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Protect Your C8 Corvette from Rock Chips with C8 Rock Guards From ACS Composite

Our friends at ACS Composite are all about helping you get the most of your Corvette through their lineup of high-quality parts and accessories. Their current portfolio of parts and accessories for the C7/C8 includes a number of different spoilers, front splitters, and side rocker panels, plus they offer other enhancements that help protect your Corvette as you will see in these featured products below.

One of the new products offered by the Canadian-based company are their new Rock Guards for the C8 Corvette. A favorite product among C7 Corvette owners, the C8 rock guards help protect your Corvette’s exterior paint by stopping and redirecting rocks and other debris from ever hitting your car in the first place. We’re also sharing their Carbon Flash License Plate Frames as well as their Jacking Pucks for the C5 through C8 Corvette.

C8 Corvette Rock Guards

The C8 Corvette’s beautiful mid-engine design does offer a bit of the traditional “Coke bottle” shape as the Stingray’s rear end is wider to accommodate the larger rear tires as well as offer the ability for the side air intakes to capture as much air as possible. That design also lends itself for the front Michelins to pick up rocks and other road debris and launch it rearward against the side of your car. While costly solutions like paint protection film (PPF) can help minimize the damage to your exterior paint, these new C8 Corvette Rock Guards from ACS Composite offers the ultimate protection to guard your Corvette’s exterior against rocks and other debris.

Utilizing GM’s stock accessory splash guards as a starting point, ACS Composite’s C8 Rock Guards enhances that design for added protection with features that include a wider edge, a bladed shield that helps control rocks and road debris inside the wheel well, and an added downward extension that provides great stopping power front and back.

Manufactured from ACS Composite’s proprietary PC Composite material, your C8 Rock guards are designed to withstand extreme temperatures as well as rock strikes projected by the spinning wheels.

Installation is easy and takes as little as 30 minutes as the Rock Guards use the stock OEM mounting points in the wheel wheels so no drilling or two-sided tape is required. ACS Composite also offers an install video that can be found on the company’s YouTube Channel. The C8 Rock Guards are sold as a set of four (2 front/2 rear) for $499 with Free Shipping included.

C7/C8 Carbon Flash License Plate Frame

As your Corvette requires a rear license plate, why not dress it up in the same Carbon Flash Black that is found on Corvette’s rear fascia and other exterior trim pieces on the C7 and C8 Corvette. The C7/C8 License Plate Frames from ACS Composite is the perfect complement to the rear of your Corvette.

These Carbon Flash License Plate Frames offer a smooth, clean look without any branding. The frame is molded in plastic injection and it has a smooth rounded edge. The backside of the frame has six integrated tabs that hold the license plate in place, so it keeps it tight to the body of the car and won’t move or rattle against the rear of the car while driving. Mounting the frame is easy and ACS Composite even supplies two new black coated screws for just the right look.

The ACS Carbon Flash License Plate Frame will fit on the both the 2014-2019 C7 Corvette and 2020+ C8 Corvette. Despite the novice-level install, ACS Composite offers an installation video which shows just how good the Carbon Flash frame looks against the Sebring Orange exterior on their test car. Offered for $99 with Free Shipping included.

C5-C8 Corvette Jacking Pucks

Experienced Corvette owners know that jacking pucks are a must and you can’t assume that your local tire shop or repair facility has them. Jacking pucks offer a secure and solid lifting point and without them, you can do costly damage to your Corvette’s rocker panels. ACS Composite offers Jacking Pucks that fit with all OEM factory side skirts and ACS Composite Corvette side rocker panels. The best news is that they are left in after install, so you can set and forget once they are in place.

ACS Composite’s Jacking Pucks are machined from solid heavy-duty aluminum and are coated in Red, Black, or Blue metallic finish. They can be installed on all C5, C6, C7, and C8 Corvettes and fit all models from Stingray and Grand Sport to Z06 and ZR1. If you’ve seen those horror stories of cars falling from lifts due to jacking or lifting the car from the wrong points, the colored Jacking Pucks provides an easy sight reference for those unfamiliar with the process.

Installation is a snap with a supplied Allen wrench, no drilling is required. Once installed, the Jacking Pucks offer a 2.5″ diameter lifting surface. They are just 0.5-inches thick and can also be easily removed. ACS offers an installation video as well.

The set of four Corvette Jacking Pucks from ACS Composite costs $99.00 and shipping is free.

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ACS Composite

[VIDEO] Stolen C8 Corvette Crashes During Pursuit in Midtown Detroit

Photo Credit: Michigan State Police

We’ve been telling you for a long time that the new mid-engine Corvette is one hot automobile.

Of course, we were referring to its ranking as the fastest-selling vehicle in America for several months running.

Now, though, this black 2021 Stingray is one hot automobile in another way: the Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call from OnStar at 10:10 a.m. today (July 15) reporting it stolen with no license plate from a dealer lot in Novi, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit.

On the bright side, the car was quickly recovered, but not before a high-speed chase ended with the Corvette badly damaged in a crash.

With OnStar providing updates on the car’s location, Michigan State Police were able to locate it near the intersection of Gratiot Avenue and Outer Drive in Detroit at 10:35 a.m.

Below is a twitter amount of dash cam and body cam video. Both videos were stopped before showing the face of the suspects, as they have not been charged with a crime. pic.twitter.com/eGyYH7QXBV

— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 15, 2021

After turning onto the I-75 Service Drive from Warren Avenue, the suspects sideswiped a van, bounced off it, and then crashed into several parked vehicles on Chrysler Avenue. Video from a local news crew shows the Corvette suffered major damage to the passenger side front, with the front tire resting on the asphalt several feet away.

Two people exited the car after the crash and fled on foot, but they were quickly apprehended by MSP and Detroit police officers and taken to Detroit Detention Center.

Police said no one was injured in the incident.

Source:
clickondetroit.com

Nearly 70 Percent of 2021 Corvette Buyers are Selecting the Z51 Performance Package

69 Percent of 2021 Corvette Buyers Selecting Z51 Peformance Package

Photo Credit: Chevrolet

As we continue our deep dive into the 2021 Corvette order statistics as presented last Friday by the Corvette Team at the National Corvette Museum’s Bash Event, we have the breakdown of the four different chassis options that customers are choosing for the 2021 model year.

According to the Corvette Team, there are a total of 19,362 Corvettes in GM’s Order Bank for 2021 which represent pending orders and those that have already been completed.

The results so far are very surprising and I actually did a double-take as I saw that both the non-Z51 base car (FE1) and the (FE3) Z51 performance package had been ordered by the same percentage numbers (23% each). But what puts the Z51 package far and ahead out front are the 46% of customers ordering the FE4 suspension which includes both Z51 and Magnetic Ride Control. Only 8% of non-Z51 customers are taking advantage of the standalone FE2 Magnetic ride control which was a new option for the 2021 models.

2021 Corvette Chassis Selection

FE1 – 23% (Base)
FE2 – 08% (Base with Magnetic Ride Control)
FE3 – 23% (Z51)
FE4 – 46% (Z51 with Magnetic Ride Control)

Photo Credits: Keith Cornett

The Z51 Performance Package is the track-capable option and recommended by GM if you are planning to track your Corvette. The package features additional engine cooling, a beefier suspension and larger brakes, Michelin’s summer-rated Pilot Sport 4s tires, and an aerodynamic front splitter and rear spoiler. The Electronic Limited Slip Differential and Performance Rear Axle Ratio are also included. By default, when you check the Z51 box, you also get the NPP Performance Exhaust. The Z51 package isn’t cheap with Chevrolet increasing the cost of it for the 2021 model year by $995 to $5,995.

The FE4 suspension Magnetic Ride Control option adds $1,895 on top of the Z51 package price for a total of $7,890. The fact that the FE4 is on nearly half of all 2021 Corvettes shows the importance that customers put in these two key options.

Photo Credits: tenneco.com

In addition to the four different chassis options, GM also tells us that 87% of all 2021 Corvettes are equipped with the NPP performance exhaust system. While only 8% of non-Z51 base Corvettes are selecting the FE2 Magnetic Ride Control, a total of 18% of base cars are equipped with the NPP. So what does that tell you? One take would be that Corvette owners care more about the sound of their cars, than they do with enhancing the ride, but the other part of it is that the NPP offers the additional 5 horsepower. Base customers may be passing on the cost of the Z51, but they still want that 495-hp and yes, they want the tunable sound that comes with it.

Lastly, the E60 Front Lift Option was selected by 58.4% of 2020 Corvette buyers at a cost of $1,495. For the 2021 model year, Chevrolet increased it to $1,995. Instead of the price increase being a deterrent, the E60 option penetration has increased to 61%. That will show ’em!

Source:
Chevrolet.com

[VIDEO] FuelTech Sets a New World Record for Horsepower on the C8 Corvette

[VIDEO] Fuel Tech Sets New World Horsepower Record for the C8 Corvette

We’ve featured the gents from FuelTech previously who have been working on their C8 Corvette for about a year now. FuelTech uses port injection fuel delivery through a custom LT2 intake manifold and a dedicated fuel cell and engine management system to get around the stock C8 Corvette’s encrypted ECU to control their innovative twin-turbo set-up.

Our previous video from them showed their own 2020 Corvette putting out 754 horsepower late last year. Now they are back and have claimed the world record for horsepower on a C8 Corvette with a dyno run of 1075 RWHP. The previous high horsepower benchmark belonged to Emilia Hartford and her twin-turbo Corvette, which set the mark at 1,022 rwhp.

[VIDEO] FuelTech Sets a New World Record for Horsepower on the C8 Corvette

FuelTech’s founder Anderson Dick explains that they were limited in their previous set-up to around 750 hp and 4 psi of boost due to the C8’s stock clutch which would start slipping at those power levels. That’s something we saw previously with the early twin-turbo builds from Late Model Racecraft and Emelia Hartford. A Dodson clutch upgrade from Cicio Performance was performed and with the increase in the clutch disc count and better friction material, FuelTech was able to increase the boost to 21 psi which resulted in a dyno of 1,075 whp and 888 lb-ft of torque.

As part of the video, Anderson also shows off the FT600 engine management system that was integrated into the Corvette’s cup holders. The unit provides an easy-to-read interface showing the car’s RPM, MAP, and dual O2 sensor readings, and it provides a number of customization features at just a touch of a button.

Watch the world record-setting C8 Corvette in action on the dyno:

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If you want to learn more about this record-setting twin-turbo Corvette, FuelTech will be debuting a full one-hour-long episode about this car with Anderson Dick on his personal channel: https://youtube.com/andersondick. The episode will be released on Saturday, April 24th at 7:00 AM EST.

Source:
FuelTech.net

[VIDEO] Supercar Blondie is a Fan of the C8 Corvette

She doesn’t share any new information, but Supercar Blondie, with her pink-tinted blonde hair and super-cool British accent, still manages to make her review of the new mid-engine Corvette worth watching to serious enthusiasts.

In fact, her review has garnered nearly 700,000 views, thanks no doubt to some of her nearly 6 million subscribers on YouTube.

Supercar Blondie reports that she had trouble getting a test car from General Motors, thanks to the insane demand for the C8 Stingray, but was finally able to procure a Sebring Orange example thanks to her friends at Superior Car Rental in Dubai.

She points out all the features of the car that Corvette fans have known for months, but does offer favorable opinions of many features, including all the storage space in the front and rear “boots” as she calls it, the “very cool” supercar looks, the “super cool” squircle steering wheel, the naturally aspirated 495 horsepower engine, and the “insane” starting price of $60,000. In the Dubai market, however, the car is going for double that, though she says you’re still getting quite a car even at that price.

On the negative side, she doesn’t think the “lo-o-o-o-o-ng” line of buttons on the center console is very intuitive to users though she still likes the look, says she and her team found the bucket seats to be super uncomfortable and complains that the stalk controls on the steering wheel are placed out of reach of normal hand position.

Overall, though, she comes away with a favorable impression of the new Stingray. “I like a mid-engine sports car,” she says. “so for me I’m loving the new look of the Corvette.”

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Supercar Blondie / YouTube

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[VIDEO] The Corvette Mechanic Paul Koerner Takes a Look at a C8 Corvette’s Wiring Harness

Last week we told you about a C8 Corvette with a blown engine that will soon be replaced by our friend Paul Koerner, who is a GM World Class Technician for Key Chevrolet in Middletown, CT. Paul recently shared this video showing an LT2 V8 with multiple holes in the engine block to his Facebook page, The Corvette Mechanic, and we decided to make some popcorn and pull up a seat to watch the show.

After reviewing the damage to the LT2 engine block, Paul noted that some of the shrapnel nicked the wiring harness so this C8 Corvette Stingray will also have that replaced in addition to the new engine. The good news for the owner of this car is that everything will be covered under the GM warranty.

As Paul is waiting for everything to arrive so he can start the repair, he receives the new wiring harness and gives us a rundown and closer look at it. While it looks like “just a bunch of wires, in truth, this is a finely engineered piece of equipment that’s basically made to stay reliable, stay flexible over a long man, many, many, years of usage.“

This wiring harness has:

Over 100 different connectors
17 different ground sources
Multiple module connectors that connect to the engine, transmission, and other locations

Here is Paul with the rundown:

One other point to add to the wiring harness discussion. There are different versions of the harnesses available and the wiring harness you have is dependent on which equipment you have in your Corvette such as Z51, Front Lift, or Magnetic Ride Control.

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The Corvette Mechanic / Facebook

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Win a Red Mist 2021 Corvette Convertible and Racing Prize Package

When you make a donation to the non-profit International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen, you are helping to preserve and share the history of motorsports. Your donation also enters you to win a Red Mist 2021 Corvette Convertible plus a trip to the Roned Fellows Performance Driving School and VIP membership to Watkins Glen.

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This gorgeous Red Mist Convertible Stingray is outfitted with the Z51 Performance Package and comes with Black full-length racing stripes and black Open Spoke aluminum wheels. The Z51 offers everything you need for a fun day at the track with larger brakes and a beefier suspension, the performance rear axle, and the NPP dual-mode exhaust.

For all the other days not at the track, the hardtop convertible is the no-compromises Corvette as the hardtop doesn’t take up any of the storage space like previous Corvette convertibles, and you get the added benefit of having an independently-operated rear window. The convertible uses six motors to lower and raise the roof in 16 seconds and you can do it while moving at speeds of up to 30 mph.

The Stingray was ordered with the 2LT trim package with the boxes checked for the luxurious Jet Black Napa leather interior. The 2LT package also offers drivers peace of mind with blind zone warnings, rear cross-traffic alerts, and curb-view parking cameras. The HUD, Performance Data Recorder, and the Bose 14-speaker Performance audio system are must-haves as well.

The winner of the Red Mist 2021 Corvette Convertible will also take home these three additional prizes:

Enjoy a complimentary stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel when you pick up your new Corvette!
Two 2022 memberships to the Jack Daniels Club at Watkins Glen International. This includes IMSA, NASCAR, and SVRA Vintage Races, plus general access to SCCA.
A two-day performance driving school at the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, with world-class instructors and a provided Corvette. This prize includes a two-night stay, breakfast, and lunch. The winner must attend the school before the end of 2022, and arrange and pay for their own travel.

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Located in Watkins Glen, NY., the International Motor Racing Research Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that collects, shares, and preserves the history of motorsports. Spanning continents, eras, and race series, the IMRRC’s extensive collection includes thousands of hours of film and video, hundreds of thousands of photographs, as well as thousands of cubic feet of periodicals, newsletters, rare books, race results, race programs, artwork, trophies and much, much more.

Make a donation to the IMRRC today and you’ll be automatically entered to win the 2021 Corvette Stingray Z51 Convertible!

Source:
International Motor Racing Research Center

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[VIDEO] This C8 Corvette Model is Carved Entirely from a Block of Wood

We’ve seen bears, alligators, and other critters chopped out of wood, but our favorite such artistic endeavor has to be this wooden C8 Corvette that features several realistic features.

The woodworking artist behind this work of art remains anonymous, but fortunately for Corvette enthusiasts, he does post his work on a YouTube channel called Woodworking Art.

In this entertaining nine-minute video, you get an idea of just how much tedious work goes into such a creation.

The artist says the wooden car came about after a request by a friend to make a C8, coming on the heels of two other impressive vehicles he had already done – a Cadillac presidential limousine and a 2021 Chevy Silverado HD Carhartt Edition.

When we first started watching the video, we didn’t know how far the artist would be willing to go to make the car realistic. Let’s just say he went the distance, with major attention to detail.

Starting with a rectangular block of wood, he traces an outline of the exterior shape, then proceeds to use a variety of tools to slowly cut, chop, and chisel his way to the finished product. He may have traced the outline, but it’s definitely a talent to keep fine-tuning the wood to make it look very much like a real Stingray.

That includes a steering wheel and four tires that actually turn, a removable roof panel that even stores in the rear trunk, a see-through panel over the engine, and opening doors and frunk. We were amazed at how he was even able to make tread patterns on the tires, the red-painted calipers, and the spokes on the wheels, not to mention the intricate taillights and rear vents.

Asking an internet user to give up nine minutes of his life is a big ask, but we highly recommend watching the way this craftsman plies his trade. After all he took a month and 10 days to create this C8 Corvette.

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Woodworking Art via GM Authority

No Reserve Pandem Widebody C8 Corvette Could Be Yours at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

It’s no secret that the 8th generation Corvette has become one of the most sought-after cars on the planet today. Immediately after its launch last year, the aftermarket industry began doing its thing. One of the builders we’ve been following closely is Pandem with their bold widebody kit. We first caught wind of Pandem back in September when their renders hit Instagram. Then a couple months later, the real thing was revealed looking like the automotive love child of a stealth fighter and Darth Vader.

If you like your cars modded and have also been in the market for C8, here’s a chance to take out 2 birds with one stone with this Pandem widebody 2020 Corvette rolling through Barrett-Jackson at no reserve later this month. Lot #1090 is finished in Torch Red (looks orange in the photos) and was born as a 3LT Z51 with magnetic ride GT2 seats. It’s now sporting the aforementioned body kit along with a custom leather wrapped red and black interior. Like the black car, this red one also wears that unmistakable monster spoiler out back. Elsewhere we see 20-inch front and 21-inch rear Alpha One carbon-fiber wheels which are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires. The listing states that there’s just 700 miles on the odometer.

Power comes from the 6.2L LT2 which has been treated to a “mild tune”. Spent gasses exit out back through C8 Valvetronic Maxflo exhaust. Carbon fiber tips complete the exhaust’s custom look.

Inside, all the C8 Stingray’s creature comforts remain. The list of features includes the 14-speaker Bose stereo, NAV, HUD, front end lift, HD front camera, heated and vented seats, and the all-important wireless charging dock.

We know that the Pandem widebody kit isn’t for everyone. Still, this will make for a very interesting sale to watch given that this very likely the first heavily modded C8 to be offered at public auction. We already know that nearly new 3LT C8’s will command right around $100,000 in stock form. It’ll be interesting to see what the widebody kit and other mods do to the final hammer price.

Barrett-Jackson’s rescheduled 2021 Scottsdale auction takes place March 20th – 27th at Westworld in Scottsdale Arizona. Keep it tuned here as the dates draw nearer as we’ll continue to preview some of the prime Corvettes heading for the big stage in Scottsdale.

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Barrett-Jackson

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[VIDEOS] Manual Transmission? Let’s Breakdown that Recent C8 Corvette Z06 Prototype Sighting Once Again

[VIDEOS] Let's Breakdown that Recent C8 Corvette Z06 Prototype Sighting

Earlier this week we shared a video of a C8 Corvette Z06 prototype testing out in Sedona, Arizona. If you haven’t seen it yet, it is good this will be first your look. If you have seen it, watch it again and see what we missed the first time around. So focused on trying to hear the flat-plane crank V8, we missed seeing the other mules and the Porsche in the background.

There has also been some debate starting with the original poster of the video that this prototype may have a manual transmission. Although we disagree, the blip from the driver and the subsequent take-off has others talking manual transmissions again, including our friend Mike from the Brink of Speed YouTube channel.

Mike breaks down the recent sighting and shows you what we missed the first time around and I will let him make the case as to why he thinks the Z06 will have a manual transmission (spoiler alert: it won’t).

From Brink of Speed on YouTube:

BIG NEWS! It Looks like the C8 Corvette Z06 will HAVE a MANUAL Transmission! Today, I wanted to bring this big news about the C8 Z06 to your attention! Will you order a C8 Z06 Corvette if it comes in a manual transmission?

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So now that you’ve seen this enhanced version of the prototype sighting and heard Mike’s argument about the Z06 getting a manual transmission, let’s hear your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

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Brink of Speed / YouTube