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CORVETTE TODAY #179 - CORVETTE NEWS & HEADLINES, MID-SEPTEMBER 2023

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, teams up with Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger once again to keep you up to date on what's happening in the world of Corvette. Here are a few of the topics Steve and Keith bring you next week. https://youtu.be/JkA5J18FtdE?si=_ClRF7p68zI0V4A4; https://podcasts.adorilabs.com/corve...TQRaY9ZElrdDOZ
1. 1. 2023 Corvette production hits a new milestone
2. The C8 Z06 hits Japan
3. Corvette ranks highest in JD Power's Multi Media Study
4. Is the C8's "Great Wall of Buttons" really going away in 2025?
5. This year's Corvette Hall Of Fame inductees
6. A Batmobile based on a 1992 Corvette sells on Bring A Trailer
Count on CORVETTE TODAY to bring you the latest news in the world of Corvette every other week with your host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.
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2024 & 2023 Corvette Info Including E-Ray, SR & Z06 Pricing, SR & Z06 Visualizers, 70th Anniversary Info, Press Releases for SR & Z06 & Their Build & Price, Order Guides & Visualizers

2024 Order Guide Here: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...=22639&type=0#
2023 Corvette Brochure: https://www.chevrolet.com/content/da...D7Q0fp8nIEE57Y
E-Ray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Official E-Ray Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
Official GM E-Ray Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...and-visualizer
+ 25 KEY E-Ray Components/Factors: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...rs-information
E-Ray Leaked Info/Visualizer: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...tte-e-ray-leak
Z51 & Z06 GM Track Specs: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ecommendations
Z06 BUILD & PRICE: https://www.chevrolet.com/performanc...d-price/config
Z06 Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
Z06 MSRP and Options Pricing: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...freight-charge
2023 SR Build & Price: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...up-and-running
*2023 SR & Z06 Official Owners Manual: https://www.corvetteblogger.com/docs...ersManual.pdf; and,
https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...owner-s-manual
* 2023 GM Bash Major Seminar with HQ video: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...ore-bash-video
*2023 Stingray Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
* COPMPLETE 2023 STINGRAY PRICING: https://www.corvetteactioncenter.com...ion-Center.pdf
*2023 Stingray (ONLY Order Guide: https://www.gmfleetorderguide.com/NA...D=22412&type=0
*70th Anniversary Combined Press Release For SR & Z06: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...iversary-model
*Z06 Press Release: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-press-release
*Z06 Reveal Pictures: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...eveal-pictures
*Z06 Visualizer: https://visualizer.chevrolet.com/ui?...US&channel=b2c
Order Guide (unofficial): https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...-action-center
*Z06 vs Z07 Aero Components: https://www.midenginecorvetteforum.c...s-similarities
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Powerful/Polished Shadow Gray Rendering Thanks To Chazcron

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  • Powerful/Polished Shadow Gray Rendering Thanks To Chazcron

    We first saw Shadow Gray Metallic at last April’s NCM Bash, and loved it then, though at that time it was only a “color test panel initially approved for later production.”

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    Our friends, fellow MECF members “duckvett” were there, looking at the same fender, then ordered this beauty.

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    One more Shadow Gray Metallic for visual candy.

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    Visuallizing any current color on a radically different upcoming ME is always a challenge, especially to my color defective eyes, but having seen the fender in person and now this Chazcron rendering, this color is now the clear head-of-the-pack forerunner for my wife and me.

    Thank you very Chazcron for your wonderful rendering. Here is how he described this.
    Originally posted by Chazcron
    Shadow Gray Metallic is a mighty fine color, don't you think? It is quite elegant. It is not a unique angle, just a little different than the last one. And chock full of imperceptible adjustments. My next plan is to polish the rear taillights.
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    Of course there are no guarantees that Shadow Gray Metallic, nor our desired darkish Spice Red will be offered, but we are so hoping!

    Now to make this our screen saver!
    2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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    I'm making that my new main screen.

    My only slight issue is that the color seems to me to look different on other GM vehicles. Is it that the BGA paint shop gets different results, or what?

    When the weather clears I'm going to wander around my local dealers lot to see if I can find more examples.

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    Last edited by Bikerjulio; 01-18-2019, 06:09 AM.
    2020 C8 Corvette.D.O.B 2/03/2020
    Shadow Grey Metallic on Black
    2LT, Z51 + MRC. GT1 seats.
    Spectra Grey Tridents.
    Carbon flash mirrors and spoiler.

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    • #3
      Too much blue in it. I prefer my Watkins Glen Gray.
      I’m goin’ driving 👍

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      • #4
        It's a color that seems to be influenced by the surroundings.

        I suspect that the examples in John's OP are reflecting the clear blue sky.

        When I went to look at a Camaro under partly cloudy skies I saw this

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        2020 C8 Corvette.D.O.B 2/03/2020
        Shadow Grey Metallic on Black
        2LT, Z51 + MRC. GT1 seats.
        Spectra Grey Tridents.
        Carbon flash mirrors and spoiler.

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        • #5
          This color must be very sunshine receptive, for when I googled SGM, I saw pictures identical to yours Bikerjulio, and yet this one too thanks to Buff Whelan Chevrolet.

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          I have reached out to duckvett to get some of their direct observations.
          2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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          • #6
            we just need permanent blue skies.......

            Chevy have a similar grey called "satin steel metallic" and I'm wondering if that dealer I visited had mislabeled the car. I'd say it had a very little blue to it, but not nearly as blue as the first images here.

            Here's that color.

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            2020 C8 Corvette.D.O.B 2/03/2020
            Shadow Grey Metallic on Black
            2LT, Z51 + MRC. GT1 seats.
            Spectra Grey Tridents.
            Carbon flash mirrors and spoiler.

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            • #7
              Here are two pictures duckvett took of their SGM on a sunny day.

              Originally posted by duckvett
              Shadow Gray is one of those colors that is deceptive and incredibly difficult to pin down. Look at these two photos I took on a sunny day – some angles show the blue hue, some look like Cyber Gray, some look like Watkins Glen Gray, but definitely more blue than either of those two previous grays. What we need is the opportunity to park Spiral, Cyber, Shark, Watkins, Matrix & Shadow side-by-side on a sunny day. Only then will the true differences be seen.
              SGM definitely changes dependent on the amount of light.


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              Last edited by John; 01-18-2019, 12:46 PM.
              2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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              • #8
                John,
                Thanks for posting my photos, not the best "background", but this time of year we can't be choosy - gotta get it out and drive while the sun shines.

                As I said to John, Shadow Gray is a hard color to pin down other than to say it has more metallic and more blue than previous grays. It is extremely difficult to photograph. Someday I will find the perfect combination of light, camera, lens and filters to give a true representation of this color. Until then, I am lovin' the color and the car!

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                • #9
                  I would love if Cyber Gray was offered...

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                  • #10
                    Thanks duckvett, for we are loving your pictures. GREAT color you chose!
                    2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by duckvett
                      John,
                      Thanks for posting my photos, not the best "background", but this time of year we can't be choosy - gotta get it out and drive while the sun shines.

                      As I said to John, Shadow Gray is a hard color to pin down other than to say it has more metallic and more blue than previous grays. It is extremely difficult to photograph. Someday I will find the perfect combination of light, camera, lens and filters to give a true representation of this color. Until then, I am lovin' the color and the car!
                      So, in your opinion, is the picture I posted #4 here SGM or not?
                      2020 C8 Corvette.D.O.B 2/03/2020
                      Shadow Grey Metallic on Black
                      2LT, Z51 + MRC. GT1 seats.
                      Spectra Grey Tridents.
                      Carbon flash mirrors and spoiler.

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                      • #12
                        I do see some blue in the front fender. Close enough that I would consider this very similar to SGM, maybe under a different name.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by duckvett
                          I do see some blue in the front fender. Close enough that I would consider this very similar to SGM, maybe under a different name.
                          Thanks for the answer. I'll continue to look for a while. The decision on color is the only one I have to make.

                          The photos here of SGM looked really nice, but when I went to look at that car I was not really impressed at all. It was just another silver/grey/slightly blue car.
                          Last edited by Bikerjulio; 01-18-2019, 05:38 PM.
                          2020 C8 Corvette.D.O.B 2/03/2020
                          Shadow Grey Metallic on Black
                          2LT, Z51 + MRC. GT1 seats.
                          Spectra Grey Tridents.
                          Carbon flash mirrors and spoiler.

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                          • #14
                            New SGM rear fascia rendering.

                            Originally posted by Chazcron
                            I'm working on a quality upgrade of my tail lights. So I'm using this as my base, I'll replace it with a new render in an improvised Black Rose Metallic with the improved taillights. They aren't a new design, just a more realistic take on my first go.
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                            2023 Z06: Elkhart Lake Blue, 2-tone blue interior, HTC, Standard Z06 with Z07 aero pkg, CCB’s, 3LZ, E60, every visible carbon fiber option including wheels, Jake Design Pkg. Lifetime, annual contributors, and 25 year NCM members. Home is the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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                            • #15
                              Another great looking rendering Chazcron ! Thanks for giving us all new stuff to look at ...

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                              2022, 2LT Elkhart Blue ..

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