Back to the Vette

alienranch · 01-06-2015, 12:32 PM

I previously had a 2008 Corvette which I thoroughly enjoyed. Most of my vehicles have been sports cars, which is why I choose a BMW when I decided to get a sedan. I absolutely love my 335i w/BMS tune, but I've now got the itch to get back in a two-seater (still have the mini-van for the family).

Purchased a 2015 Corvette Stingray Z51 which is still sitting in the dealer showroom 1,500 miles away. Should arrive next week. Anyway, this forum has been invaluable to me. From coding my car, finding the right tune, buying vendor accessories and diagnosing problems, this has absolutely been one of the greatest forums I have ever been on. I'm certain another BMW lies in my future, so I probably won't be gone for long. Thanks to all.

F32Fleet · 01-06-2015, 12:33 PM

Congratulations. The new vette is truly American bred bad@ss.

puma1552 · 01-06-2015, 12:39 PM

Congrats, nice pickup. I currently have too much hair left to own a Vette, but in due time I will be below the maximum amount of hairs allowed to be able to buy one (just bustin' your balls).

Chevy has done a fantastic job with that car, I'd take a bright blue one.

Cyberdemon · 01-06-2015, 01:06 PM

Congrats...I sold my C5 a few years back to subsidize my wife (probably should've kept the Vette ;-) the haters can always say what they will, there's a certain attention and respect that the Corvette get's that I've never experienced with any other kind of car.

I have my savings account lovingly nicknamed "Corvette Fund" until the next point where I can get myself to buy another.

300hp · 01-06-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by puma1552

Congrats, nice pickup. I currently have too much hair left to own a Vette, but in due time I will be below the maximum amount of hairs allowed to be able to buy one (just bustin' your balls).

Chevy has done a fantastic job with that car, I'd take a bright blue one.

Yellow one for me

Mike_L · 01-06-2015, 01:27 PM

When I move down to FL I'm gonna pick up a Z06. Can't have a rear drive supercar as my only car up in NY.

KneeDragr · 01-06-2015, 01:44 PM

Congrats - my elder version says hello. This is when I put her away around x-giving time for the winter... sob...

mike@x-ph.com · 01-06-2015, 01:50 PM

Congrats!!

auf Deutsch · 01-06-2015, 01:59 PM

C7 Z51 7MT.....code for bad ass ride

FC4 · 01-06-2015, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by puma1552

Congrats, nice pickup. I currently have too much hair left to own a Vette, but in due time I will be below the maximum amount of hairs allowed to be able to buy one (just bustin' your balls).

Chevy has done a fantastic job with that car, I'd take a bright blue one.

As you should, given you're only 18 years old since you drive a Mustang. I'd be a little worried if you were losing hair that early.

puma1552 · 01-06-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FC4

As you should, given you're only 18 years old since you drive a Mustang. I'd be a little worried if you were losing hair that early.

lol well played my friend, well played

Vervain · 01-06-2015, 02:24 PM

Quite the upgrade. Congrats.

nicknaz · 01-06-2015, 02:35 PM

Congrats. Nice car.

I'm biding my time for the 2009+ c6 z06 to depreciate further. Can't wait to get my hands on one.

alienranch · 01-06-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

Congrats. Nice car.

I'm biding my time for the 2009+ c6 z06 to depreciate further. Can't wait to get my hands on one.

My brother-in-law has an '09 Z06. Great car.

mrich1353 · 01-06-2015, 07:29 PM

Nice C7. Love the Shark Grey color.
I'd love to have one, but will have to stick with the 335I x-drive as my daily driver and C5 Vert garage queen I've owned since new!

Golden Arrow · 01-06-2015, 08:26 PM

Welcome to the club.

nicknaz · 01-06-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by alienranch

My brother-in-law has an '09 Z06. Great car.

It was tough deciding between a c6 z06 with z07 package and mods or ordering an F80. Z06 are monsters on the track with some tweaks (and a lot of driver training)

Good luck with your new car.

G30 B58 · 01-06-2015, 08:44 PM

blah, blah, Corvette blah.

In for the 335i part-out. Well, maybe just the tune.

Does this car have a lift kit installed? Shipping springs? Or just the way the wheels are turned?

bahasad · 01-06-2015, 08:45 PM

Love the C7, personally not a fan of that color though (I'd want mine red or blue or white

). If my lifestyle at the moment permitted, I'd trade my F30 for one in an instant, especially given that they cost about the same (if you don't mind me asking, how much did yours cost? what options did it have).

alienranch · 01-07-2015, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

blah, blah, Corvette blah.

In for the 335i part-out. Well, maybe just the tune.

Does this car have a lift kit installed? Shipping springs? Or just the way the wheels are turned?

Just the angle. Bone stock in the showroom.

alienranch · 01-07-2015, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

Love the C7, personally not a fan of that color though (I'd want mine red or blue or white

). If my lifestyle at the moment permitted, I'd trade my F30 for one in an instant, especially given that they cost about the same (if you don't mind me asking, how much did yours cost? what options did it have).

The car MSRP is $70,760 but going through a dealership with supplier discount gets that down to $64K. Add taxes and fees though, and we're back at the $70K. Options are listed below.

2015 Chevrolet Corvette
- 2LT Stingray Coupe with Z51
- Carbon Flash Badge Package
- Magnetic Selective Ride Control
- Red-painted brake calipers
- 8-speed paddle shift transmission
- 19" front/20" rear, Z51 5-split spoke Black aluminum wheels
- Carbon Flash-painted rear spoiler and outside mirrors
- Performance data and video recorder (navi included)

I pretty much flip back and forth between manuals and autos, but seeing as this auto is quicker than the manual (and I loved the 8-speed in the BMW), that's what I went with. Also makes driving a bit easier in Dallas. My C6 was pretty quick (0-60 in 4.2), but this is marketed at 3.7 sec. Like BMW, the times are marketed as easily achievable, so the car is actually quicker than that. Lowest I've seen on a complete stock setup is 0-60 in 3.5 sec. The new Z06 blows that number away.

alienranch · 01-07-2015, 07:36 AM

BTW - if anyone is interested in the BMS Stage 1 tune, PM me.

01-06-2015, 12:32 PM	#1
alienranch First Lieutenant 19 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Back to the Vette I previously had a 2008 Corvette which I thoroughly enjoyed. Most of my vehicles have been sports cars, which is why I choose a BMW when I decided to get a sedan. I absolutely love my 335i w/BMS tune, but I've now got the itch to get back in a two-seater (still have the mini-van for the family). Purchased a 2015 Corvette Stingray Z51 which is still sitting in the dealer showroom 1,500 miles away. Should arrive next week. Anyway, this forum has been invaluable to me. From coding my car, finding the right tune, buying vendor accessories and diagnosing problems, this has absolutely been one of the greatest forums I have ever been on. I'm certain another BMW lies in my future, so I probably won't be gone for long. Thanks to all.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3576 Rep 10,355 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Congratulations. The new vette is truly American bred bad@ss.
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puma1552 Banned 24 Rep 380 Posts Drives: '14 Mustang GT Premium Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Twin Cities iTrader: (0)	Congrats, nice pickup. I currently have too much hair left to own a Vette, but in due time I will be below the maximum amount of hairs allowed to be able to buy one (just bustin' your balls). Chevy has done a fantastic job with that car, I'd take a bright blue one.
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Cyberdemon Brigadier General 1538 Rep 3,331 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i, 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (3)	Congrats...I sold my C5 a few years back to subsidize my wife (probably should've kept the Vette ;-) the haters can always say what they will, there's a certain attention and respect that the Corvette get's that I've never experienced with any other kind of car. I have my savings account lovingly nicknamed "Corvette Fund" until the next point where I can get myself to buy another. __________________ Current: '20 X5, '18 M3 ZCP Previous: '11 E90 335i, '11 E90 M3, '16 VW GTI, '15 M235i, '13 335i, '08 TL-S, '00 Corvette
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Mike_L Banned 284 Rep 1,961 Posts Drives: 2015 335xi GT M-Sport MPPK Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New York City iTrader: (2)	When I move down to FL I'm gonna pick up a Z06. Can't have a rear drive supercar as my only car up in NY.
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KneeDragr Lieutenant 41 Rep 516 Posts Drives: Planning 2015 ED :) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	Congrats - my elder version says hello. This is when I put her away around x-giving time for the winter... sob...
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auf Deutsch Colonel 1913 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: '17 jackrabbit on crystal meth Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Philly burbs iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M2 [0.00]	C7 Z51 7MT.....code for bad ass ride __________________ 2017 BSM M2\|6MT\|Exec\|black kidneys and gills\|full alcantara wheel\|CF spoiler\|Dinan Stage 4\|Dinan COI\|Dinan free flow exhaust with resonator delete\|Fabspeed sport cat DP\|BMS clutch stop\|465 bhp\|4.75/5 stars retired: 2014 435xi\|MPPK\|335 bhp\|3/5 stars
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Vervain Colonel 398 Rep 2,181 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: - iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Audi RSQ3 (8U) [0.00] 2022 BMW X3 xDrive3 ... [10.00] 2015 BMW M235i (F22) [10.00] 2017 Mini Cooper S ... [0.00]	Quite the upgrade. Congrats. __________________ Current: 2022 G01 BMW X3 xDrive 30d 2018 8U Audi RSQ3 2017 F55 Mini Cooper S 2015 F22 BMW M235i
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01-06-2015, 02:35 PM	#13
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3188 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Congrats. Nice car. I'm biding my time for the 2009+ c6 z06 to depreciate further. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
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01-06-2015, 07:29 PM	#15
mrich1353 Private First Class 13 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40I Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: York, PA iTrader: (0)	Nice C7. Love the Shark Grey color. I'd love to have one, but will have to stick with the 335I x-drive as my daily driver and C5 Vert garage queen I've owned since new! __________________ 2018 X3 M40I - Alpine White with Cognac, Premium, Executive, 21" Wheels, Adaptive Suspension... Gone - 2017 Genesis G80 Ultimate (OOPS); 2013 335I X-Drive - M-Sport; 2011 535I X-Drive M-Sport; 2010 535I RWD Sport Pkg; 2006 530XI
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Golden Arrow Lieutenant 195 Rep 522 Posts Drives: F36 430i GC Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the club. Attached Images __________________ 2017 430i GC 2013 335i 2004 330ci 2003 330xi (Forever in my heart )
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G30 B58 Pace Car Driver 1548 Rep 3,164 Posts Drives: '22 AW G30 B58 M-Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: my garage in PA iTrader: (0)	blah, blah, Corvette blah. In for the 335i part-out. Well, maybe just the tune. Does this car have a lift kit installed? Shipping springs? Or just the way the wheels are turned?
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01-06-2015, 08:45 PM	#19
bahasad Major 327 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: F30, E90 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Somewhereinamerica iTrader: (4)	Love the C7, personally not a fan of that color though (I'd want mine red or blue or white ). If my lifestyle at the moment permitted, I'd trade my F30 for one in an instant, especially given that they cost about the same (if you don't mind me asking, how much did yours cost? what options did it have). __________________ Current: 17 Mustang GT no bmw Gone but not forgotten: 07 E90 335I, 04 UA6, 95 E36, 04 EP3, 16 S550 EB, 14 F30 328I Stg 1, 08 E90 328I
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01-07-2015, 07:36 AM	#22
alienranch First Lieutenant 19 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	BTW - if anyone is interested in the BMS Stage 1 tune, PM me.
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