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capevettes

Senior Contributing Member

Last Activity: Yesterday, 08:56 AM

Joined: 10-11-2018

Location: Cape Cod, Mass.

capevettes replied to First I was lost-but now I am found

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Yesterday, 08:55 AM
Congrats. It won't be long before you're driving. If the fog and drizzle clears out here, I'm heading to the mountains of New Hampshire today.

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capevettes replied to Poll : Not this C8 color for me!

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07-05-2020, 11:27 AM
This Yellow looks weird to my eyes. So, I chose that. Love the looks of black but won't subject myself to it again....

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capevettes replied to Home on the Range, where the Beefalo roam

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07-05-2020, 05:23 AM
Beautiful country and great roads that allow you to stretch your Corvette's legs. Beautiful car and great pics. Enjoy it!

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capevettes replied to The C8 has landed!

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07-05-2020, 05:18 AM
Congratulations!! Looks great. Enjoy the new ride.

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capevettes replied to Only 10% of you are ordering splash guards? Luggage? Other observations...

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07-04-2020, 01:53 PM
I bought the splash guards from Wildhammer and the dealer installed them before I drove it home. They look great and really protect far better than the...

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capevettes replied to For those who have taken delivery of their c8s....how about

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07-04-2020, 12:26 PM
JB, I've only put 200 miles on it, but here are my initial impressions: Driving experience is excellent. Smooth, fast, fun, gets lots of attention....

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capevettes replied to Don't forget to re-torque your wheel nuts

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07-04-2020, 11:14 AM
Just did mine with 200 miles on it. Most were only 90 to 110 ft lbs. Only 2 were at the 140 spec....

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capevettes replied to Check Your Lug Nut Torque

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07-04-2020, 11:12 AM
Just did mine with 200 miles on it. Only 2 lug nuts were in spec. The rest were between 90 and 110 ft lbs. Isn't this part of the dealer PDI? I...

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capevettes replied to DIY Engine Appearance

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07-04-2020, 08:55 AM
Ecklers has them in stock. I bought a couple of extras for my buddies....

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capevettes replied to DIY Engine Appearance

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07-04-2020, 08:33 AM
Put my Edge red engine cover (I painted the flags) on my new C8 and also added the Tonowanda #1 Team sticker that GM neglected to affix. Looks pretty...

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capevettes replied to C8 Feel Like A Corvette?

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07-04-2020, 07:09 AM
Picked up my C8 on Tuesday and have only managed 200 miles so far. I have had all 8 generations and currently still have my C1 (61) and C2 (65). It...

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capevettes replied to Happy 2nd MECF Anniversary

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07-04-2020, 05:53 AM
Boy time flies when you're having fun. Congratulations on 2 great years John!!

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capevettes replied to 1st impressions on my new C8

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07-03-2020, 04:18 AM
I agree completely. Mine is a 1LT with no rear view mirror camera. I can see fine. The viewing area is rather small through the rear window but, combined...

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capevettes replied to Post your 1st "at home" picture here

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07-01-2020, 05:11 PM
Yes, love the ELB. It is incredible on this car.

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capevettes replied to Post your 1st "at home" picture here

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07-01-2020, 12:17 PM
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capevettes replied to Oil Change at 500 miles

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07-01-2020, 05:57 AM
Just drove my C8 home from the dealer yesterday. 70 miles on it now. I have always done the oil change on new Corvettes at 500 miles. I may do it at...

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capevettes replied to Sold my C8

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07-01-2020, 05:46 AM
Sorry to see you go Baja. You did what was right for you and your wife. Best of luck in your new home.

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capevettes replied to Poll: How much C8 have you seen in the wild

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06-30-2020, 06:16 AM
Mine arrived at the dealership yesterday. Finally. Driving it home today. A couple of pics I took.

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capevettes replied to New Loads Pending June 24

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06-29-2020, 05:19 AM
My salesman spoke with Cooper Transport and they gave him the ETA. I will be there today. Hope the truck arrives on time.

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capevettes replied to Poll: How much C8 have you seen in the wild

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06-28-2020, 06:09 PM
Zero on the road. Many at Carlisle and one at the Macmulkin reveal.
One in my garage this Tuesday

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