No Turkey!

RichmondC7 · 11-29-2013, 04:56 PM

My new Torch Red/Adrenaline Red, A6 arrived on Turkey day eve. (Obviously, I'm not superstitious) We have all become well aware of the QC problems associated with the C7 launch. I have been to the factory and talked to the "test drivers" before the official start of C7 production. I have been to Cars and Coffee and seen 7 new C7's of various colors in the bright sunlight and seen the orange peel. I built an extensive check list that my dealer - Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land, TX, was kind enough to let me work through before I signed the check. To my surprise, it was as damned near perfect! Orange peel was only about a 1.5 on the scale where the other C7's I examined were in the 3-5 range. Hopefully that means the paint is getting better. Thanks to Glen E for his insights. I ordered a new set of wheels and had them installed today.

http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/to.../My%20new%20C7

binko · 11-29-2013, 08:24 PM

I have a CRT 7 speed Base 2LT on order and am a little nervous as well about the QC issues. I think you were smart to do a thorough per-purchase inspection.
Is your car a Z51? What did you do with the OEM wheels?

Stingray · 11-29-2013, 08:36 PM

Congrats! Lookin good...

Nate GM · 11-29-2013, 08:42 PM

Congrats! Your wheels look great, I'm usually not a fan of aftermarket rims but TSWs always look good in my opinion. You and Glen have good taste.

I have an unrelated question to ask you since you live in Texas. Is the C7 your daily driver or only car? I'm moving down to Texas in a few years and trying to decide whether I need to have 2 cars because of the possibility of snow (even though it's Texas). Does it snow down there every year? Thanks

11-29-2013, 04:56 PM	#1
RichmondC7 Drives: C5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 23	No Turkey! My new Torch Red/Adrenaline Red, A6 arrived on Turkey day eve. (Obviously, I'm not superstitious) We have all become well aware of the QC problems associated with the C7 launch. I have been to the factory and talked to the "test drivers" before the official start of C7 production. I have been to Cars and Coffee and seen 7 new C7's of various colors in the bright sunlight and seen the orange peel. I built an extensive check list that my dealer - Classic Chevrolet in Sugar Land, TX, was kind enough to let me work through before I signed the check. To my surprise, it was as damned near perfect! Orange peel was only about a 1.5 on the scale where the other C7's I examined were in the 3-5 range. Hopefully that means the paint is getting better. Thanks to Glen E for his insights. I ordered a new set of wheels and had them installed today. http://s1365.photobucket.com/user/to.../My%20new%20C7

11-29-2013, 08:42 PM	#4
Nate GM Rand Paul 2016 Drives: Corvette Stingray Z51 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: U.S Posts: 592	Congrats! Your wheels look great, I'm usually not a fan of aftermarket rims but TSWs always look good in my opinion. You and Glen have good taste. I have an unrelated question to ask you since you live in Texas. Is the C7 your daily driver or only car? I'm moving down to Texas in a few years and trying to decide whether I need to have 2 cars because of the possibility of snow (even though it's Texas). Does it snow down there every year? Thanks __________________

11-29-2013, 08:24 PM	#2
binko Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Flanders, NJ Posts: 114	I have a CRT 7 speed Base 2LT on order and am a little nervous as well about the QC issues. I think you were smart to do a thorough per-purchase inspection. Is your car a Z51? What did you do with the OEM wheels?

11-29-2013, 08:36 PM	#3
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Congrats! Lookin good...