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DonRickles · 22 September 2021, 10:15 AM

Jess,

Dude, Take a driving class! I haven't driven one yet but I've heard you can get yourself in a hole lotta trouble, real quick! Not be all Dad on ya, but there's a serious machine under your ass!!!

JParm · 22 September 2021, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DonRickles

Jess,

Dude, Take a driving class! I haven't driven one yet but I've heard you can get yourself in a hole lotta trouble, real quick! Not be all Dad on ya, but there's a serious machine under your ass!!!

Haha, thanks Don!

I definitely felt it getting to 110 mph faster than I thought on the drive home.

SDGT3 · 22 September 2021, 10:20 AM

Not a Vette guy, but saw one today on the 405 in LA with that same color and had to do a double take! They really hit it out of the park on this design. Haven't driven it yet but would love to try on a Z06 when they are released.

Congrats and have fun!

crew · 22 September 2021, 10:26 AM

Normally (not always) I’m not a fan of after market wheels on cars. Especially on Corvettes. You changed my mind with these Jesse. They add to the car.
Congratulations and enjoy the new ride.
And watch the speed. You’ve got a lot to live for.

JParm · 22 September 2021, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by crew

Normally (not always) I’m not a fan of after market wheels on cars. Especially on Corvettes. You changed my mind with these Jesse. They add to the car.
Congratulations and enjoy the new ride.
And watch the speed. You’ve got a lot to live for.

Thanks John - and you're absolutely right with that last line.

kieselguhr · 22 September 2021, 11:29 AM

Looks good!

I wonder what a C8 would look like with some nice deep dish Work wheels. Like the Meister S1s... mmmm

Watchflair · 22 September 2021, 12:20 PM

Stunning! Congrats!

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Danny83 · 22 September 2021, 12:24 PM

Congrats

RichM · 23 September 2021, 12:20 AM

Jess not sure if you already have them but no Corvette is complete without a set of Lloyds Mats. I’m not sure about the C8 but the mats by GM in the C6/C7 were junk. https://www.lloydmatsstore.com/featu...8aAvnUEALw_wcB

sco · 23 September 2021, 12:54 AM

Just love it man... Great looking car and the wheels make it pop! Enjoy!

Speedbird-1 · 23 September 2021, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Thanks gents! I'll take the C4, Paul.

The 9 hour road trip happened from pickup in Atlanta back home to FL! But once we move to Monterey here in a month, oh boy. I've already told my wife about the PCH trips, Napa, Sequoia, Yosemite...I GUESS we'll have to take the SUV sometimes to bring the boys along, but it'll be hard to leave this guy at home.

Beautiful mate!

How's the trip to Sequoia looking at the moment?

scarlet knight · 23 September 2021, 02:25 AM

Really nice. Get a PBA card if possible. I am in your Mom’s age group, not sure if I have the ability to get in and out of it. I have a more upright Audi A4 with the bigger standard engine.

TheVTCGuy · 23 September 2021, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DonRickles

Jess,

Dude, Take a driving class! I haven't driven one yet but I've heard you can get yourself in a hole lotta trouble, real quick! Not be all Dad on ya, but there's a serious machine under your ass!!!

Oh stop being such a buzzkill you hockey puck!!!

Speedbird-1 · 23 September 2021, 03:43 AM

Just in case any of you Corvette nuts are interested.

I've just stumbled upon a Corvette book, on fleabay.

Entitled; Large Original Car Showroom 40 X27” USA Mounted Poster Corvettes Stingray Etc.
I expect you've all got a copy!

There seem to be hundreds of books on Corvettes, but as I say, just in case someone has been searching for this particular tome.

It's in England, so....postage.

ps. I have absolutely no connection with this item.

NYC6 · 23 September 2021, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Jess not sure if you already have them but no Corvette is complete without a set of Lloyds Mats. I’m not sure about the C8 but the mats by GM in the C6/C7 were junk. https://www.lloydmatsstore.com/featu...8aAvnUEALw_wcB

That certainly was the case when I bought my C6. I got Lloyds mats right away and they started to curl up in the corners and even affected the pedal movement, they went in the trash in less then a year. I’ll never use the again.

JParm · 23 September 2021, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Beautiful mate!

How's the trip to Sequoia looking at the moment?

We're looking at Sequoia early next year but we do have Tahoe booked for November.

Hoping everything with the fires is over and done with by then, both for our sake and current residents of the area.

Speedbird-1 · 23 September 2021, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

We're looking at Sequoia early next year but we do have Tahoe booked for November.

Hoping everything with the fires is over and done with by then, both for our sake and current residents of the area.

Thats good.
The news reports over here (UK) looked incredibly bad, both in size and scale of damage being done to (giant Sequoia) trees and infrastructure. Wrapping trees in foil etc.

twitch54 · 23 September 2021, 05:47 AM

As a long time Corvette owner, congrats !

Don't forget the wave !

DonRickles · 23 September 2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Oh stop being such a buzzkill you hockey puck!!!

C8>BMW,Miata, etc.............Ain't no C4!

JParm · 23 September 2021, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by twitch54

As a long time Corvette owner, congrats !

Don't forget the wave !

I did my duty and waved at a C7 today!

Gladiat0r · 23 September 2021, 10:14 AM

Congrats on the sick car. Owned a c8 vert for a whole day (sold for an offer that couldn’t be refused). Incredible value. Huge step up for GM. Enjoy it!

JParm · 23 September 2021, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gladiat0r

Congrats on the sick car. Owned a c8 vert for a whole day (sold for an offer that couldn’t be refused). Incredible value. Huge step up for GM. Enjoy it!

Thanks, and agree on the incredible value comment.

DLRIDES · 23 September 2021, 09:50 PM

Looks spectacular !

Sorry to sound like “dad”, but IMO, keep the future mods minimal, too many change the essence of the car.

JParm · 23 September 2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Looks spectacular !

Sorry to sound like “dad”, but IMO, keep the future mods minimal, too many change the essence of the car.

I'm in agreement with you - my wife asked what else we were going to do and I told her outside of the Z51 splitter that I'm installing, we're not doing anything else.

I want to enjoy the car as is...it's exactly how I want it to look and I truly don't think it needs anything more at the moment.

Thanks for the advice, from car guys like you, Superdog, etc.!

EDIT: I did blacken out the reverse lights, but I think this looks a lot better than the previous bright white taillights!

Dr Process · 24 September 2021, 03:04 AM

Sick car, brother. Enjoy it!!

1st amg · 24 September 2021, 06:09 AM

Jess, big congratulations on this newborn! I know you have been anxiously waiting and it certainly is worth the wait. I have seen many C8 in car club meeting and at the track, all colors but this blue is incredibly beautiful. So so unique and special. The little guys will grow into car guys like my son whom is a car fanatic. Enjoy the beast and have fun cruising, it’s a very cool and special car.

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JParm · 24 September 2021, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Jess, big congratulations on this newborn! I know you have been anxiously waiting and it certainly is worth the wait. I have seen many C8 in car club meeting and at the track, all colors but this blue is incredibly beautiful. So so unique and special. The little guys will grow into car guys like my son whom is a car fanatic. Enjoy the beast and have fun cruising, it’s a very cool and special car.

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Truly appreciate the kind words from one of TRF's best car guys! :cheers

V25V · 24 September 2021, 07:03 AM

Put a suspension on it, full exhaust and leave it alone.

904VT · 25 September 2021, 02:16 AM

Awesome car. And that color is too nice. Congrats!

P.S. Now you may need a matching Smurf LB Sub!

1st amg · 25 September 2021, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

Awesome car. And that color is too nice. Congrats!

P.S. Now you may need a matching Smurf LB Sub!

I will second this!! Might be the best-matched watch/car combo

22 September 2021, 11:29 AM	#36
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,468	C8 update Looks good! I wonder what a C8 would look like with some nice deep dish Work wheels. Like the Meister S1s... mmmm

22 September 2021, 12:20 PM	#37
Watchflair 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: 116500 116518LN Posts: 5,879	Stunning! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

23 September 2021, 12:20 AM	#39
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,423	Jess not sure if you already have them but no Corvette is complete without a set of Lloyds Mats. I’m not sure about the C8 but the mats by GM in the C6/C7 were junk. https://www.lloydmatsstore.com/featu...8aAvnUEALw_wcB __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

23 September 2021, 09:50 PM	#53
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,619	Looks spectacular ! Sorry to sound like “dad”, but IMO, keep the future mods minimal, too many change the essence of the car. __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

22 September 2021, 10:15 AM	#31
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Jess, Dude, Take a driving class! I haven't driven one yet but I've heard you can get yourself in a hole lotta trouble, real quick! Not be all Dad on ya, but there's a serious machine under your ass!!!

22 September 2021, 10:20 AM	#33
SDGT3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Phillip Location: Right here Watch: SD43 Daytona Blusy Posts: 1,811	Not a Vette guy, but saw one today on the 405 in LA with that same color and had to do a double take! They really hit it out of the park on this design. Haven't driven it yet but would love to try on a Z06 when they are released. Congrats and have fun!

22 September 2021, 10:26 AM	#34
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,241	Normally (not always) I’m not a fan of after market wheels on cars. Especially on Corvettes. You changed my mind with these Jesse. They add to the car. Congratulations and enjoy the new ride. And watch the speed. You’ve got a lot to live for.

22 September 2021, 12:24 PM	#38
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,177	Congrats

23 September 2021, 12:54 AM	#40
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Just love it man... Great looking car and the wheels make it pop! Enjoy!

23 September 2021, 02:25 AM	#42
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,174	Really nice. Get a PBA card if possible. I am in your Mom’s age group, not sure if I have the ability to get in and out of it. I have a more upright Audi A4 with the bigger standard engine.

23 September 2021, 03:43 AM	#44
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,120	Just in case any of you Corvette nuts are interested. I've just stumbled upon a Corvette book, on fleabay. Entitled; Large Original Car Showroom 40 X27” USA Mounted Poster Corvettes Stingray Etc. I expect you've all got a copy! There seem to be hundreds of books on Corvettes, but as I say, just in case someone has been searching for this particular tome. It's in England, so....postage. ps. I have absolutely no connection with this item.

23 September 2021, 05:47 AM	#48
twitch54 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: 'Bobby' Location: SE Pa Watch: 1888 Appleton Trac Posts: 982	As a long time Corvette owner, congrats ! Don't forget the wave !

23 September 2021, 10:14 AM	#51
Gladiat0r "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 477	Congrats on the sick car. Owned a c8 vert for a whole day (sold for an offer that couldn’t be refused). Incredible value. Huge step up for GM. Enjoy it!

24 September 2021, 03:04 AM	#55
Dr Process "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: US Watch: your hands Posts: 434	Sick car, brother. Enjoy it!!

24 September 2021, 06:09 AM	#56
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,537	Jess, big congratulations on this newborn! I know you have been anxiously waiting and it certainly is worth the wait. I have seen many C8 in car club meeting and at the track, all colors but this blue is incredibly beautiful. So so unique and special. The little guys will grow into car guys like my son whom is a car fanatic. Enjoy the beast and have fun cruising, it’s a very cool and special car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 September 2021, 07:03 AM	#58
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,343	Put a suspension on it, full exhaust and leave it alone.

25 September 2021, 02:16 AM	#59
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	Awesome car. And that color is too nice. Congrats! P.S. Now you may need a matching Smurf LB Sub!

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