Thanks for asking this. I was clueless. Reading on the other forum it appears they are shift indicators as the lites move from their outer start positions to center. As they get close to touching they turn red as they indicate you are near redline....time to shift. I think im interpreting it right?I also need an explanation of the circular dots on the heads up display that begin as two white dots that create more dots which move towards each other and turn green.......I know they're shift lights but no where in the manual or on line can I find a detailed description of how to interpret them!
Thanks Cobra
Thanks for asking this. I was clueless. Reading on the other forum it appears they are shift indicators as the lites move from their outer start positions to center. As they get close to touching they turn red as they indicate you are near redline....time to shift. I think im interpreting it right?
Heres one discussion:
Shift lights in HUD - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion
C7 General Discussion - Shift lights in HUD - I just completed the 500 mile oil change in my new C7 GS. In manual mode there are shift lights at the top of the HUD. There is nothing in the manual about how to use them. What are they indicating and how are they used? Thanks for any help oh great...www.corvetteforum.com
Okay I still don't have 800kms on the car so my digital display still shows red line around 4000rpm.
When giving it a good shot however I notice that my power is cut off when the revs come up close to 4000 in both 1st and 2nd gear (I'm running a manual). I'm wondering if that is the computer shutting off the fuel/electronics or if that's traction control kicking in. It certainly doesn't feel like wheel slip!
I also need an explanation of the circular dots on the heads up display that begin as two white dots that create more dots which move towards each other and turn green.......I know they're shift lights but no where in the manual or on line can I find a detailed description of how to interpret them!
Thanks Cobra
I went to the other forum and what a bunch of a__holes. The OP posted basically the same question that I did and the responses were very ignorant. One guy criticized the OP and his response was figure it out, its simple.....wow!
I should add my HUD is in track mode. Well so far I've seen white/grey circles turn to green with multiple circles then moving from each side to the centre. What no one explained is the sequence of colours and the optimum shift point if shifting via the coloured circles verses the tach. I've experienced white/grey and green circles and read that there's orange, yellow and red circles too. I would suspect that red would mean that you missed the optimum shift point, but I'm still waiting on the expertise of our senior forum friendly members to respond!
Cobra
Well im senior in age and being here 10 years and friendly...but Derrick rocks with his knowledge and abundance of Vettecoins!.......lololol
I'm going to get into trouble! Nearing 800kms, so I gave it full throttle an hour ago, just for what seemed like a few seconds. First to second.........didn't go near red line, only two green circles, shifted into second then back on the throttle.......looked at my HUD .......125kms on a city street.....yikes......now I'm terrified of being charged with "stunt driving", because I like it! Ha ha
I'm thinking of applying a ceramic coating myself......https://avalonking.com/.......any comments?
That’s one that would scare me but you likely have way more skills than me.
Personally I would want all the paint correction done first which I have no real skills in... or the right tools. Maybe you do which is great.
Finding the right detail shop I think is the key as this process is far from cheap.
Detail Solutions do it in Edmonton.. I have seen lights that they seem to bake it after. It is pricey.
Friends with the owners and they tried talking me into doing my ZR1 but I said I like to do my own to get the best glow and shine I can. I liked it when people said your car glowed great and I said I did it myself.
I do my own cut polish ( now called paint correction ) and getting pretty good at it. No, I don't do it for anyone as not a pro at it... just decent at it. .
But best to let the pros do it...
Brian
I'm thinking of applying a ceramic coating myself......https://avalonking.com/.......any comments?
I started an avalon king thread a while back:
Red Hot - DIY ceramic coating
DIY ceramic coating Category: Cars Deal Link: www.avalonking.com Retailer: Avalonking Discount: 40% Expiry Date: Nov 23, 2018 Description: Nice discount on diy ceramic coating. One day only, black friday sale. I put the price in for 2. That's my order.......hope it's a quality product. Reviews...canadiancorvetteforums.com
Thanks for the referral!
Question.............will ceramic coating provide better front end chip protection from minor road debris, more protection than wax?
Okay just turned 800 kms but no oil change (service) yet, maybe tomorrow. Tach still shows yellow around 3,500 rpms.....gave it a good shot in first tonight, shifted into second, hit throttle and no power.........This has happened a few times.......am I going too deep in second and the car is applying traction control (I'm not feeling wheel slip) or is the computer shutting off my fuel/electronics because I don't have that 800 km service yet and I'm demanding more than the car will provide during this break in period?
Cobra
Okay just turned 800 kms but no oil change (service) yet, maybe tomorrow. Tach still shows yellow around 3,500 rpms.....gave it a good shot in first tonight, shifted into second, hit throttle and no power.........This has happened a few times.......am I going too deep in second and the car is applying traction control (I'm not feeling wheel slip) or is the computer shutting off my fuel/electronics because I don't have that 800 km service yet and I'm demanding more than the car will provide during this break in period?
Cobra