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Old 07-30-2017, 03:20 AM
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Old 07-30-2017, 04:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Quikag
Congrats! The Grand Sports are very fun and very capable cars. Looking forward to pics and driving impressions!
Originally Posted by Para82
I just picked up that C7 GrandSport and drove it 249 miles.....unbelievable.
A couple of months ago I posted my review of my Grand Sport. Since this thread has now devolved into a Grand Sport discussion I think it deserves a repost:

https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...991-1-gt3.html

Bottom line, it's a great car, lots to love. Handles fantastic. Motor no comparison to a GT3.

One more gratuitous photo since Para82 hasn't posted his yet!

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Old 07-30-2017, 09:27 AM
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Congrats Para! We need to see pictures ASAP!

Do not forget the MGW Short Shift Kit for the GS.
Old 07-30-2017, 12:58 PM
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Thanks guys, here's a quick cell phone picture until I get some nicer shots. Detroit really knocked this one out of the ballpark.
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Old 07-30-2017, 01:01 PM
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Orange?? Wow. Awesome
Old 07-30-2017, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
Orange?? Wow. Awesome
A wrap, but yeah, its awesome! I get thumbs up and comments everywhere I go, it really pops in this color. I told my wife this is a happy car, because nobody is intimidated by it and its an approachable car for everyone. Really fun and glad I did it.
Old 07-30-2017, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Para82
Thanks guys, here's a quick cell phone picture until I get some nicer shots. Detroit really knocked this one out of the ballpark.

White is a great color on the GS and Z06. IMHO it just needs a stinger stripe in grey- subtle but nice.

Enjoy it, look into DCS controller for the mag ride. Now that my car is staying around, I think that's an upgrade worth doing. Hope you got the comp seats because they are really nice. Finally, make sure to clear bra your rear fender and CF rockers- they take a beating. Better yet add front wheel fender guards. I think you can see them in my pictures.
Old 07-30-2017, 06:56 PM
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Love the Grand Sports! Congrats, Para! It's really an incredible, world-class sports car that happens to be available at damn good pricing nowadays.
Old 07-30-2017, 10:53 PM
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Congrats Para. The car looks perfect in white.

Here's mine (2LZ w/Comp Seats + Suede Steering) -


DSC Tune to follow next year.
Old 07-30-2017, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Para82
Thanks guys, here's a quick cell phone picture until I get some nicer shots. Detroit really knocked this one out of the ballpark.
Congrats.
Old 07-30-2017, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by montoya
Nice to see a reference lap finally for the Z06. I have the Grand Sport and would agree that the handling is extraordinary, bumps just seem to never ever unsettle the car at speed. My biggest issue in 3 months of ownership is the low end torque- too much of it! I know that sounds stupid, but the extra torque just takes some of the fun away of revving it out with the manual. Of course you're going like stink, but it's somehow not as exciting as revving a lower torque motor to high rpm. Other than that is a really nice sports car, great cruising where it is much quieter and refined than the GT3.

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Since we're showing pictures of C7s here's mine, although its the slightly more 'muscular' brother of a GS:
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Old 08-01-2017, 04:25 AM
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Very nice Corvettes here! Especially like the wrapped orange GrandSport.


Originally Posted by Quikag
Love the Grand Sports! Congrats, Para! It's really an incredible, world-class sports car that happens to be available at damn good pricing nowadays.
I agree with you, and to be honest over the last 400 miles this car has exceeded my expectations. The level of refinement it offers makes it an excellent sporty daily driver. Very excited to own one. I continue to be amazed by the cars coming out of Detroit from the GT350/R to the C7 etc. It's really nice to have all these options!
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After tracking my GT3 RS for a year, I moved to a more track dedicated car. I don't feel nearly as bad beating on this car.
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Originally Posted by cashed
After tracking my GT3 RS for a year, I moved to a more track dedicated car. I don't feel nearly as bad beating on this car.
Did you compare lap times? I see you have the extra coolers installed, any overheating issues?


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