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What is the better choice 1LT or 2LT
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I agree with this sentiment. You don't know what your missing if you don't have it. The issue with specing the C8, for me at least was having no frame of reference at the time of ordering. I did not want to spend too much but with every option, it's just another 2K....before you know it you're staring at 92K not the 70 you told your wife you were spending. haha. I bailed on engine appearance pkg, and mag ride. In hind sight should maybe of taken both too. Again, I am super happy with my car as is and no complaints on drive quality or suspension at all. I do love and use the front lift so this was one 2K I am glad I spent.
For those considering mag suspension ... do your research on it carefully. After you do that come back here and tell us all about the superiority of mag ride. It is a significant improvement both on and off the track. Every car at the Spring Mountain Corvette Owners School has mag ride. In Tour mode, my Vette rides very smooth and the few other folks who have driven it express total surprise at how soft but firm the ride is.
The other thing to consider on the 2LT is the memory seats. For old guys like me or those of us with the aches of age based arthritis, having that driver seat automatically go all the way back is a huge benefit on exit and entry.
The other thing to consider on the 2LT is the memory seats. For old guys like me or those of us with the aches of age based arthritis, having that driver seat automatically go all the way back is a huge benefit on exit and entry.
Ok I'm sold going to my dealer to pick up my 2020 this week and to preorder a 2021 with the following extra options from my 2020:
2LT - $10000
Mag Ride - $2180
Front Lift - $1875
Appearance Pkg. -$1145
GT2 bucket seats - $ 1875
Total extra $ 17075
Now I just need to find someone next spring to give me $17075 over MSRP for my 2020 , then my 2021 will be even exchange
2LT - $10000
Mag Ride - $2180
Front Lift - $1875
Appearance Pkg. -$1145
GT2 bucket seats - $ 1875
Total extra $ 17075
Now I just need to find someone next spring to give me $17075 over MSRP for my 2020 , then my 2021 will be even exchange
Maybe we can find a person who has been fortunate enough to have driven a C8 with MRC and a C8 without MRC, that way we can find out exactly just what is the difference from a person who actually knows. So if your out there please let me know what the real word is...
Every car at Spring Mountain has it, thats saying something !!
that would be a great feedback. I am actually booked to go down to Spring Mountain Sept 8&9th. I have read that all of the coupes used at that track have mag ride. I do not have mag ride on my car. So perhaps I will be able to notice the difference from the two rides. I will be happy to report back my experience from the training. I am really looking forward to attending. I have my shoes, my helmet, and my SD card. so all set and ready to go!
Thats awesome buddy, please let me know what you find out ... Lucky Bugger
I have heard great things. I debated going given that I will have to take a 14 day isolation when I get back. but I really want to learn to drive the car to its potential. I want to track it when possible. But can't do that not knowing what to do. I will be the one Canadian in my group of 10. I am flying to LAX then driving the next day to Spring Mountain. No direct Air Canada Flights to Vegas for now. So I have to take a week with an extra day at both ends. Can't wait!
X 2 on that. ddgerman gave me good advice before going in April 2019. It may be difficult to feel the difference between MRC and none at Spring Mountain. All the driving is in Track mode which of course provides a very stiff suspension. Where the difference with MRC really shows up is in daily driving in Tour and Sport mode.
Being taught and encouraged to drive the car to is limit is the very best part. These guys do not ease up. They lead you as they encourage and challenge you to keep up. Offering constructive guidance every step of the way over the radio as they observe your driving. There is one tight oval exercise where the instructor is in the car with you pushing you to "add power".
haha its the most fun you can have with your clothes on. The entire course is exciting and satisfying but being able to push the car to it's limit of performance safely and legally is just fantastic. Everyone who owns a corvette should get this experience as it gives you a true understanding of what the car you own can actually do. I totally understand why guys track their corvettes. It is really what the cars are made for and so satisfying.
If they are forced to cancel the dates due to Covid-19 there will be a rain date. They will refund if needed if they cancel but not if you cancel. They will work to get you in a future course first. They have been very helpful and professional.
1LT with Z51 and MRC works for me! I can't imagine buying a C8 without the performance upgrades. If my C8 was a daily driver I might feel otherwise. There is no wrong or right here - the decision depends on your budget and what is important to you.
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do you know if the dealer have the new price list for canada ?
i was told that the "auto book " is not out yet
l was going to order my 1LT with mag ride and performance exhaust with the new red color they came out with ,Lets just say l trust Tracys input and went with the factory red with the Z51 pkg. l am a purist and want to keep my ride as lite as possible without all those extra 2LT gizmoes that will all go for a s**t as soon as the warranty ends. Hopefully l get the best of 2 worlds this way. Like l said before l am not that worried about resale as if you spend less your return is less but ratio is the same in the end .