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Rapid Blue is The New Black
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 12 ก.ย. 2022
I have waited almost 3 years for my C8. This channel is dedicated to sharing my journey with the car. I will share the good, the bad, and more importantly get right to the point quickly. I will never bore you for the first two minutes of my videos with annoying graphics or boring you with a tutorial on TH-cam algorithms to urge you to subscribe to my channel. I hope you will simply do that on your own because you enjoy the content.
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How Tall is too Tall for the C8 Corvette?
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The C8 Corvette Convertible is Worth The Extra $7,500. Here’s Why…
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How I FIXED What I Don’t Like About The 2023 C8 Corvette
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If you liked my customizations please see below for links on where to find the products I used: C8 Corvette Stingray License Plate Frame Grill Vent (Very Important detail about this; You must order both of the below to complete the look. For whatever reason the black background is NOT INCLUDED with just the license plate frame) For an unknown reason; when I copy and pasted the links in the desc...
How To Open Corvette Convertible Top With The Key Fob
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How To Open Corvette Convertible Top With The Key Fob
Major Glitch/Super Annoying Issue with 2023 C8 Corvette
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Major Glitch/Super Annoying Issue with 2023 C8 Corvette
What I Don’t Like About the 2023 C8 Interior and How I Will Fix It!
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Here is a link to where I got all of my carbon fiber interior parts: nextgenspeed.com/product-category/chevy/corvette/c8/interior-parts-c8/
Picking Up My Rapid Blue 2023 Corvette 3LT HTC
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Picking Up My Rapid Blue 2023 Corvette 3LT HTC
What about if you have too much ass??
The biggest problem is not being able to see traffic lights with the roof on.
R.I.P
I’m 6’6” 215lbs. I bought the coupe because I can not fit in the HTC. So, it was a no brainer for me. The vision up top at a red light has me having to lean down a bit in order to see it. Leg room is in as well but it’s jacked all the way back but that’s pretty much true of every car for me.
Love the spec of this car. The black and blue on blue looks better that i thought.
Why does G.M. want the vette to look like some foreign sports car...disgraceful
To each their own, I guess. I know a lot of people that did not even like the corvette until the C8. I happen to like most corvette models outside of the 80's to 90's era. Cars in general were pretty ugly during those two decades.
Let’s all thank “Merio” for such amazing work!
Are you happy? Does that make you feel good? The fact that you take time out of your day for that says all anyone needs to know about you.
@@rapidblueisthenewblack4463 My pleasure Merio🙇
why'd you stop uploading?
I just sat in my first Corvette for the first time today, and I fit just like you, but I felt like it was too tight for me... maybe I need to just relax and have a chill pill. Literally posted on reddit how my dream died... I'm 6'4" and 270.
I just subscribed to you. I'm 6'4"/193cm. I sat in the C8 6. I had trouble seeing the road. Is that normal?
Thank you, I really appreciate that and I hope to getting back to creating some content in the fall. Thanks for your support. Yes, that is definitely possible because everybody is built differently as far as how long their torso are their legs are. I test drove a McLaren and I was so crammed that I cannot see the road clearly in that.
@@rapidblueisthenewblack4463 Thank you!
I am only 6' 0" but have shorter legs. I test-sat in both convertible and hard-top 2024 C8s...I DO NOT FIT! I was ready to order one, and literally cried that afternoon.
Really? I guess everyone is built differently.
What a lovely color.
Thank you for the compliment.
Where did you get the side skirts?
Another abandoned channel.
LOL. It’s low on my priority list to make TH-cam videos, but I am planning a comeback in the fall when I have some down time. I hope you come back to see what I post
Great. @@rapidblueisthenewblack4463
Life goals man I love it
Thanks a lot :)
Can you put the top up the same way?
what if its Manuel
Interesting video. I was told my C7 max size was 6’ 3”, so interesting others are even taller in the comments. I figured the C8 was the same (obviously not). Another way I get in my C7 and my now C8 (when I can’t open the door all the way when an ahole parks too close to your car), is the go in headfirst with hands supporting you on the seat and then sliding your legs under the steering wheel. I don’t know with you being 6’ 5” would work. By the way you have a resemblance to Ringo Starr!
Why do these cars weigh more than a 1957 Chevy?
At 5'5", 140 lbs. and a 30-inch waist, I fit in easily. Great Hendrix top!!
I’ve had 4 z06 corvettes. 2 hardtops (c6 and c7 coupes) and 2 convertibles (c7 and c8). I can definitely speak to this issue and agree that the only downside is not seeing your engine. Other than that, all of the advantages are with the convertible. I think the only other reason is if you want to get the best performance on the track and you get the most hard core track spec with the z07 and carbon wheels.
Am 193cm I have a Mustang GT 2018 no problem at all not tested corvette would be intresting and also please do another video where you try to get in other sportscars like Porsche, Ferarri and Lamborgine see how it works outs yea that a surgestion for next video how tall are you in cm taller then me it also depends little bit how tall the legs and body is. Thank You
What is your height in cm?
Honestly it depends on your legs and torso if you 6ft5 or 6ft6. SOME GUYS HAVE LONG LEGS AND SOME LONGER TORSOS..IT makes a difference
You are absolutely right, that’s a good point.
Exactly, 3 friends/relatives of mine are 6' 5" to 6' 6", yet I sit TALLER THAN THEM AT ONLY 6' 0"
Trading in my Porsche and getting a HTC c8. I don’t want to keep the engine bay clean or lose the trunk space for my golf clubs
Have you seen the engine in a Porsche 911 or a cayman? No! What about most Maclarens? Neither. So if you have the extra money get the convertible 👍
nice😍😍😍😍
Thanks 😊
Convertible really does look better.
Agreed!
Thanks for this video. I'm just shy of 6'4 and I've been wondering if the C8 would work for me.
Awesome spec bro! Dream ride!!!👏
You CAN see the clear engine cover on the HTC... just put the unit in "service mode." Click on the Unlock button, two times, then click on the Top Down to remove the engine cover (and the hard top remains closed over the cockpit)!
You should replace the steering wheel with a carbon fiber steering wheel.
Believe me, I thought about it. It’s a great idea and would complete the look.
Our 2023 HTC is perfect.
We have owned a number of Corvettes - and are waiting for our 2024 order (that MIGHT end up being a 2025 at this rate). The reason we are staying with the coupe is we make 1-3 month trips across the USA and Canada and need all the luggage space possible. Previously we didn't just take clothing but camping gear (in case you couldn't get lodging or wanted to stay in remote area). Now, with the mid-engine design we are going to have to forgo the camping gear and can no longer reach back to grab a drink from the cooler. Otherwise, I would LOVE the convertible because it is just too much trouble to remove our top and NO PLACE to put it if we are going cross county packed full. Because of how we use our Corvette, we wish they had added the adaptive cruise control to the 2024 or 2025 Stingray. : (
If you like having the top down at all, then HTC is worth it. Plus you don't have to clean the engine bay all the time. I know they say the engine bay gets dirty pretty fast.
I’m 6’5 and around 200 pounds….the issue I have is with the bolstered seats, they are tight and cut into my back/shoulders
i love the user😂 best show ever
i’m 5 foot 10. fits great 😂.
Best lookin c8 I've seen
Thank you. I appreciate the kind compliment.
@@rapidblueisthenewblack4463how much for one just like this? And what is the model / trim level? I want to be able to ask for this exact one. Do you have anything custom on it, or can I get one just like this at the dealership. And lastly, what year is yours and what dealership is it from?
That blue is gorgeous
Thank you, I am happy. I went with rapid blue. It was between that and orange. However, if Chevy had a Lamborghini type green, I definitely would have went with that. I think vehicles like this just look better and bright colors.
@@rapidblueisthenewblack4463 personally, I went 2024 3LT Z51! Mine is blacked out everything. That blue just catches the eye different.
wish you didn't need to hold a button for 15s to get the top open..
LOL. I honestly can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic or not.
what year is this?
2023
what year is yours? and also did that black strip come with your option or did u add that after you purchased the car?
That’s the Jake Logo. When I built it, I included that as an option that Chevy offered.
Thank you for your video it helping a lot im 6.2 and now im pretty much sure it will be ok
You are very welcome. I once drove two hours out of my way to check out a McLaren convertible and I did not fit at all, and it went up just being a huge waste of time. I’m glad this can help you.
Is the paint metallic ?
Rapid Blue is the only color for me, have you ever thought about putting carbon fiber on the center console arm rest to help with oil skin stains and wear from your right forearm, I find myself placing my arm on center console when driving, I picked up my 3LZ Z06/Z07 in 2023, stealth packages,stage 2 carbon fiber. If I decide to add any carbon fiber, it would really only be the center arm console. Hit me back and let me know what you think.
That’s actually not a bad idea. Have you seen any good ones? I would much rather replace the actual part as opposed to taping on top of the leather. I wonder if that exists somewhere.
How do you fit in the coupe iv heard there less headroom in the coupe
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Never liked convertibles until this corvette, hell, never really cared or liked corvettes until this one. Think for the first time ever, a convertible looks sharper than the coupe. Also what I noticed when looking at coupes, once you get past looking that the engine cover (which imo is kinda lame to look at anyways) only other thing you'll notice is a little bit of the exhaust with huge sensors on both sides. Only reason to really get the coupe outside of price, is weight if you're mainly going to be tracking it. Otherwise, the convertible adds 130 pounds, and still track capable all day
You can't see the engine when you are driving anyway, so who really cares?