c7 Grand sport is my dream car.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

It can happen for you!!

@VerisimilitudeDude

5 жыл бұрын

Mine too and I'm getting one next year!

Great video Jason as usual! I love how you showed all of those wonderful features on your car, those are all the things that I love about my car too! It truly is a pleasure to own and drive these beautiful C7 Corvettes!!

Great Vlog Jason! Wow! It's hard to believe you've had your car a little over a year. I remember when you first picked it up. The wheel gap is annoying and that was the first thing I had done was getting the Dealership to drop it down using the stock bolts and I went from 4 fingers to two. Huge difference. I also see your dilemma with your driveway and the experience the same I just angle it as much as possible and it barely scraps. Tell your neighbors to move the truck lol!Also, I changed out the Brembo pads to the Hawks Ceramic and it made a world of difference with the brake dust. I'm talking, night and day. Also changed out the cargo lights and license plate lights to LED!! Big difference as well. Other than that, I'm driving the Wheels off of this car!! 4500 miles in 9 months! Again great Vlog Jason. General Lee Out!!

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, General!! Great to hear from you! I am most likely going to get the brake pads switched out like you did. It depends on if I get an additional car. If I do I probably won't have the extra money. Lol. I am going to work at getting that better angle on my driveway. Have a great evening!!

@generallee3186

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver You as well Sir!

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@Billy Bob I know. It's very low. But I have to drive my truck during the week. Only get to drive on weekends.

That interior is amazing...goes good with the grey

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

set goals, work hard and things work out! great video, dude.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chuck! Hope you're doing well and cooking some good food!!

I can not get over that interior every single time it is truly breath taking lol I'm sorry I keep bringing it up but I just think its the PERFECT combo. Great 1 year break down glad you haven't had too many issues with it GM unlike other European cars (as cool as they are), is going to be very reliable especially with the N/A motor great choice of car sir can't beat the performance of it!

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you as always! And I totally understand. The interior was the biggest reason I bought this particular car.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@Trevon Adams No. Unfortunately this is the only car that blue was available with. It seems to be a popular color though. I have seen a lot of supercars lately using a similar blue.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@Trevon Adams if the blue was an available color I wouldn't have gotten the Gray exterior. They definitely need to make it an option.

I'm not a big grey fan, but with that interior.. Amazing. I have a 14 Yellow Z51 and I wish you could get it with a yellow interior like that. Having an all black interior is boring. Mine is a 3LT also and Supercharged :)

@FrontSeatDriver

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!! I now have a Yellow Z06. ‘17. So we’re on the same page. The one positive is the yellow stitching.

Beautiful colors

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Subscribed. Good vlog , nice car. Add ceramic brake pads, and let me know what you think if u do. Almost as good as the $6k option regarding dusting

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brad! I'm definitely looking to switch them out soon.

love the matching brake dust

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's just awful!

@phantomstratocaster

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver one good sign of brake dust is you still have pads to wear

Awesome video, Jason. I agree the carbon ceramics still are one of my favorite features of my car!

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Your car is awesome and the ceramic brakes are a plus.

@justinreid8851

5 жыл бұрын

Ceramics are nice but u also need to upgrades pads. That's the issue. carbotechs decrease dust by 85%. The dust is a grey and a brown bronze color

Great video Jason , what did it cost to wrap your car ? I love your car I wish I could have found one when I got my stingray.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I don't remember exactly. I think it was like $2,300 or $2,500. It's well worth the money to me though.

Beautiful car!!

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Holly.

I’ve not read all of the comments as this is an older video, so someone likely mentioned this, but here it is. I assume you know that you can lower that car using the stock lowering bolts; it’s quite easy. Important to use the stock bolts. Your dealership can do it quickly and cheaply and you’ll get nearly an inch off of it. And easy to do yourself if you’re willing. 👍

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Marty! Yeah, I thought about doing that for a long time but since it doesn't have a front end lift and I already have trouble getting out of my driveway. But thanks for the heads up!

I feel like you should drive it more and make more vids with it I’m sure you’ll get subs a lot faster other then that beautiful car bro 👍🏿

I love the c7 GS, the wheel gap was the reason I didnt pull the trigger. I looked into lowering it, but then you cant because the front end will scrape ... so you are stuck with an amazing look car and huge wheel gap..

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. 100%!! Yeah, I can't lower because I already scrape on my driveway.

@OMERDULI

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver plus I live in NyC lol it's a war zone with pot hole

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@OMERDULI Lol. Yeah, probably not good for a Vette. 😁

I really love that interior too.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent video Jason. I whole heartily agree that on any future purchases, the Carbon Ceramic brakes are the ONLY way to go. Like you, I have no complaints about the stopping ability from the factory brakes, but the brake dust has become the bain of my existence. I did replace the factory metallic pads with Hawk ceramics and it does help, but ultimately there is dust, just a lighter color so the dust is not as noticeable. And of course, replacing the whole system with the factory Carbon Ceramic option is waaay too costly. As to the stance of your GS, I totally agree with rear of yours. It is high. I would experiment to see how much lower you can get it using the factory bolts. That was my first step and I did gain some reduction in height and it did not effect the clearance, or lack thereof, of the front. Keep in mind my GS is a C6 with the ZR1 splitter and I am lower than your C7. I was actually pleased with the factory setting for the front and due to its low clearance I actually had the front raised up with factory bolts. Still like the stance and gained a slight improvement in ride height. FWIW, I actually have lowering bolts on order to further lower the rear. Stay tuned. As to your PDR, does that come standard with a 2 or 3 LT option pkge., or is it an option unto itself like the racing seats, or the Carbon Ceramic brakes, aero pkge etc? Lastly, have you had the upgraded suspension software installed? My understanding is that it is noticeable in tour and sport mode. Maybe the upgrade would remedy the service message you were receiving? As always, Save the Wave.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter!! I didn't realize you still got a fair amount of brake dust with the Hawks Ceramic pads. I still may do that. I may try lowering just the rear. It would have to look better.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

And the PDR I believe is standard on 2lt and 3 LTE. Along with the front cameras! Have a great day, Peter!!!

@petercarey6883

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely try lowering just the rear. Take measurements of your current ride height first and then again after lowering. I only obtained about 3/8ths lower height and no alignment was necessary, all the settings remained the same, but if you're lucky to actually see a lower height, then I would say to have the alignment check. FWIW, whether you "play" with lowering or not, have all four corners of yours checked. I've heard so many comments that right from the factory the alignments are off and mine was no exception. Three out of four were off from factory recommended settings and the specialist I went actually interviewed me first as to how I drive the Vette and/or did I plan to track it and if so on which track(s) because the alignment he would do would take those factors into account. All the best.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@petercarey6883 Will do. And yes, even Ron Fellows school said every one of the ZR1's they got in were off too. What kind of place did you take it to have it adjusted?

@petercarey6883

5 жыл бұрын

I would think you would have a comparable place, or two in Texas. I only became aware of this establishment during a visit to my Dentist who has become a personal friend through the years because he was a "car guy." Well, I didn't know how much of car guy he was until I told him I was going out to Bowling Green for three days and part of my visit would be to run on the new Motorsports track. Now he became very interested. He had never heard of a track at Bowling Green, but he knew a whole lot about the Nurburgring and Monticello Motor Club in NY state. As it turns out he was a member of the Monticello Motor Club, which is very, very expensive, as well as being a member of the Garden State Porsche Club and owned and raced two Porsche's that were dedicated to racing only and he was a very successful high-end amateur racer. I was educated on tires and more importantly, alignment. He put me touch with a privately owned firm which is the only place his Porsche club members go, whether they race or not. So the short answer is, just network around your area to find those that possibly track race and where they go for tires and alignment. Such a place will give you a whole new perspective as to what your Vette is capable of to say nothing of better tire wear that the out-of-alignment factory settings do not give you. I also received advice on tire brand, which is only Michelin, and on tire size which actually led me to purchase all new Michelins and went a size up in the fronts. FWIW, my C6 GS came with Goodyear Eagle Run Flats. I will never purchase Goodyears again, but that's a whole other in story. Just don't go to the dealer or to Pep Boys for tires or alignment. LOL Sorry for the length of reply, but I am known as "The Man of Few Words" and have reputation to maintain. :-)

Where did you purchase the stage 2 splitter from ?

X-pel -- makes a mat for the front stinger. Have ours done, and it is not glossy, it's a mat protection. Ck it out it's there...NOT GLOSSY

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

That's cool. No one's ever mentioned that before. It's definitely a good thing to offer.

Great video! Can you lock out the secret compartment from others? If so how do you do it? Thanks Please answer I always wondered that. Thanks again

@FrontSeatDriver

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. I don't believe so. outside of having a manual and leaving it in reverse. that's the only way to lock it that I know of.

@Coughingcatbleh

3 жыл бұрын

There is a valet mode where you can input a 4 digit code to lock it

I changed the brake pads to ceramic pads and got rid of the dust on ProCharged Z51

@FrontSeatDriver

4 жыл бұрын

That's a smart move. I had planned to do that quite a while back but never got around to it. Now I am stuck cleaning my wheels all the time.

Love the Interior great video !!

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Alexzander!

@AlexzanderPCSC

5 жыл бұрын

Front Seat Driver yea man great vette Check out my rebuild corvette

@AlexzanderPCSC

5 жыл бұрын

Front Seat Driver on my channel **

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@AlexzanderPCSC I just subbed. I'll check out your videos today.

@AlexzanderPCSC

5 жыл бұрын

Front Seat Driver you're the man much love ✨✨👍🏼

To me the Grand Sport C7 would be the perfect car if only they use the forged internals of the C7 ZO6. That would make it the no brainer choice for someone who intended to mod the car. The factory blower is pointless for those who want big power and often gets ditched in favor of a ProCharger etc. Had the GS had the forged engine, you could save the extra cost of the Z06, and go right to an aftermarket blower for big numbers without motor work.

@VerisimilitudeDude

5 жыл бұрын

Wait.. you mean the GS doesn't have forged connecting rods? I thought it did.

insted of a 8k option for the better brakes, get after market break pads, Ceramic. pads and your brake dust will cut in half i not kidding research it....

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. I talked to Corvette World and they will probably do them for me. Although I just bought a Lamborghini so much of my funds will be going towards that car now.

Why you never get wraps is because all those scratches in it you can never buff them out

@KenHorse2

5 жыл бұрын

Not if you get a PPF like Xpel or Suntech. They have self-healing clear coats

I really like this video, I’m looking into buying a GS within a year, how reliable is the car? I’m considering the bmw m2 or the Lexus rcf

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's pretty reliable. I have several friends with the C7 and none have had any issues I am aware of. My friend's Z06 suffered heat soak but that was on the track and a common problem. no daily driving issues though.

@bailey12444

5 жыл бұрын

Front Seat Driver thanks really honest reviews, I tell you the truth nothing out there looks better than the grand Sport for the money is a lot of car

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@bailey12444 I fully agree. Thanks!!

I have a 2016 Z06 with stage2 aero and I lowered it the 1st day I owned it! 13000 miles and 3yrs later haven't scraped anything off! DRIVE YOUR CAR !

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

I do but I am in roofing. Kinda hard to carry a ladder with a Vette. Plus I bought a Lamborghini so now I split time between the 2. Glad you've been able to not scrape. I'm really hoping the C8 has a front end lift. It shouldn't even be an option.

@robertbass974

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver I agree that it shouldn't be an option and yes I do scape but it hasn't done any real damage except to underside of splitter that you can't see.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertbass974 There's an air dam flap thing on the bottom that I've ripped off twice so now I'm just not replacing it. I have pretty much figured out how to get out of my driveway without scraping. Only took a little over a year. Lol

@robertbass974

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver The flaps guide for to the front brakes. If you are not on a race track driving hard on the brakes they are not necessary.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@robertbass974 Yeah. I knew what they were for and I have taken it to the track and we do some high paced back road driving but it's too expensive to replace every month. 😜 I did replace my brake fluid with Dot 4 though. Didn't want to risk brake fade or worse.

The blue is so nice.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! It's what caused me to buy the car.

@jamesbond9873

5 жыл бұрын

Front Seat Driver of all the vettes that’s the one. In the future these will be the ones people want.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@jamesbond9873 That's one reason I plan to keep it. 😁 I had considered selling it and using the money towards another car but when I pull in my garage and see it, there's just no way.

@jamesbond9873

5 жыл бұрын

Front Seat Driver glad to hear.

Where would you suggest buying used interior pieces to make it a collectors edition Like watching old and new videos from this channel

@FrontSeatDriver

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the only place I’d buy the interior pieces from is GM. That way they would be exact.

Trying to decide between the Z51 and GS; is the suspension comfortable enough to drive all day?

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

I think so. Especially if you're in touring mode. Plus you still have the active fuel management in touring mode which allows you excellent gas mileage. I would definitely do the GS. I am a big fan of the wider body also. But either way you go they are beautiful cars.

@nairbyad7188

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver Thanks for answering! But you have to order option Z07 to get the magnetic shocks, right? Otherwise, no "touring mode? That bumps the Z51 - GP price differential from $3k to $11k. I surely would be unhappy with a non-Z51 Stingray's handling. I spec'd a Z51 with Magnetic Selective Ride Control™ with Performance Traction Management for $64k, but to get magnetics on the GP is $75k! ouch! My sportbike is wonderful on track or in mountains, but impossible for hours on the highway. I can't afford another toy that won't let me arrive pain-free after a 5-8 hour trip. It seems the magnetic shocks are needed to do so with either the Z51 or GP. My BMW 5series has the optional sport suspension. Adding bilstein HD's many years ago for the perfect balance of excellent handling and comfort (getting bilstein to replace the struts under their lifetime warranty takes SERIOUS perseverance which I did twice!) thanks!! p.s. no one ever mentions the $690 optional intake filter and box. any info?

Beautiful way better than the C 8

@FrontSeatDriver

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I agree.

what year is your second driver? that red bike

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

That's actually my daughter's bike. It's pink. But I have quite a few bikes but they don't stay in the garage. Only in the house.

Nice intro.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@therandomfandom2139

5 жыл бұрын

No problem (^.^)

It's a mistake it not parked in front of my window 🙄

All the collector editions are 3lt I believe.

@FrontSeatDriver

Жыл бұрын

Yes. That’s correct.

Are you aware that Porsche advises if you track your car they do not suggest the carbon brakes? Not only are they expensive but they wear at a rate as fast as the car.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

I wasn't aware but a friend of mine that tracks his Vette often actually told me the same thing recently. Thanks for the comment.

and for the $3k difference between the Z51 and GS, you get a $2k carbon fiber roof panel, right? so the wide body is just a grand!

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

No. I have the magnetic ride and I don't have the Z07 package. I did have the carbon fiber roof panel. It weighs only 12lbs I believe. Very easy to get off and on.

Wait, rear axle light comes on performance is diminished 3 times and you take it to the dealer and they say they don’t know what’s wrong with it then you changed the subject to something you don’t like about the interior?

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. They don't know. Think it's battery related. That's it. I have no other info to give.

@larswesley2695

4 жыл бұрын

Did you pull the tires? You’re aware of the GS (GM) wheel issue, I’m assuming...

I think the microfiber on the steering wheel will look crappy after awhle.ever see how a suede jacket looks after a a few years

@FrontSeatDriver

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I am very careful with it to prolong its life.

@shaunmcinnis1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver hope I’m wrong because it’s gorgeous.

Curious what you paid new?

@FrontSeatDriver

3 жыл бұрын

I believe I got it for like $78k.

@adventuresofjandk

3 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver beautiful car. Looking to buy a used one so trying to understand pricing.

@FrontSeatDriver

3 жыл бұрын

@@adventuresofjandk Corvette World Dallas has them pretty often. I traded this one to them a while back. I think they sold it for $69k. Had like 6k miles I think.

It has lowering bolts built in.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

I know but I already scrape in my driveway. 😥

@thomascarpenter8445

5 жыл бұрын

If you lower the back the front will come up. Just remember the vettes like a little rake .25”-.75” front to back.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@thomascarpenter8445 That's a great idea. Thanks!

How much did you pay for the expel ?

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

I think it was about $2500.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth the money I think.

The light blue highlights on the interior are awful, they seem so out of place, its hard to believe a designer at GM made that an option, I just don't get it ( the emporer's new clothes ?) . even more surprising is the amount of people who think that is good looking. just my opinion, i could be wrong. BTW when you take your car to the track, get this stuff called track wrap ($35 for a roll on amazon) yes it looks crappy, its much thicker than expel, may actually give better protection , peel it off before you drive home.

@FrontSeatDriver

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone has their own likes. I personally LOVED it. I don't have it anymore though. I bought a yellow Z06. M7.

Your brake dust is coming from the slotted rotors, not the brake pads. Replace the rotors with the smooth surface rotors and your brake dust is gone. You will thank me later.

@bubbacox4922

Жыл бұрын

Omg

Just get ceramic brake pads.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

I talked with Corvette World about doing it. They said I'm right at the point where I can do it but if I wait much longer I will need to change to rotors. It's still like $900 though. Seems kinda high but I guess the brake pads are pretty expensive.

@cbenjr9618

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver shop around sounds way high. You don't need ceramic rotors, just the pads.

@adamcharles8912

5 жыл бұрын

@@FrontSeatDriver Did you mean you would need new *steel* rotors?

The corvette camera is a mistake

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

What is a Corvette Camera?

@freedomrider266

5 жыл бұрын

Are you talking the front parking camera or the rear camera? WHY would either be mistake?

The rear end and taillights still look like shit, but the rest of the car is fairly well done. I wouldn’t buy the car without the 3LT.

why would you spend a small fortune and then drive the car hard? Get a race car, a ruin the clutch on it

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

These cars are made to be driven hard. I learned this at Ron Fellows. Although I just bought a Lamborghini and I won't be driving it that hard.

@freedomrider266

5 жыл бұрын

Steve: These cars are built, and meant, to be driven HARD. Why would you spend twice what a base Camaro or Mustang cost to just pamper it around town? Get a Camry if you want to take it easy. You're paying the money to enjoy the quickness, speed and handling. No, drive it like you stole it and got 2 strikes already.

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@freedomrider266 Definitely. There is so much performance in these cars there's no reason not to use it. I realized how much this car can do at Ron Fellows driving school. It's truly amazing. My skill level won't even allow me to use all of it's capabilities. 😃

Just buy ceramic brake pads...save a few thousand dollars

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I have talked to Corvette World about doing it for me. However I bought a Lamborghini Gallardo and am doing mods to it which is pretty expensive so I probably won't get it done. I'll just have to keep cleaning them after every drive.

GS is nice plus u get wide body but Auto. Really man smh?

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. And yes, auto. I haven't driven a manual since I was in high school. And I don't miss it. Sorry. 😁

@phantomstratocaster

5 жыл бұрын

there is a option,after auto is still better than driver less

@FrontSeatDriver

5 жыл бұрын

@@phantomstratocaster Yes. I'm definitely not interested in self driving cars. 😁

Why did you buy this car? You don't drive it and you have done nothing but run it down. Somebody like you don't deserve a Corvette. You need a VW Beetle.

@isyspyles5704

5 жыл бұрын

Did you even watch it?

@DavidSingerSongwtr

5 жыл бұрын

jimmy bluejeans Your mommy said quit playing on her cell phone haha

@vanillagorilla8236

4 жыл бұрын

Jealous !