Must have accessories and add ons

Dada · 06-23-2014, 11:35 AM

Hi Guys

So I made up my mind on 6/10 that I wanted a 2014 not a 2015. I found a dealer (don't ask how) with allocation and after so much effort my baby is tpw on 7/21, Z51 white with carbon wing and performance, clear roof, navi. I didn't get the MRC which I hope I won't regret and now making my list of must have items to accessories without going crazy.

Whats your list for me to consider, this is mine so far:

1. Valentine 1 radar
2. All weather cargo and mats from Weathertech
3. Tire Warranty (im confused about this one, heard it doesn't cover run flats will have to check)
4. Personalized plate, I'm debating this one, don't want to call too much attention but if i can get a good one ill take it

Awstingray · 06-23-2014, 01:34 PM

For what it's worth I got the wheel & tire warranty (I normally never get any warranties) and I've got 2 tires replaced already. One had a screw in it and one was either defective or the victim of a Michigan pothole (more like a crater). My investment of $1,440 has already saved my just under a $1,000.

BTW love the choices so far. Having the exact same combo I would also recommend going with carbon flash badges. I also oped out of mrc and I don't miss it. I don't track the car and I don't have any complaints about a rough ride.

Dada · 06-23-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Awstingray

For what it's worth I got the wheel & tire warranty (I normally never get any warranties) and I've got 2 tires replaced already. One had a screw in it and one was either defective or the victim of a Michigan pothole (more like a crater). My investment of $1,440 has already saved my just under a $1,000.

BTW love the choices so far. Having the exact same combo I would also recommend going with carbon flash badges. I also oped out of mrc and I don't miss it. I don't track the car and I don't have any complaints about a rough ride.

Thats a great car, thanks for sharing. Good idea to add to the list. Where did u pick those up from? I can't change my order now. As to the tire warranty, it covers the run flats then, thats great, is 1440 out the door and whats the term on it?

Awstingray · 06-23-2014, 03:46 PM

The badges are from RI designs. The warranty is $24 a month for the 60 month term. I also got fuel rails and plenum from showstopper (sorry bad photo) and he sent me leds for the trunk and license plate. These are very simple and easy to install and I think they do wonders to the way the rear looks at night.

Dada · 06-23-2014, 03:53 PM

wow looks great, how do the LEDs install, can I easily figure it out? They have these led side markers too, why didn't u get those?

Awstingray · 06-23-2014, 04:12 PM

Actually that's another thing that I forgot that I got from rpi. I went with the acrylic blackouts. The leds in the trunk and license plate are very easy to install. Anyone can do it in a matter if minutes. It helps to have one of these tools. Thanks to Glen e for this tip and many others which I have benefited from. Look up his build thread it is the best resource I have found thus far.

zimm888 · 06-23-2014, 04:54 PM

Don't forget some splash guards, they're unnoticeable and easy to install yourself.

Awstingray · 06-23-2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zimm888

Don't forget some splash guards, they're unnoticeable and easy to install yourself.

Yup. Got those in arctic white from rpi as well. Sorry did most of this stuff over the winter and already forgot.

Frank A Jaklic · 06-23-2014, 07:30 PM

"MI$TRE$$" as my wife said this car was cheaper than a mistress.

REVVIC · 06-24-2014, 12:42 AM

I highly recommend Xpel Ultimate clear film ASAP upon delivery.

Awstingray · 06-24-2014, 07:30 AM

I actually just did the front bumper, mirrors, full rocker kit, headlights, door cups, and rear spoiler in xpel ultimate. Larry and Jennifer at paint protection plus in Plymouth michigan were great to work with and did an exceptional job.

purpleRac3r · 06-24-2014, 07:32 AM

Harbor Freight tools, Northern Tools, and even some local auto parts stores sell the trim removal tools, not just Amazon. I got mine from a local Harbor Freight outlet.

If you get Xpel, add the rear spoiler to the usual list of places to cover. As tall as it is, it will get hit a lot when moving bulkier objects in and out of the cargo area.

And don't forget the Blendmount with the Valentine 1. The visors aren't positioned well for the visor mount, and suction cups, well, suck.

petemoss · 06-24-2014, 08:18 AM

I paid around $675 for the tire and wheel protection. You can really haggle on this pricing. Mine was for 5 years and 70K miles, wheels, flat, tire, towing and hotel, when they can’t find a tire for your car. It's also pro-rated so if you trade the car before the end of 5 years, you can get some of your money back. I also went with the splash guards and painted side rocker skirts. Really need the removal tools, no matter where you get them. I also went with a set of race ramps, very useful for this car and also any car or light truck you may have. I know many people don’t like them (bra’s) but I went for a speed Lingerie bra as it look like it will really protect the car on long highway trips (I do 2,000 miles every few months) and I can’t find a proven guy in NJ close to do a Xpel. Go with the Weather Tech mat at least for the hatch area.

Jim

Dada · 06-24-2014, 09:06 AM

Pete can you PM who you used to buy the warranty Ill contact them, where in NJ are you?

06-23-2014, 11:35 AM	#1
Dada Drives: Z51 White on Black Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South Brunswick, NJ Posts: 177	Must have accessories and add ons Hi Guys So I made up my mind on 6/10 that I wanted a 2014 not a 2015. I found a dealer (don't ask how) with allocation and after so much effort my baby is tpw on 7/21, Z51 white with carbon wing and performance, clear roof, navi. I didn't get the MRC which I hope I won't regret and now making my list of must have items to accessories without going crazy. Whats your list for me to consider, this is mine so far: 1. Valentine 1 radar 2. All weather cargo and mats from Weathertech 3. Tire Warranty (im confused about this one, heard it doesn't cover run flats will have to check) 4. Personalized plate, I'm debating this one, don't want to call too much attention but if i can get a good one ill take it Last edited by Dada; 06-23-2014 at 11:47 AM.

06-23-2014, 01:34 PM	#2
Awstingray Drives: Arctic white z51 3lt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Detroit Posts: 26	For what it's worth I got the wheel & tire warranty (I normally never get any warranties) and I've got 2 tires replaced already. One had a screw in it and one was either defective or the victim of a Michigan pothole (more like a crater). My investment of $1,440 has already saved my just under a $1,000. BTW love the choices so far. Having the exact same combo I would also recommend going with carbon flash badges. I also oped out of mrc and I don't miss it. I don't track the car and I don't have any complaints about a rough ride. Attached Images Last edited by Awstingray; 06-23-2014 at 01:51 PM.

06-23-2014, 03:46 PM	#4
Awstingray Drives: Arctic white z51 3lt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Detroit Posts: 26	The badges are from RI designs. The warranty is $24 a month for the 60 month term. I also got fuel rails and plenum from showstopper (sorry bad photo) and he sent me leds for the trunk and license plate. These are very simple and easy to install and I think they do wonders to the way the rear looks at night. Attached Images

06-23-2014, 04:12 PM	#6
Awstingray Drives: Arctic white z51 3lt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Detroit Posts: 26	Actually that's another thing that I forgot that I got from rpi. I went with the acrylic blackouts. The leds in the trunk and license plate are very easy to install. Anyone can do it in a matter if minutes. It helps to have one of these tools. Thanks to Glen e for this tip and many others which I have benefited from. Look up his build thread it is the best resource I have found thus far. Attached Images Last edited by Awstingray; 06-23-2014 at 04:31 PM.

06-23-2014, 07:30 PM	#9
Frank A Jaklic Drives: 2014 Corvette Convertible Z51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States, NC Posts: 15	Personalized plate in NC "MI$TRE$$" as my wife said this car was cheaper than a mistress.

06-23-2014, 03:53 PM	#5
Dada Drives: Z51 White on Black Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South Brunswick, NJ Posts: 177	wow looks great, how do the LEDs install, can I easily figure it out? They have these led side markers too, why didn't u get those?

06-23-2014, 04:54 PM	#7
zimm888 Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 273	Don't forget some splash guards, they're unnoticeable and easy to install yourself.

06-24-2014, 12:42 AM	#10
REVVIC Drives: 2014 Z51 Velocity Yellow Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 170	I highly recommend Xpel Ultimate clear film ASAP upon delivery. __________________

06-24-2014, 07:30 AM	#11
Awstingray Drives: Arctic white z51 3lt Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Detroit Posts: 26	I actually just did the front bumper, mirrors, full rocker kit, headlights, door cups, and rear spoiler in xpel ultimate. Larry and Jennifer at paint protection plus in Plymouth michigan were great to work with and did an exceptional job.

06-24-2014, 07:32 AM	#12
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Harbor Freight tools, Northern Tools, and even some local auto parts stores sell the trim removal tools, not just Amazon. I got mine from a local Harbor Freight outlet. If you get Xpel, add the rear spoiler to the usual list of places to cover. As tall as it is, it will get hit a lot when moving bulkier objects in and out of the cargo area. And don't forget the Blendmount with the Valentine 1. The visors aren't positioned well for the visor mount, and suction cups, well, suck. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

06-24-2014, 08:18 AM	#13
petemoss Drives: C7 Z51 on order Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 23	I paid around $675 for the tire and wheel protection. You can really haggle on this pricing. Mine was for 5 years and 70K miles, wheels, flat, tire, towing and hotel, when they can’t find a tire for your car. It's also pro-rated so if you trade the car before the end of 5 years, you can get some of your money back. I also went with the splash guards and painted side rocker skirts. Really need the removal tools, no matter where you get them. I also went with a set of race ramps, very useful for this car and also any car or light truck you may have. I know many people don’t like them (bra’s) but I went for a speed Lingerie bra as it look like it will really protect the car on long highway trips (I do 2,000 miles every few months) and I can’t find a proven guy in NJ close to do a Xpel. Go with the Weather Tech mat at least for the hatch area. Jim

06-24-2014, 09:06 AM	#14
Dada Drives: Z51 White on Black Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: South Brunswick, NJ Posts: 177	Pete can you PM who you used to buy the warranty Ill contact them, where in NJ are you?