1 Year Owning My 2023 C8 Corvette, Here's the Problems, Mods & Plans
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2023
- After owning my 2023 C8 Corvette for one year, here are some of the problems I've had, the complete list of modifications and the future plans with the car.
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Parts on the Car below:
Parts installed on my Rapid Blue 2023 C8 Corvette Stingray
Forgestar CF10 20/21 inch wheels
Michelin Pilot Sport 4s Tires 255/30/20 front-325/25/21 rear
ACS Composite 1vm chin spoiler and side skirts
Lowered on stock suspension
20% ceramic tint on side window and interior rear window
70% ceramic tint on windshield
Paragon Performance Titanium Exhaust/gloss black carbon fiber tips
Expel PPF on front half of car
RGS radiator grille guards
Powerstop carbon fiber ceramic brake pads
Jacking pucks
Carbon Fiber interior trim add ons
Blue Z button
Tail light tint
VQ Carbon Customs Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel
Lingenfelter Carbon pTR intake manifold
Soler Performance 95mm throttle body
Halltech Hornet CAI
3m Films 2080 G212 Roof Wrap
Paragon Performance V2 Ducktail Spoiler
Coming Soon:
Long Tube Headers
HP Tuners Unlock
Custom Tune
Music from Epidemic Sound:
Our Wxrld by Roonin
#c8corvette #carbonfiber #2023c8corvette 
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a really fantastic looking C8. theming is on point, and like a few other people have mentioned- the specific way you wrapped the roof is absolutely perfect. Really sells the fighter jet canopy look.
The most informative for what I’m doing. Great build thanks. Subscribed
Much appreciated!
When it first came out l was a little worried about the edges but like a fine wine its just fabulous and grows on you. l love the trim in blue subtle and nice and l do like the other styles as well just nice to see a variation on a classic. These cars are just what the Dr ordered. Congratulations on owning one. 🍻👏👏👏👏
Thank you for watching. It's been a great experience having this C8 so far.
Excellent job with your mods. I look forward to viewing your videos on your future mods.
Thanks, I appreciate you watching!
Great video...just found your channel. I just sent the deposit for a C8 and can't wait. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have it. Will do some videos for sure! Great content on your channel.
Thank you! You're gonna love the car!
Wow... very tasteful mods. Looks great!
Thank you!
Very nice!
I love the duck tail. I love everything about the car. Well done.
Thank you!
Congrats and it's one beautiful C8, one lean mean American machine. Enjoy.
Good job. The car looks spectacular.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Clean set of mods and nice spec car. Great taste sir.
Thank you kindly
Great mods and spec
Thank you!
Your car looks great. You've certainly done a lot to it!
Thank you!
Excellent mods! I have 20's on the front, although I do get a slight rub when turning on my mud guards...
Thank you! Are you lowered at all or do you have after market mud guards? What tire size are you running up front? I'm running a 255/30/20.
love the color you chose.
Thank you very much!
Superr tastefuul mods man not overdone but still has everything u need
I appreciate it!
What is the offset on your wheels. Are they flush with the fender. I’ve seen some wheels that stick out past the fender
I'm about to tint my c8. Are you happy with your tint levels? Would you do anything differently today? Can't decide between 70% amd 80% on front windshield
2:17 a nice colour contrast of blue 🎉
Great build
Thank you!
Now THIS is how you modify a c8! 🔥🔥🔥
Appreciate it!
Great looking car, mines will be here in December! Do you have the link for the ducktail spoiler?
Here is the link to the one I have on my car in this video. It covers all mounting holes if you are removing a Z51 or high wing spoiler.
www.paragonperf.com/Paragon-Performance-C8-Corvette-V2-Ducktail-Rear-Spoiler--Carbon-Flash_p_840.html
If you do not currently have a spoiler on your car this one looks the same and will also work.
www.paragonperf.com/Paragon-Performance-C8-Corvette-Ducktail-Rear-Spoiler--Carbon-Fiber_p_810.html
Hello from your doppelgänger from America. It was very weird to someone who looked like me Beautiful car
It's nice to meet my doppelgänger! I'm glad you found me. I'm sure it was a bit strange to see someone who looks so much like you. Thanks for the compliment on the car.
Wonder if the 02 code was from partial degradation of the primaries under high temps. Headers and a tune will be sweet. Might be the first to do a high duration cam in a c8!
We were thinking the heat most likely had something to do with it. It was hot as hell that day. Also probably didn't help that the car sat on pit lane at World Wide Tech Raceway for a couple hours where I know the temperature was even hotter down on the track. When we left we were allowed to due a pull down the straight away and I just couldn't help myself. Launch control and gave it the beans, then balls to the wall on the way back to the hotel.
Beautiful C8
Thanks a lot!
Wow that has to be 20 k in upgrades. I am too cheap to do any just broke down and did the acs 1vM. Good for you. Since my heart won’t let me I am staying stock.
🤫 My wife reads the comments. The 1VM is a good choice. Gives it a nice and clean look.
@@eight16garage😂
I really like how you wrapped the top and you are the first person I’ve seen that doesn’t wrap the back points that go towards the rear window! I actually really like it. What made you do it like that instead?
Thank you. Honestly, I couldn't decide which way I wanted to go at first, this way or wrapping back to the points. I figured I'd try this way first because it was less vinyl. Once i did the first side I thought, I really like that and I think I'm just gonna go with that. This way just kinda ties that whole window/roof area in and makes it look like one section by following the window line right up to those rear vents.
@@eight16garage good for you on the originality! Just got my order accepted so I’ll definitely be stealing how you did yours lol
@@dantesantoyo3460 By all means go for it! That's why I wanted to show people what I've done, to give them ideas.
How are you liking the Paragon Titanium exhaust by now? Any issues? Is its tone deep enough or is it more of a high pitched whine? Thanks!
No issues at all and no cel like some of the other exhausts have had. I like it quite a bit. I think it has a good clean sound to it. It's not as loud or as deep sounding as some of the others but it's not a high pitch sound either. It's just kinda right in the middle. I do think when you're in the car based on the sound you're hearing you would think outside the car it's really loud but that's not the case. Don't get me wrong it's still louder than stock but just doesn't over do it.
How were the tail lights tinted? Were the red portions tinted with a plastic overlay?
The red portion of the tail lights were tinted with a vinyl tint overlay.
Beautiful mods!! Beautiful C8!! Who did the mods & spoiler?
Thank you! I've installed everything on the car up to this point.
How do you like the feel/performance of the powerstops compared to the OEM pads?
I've been happy with them. I think they feel pretty much the same as the OEM Z51 pads. No loss of performance, no squealing and way less brake dust. Not having to clean the wheels after every drive because of brake dust is a huge plus. I'd recommend them.
Sweet looking C8! I like the wheels! Have they changed the way your C8 rides much? I would imagine there is some change because you have less rubber on the road. Are the wheels 20x9 front and 21x12 rear?
Honestly I didn’t really notice much of a ride quality difference after installing these wheels. If my memory serves me right, I believe they are a 20x9/21x12 setup.
How do you tint the tail-lights? Looks good!
They’re just vinyl overlays
Get the springs that enhance this cars sport ability. Springs and tires are all you need on this car to REALLY make it the car it is meant to be. Lowering it does little to nothing other than looks. You already have mag ride dampers, and a MSS kit for a Z06/Z07 feel is worth the money. The Spring rate is too soft for the chassis performance capabilities.
1:25 I’m not sure if I missed it but what was used to replace the section on the roof panel where the reverse camera is located. I like the slick look of this.
This car didn’t come with the roof camera so that panel was just wrapped.
@@eight16garage is that an external tint on your tail lights? I asked a local shop about doing mine and they said it would be very difficult to do with vinyl and I should possibly do a spray tint instead. With that info I’ve been searching out tail light covers instead now.
What CF door sill is that? Looks good.
Also, what speaker grill are you using?
You did a nice job on this car!
The cf door sill plates I got off of Ebay from jogon2013, they are real carbon fiber and they just overlay on top of the silver Stingray door sill plates. Great fitment and they cover all of the silver door sill plate. I also PPF'd them with a small roll of Xpel I got off Amazon to keep them from getting scratched after I installed them. Here's a link to the door sills:
www.ebay.com/itm/404078263722
The speaker grills are just OEM 1LT speaker grills. Nothing fancy but they do blend in with the door panels very well. I think they blend in better than the stealth package ones do. Thanks for compliment and I appreciate you watching!
where you get that rapid blue floor mats out ?
LLOYDMATSSTORE.COM, you can customize them to your liking on their website. Carpet color, trim color, what emblem or logo you want, color of the emblem or logo, all kinds of different options. If you google search "lloyd mats C8 Corvette" a bunch will pop up. You also may be able to customize them on other websites as well but I'm not sure without checking into it. There a little pricey but very good quality and look nice when you're at a car show or showing off the interior.
U lowered the car with stock springs correct? Which means u can only lower if you have the z51 package correct?
Yes I lowered it on the factory Z51 coilovers. Only the Z51 cars without front lift can be lowered without having to change anything. Z51 cars with the front lift option would require changing to lowering collars but you can still adjust the rear coilovers. Non Z51 cars do not have the adjustable coilovers. By the way I love the pic of the car on your profile pic. I want one bad!
@@eight16garage I love your car! It’s perfect fitment 🔥🔥
@@tonynguyen4204 Haha thanks, I keep going back n forth about lowering it a little more but I hate to lose the ride quality.
Did you see a difference with the throttle body? Beautiful ride
Thank you. I did the TB, CAI and intake manifold all at the same time. Honestly, I don't think the difference in power isn't that noticeable. That being said, the car does feel like it pulls a little better in the top end though.
So what do you think about the fit and finish of that wing? I think your video helped me make a decision on the wing. But I’m still wondering if you think it’s too big. What do you think?
When I call paragon, they tell me they are both exactly the same but obviously one is different than the other due to the V2 covering the holes. Can you provide a better perspective?
I think the new wing fits good and the carbon flash finish is decent. I opted to use the adhesive tape and bolts to install. Prior to installing I felt using the bolts was going to pull the wing down to the body of the car just a little tighter leaving little to no gap and it did. Looking at the wing from the front and the side it looks really good but when you see it from the rear it does look kinda big but it kinda has to be molded that way to cover the holes and follow the body lines.
@@eight16garageI appreciate your response bro
@@lestervega4849 Not a problem!
What side skirts are these
These are the ACS 1vm side skirts. Sweet looking profile pic by the way!
Where did you get the carbon trim for the inside of the doors????
Take a look at jogonautomotive.com or you can find them on Ebay at jogon2013.
@@eight16garage thank you!
@@Yesimquick5098 No problem!
What brand and model is your steering wheel?
I had the steering wheel made by VQ Carbon Customs. Check out their website, there's all kinds of options.
@@eight16garage I did. Unfortunately, I could not see the options you chose to create that beauty.
@@bendover3979 The options I chose were tension blue center stripe, tension blue perforated leather, tension blue stitching, gloss black carbon fiber pattern, black carbon fiber paddles w/ blue + & - and oem paddle size. I would send them an email just to clarify exactly what you're wanting before you place an order. Check out one of the videos I made installing it here, you can probably see it a little better in this video. ruclips.net/video/aQBDxqT22Kg/видео.html
What % is your windshield tint?
Windshield is tinted with 70% ceramic tint. Not to dark cause I wanted to make sure I could still see out at night but does help with heat and puts a slight glare on the window when you try to look inside the car. You can still see inside through the windshield but not as easy. After having the 70%, I think I would've felt ok with a 50% and still been able to see out at night just fine.
@@eight16garage nice. Thank you. I was thinking 55%.
@@allan252 I don't think 55% would be to bad to deal with at all.
I believe I saw that changing Headers will void the warranty, but it sounds like other things you’ll be doing will possibly void some warranty(s).
Due diligence for people making any changes is advised.
Hey, it’s your car and do what you want.
I’m just saying this as a PSA to you and other owners.
I’ve never had an Extended Warranty in 52 years of having a car. The C8 may possibly be the First Extended Warranty for me. I still have a year and a half to decide.
I’d like to do modifications too, but the C8 is fine for me at my time in life (68) and my “Cam Head Days” are a long term memory from the 70s & 80s and driving level. I’m not as sharp or have the reflexes that I used to being honest.
Thanks for the heads up! I understand that changing headers can possibly void the warranty, but I'm not too concerned about that. I'm willing to take the risk of voiding the warranty in order to make the modifications I want. Out of curiosity, what's making you consider the need for an extended warranty?
In the meantime, thanks for your support. It sounds like maybe you're not as interested in modifying your car as you used to be, but I appreciate that you're still looking out. I'll definitely keep my viewers updated along the way.
@@eight16garage As many issues that seem to come up, I think the engine and drivetrain could be problematic.
It depends on pricing of course, but a 7 year Bumper to Bumper Extended Warranty was $2,800 if purchased before the original warranty expires.
So, something to think about if it’s for the engine and transmission.
@@kerry_glock I don't think the LT2 engines will be problematic. I think LT2 reliability issues and engine problems have mostly been over hyped by the internet. For 2020 model years this was a semi new engine being put into a new chassis. So yeah, the first year models had their share of small problems, and a limited amount of big problems as do most first year models. Now the DCT I could see reliability issues long term, but mostly due to the way the car has been driven and lack of appropriate maintenance. Now there will always be some that just break no matter what and that goes for the engines as well.
I do understand where you're coming from in regard to having an extended warranty though. I've got a 2020 Explorer ST that I love driving and owning because it checks all the boxes for what I need. But if Ford hadn't given me an additional 6 year/100k mile extended warranty as a courtesy due to a transmission failure, I would've dumped that thing in a "heartbeat" as soon as the factory warranty was up. The extended warranty gives you piece of mind, especially for something you feel isn't going to be reliable. So far I haven't got that feeling from the C8.
@@eight16garage Big 10-4 on the Explorers, 1995, 1999, 2006, 2016, we’ve loved them! Soon to look at another one. Wife drives it as her daily. I’m driving the hand me down 2006.
Got 2009 Mustang, 2011 F250, 2013 BMW 328X, they all have under 12,000 miles lol. Then we have our 2022 Red Mist, HTC, 2LT, Z51, Mag Ride, Front Lift, GT2 Seats, Battery Protection, Liner Package, Tow Hook.
I’m first in line at one of our local dealerships for an ERAY and 3 in front of me for a ZO6.
Small chance of seeing an allocation for a ZO6 for years. They don’t sell a lot of Corvettes in 3LT. (I hear there’s sort of a program within the Sales District that determines ZO6 allocations based on sales of 3LTs.)
Too many cars to take care of at my age: 68 and poor health as I’m fighting ♋️. In my 5th year of treatment.
Glad when we built our house in 1994, I talked her into an extra garage bay as we can garage 6 cars. It’s over 2000 square feet. I’d like to retire the oldest Explorer, sell or trade the BMW & Mustang.
I sold a 2009 C6 Z51 in May to Carvana. 7,349 miles Red Coupe, in perfect condition. Was MSRP of $58,400. I got it for $52,200 in May 2009.
Carvana Employees must have not cared how they handled it! Is listed as having Scrapes in 3 locations and says the seats are faded and worn. Seats were pictured in poor lighting I think. I hated to part with it. Loved the LS3 and how it pulled once getting into mid range power band. It was perfect. The guy that evaluated it said it was one of the best he’s seen. Local dealers were offering $29,000 at 3 different dealers. High Book!
Carvana offered me $34,882 $5,000 above the others. Had to take that deal. Evidently there wasn’t anything wrong at the time they evaluated it. They started selling in at $39,995 and it’s now down to $35,990.
I sold it to downsize and have cash for the next C8. I knew I wasn’t going to get as much on a trade.
The F250 is primarily a Snowplow Vehicle. Have a lot of driveway to clear in PA.
@@kerry_glock Glad to hear that you and your wife have loved your Explorers over the years! They're great vehicles.
I'm also impressed by your car collection and I can see why you're looking to downsize a bit. It can be a lot of work taking care of so many cars.
That's to bad that Carvana didn't take care of your C6 Z51 the way they should have. That's really disappointing, especially since it was in such good condition. I'm glad you were able to get a good price for it, though.
I hope you're able to find a new Explorer that you love. And good luck with acquiring an ERAY and/or a ZO6! Which one are you looking forward to more? We already know what the Z is about. I personally can't wait to see what the Eray will be like. I've been looking at getting a 2017+ NSX but definitely have to wait knowing the Eray is on the way. I would've been #2 on the list at my dealer but when they called to put me on the list they told me $20k over. I said no thanks and didn't look for any other lists. I'm just worn out by this whole getting on waiting lists and some dealers charging exuberant amounts over msrp stuff. Guess I'll just play the waiting game or come back to these cars when the hype has died down.
You probably didn’t realize how good your corny video turned out to be. Lol
New to your channel. Who is the “we” you refer to so much?
Thanks for watching! "We" as in just me most of the time, but there are some who often lend a hand along the way but stay behind the scenes. Wife, kids and friends.
I'm waiting to c yur video with the headers & tune to c how much more power u make to decide if I wanna do mines its bone stock rite now its a 2020 shadow grey been had for like 10 months now been checking yur videos out love how u break everything down to a science & explain things,hurry up with that header & tune video we waiting!!!!
@@ericgilliam2549 LOL, well thank you for watching and for the compliment. I spoke with the tuner the day after HP Tuners announced the C8 computers had been cracked and then I went out of town for a couple weeks. Now I am just waiting to hear back as to when he can get me in. He said he's gonna need the car for about 2 to 3 weeks to street and dyno tune it. Also trying to figure schematics on the best way to get power numbers after the header install prior to tuning and then after all parts are installed with a tune with the numbers I already have. I'd like to get everything on one dyno so it's a true comparison.
How did you lower the front ?
Front and rear were lowered by using C8 coilover wrenches adjusted down to about 2 threads left. The car is using only factory suspension parts. This car has the Z51 package so it comes with adjustable coilovers from factory. ✌
So with the Z51 package with no lift and no magnetic ride all you need is the wrench thing to lower. Thanks
@@markswitzer1 Yep, all you need is the wrenches!
Also. Is your care a 1LT. If yes, how’s the stereo sound (I’ve heard mixed reviews) and do you have issues with blind spots? I’ve read people saying that’s an issue. I’ve been looking to buy a C8 and really conflicted on which one to get. Thanks again
@@markswitzer1 Yes mine is a 1LT. I think the stereo is good. I can hear it just fine over the modified exhaust. Blindspots are a thing in this car but as long as you pay attention and set your mirrors accordingly, I think you'll be just fine.
I don’t wanna know what color underwear you’re wearing, bro what a long long video
Your back button broken? Thanks for at least checking out the video.