I live in the US and here the cylinder deactivation was the biggest problem across GMs engines. A lot of people were getting them tuned to turn the cylinder deactivation off. It also makes the engine drink oil. But overall that doesn’t stop everyone buying an amazing car. Also love how much detail you give on all your videos on your channel! Keep up the good work!
The Euro spec doesn't have that issue Jasper. It doesn't automatically deactivate the 4 cylinders unless you choose eco mode. In Tour, Sport and Track mode it will always stay in V8 no matter what you do. Another issue was damage to the torque tube when going from V4 to V8 under WOT. US cars need to have it tuned out. Don't know why the Euro cars are different?
@@ScottishCarClan In Canada my 2 C7 Z06s; 15 and 17 both had the M7 and the cylinder deactivation only became active in ECO mode. So no problem for me as I generally drove them in Sport or Touring modes. The cars with the A8 transmisssion faced the annoying cylinder deactivation in other modes. Most guys I know hate this feature and had it tuned out once the car was off warranty. The annoying problem with the M7 is the "skip shift" feature that prompts you to go from 1st to 4th when under gentle acceleration below 2200 RPM. Once over 2200 the transmission opens for 2nd gear but if you force it into 2nd you can do some damage to the transmission. Definitely a PITA and something almost all drivers complain about. I simply got used to just shifting over 2200 and it really wasn't a big problem for me. Again this can be overridden with a little plug in device or programmer. The clutches on the cars are very robust but yes a very good idea to check carefully as the cars have a tall 1st gear and if not used right on take off can be worn quickly. Interesting the Euro cars only came with the 6-speed auto. US/CAN cars only had the 6 speed auto in the 14 models. 15 and up models of all C7 corvettes had the 8 speed A8 available. And yes many had problems with that slushbox. Clunky transmission for the car imo. M7 all the way for me. All in all the C7 Corvette is a great car and really fun to drive. Good review.
@@williechrystal9283 I have a 2015 Z51 and in order for the engine to switch to the V4 mode, you have to actually engage the switch to the ECO mode. I used mine a few times andxI didn't like the weird engine vibrations. I haven't used it since.
Bill and Liam have detailed my 2005 Porsche 987 twice and it was immaculate both times (inside and out). Had them do a ceramic coating last Feb and it's only been washed twice since, but still looks amazing. Can't believe Willie let you lean on his car... amazing!
I owned a 13 Grand Sport..sold it for a Tesla…sold the Tesla for a Ram truck and now I’m getting the damn itch for a C7! this goes to show that I truly loved that vette, maybe more than I thought :)
Awesome car I’ve seen (and heard) this beast in action it’s stunning. I gave my last car to the guys at Bills when it was being taken back to the dealership and the job they done on it was fantastic so much so that the dealerships rep commented on the high quality of work put in, the car was like new.
I have a 2016 C7 and there is a shuddering problem with the 8 speed automatic transmission. In the US, there is a NHTSA bulletin on the issue that recommends triple flushing the transmission fluid to eliminate the condition.
Nice job. In the process of buying very similar white/red C7 convertible. Much better deal currently than the C8 upon which dealers are piling on big surcharges. Shoutout to GM for their web deception aka 'build your own'. Zero excuse why we should not only be able to build our own but also to push it thru as a direct online order. Pretty much BS on their part.
I am buying a 2015 this Friday out of state. Went to see it a week ago and it was running bad, was in limp mode. Also the brakes were pulsing. Only has 12500 miles with the original tires, owned by a 70+ year old man who passed away. They were just starting it and mostly letting it idle, not driving much. The dealer says it had two fouled plugs. I can't understand how the rotors are bad, they are replacing all four with new pad and new spark plugs, with an oil change.
Vasily from RFE Design made the wheel and shifter. He's on Instagram and a vendor on the Corvette Forum website. Tell him Willie from Scotland sent you :) think I'm his only Scottish customer :)
I want to buy a c7 but that cylinder deactivation junk spoiled it for me, If I want a 4 cylinder engine I would have bought a Honda. I want v8 power on tap at all times even when I got the cruise control on. Who wants to go to a bar or club and drink water down beer and whiskey
I have a 2014 z51, 7 speed manuel. Is it normal having a slight vibration from the motor when coming to a stop? My Rpm is at 600, and aside from that it seems to drive fine. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi. I have a 2019 C7 LT1 Stingray with 19 inch rear and 20 inch front tires. It has 9000kms on the dial. My question is: When I make a tight turn (left or right) at a slow speed (under 20kmh) for example in a parking lot or turning around on the street, the front end makes a chatter sound from the front wheels and it feels as if the front end of the car is dragging through the turn. This only happens at a slow speed. Is this normal?
Cylinder deactivation is just STUPID. Wrecks engines, creates thousands in damage to save 5 cents in fuel. Who TF buy a vette to save gas? GM is just stupid…. Torque tube failure and broke wheels.. good job GM
Question for you sir... 2016 Corvette Stingray Z51 I have. Manual Transmission. Idle is 600rpm. Just for piece of mind, I would like to increase it to 750rpm. Will this hurt anything? I'm old school and just think 600rpm is soo low and could cause lugging issues like it can on a motorcycle. Thoughts?
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Just bought a Z06, love your accent btw 😂
Thanks Garrett! Some love, some... don't so much :D TH-cam can be a ruthless place!
I live in the US and here the cylinder deactivation was the biggest problem across GMs engines. A lot of people were getting them tuned to turn the cylinder deactivation off. It also makes the engine drink oil. But overall that doesn’t stop everyone buying an amazing car.
Also love how much detail you give on all your videos on your channel! Keep up the good work!
Very interesting Jasper, thanks for commenting. I hadn't heard about the oil consumption. Thank you for your kind comments!
The Euro spec doesn't have that issue Jasper. It doesn't automatically deactivate the 4 cylinders unless you choose eco mode. In Tour, Sport and Track mode it will always stay in V8 no matter what you do.
Another issue was damage to the torque tube when going from V4 to V8 under WOT. US cars need to have it tuned out.
Don't know why the Euro cars are different?
@@williechrystal9283 well that’s interesting! Good to know though!
Yeah I have no idea why they are different. Lol
@@ScottishCarClan In Canada my 2 C7 Z06s; 15 and 17 both had the M7 and the cylinder deactivation only became active in ECO mode. So no problem for me as I generally drove them in Sport or Touring modes. The cars with the A8 transmisssion faced the annoying cylinder deactivation in other modes. Most guys I know hate this feature and had it tuned out once the car was off warranty.
The annoying problem with the M7 is the "skip shift" feature that prompts you to go from 1st to 4th when under gentle acceleration below 2200 RPM. Once over 2200 the transmission opens for 2nd gear but if you force it into 2nd you can do some damage to the transmission. Definitely a PITA and something almost all drivers complain about. I simply got used to just shifting over 2200 and it really wasn't a big problem for me. Again this can be overridden with a little plug in device or programmer. The clutches on the cars are very robust but yes a very good idea to check carefully as the cars have a tall 1st gear and if not used right on take off can be worn quickly.
Interesting the Euro cars only came with the 6-speed auto. US/CAN cars only had the 6 speed auto in the 14 models. 15 and up models of all C7 corvettes had the 8 speed A8 available. And yes many had problems with that slushbox. Clunky transmission for the car imo. M7 all the way for me.
All in all the C7 Corvette is a great car and really fun to drive.
Good review.
@@williechrystal9283 I have a 2015 Z51 and in order for the engine to switch to the V4 mode, you have to actually engage the switch to the ECO mode. I used mine a few times andxI didn't like the weird engine vibrations. I haven't used it since.
Love my C7 manual.... so fun to drive and handles fantastic!!
I bet! They are stunning cars. Just all too rare here in the UK.
Bill and Liam have detailed my 2005 Porsche 987 twice and it was immaculate both times (inside and out). Had them do a ceramic coating last Feb and it's only been washed twice since, but still looks amazing. Can't believe Willie let you lean on his car... amazing!
Too kind Dood. :)
I owned a 13 Grand Sport..sold it for a Tesla…sold the Tesla for a Ram truck and now I’m getting the damn itch for a C7! this goes to show that I truly loved that vette, maybe more than I thought :)
I think you know what to do ;)
@@ScottishCarClan lol believe it or not I am literally driving right now, 6 hours to buy a C7!
@@LayneSteighlee how is it
Nice presentation. Loved it. I have a 2019 7 speed, white with just the red seats and love this special beast.
I love the instant torque and great looks.
Me too :-)
Very interesting way of speaking English.
Brilliant might give these guys a call
Awesome car I’ve seen (and heard) this beast in action it’s stunning. I gave my last car to the guys at Bills when it was being taken back to the dealership and the job they done on it was fantastic so much so that the dealerships rep commented on the high quality of work put in, the car was like new.
This was great, thank you for a amazing report
Thanks for taking the time to comment Dale, really glad you enjoyed it!
I have a 2016 C7 and there is a shuddering problem with the 8 speed automatic transmission. In the US, there is a NHTSA bulletin on the issue that recommends triple flushing the transmission fluid to eliminate the condition.
use other brand oil
#amsoil👍🏁
Another great vid! Who knew a corvette was so cool!
Glad you liked it!
Omg that's absolutely stunning and what an amazing video full of info❤
Thank you so much!
Nice job. In the process of buying very similar white/red C7 convertible. Much better deal currently than the C8 upon which dealers are piling on big surcharges. Shoutout to GM for their web deception aka 'build your own'. Zero excuse why we should not only be able to build our own but also to push it thru as a direct online order. Pretty much BS on their part.
You should try and buy a C8 in the UK. One "authorised" dealer..
I am buying a 2015 this Friday out of state. Went to see it a week ago and it was running bad, was in limp mode. Also the brakes were pulsing. Only has 12500 miles with the original tires, owned by a 70+ year old man who passed away. They were just starting it and mostly letting it idle, not driving much. The dealer says it had two fouled plugs. I can't understand how the rotors are bad, they are replacing all four with new pad and new spark plugs, with an oil change.
it is an excellent year corvette
From Where I can buy a carbon fiber steering wheel like the one in this car...??
Vasily from RFE Design made the wheel and the shifter. He is on Instagram and is a vendor on CorvetteForum.com
Great video, I’m eyeing a C7 or Porsche 997.
How’s the cost of maintenance? Anything major that we would plan for?
I'm biased, the Corvette is so much easier to service.
Now thats a beassttt, good video 👍
Sure is!
Didn't I see this guy on tv commercials selling Scott's lawn fertilizer?????
sweet segue into the subscribing
Please advise your issue with the manual clutch chatter between gear changes .
What type of products do you use and where do you get them from?
We use the Angelwax products. List of distributors on their website or Facebook page.
Where did you get that shifter knob from?
Vasily from RFE Design made the wheel and shifter. He's on Instagram and a vendor on the Corvette Forum website. Tell him Willie from Scotland sent you :) think I'm his only Scottish customer :)
Can eat your dinner off that Vette 😮
I want to buy a c7 but that cylinder deactivation junk spoiled it for me, If I want a 4 cylinder engine I would have bought a Honda. I want v8 power on tap at all times even when I got the cruise control on. Who wants to go to a bar or club and drink water down beer and whiskey
Well done!
Nice 1 guys. Once covid is out the way I'll take yyou for the driving test :)
Certainly won't say no to that Willie :-) Thanks again!
Cool car, rare sight in the UK
It is indeed! Makes it all the more special I think.
I have a 2014 z51,
7 speed manuel. Is it normal having a slight vibration from the motor when coming to a stop? My Rpm is at 600, and aside from that it seems to drive fine.
What are your thoughts on this?
Sounds totally normal, theres alot happening under that hood so a bit of static vibration isnt a problem!
@@ScottishCarClan
Thank you for responding, appreciate it.
Love your content on your channel, keep it up!
@@michaeldavida No problem. Thanks for the kind comment, it means a lot to us!
What the guys said. Nothing to worry about.
Where this place located.
Hawkhead Road in Paisley PA2 7BA
Normally i go for manuals, but may have a go with this new sex speed!
The DOD kills it for me. A potential very costly issue.....................
DOD?
@@williechrystal9283 Driver On Demand cylinder cut off system. 8-6-4.
Not on EU models. You can get a plug in disable device in the US as far as I'm aware.@@marblox9300
Hi. I have a 2019 C7 LT1 Stingray with 19 inch rear and 20 inch front tires. It has 9000kms on the dial. My question is: When I make a tight turn (left or right) at a slow speed (under 20kmh) for example in a parking lot or turning around on the street, the front end makes a chatter sound from the front wheels and it feels as if the front end of the car is dragging through the turn. This only happens at a slow speed. Is this normal?
Correction on tires…Should read as 19 inch front and 20 inch rear.
Yes this is normal.
@@simplygreat1883 , thank you.
Ackerman effect. I take it you are on original tyres? New tyres seem to remedy it. It's normal though.
@@williechrystal9283 thank you. PS..you must be British as I note your spelling tires (tyres)😊
What is the dimples under the head lights ?
Headlamp washers, US spec cars don't have them.
Fuel management system is awful. It’s hard on your motor and it’s hard on your transmission.
wish i could understand him,,,
Wish I could understand him
"automatic sex speed" 😂🤣
This cheaper than a bimmer to maintain ? , if so I’m in lmao
Depends what bimmer! Super reliable these vette’s though.
Very inexpensive to maintain and run.
My C7 is a nightmare it was on my bucket list now it's junk it list
Oh wow sorry to hear that Phillip. May I ask what went wrong? Any owners I've spoken to generally love them.
@@ScottishCarClan electrical problems I had it back to the dealership today they looked at charged me I said they didn't know what was wrong with.
Sorry to hear that, this is my 4th Corvette, C6 previous to this was used as a daily as is the C7. Never had any issues. Hope you get it sorted...
cylinder de-activation is garbage!! Terrible system!
It only operates in Economy mode on the Euro models. Pretty handy on a long road run. I understand it kicks in on most modes in the US?
Cylinder deactivation is just STUPID. Wrecks engines, creates thousands in damage to save 5 cents in fuel. Who TF buy a vette to save gas? GM is just stupid…. Torque tube failure and broke wheels.. good job GM
Range Industries
2 min fix
$200
Problem solved!!!!
Can't understand anything he is saying !
Subtitles are useful 😂
Your english pronunciation is horrible. Cant understand half of what you say.🤔
At least you understood enough to comment.
I had no problem understanding him.
Question for you sir... 2016 Corvette Stingray Z51 I have. Manual Transmission. Idle is 600rpm. Just for piece of mind, I would like to increase it to 750rpm. Will this hurt anything? I'm old school and just think 600rpm is soo low and could cause lugging issues like it can on a motorcycle. Thoughts?
Just why? It's not a motorcycle engine. If it's designed to idle, it's for a reason. If it ain't broken don't fix it.
I can understand 3/4 of what he's saying with that accent.
Hey that ain’t bad Trent 😂 - in all seriousness put the subtitles on and thanks for watching