highway? I have high flow cats and valved exhaust and it sounds pretty good. The valving keeps the sound down on the highway with still no droning. However I’ve heard the non valved exhaust drones and it sounds different when you slip into v4 mode? Any info would be great.
There is a bit of drone, not all the time but when you you hit certain speeds and rpms. Kinda hard to explain but when the car is cruising and you're kind of in a lull, not really changing speed and the rpms are kinda stuck in a certain range for an extended period of time is when I notice it most if that makes sense. To combat that I usually just upshift it manually. You can certainly tell when it kicks in to V4 from inside the car.
I actually live close to TintingKC, I was wondering how much it cost you each for ppf, window tinting, and if you ended up getting it ceramic coated there or elsewhere, how much did that end up costing too? Do you plan to do any kind of interior protection as well? I'm on the waitlist for my C8. Been scoping out the area for where I want to get my car work done. Also, love what you have done with the car and great video.
Thanks for the compliment. For the PPF on the entire front end (bumper, chin spoiler, hood, fenders, headlights) mirrors, strip above windshield and ceramic tinting all the windows (except the engine window) it was about $2500. I highly recommend Tinting KC. Very professional and courteous. Did a solid job on the install and turn around time was super quick so I wasn't without the car for days. Ceramic coating it myself and don't plan on doing any interior protection other than some more PPF on the door sills. I believe The Fuel House is having a car meet this coming Saturday that I'm gonna attend if you're not busy and wanna come check out the car in person.
Originally when C8's first came out, the C8's with Z51 supposedly didn't achieve the same top speed as the base C8 due to excess drag created by the extra aerodynamics that came with the Z51 package. But Z51 C8's were supposed to have better handling and performance gains for track days and winding road driving. Probably not a noticeable difference for most. Also it was said that the Z51 C8's could achieve the 0-60 times under 3 seconds where as the base C8's supposedly could not.
I like the look of the rocker extensions, but was concerned they might interfere with legs and feet getting in and out of the car. Do yours stick out far enough to hit your legs upon entry or exit?
Here is a link to the ones I got. I bought the expensive ACS wickers for my first C8 and came across these and figured I'd try them on this C8. They are identical to the ACS Composite Z51 wickers. Even have identical directions included. If you search Amazon you can usually find them for under $100. There's multiple listings for the same wickers on there fyi. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ7FQYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@eight16garage I did order ACS and received. Found some for $160 and ordered them. They were not good. Carbon flash was flashless and the backs weren't fully painted! Sent back! My '23 Z51 is due in April! Ive purchased a few things that I want installed ASAP. Grille guards, found some very reasonable. Love those wickers, I will look into other options! Did you install mud guards? ACS seems to have some nice ones. Not to bulky. I like things you post too. Thanks.
@@ronvaughn6006 The wickers I tried off amazon matched the carbon flash on the car very well. They were identical in shape, size, hardware instructions and they were a fraction of the price of the ACS ones I purchased for my first C8. I think the ACS wickers have come down a bit in price but they were still $500 when I was looking at them for this C8. I just wanted people to know there are other options. I haven't installed mud guards on this C8 and I don't know if I will or not. I don't think they look bad at all I just don't feel the need for them yet. Thanks for watching.
Not sure why you did not get a valved aftermarket exhaust since you the NPP option so you can close and open the values? Any advantage on going with a non-valved aftermarket exhaust for a NPP factory exhaust?
I don't know that there's any advantage, but the company I went with for my exhaust doesn't have a valved option. I prefer it to be loud all the time anyhow!
Thanks. I see having it loud all of time. Are you familiar or have you heard of the C8 NPP Exhaust Mild 2 Wild control unit that allows you to open the Exhaust at a certain RPM using a remote control? I wonder if this might increase the loudness on the NPP and maybe alleviate the need for aftermarket exhaust.
@@elvin5848 I have heard of it. Have yet to see one on a C8 in person. IDK that it would make the exhaust louder per se. But it would probably allow the valves to be fully open at speeds, rpms and driving modes when it normally wouldn't be.
Just a follow-up, have you heard of the MBRP C8 exhaust? It appears to have a pretty good sound without adding any power gains, but at a very affordable price in the same price range as the C8 factory performance exhaust.
@@elvin5848 Yes I have heard of MBRP. Haven't heard one of their exhausts on a C8 in person though. I've used their exhausts on a couple of Mustangs in the past and I was happy with them. They weren't nearly as loud as like a Corsa or Borla Atak but they still sounded good.
Just a thought because I’m wrestling with getting C8 1LT vs 2LT. Did you go thru this decision process and why you decided to go with an 1LT twice? For me, I think I’ll go with an 1LT because I am planning to mod it a lot like you did and I really care more about Performance than nice-to-have options. I rather use the extra money on performance parts.
Those were my exact same thoughts on getting a 1LT. Also for my "fun" car I've learned I like them a little more raw and less optioned. IDK why, I guess I'm weird like that. I just don't need all the extra fancy stuff. No hate on others that want those options, they're just not for me.
If you track it less is more! If you wand a luxury sports car that can track, cruise or travel cross country 2LT all the way. Never track a base. Z51 is for performance use.
Just got my 1LT Z51 last weekend and couldn't be happier with my decision. Coming from an S2000 for my weekend car, I wanted to keep it as "raw" as possible. For me it just adds to the character.
How does the car ride lowered on the Z51 suspension? Thinking about doing the same on mine (Z51, non-mag ride) but don't want to sacrifice any comfort/handling.
My 23 C8 is lowered on the factory Z51 suspension and I honestly can't tell much of a difference in ride quality with it being lowered compared to stock ride height. I will say I felt really confident in the handling taking some sharp winding roads on a rally I did a few weeks ago. The car just stuck to the road. Plus lowering with factory suspension and doing a 20/21 inch wheel setup is perfect. No rubbing in the wheel wells and hardly any scraping the front splitter on steep inclines. Sometimes you still have to take the inclines at a slight angle. On my first C8 I lowered it with Paragon springs with some HRE's and factory tires and it really didn't change the ride quality for the most part except when hitting bigger transitions in the road. It was way more harsh but I had it about as low as it would go. I also had to be careful with the front end on that one. I would like my 23 C8 just a tad lower but to me it's not worth sacrificing the ride quality like I did on my 21 C8 for that absolutely perfect lowered look. I'm telling you do a 20/21 inch wheel tire setup and lower it on the Z51 suspension. It's a really good combo.
@@eight16garage thanks for the response. Appreciate all the information. I already have my aftermarket wheels in factory specs, so I won't be going to a 20/21" setup anytime soon. Also, tires are already expensive enough for the factory wheels, haha. Yours looks fantastic though!
How much lower did you get with the factory suspension..I have non mag and bought the lowering springs.do you think I’ll achieve about the same look you have with the paragon springs?
Just by adjusting the factory coilovers I got the car about 3/4 of an inch lower. This is also a non mag ride car and I bought the PP lowering springs as well but opted not to use them for now. If you install the springs you'll definitely be able to get the same look. You'll also be able to go a bit lower even.
@@drozz1107 Congrats! You're correct, the non Z51 suspension doesn't have the adjustable collars. Wish you could've got to me sooner, I would've cut you a deal on the PP springs since I don't think I'll use them this go around. I did the PP springs on my last C8 that was Z51 also here's a couple links, maybe it'll give you a little more info. ua-cam.com/video/aOrAtHVMa1E/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/SXPCMVZjbo0/v-deo.html
@@vertisjohnson219 That is a very common question/argument. Tough to answer. I've had 2 C8's and both have had the Z51 option. I can't speak from experience in regard to not having the option. What I can say for me is I wanted the Z51 option for a multitude of reasons. Mostly those listed in the Pros below and a few other reasons. Take a look at the following link and read some of the opinions. Hope it helps. www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c8-general-discussion/4566678-z51-or-not.html Part of the opinions in the thread: Z51 Pros High performance "Summer Only" tires Performance rear axle ratio (higher numerically) =quicker acceleration Bigger Brakes. ELSD. Aero Bits. (I'd say this doesn't really apply anymore for Z51 and non Z51) Non Z51 Pros All Season Tires Lower Numerical Rear Axle Ratio.. = higher top speed, better fuel economy No Aero Bits = easier to hand wash. =higher top speed Cheaper to own AND operate.
All of it except the tint that is on the portion of the light that I said was clashing with the blue. I'll put a link in the description for tint kit I purchased to get that specific piece. The reflector and side marker tint is from Paragon.
Yet you still bought it when you thought it was ugly? I do agree they could improve the tail lights - too Camaro like, but overall they hit a grand slam on the debut of the new body style. I love my 2020 C8 convertible….been freed 20k more than I paid for it and still don’t want to sell it!
@@markymark959 i was offered 20k and $1100 reg. was coming due so i sold it. i had fun with it..its a toy...had the.experience...its not refined driving like Euro cars...mostly brut force had the z51 package
That exhaust sounds fantastic. Beautiful spec!
Thank you and thanks for watching.
Best c8 side splitters ever seen
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Haha thanks!
Great work!
Thank You!
excellent really terrific presentation---best i,ve seen--best
Thank you for the compliment.
I really like all the mods you have done to the car, great job.
Thank you, check the latest video. A lot more new stuff coming.
Nice set-up! If I were to get one, that's the combo I'd order...nice work.
Thank you!
nice car and picks for after market add ons
Thank you
I installed a set of Aerolarri Hurricanes on my 23 c8 z51 and I love them…
Nice! Would love to see some pics of it (modips816@gmail.com if you wanna share). Aerolarri really has a lot of great options. I was so close to pulling the trigger on a set of their Multicave wheels. These Forgestars aren't bad but I'm not in love with them.
Upgrade your rotor's to slotted and drilled to expel gasses and push away brake dust.
Your car looks absolutely bad ass bro. This is the color I'm going with when I order mine hopefully in the next few months! Love the way it sounds and the wheels are spot on...I also want wheels easy to clean lol! Great job, looking forward to seeing the next mods!
Thanks man, I really appreciate!
Nice Ride! Could you pass along a link to the Z-51 Spoiler Wickers please Sir?
Thank you! Here is a link to the ones I bought. They are identical to the ACS Composite Z51 wickers. Even have identical directions included. I bought the expensive ACS wickers for my first C8 and came across these and figured I try them on this C8. If you search Amazon you can usually find them for under $100. There's multiple listings for the same wickers on there fyi.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ7FQYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Love your taste and love the color of the car smoking
Appreciate it!
Nice, i run the same ACS. I do have 20/21 rims set up and run the lowering springs and lowered on stock suspension but not all the way. very happy and in fact i added sway bars and i can tell you the car rides and handles like a real corvette now.Night and day difference. I think you'll like the addition off headers to your exhaust, keep the stock cats.
Hmm...installing the lowering springs isn't completely out of the question I suppose. The more I look at it I wish the rear end was just a tad bit lower. Noticeable difference after installing the sway bars huh? I'll have to look into that. I like the header suggestion as well.
I did the N/A build and thought why not, personally one off the biggest secretes not tapped, along with lowering springs makes the car a pleasure to drive.if you drive in track mode than you'll want to get some.FYI i took your advise on the lowering amount on Z51 suspension.I don't really post anything on line but i would like to contribute to the c8 community and currently working on posting something soon, just need some time to gather INFO/DATA ill send a link when ready
@@peterszenkowski7769 Right on, I started looking at the sway bars last night. Can't wait to see what info you come up with. I'd like to see pics of how your car sits.
Very nice mine looks almost identical to yours
Rapid blue is a hard color to beat!
Looking forward to the rally content. I’m the liking the blue, also hoping to see a Z06 in the future 👍🏻
Haha, Z06 in the distant future.....very distant future......maybe.
Just bought a 2023 Rapid Blue coupe with low spoiler. Does anyone know if it’s pre drilled if I want to replace it with a Z51 spoiler?
Pretty certain the low wing is installed with adhesive only and does not pre drilled holes. If you order the Z51 spoiler from GM it should come with a template.
I like what you did on your car bro! I'll do it on my C8 too
Do It!
Your car looks great. Waiting for mine right now. Supposed to come in in april..
Can we get s link for those eickers on amazon?
Thanks!
Thank you! Here is a link to the ones I bought. They are identical to the ACS Composite Z51 wickers. Even have identical directions included. I bought the expensive ACS wickers for my first C8 and came across these and figured I try them on this C8. If you search Amazon you can usually find them for under $100. There's multiple listings for the same wickers on there fyi.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ7FQYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you!
Oh and the tint for the rear tail lights...where you get those? What state are you in?
Paragon tint: www.paragonperf.com/Lighting_c_24.html
Full tint kit: www.amazon.com/dp/B0997CJGCB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
The full tint kit comes in several pieces so you can pick and choose what you want to cover. I'm in MO.
Love everything and understand the cleaning of the wheel.. however, not a fan of the wheel at all..
Thanks! I may change them up soon.
Man wish i could get rid my stock exhaust and get the paragon, I'm a non-npp not z51 c8 so i think it can work on mine with their module
just havent pulled trigger yet...
Oh ya, I think it'll work just fine for you. Check out this video I made where you can hear more of the exhaust sound. ua-cam.com/video/0IQK0TYG4R4/v-deo.html
👏👏👏👍👍Great job, still look stock. Gm should setup the car like this from factory. Please teach them how to setup a car. The spoiler looks much better now. Enjoy
Thanks, didn't want to go to over the top, just make it look a little better.
Great looking C8..... I ordered the Rapid Blue as well December 2021. I am expecting a updatte within the month or so when it will start getting built. Can you post the link to the wingletts that you attached the Z51 Spoiler ( I like the way that it looks) going back and forth with this one or the high wing.
Congrats, it is well worth the wait. These are the ones I ordered (they're identical to the more expensive "Brand Name" ones).
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ7FQYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
How do you like the CF10 wheels? About to order a set for the C8
They're a decent wheel. No issues with mine so far.
Where did you get your carbon fiber? Is that a Pro Clip phone holder. Just a bit concerned that it is to gaudy?
All the interior carbon fiber I have now was purchased off ebay from jogon2013. I have a newer video showing some of it up close. I would recommend it. Wide assortment, decent quality, fair pricing and real carbon fiber overlays, not abs plastic with a carbon fiber print on top. The phone holder is a Pro Clip. I liked it the best for me out of all the ones I looked at. I normally wouldn't add a phone holder cause I don't like them clustering up the interior but my Iphone annoyed me so much rattling around in the cup holder. The phone holder built into the center console is just awkward to get to. The Pro Clip is removable and is just held on by leveraging a dash panel and wrapping around the info screen, no adhesive stuck to the interior and didn't have to stick anything to the back of my Iphone. It places the phone in a good spot and out of the way while still having good access to the phone screen. I can quickly glance at it when I'm on a rally and get info quick from cars that are ahead of me. It also gives me the perfect angle when recording in car videos. I'd recommend it.
the carbon fibre kick panel you're putting on where did you get them?
Check out these two links, I think these are what you are talking about.
ua-cam.com/video/7mCx7C--v98/v-deo.html
Carbon Fiber Door Sills: www.ebay.com/itm/404078263722?hash=item5e14f0fdaa:g:ExIAAOSwVNBjrAou&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsMh%2BJwzxwDZPQsW1VGxBkldoD2z4H4fyzS5NrnwN3o2s%2FvcJkOa5UpENlwUjXvHPFIm%2FY%2BTFqMCpcndYszdg8dh9lr5kKr2l5JZIFExHWo%2FZs0sjbJrcPIeJOKTNU21zW%2B22xKN8PkYYV0p%2B1LPS%2FqVyDF0kYhglh8R%2BCpNsN%2FXe2fwM5Z7wQVNUi1oFoKRqGLoaFLtlfwIZxtBnexfwPbqjuXoIuE9Q1ETsGiD1ikg1%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9bav9G2YQ
@@eight16garage thanks man
So when did you sell your white one? I believe you had one? It was gorgeous! question...if you order the carbon fiber pkg from GM, is it stick on or hard piece CF?
I sold my other one right before this one came in back in June of 22. That's a good question about the cf, I'd like to see what the back of those interior cf pieces look like. I'm sure it's an actual cf piece, just curious if you can see the weave or if it's laminated to plastic or something. Only cf part I've seen the back of was a targa top on a 21 C8 where the suede needed to be replaced due to sagging, when the suede was removed you could see the actual cf weave on the under side of the targa top.
@@eight16garage Got my order for the trim piece across the front. Very nice. Spoke to a GM Vette guy here and he said it is solid CF pieces from the factory order.
@@ronvaughn6006 Copy that, I figured it probably was.
Love the way it turned out compared to how it originally looked. Curious if this was your first choice in color? I'm debating between this & the red mist. Gotta have the black wheels
Thank you. I had two colors I originally wanted, Rapid Blue and Ceramic Matrix Grey. I got lucky and found a CMG one that someone backed out of in 2021 that had red interior. Though I loved the CMG and it looked good, the red interior was a bit much for me after while. I got lucky again in 2022 and a local dealer had an allocation so I ordered this one. Being that I'd already had CMG, I had to go with RB. Red Mist is a beautiful color, especially when the sun light hits it. There really is no bad color when it comes to these cars.
On the titanium exhaust. Does it drone on the highway? I have high flow cats and valved exhaust and it sounds pretty good. The valving keeps the sound down on the highway with still no droning. However I’ve heard the non valved exhaust drones and it sounds different when you slip into v4 mode? Any info would be great.
There is a bit of drone, not all the time but when you you hit certain speeds and rpms. Kinda hard to explain but when the car is cruising and you're kind of in a lull, not really changing speed and the rpms are kinda stuck in a certain range for an extended period of time is when I notice it most if that makes sense. To combat that I usually just upshift it manually. You can certainly tell when it kicks in to V4 from inside the car.
I actually live close to TintingKC, I was wondering how much it cost you each for ppf, window tinting, and if you ended up getting it ceramic coated there or elsewhere, how much did that end up costing too? Do you plan to do any kind of interior protection as well? I'm on the waitlist for my C8. Been scoping out the area for where I want to get my car work done. Also, love what you have done with the car and great video.
Thanks for the compliment. For the PPF on the entire front end (bumper, chin spoiler, hood, fenders, headlights) mirrors, strip above windshield and ceramic tinting all the windows (except the engine window) it was about $2500. I highly recommend Tinting KC. Very professional and courteous. Did a solid job on the install and turn around time was super quick so I wasn't without the car for days. Ceramic coating it myself and don't plan on doing any interior protection other than some more PPF on the door sills. I believe The Fuel House is having a car meet this coming Saturday that I'm gonna attend if you're not busy and wanna come check out the car in person.
do u lower your car？ or just change wheel？
It’s lowered on the factory Z51 suspension, also upsized the wheels and tires an inch front and back.
Corvettes website says that the 2023 C8 with the Z51 package will be rated at a top speed of a 185mph, but without it 195mph? Can someone explain.
Originally when C8's first came out, the C8's with Z51 supposedly didn't achieve the same top speed as the base C8 due to excess drag created by the extra aerodynamics that came with the Z51 package. But Z51 C8's were supposed to have better handling and performance gains for track days and winding road driving. Probably not a noticeable difference for most. Also it was said that the Z51 C8's could achieve the 0-60 times under 3 seconds where as the base C8's supposedly could not.
@@eight16garage thanks!
I like the look of the rocker extensions, but was concerned they might interfere with legs and feet getting in and out of the car. Do yours stick out far enough to hit your legs upon entry or exit?
There's no interference with the rockers when getting in or out of the car.
@@eight16garage Okay, good to know. Thanks for the reply.
@@JeffMarcum No problem
Who did you buy the wickers from?
Here is a link to the ones I got. I bought the expensive ACS wickers for my first C8 and came across these and figured I'd try them on this C8. They are identical to the ACS Composite Z51 wickers. Even have identical directions included. If you search Amazon you can usually find them for under $100. There's multiple listings for the same wickers on there fyi.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XQ7FQYF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@eight16garage I did order ACS and received. Found some for $160 and ordered them. They were not good. Carbon flash was flashless and the backs weren't fully painted! Sent back! My '23 Z51 is due in April! Ive purchased a few things that I want installed ASAP. Grille guards, found some very reasonable. Love those wickers, I will look into other options! Did you install mud guards? ACS seems to have some nice ones. Not to bulky. I like things you post too. Thanks.
@@ronvaughn6006 The wickers I tried off amazon matched the carbon flash on the car very well. They were identical in shape, size, hardware instructions and they were a fraction of the price of the ACS ones I purchased for my first C8. I think the ACS wickers have come down a bit in price but they were still $500 when I was looking at them for this C8. I just wanted people to know there are other options. I haven't installed mud guards on this C8 and I don't know if I will or not. I don't think they look bad at all I just don't feel the need for them yet. Thanks for watching.
Not sure why you did not get a valved aftermarket exhaust since you the NPP option so you can close and open the values? Any advantage on going with a non-valved aftermarket exhaust for a NPP factory exhaust?
I don't know that there's any advantage, but the company I went with for my exhaust doesn't have a valved option. I prefer it to be loud all the time anyhow!
Thanks. I see having it loud all of time. Are you familiar or have you heard of the C8 NPP Exhaust Mild 2 Wild control unit that allows you to open the Exhaust at a certain RPM using a remote control? I wonder if this might increase the loudness on the NPP and maybe alleviate the need for aftermarket exhaust.
@@elvin5848 I have heard of it. Have yet to see one on a C8 in person. IDK that it would make the exhaust louder per se. But it would probably allow the valves to be fully open at speeds, rpms and driving modes when it normally wouldn't be.
Just a follow-up, have you heard of the MBRP C8 exhaust? It appears to have a pretty good sound without adding any power gains, but at a very affordable price in the same price range as the C8 factory performance exhaust.
@@elvin5848 Yes I have heard of MBRP. Haven't heard one of their exhausts on a C8 in person though. I've used their exhausts on a couple of Mustangs in the past and I was happy with them. They weren't nearly as loud as like a Corsa or Borla Atak but they still sounded good.
What size are the wheels?
20x9 in front, 21x12 in the rear
Just a thought because I’m wrestling with getting C8 1LT vs 2LT. Did you go thru this decision process and why you decided to go with an 1LT twice? For me, I think I’ll go with an 1LT because I am planning to mod it a lot like you did and I really care more about Performance than nice-to-have options. I rather use the extra money on performance parts.
Those were my exact same thoughts on getting a 1LT. Also for my "fun" car I've learned I like them a little more raw and less optioned. IDK why, I guess I'm weird like that. I just don't need all the extra fancy stuff. No hate on others that want those options, they're just not for me.
Thanks for your candid thoughts. I feel pretty much the same way - just a “raw” car w/o all of the bells and whistles!
If you track it less is more! If you wand a luxury sports car that can track, cruise or travel cross country 2LT all the way. Never track a base. Z51 is for performance use.
Just got my 1LT Z51 last weekend and couldn't be happier with my decision. Coming from an S2000 for my weekend car, I wanted to keep it as "raw" as possible. For me it just adds to the character.
@@anthonykiedis1765 Congrats, you're gonna love it and I feel the same way!
Hi, where did you get your tail light tint?
Thank you
Paragon tint: www.paragonperf.com/Lighting_c_24.html
Full tint kit: www.amazon.com/dp/B0997CJGCB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
The interior looks great, where did you purchase the door window button switches in Carbon fiber from.
Thanks and here's a link: www.amazon.com/dp/B09YLF3816?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
How does the car ride lowered on the Z51 suspension? Thinking about doing the same on mine (Z51, non-mag ride) but don't want to sacrifice any comfort/handling.
My 23 C8 is lowered on the factory Z51 suspension and I honestly can't tell much of a difference in ride quality with it being lowered compared to stock ride height. I will say I felt really confident in the handling taking some sharp winding roads on a rally I did a few weeks ago. The car just stuck to the road. Plus lowering with factory suspension and doing a 20/21 inch wheel setup is perfect. No rubbing in the wheel wells and hardly any scraping the front splitter on steep inclines. Sometimes you still have to take the inclines at a slight angle. On my first C8 I lowered it with Paragon springs with some HRE's and factory tires and it really didn't change the ride quality for the most part except when hitting bigger transitions in the road. It was way more harsh but I had it about as low as it would go. I also had to be careful with the front end on that one. I would like my 23 C8 just a tad lower but to me it's not worth sacrificing the ride quality like I did on my 21 C8 for that absolutely perfect lowered look. I'm telling you do a 20/21 inch wheel tire setup and lower it on the Z51 suspension. It's a really good combo.
@@eight16garage thanks for the response. Appreciate all the information. I already have my aftermarket wheels in factory specs, so I won't be going to a 20/21" setup anytime soon. Also, tires are already expensive enough for the factory wheels, haha. Yours looks fantastic though!
@@anthonykiedis1765 Thanks, nothing wrong with a 19/20 inch setup at all, they look just as good. I hear you on tire prices sheesh!
How much lower did you get with the factory suspension..I have non mag and bought the lowering springs.do you think I’ll achieve about the same look you have with the paragon springs?
Just by adjusting the factory coilovers I got the car about 3/4 of an inch lower. This is also a non mag ride car and I bought the PP lowering springs as well but opted not to use them for now. If you install the springs you'll definitely be able to get the same look. You'll also be able to go a bit lower even.
@@eight16garage copy Thx..I literally got the car a few days ago non z51 as well..I don’t think I can adjust the coil overs correct?
@@drozz1107 Congrats! You're correct, the non Z51 suspension doesn't have the adjustable collars. Wish you could've got to me sooner, I would've cut you a deal on the PP springs since I don't think I'll use them this go around. I did the PP springs on my last C8 that was Z51 also here's a couple links, maybe it'll give you a little more info.
ua-cam.com/video/aOrAtHVMa1E/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/SXPCMVZjbo0/v-deo.html
Does that void your warranty on the suspension by lowering it
No it does not, these are factory adjustable coilovers.
816? Are you in the KC area?
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how wide are the wheels?
I did forget to mention that dang it, 20x9.5 and 21x12
Wanna sell the wheel setup
Maybe, I've been looking around at other wheels but haven't decided on anything yet.
Do you have the Z51 suspension?
Yes this is a Z51 car.
@@eight16garage I have no intentions of tracking my car (when I finally) get it. Would you suggest or not suggest getting the Z51 option?
@@vertisjohnson219 That is a very common question/argument. Tough to answer. I've had 2 C8's and both have had the Z51 option. I can't speak from experience in regard to not having the option. What I can say for me is I wanted the Z51 option for a multitude of reasons. Mostly those listed in the Pros below and a few other reasons. Take a look at the following link and read some of the opinions. Hope it helps.
www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c8-general-discussion/4566678-z51-or-not.html
Part of the opinions in the thread:
Z51 Pros
High performance "Summer Only" tires
Performance rear axle ratio (higher numerically) =quicker acceleration
Bigger Brakes.
ELSD.
Aero Bits. (I'd say this doesn't really apply anymore for Z51 and non Z51)
Non Z51 Pros
All Season Tires
Lower Numerical Rear Axle Ratio.. = higher top speed, better fuel economy
No Aero Bits = easier to hand wash. =higher top speed
Cheaper to own AND operate.
is tail light tint from paragon?
All of it except the tint that is on the portion of the light that I said was clashing with the blue. I'll put a link in the description for tint kit I purchased to get that specific piece. The reflector and side marker tint is from Paragon.
Paragon tint: www.paragonperf.com/Lighting_c_24.html
Full tint kit: www.amazon.com/dp/B0997CJGCB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
Who stole your emblems.
Everything is perfect, but those wheels look like they belong on a Honda Civic
Ya I’m not in love with them.
no way to.fix ugly rear end....sold mine
It's not the worst but they could've came up with some better tail lights.
Yet you still bought it when you thought it was ugly? I do agree they could improve the tail lights - too Camaro like, but overall they hit a grand slam on the debut of the new body style. I love my 2020 C8 convertible….been freed 20k more than I paid for it and still don’t want to sell it!
@@markymark959 i was offered 20k and $1100 reg. was coming due so i sold it. i had fun with it..its a toy...had the.experience...its not refined driving like Euro cars...mostly brut force had the z51 package
@@markymark959 Agree with you, I absolutely love the look of the C8 just wish it had some different tail lights.
@@eight16garage it would beso.easy for Chevrolet to.swap out the bumber assembly