The Official C8 Corvette Thread...

[MX793]

I swap to my race wheels and tires, and back, a couple times per month during the summer.  Can do it in 30 minutes or less without power tools (just a breaker bar, socket, torque wrench and jack).

[12,000 RPM]

Oh, how times have changed.

I'm OK to do maintenance and make 1 change... but this damn Kia broke my will to tinker

1st requirement for my next car... good aftermarket suspension options

[Eye of the Tiger]

If you do a lot of street and event driving, I can see how swapping tires on/off all the time would be annoying. But once every 6 months isn't a big deal.

It's a big deal if you're my mom. She puts on new winter tires somewhere in January, and then drives on them all year. They are worn out by the next winter. One set of tires per year. It's a good system.

[CaminoRacer]

I swap to my race wheels and tires, and back, a couple times per month during the summer.  Can do it in 30 minutes or less without power tools (just a breaker bar, socket, torque wrench and jack).

I got a DeWalt electric impact. Definitely worth it

[MrH]

I've had 3 different tires on the El Camino.

Conti AWS
BFG Comp 2 A/S
Bridgestone RE-71R

The Contis had a bit of a squishy sidewall. I liked the BFGs on the front better, since they had a stiffer sidewall and helped the steering feel more direct.

I can't really tell the difference between the BFGs and the RE-71Rs at normal speeds. Steering feel is similar. Except the RE-71Rs are louder, kick up rocks, and wear twice as fast. They are way faster for AutoX, but on the street the BFGs are a better tire. And if the RE-71Rs don't transform the car's street performance, a PSS isn't going to either.

I know a few other people rocking the BFG Comp 2 A/S and they love them as well. They actually do pretty well for AutoX too, given the compound.

Well, I don't think a 1969 El Camino is necessarily the best platform to test tire responsiveness, turn in and feel   Is that a recirculating ball steering rack?

[CaminoRacer]

I put the BFGs on my Mazda too, same feel. Good sidewalls, plenty of grip for street driving. You don't need anything more for the street unless you're driving like a jackass.

[12,000 RPM]

Eh, if summers feel better I can understand. I mean, a lot of performance cars are overkill for the street. But many feel special even just tooling around. Subjectively good tires can add to that, even if unusably high grip is a consequence.

[Payman]

The C8 Corvette: You love reading about it, we are okay with writing about it. But if you want to own it, to feel all 495 horsepower humming behind the driver's seat, you'd better hustle down to your local Chevrolet dealership and get your order in as the long-fabled mid-engine Corvette is almost sold out, at least for the first model year anyway.
Michael Simcoe, General Motor's design chief, told Autoblog at the Concours d'Elegance of America (an event held in Plymouth, MI, not to be confused with the Concours d'Elegance in Monterrey, CA) over the weekend that new 'Vette orders are either already at capacity or nearly there.

"It's nearly sold out. It's so close that it's bound to be sold out soon," Simcoe told Autoblog.
It's unclear just how many spots the General has for those looking for a C8 Corvette, though the C7 has sold 30,000 units in a good year. Not only is the engine in a difference place in the C8, but this Corvette is has both a trunk and a frunk—reason for purchasing alone. But who knows, maybe folks are rushing to get their custom VINs in before someone else can snag ASSMN.

[Morris Minor]

The dealer markups over list for C8s are going to be very chunky - like $20k. If you can drive out for much less than 100k you'll be doing well IMO.

[giant_mtb]

The dealer markups over list for C8s are going to be very chunky - like $20k. If you can drive out for much less than 100k you'll be doing well IMO.

Someone mentioned earlier that GM wasn't going to allow for such shenanigans, that a dealership could be cut from the chain if they mark up.

[Soup DeVille]

Someone mentioned earlier that GM wasn't going to allow for such shenanigans, that a dealership could be cut from the chain if they mark up.

they'll have their yearly allotment cut.

Not a big deterrent if they're all sold already.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Can GM plz now use the C8's platform as the basis for all new cars?  Kthx. I'll take a MR V8 Spark.

[SJ_GTI]

That is good news for GM if true.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

The dealer markups over list for C8s are going to be very chunky - like $20k. If you can drive out for much less than 100k you'll be doing well IMO.

There are threads on the Vette Forums listing the dealerships that will be selling the C8 at list price.

[Morris Minor]

I remember when the PT Cruiser was being marked up just after launch. Difficult to imagine now.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I remember when the PT Cruiser was being marked up just after launch. Difficult to imagine now.

RIGHT! Online car sales have put an end to that!

[mzziaz]

I'm not surprised. Most exciting new car in a long time.

[Payman]

Stingray Roadster may have hardtop that retracts behind the seats, heated rear window that fully retracts or part way to be a wind blocker.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28555428/2020-chevy-corvette-c8-convertible-spy-photos/

[12,000 RPM]

I have been thinking about it... I need to see the GS/Z's to really form an opinion on the design

The widebody/performance versions always look way better

[MX793]

Not sure I can envision a widebody on the C8...

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Stingray Roadster may have hardtop that retracts behind the seats, heated rear window that fully retracts or part way to be a wind blocker.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a28555428/2020-chevy-corvette-c8-convertible-spy-photos/

Yeah I'm thinking the whole roof will "flip back" on top of the engine! Kinda like a Ferrari!

[12,000 RPM]

They are working on the C8.R....

[Payman]

Yeah I'm thinking the whole roof will "flip back" on top of the engine! Kinda like a Ferrari!

According to the article, it flips vertically behind the seats and in front of the engine.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

According to the article, it flips vertically behind the seats and in front of the engine.

I doubt that! The way the frame comes up behind the rear of the passenger compartment won't allow the top to fold vertically.

[Payman]

I doubt that! The way the frame comes up behind the rear of the passenger compartment won't allow the top to fold vertically.

Oh yeah, the backbone. C&D is out to lunch on this one.

[Xer0]

C&D has turned to "Corvette and Driver" at this point.  Every little detail about the Corvette has an article;

Corvette won't have chrome wheels
Corvette Convertible in the works
Corvette gets tons of attention at car meet, Corvette starts at 60K
Corvette vs other mid engine cars
Why does the Corvette going mid engine mater
What does Mid engine mean?
Corvette gets all season tires
Corvette C8.R camo
Corvette might get a manual
Corvette probably won't get a manual
Corvette gives Camaro room to breathe

And on and on it went.

[12,000 RPM]

All about them clicks baby

Plus the C8 is the first truly exciting car in forever

[GoCougs]

Problem is, 99.9% of new cars, even performance cars, are farily terrible, so when something comes along that looks interesting, I can't blame 'em for overdoing it. Plus, I also have to think the major auto mags are getting murdered by YouTube reviewers (rightfully so), so dem clicks.

[Eye of the Tiger]

All about them clicks baby

Plus the C8 is the first truly exciting car in forever

I've given up on new cars. The C8 isn't even exciting to me because it is unattainable. It might as well be a Boogotti.

[giant_mtb]

I've given up on new cars. The C8 isn't even exciting to me because it is unattainable. It might as well be a Boogotti.

But you can wake up in a new Boogotti.