If I went back in time, I probably would have done an LS3 swap instead of all the head/cam work I did on my car. Cost probably would have been similar.
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Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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Seems like for a factory LS3 car would be a better choice.
All white and black other than the orange automatic 'vertCaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:55 amThese are impressive dealsCorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:27 am
Yeah, and Mike Furman has them at 18% off + an additional $2,000 rebate.
Deals are out there.
Boardwalk, where I bought mine has them at 25% off: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c7 ... 5-off.html
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troyguitar wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:20 pmSeems like for a factory LS3 car would be a better choice.Detroit wrote: If I went back in time, I probably would have done an LS3 swap instead of all the head/cam work I did on my car. Cost probably would have been similar.
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Yeah, that is a deal.CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 12:29 pmSilver GS too, that is about $20k off MSRP.
Silver on that car is great, IMO. I loved it on my C6GS and C7ZO6
Do want.
Probably an Elise would be better. C7 is because it would be a solid only car.
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I should really go try a GS with the competition seats.
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Don't your current seats hurt your back?
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No I just don't like them. They are preposterously cheap and unsupportive for a car that can pull 1 g. And they are not great for over a four hour drive.....part of that is me being Strongly considering a Recarbro Speed V for Xmas. Hard for me to get over the fact that my $25K GTI had 5X better seats that this 71K MSRP car. I know that's the that's the way it is for C5-C6 cars, it's just my #1 beef/plac issue with the car. It's stupid to sell or Plac it , it's paid for and has 25K miles on it. Better to fix the seat problem and get a JGC.
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”I’ll buy lightly used and have some other sucker take the biggest depreciation hit”
Don’t know how many times I’ve heard people say that, especially on places like r/personalfinance.
While it’s usually true, stupid good dills can be had on new cars too, especially on last MYs.
My 2019 320 Touring was like 11k off and even less OTD than lightly used ones were at the time.
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I agree with your final statement.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:02 pmNo I just don't like them. They are preposterously cheap and unsupportive for a car that can pull 1 g. And they are not great for over a four hour drive.....part of that is me being Strongly considering a Recarbro Speed V for Xmas. Hard for me to get over the fact that my $25K GTI had 5X better seats that this 71K MSRP car. I know that's the that's the way it is for C5-C6 cars, it's just my #1 beef/plac issue with the car. It's stupid to sell or Plac it , it's paid for and has 25K miles on it. Better to fix the seat problem and get a JGC.
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Absolutely. Last model year deals or just being a good car shopper can net you solid deals on new cars. We bought my wife's JL new for less than we found comparable used ones.Swedish Chef wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:06 pm”I’ll buy lightly used and have some other sucker take the biggest depreciation hit”
Don’t know how many times I’ve heard people say that, especially on places like r/personalfinance.
While it’s usually true, stupid good dills can be had on new cars too, especially on last MYs.
My 2019 320 Touring was like 11k off and even less OTD than lightly used ones were at the time.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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I think the Speed V is too heavily bolstered for your use. In fact, I think you'd be disappointed by that change.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:02 pmNo I just don't like them. They are preposterously cheap and unsupportive for a car that can pull 1 g. And they are not great for over a four hour drive.....part of that is me being Strongly considering a Recarbro Speed V for Xmas. Hard for me to get over the fact that my $25K GTI had 5X better seats that this 71K MSRP car. I know that's the that's the way it is for C5-C6 cars, it's just my #1 beef/plac issue with the car. It's stupid to sell or Plac it , it's paid for and has 25K miles on it. Better to fix the seat problem and get a JGC.
The Recaro seats in my dad's CTS-V are comfy at first and hold you in, but they're really not the best for long distances.
Now that there's more scrap C7's out there, I'd strongly consider buying base C7 seats. They're a drastic improvement and from what I understand will bolt right into a C5/6. Only issue is wiring, and when I looked into it about a year ago, there were forumbros making significant progress in that department.
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Noted!Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:37 pmI think the Speed V is too heavily bolstered for your use. In fact, I think you'd be disappointed by that change.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:02 pm
No I just don't like them. They are preposterously cheap and unsupportive for a car that can pull 1 g. And they are not great for over a four hour drive.....part of that is me being Strongly considering a Recarbro Speed V for Xmas. Hard for me to get over the fact that my $25K GTI had 5X better seats that this 71K MSRP car. I know that's the that's the way it is for C5-C6 cars, it's just my #1 beef/plac issue with the car. It's stupid to sell or Plac it , it's paid for and has 25K miles on it. Better to fix the seat problem and get a JGC.
The Recaro seats in my dad's CTS-V are comfy at first and hold you in, but they're really not the best for long distances.
Now that there's more scrap C7's out there, I'd strongly consider buying base C7 seats. They're a drastic improvement and from what I understand will bolt right into a C5/6. Only issue is wiring, and when I looked into it about a year ago, there were forumbros making significant progress in that department.
I think the Recarbros would be fucking epic. Given how much you lift, I'm assuming you're not fat? I find my full on race seat to be really comfy and way better for a long trip than any stock seat I've felt. That said, getting in/out of the car is terrible. That would be my only concern for others getting it, just make sure to get something that fits you. The other issue would be a really sporty seat that hugs you might be hot in Palm Springs.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:02 pmNoted!Detroit wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 2:37 pm
I think the Speed V is too heavily bolstered for your use. In fact, I think you'd be disappointed by that change.
The Recaro seats in my dad's CTS-V are comfy at first and hold you in, but they're really not the best for long distances.
Now that there's more scrap C7's out there, I'd strongly consider buying base C7 seats. They're a drastic improvement and from what I understand will bolt right into a C5/6. Only issue is wiring, and when I looked into it about a year ago, there were forumbros making significant progress in that department.
How do you like the M-Sport seats? I find them > GTI seats, which were good.
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Nobody else gets in the car but me, so I would start with one. 5'11" 217 as of this morning.....some padding but nothing that would disqualify me from Recarbros..... I'd love to try one out. I liked the GTI seats a bit more than M Seats but I think that is mostly because cloth>leather as long as it's clean.D Griff wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 5:35 pmI think the Recarbros would be fucking epic. Given how much you lift, I'm assuming you're not fat? I find my full on race seat to be really comfy and way better for a long trip than any stock seat I've felt. That said, getting in/out of the car is terrible. That would be my only concern for others getting it, just make sure to get something that fits you. The other issue would be a really sporty seat that hugs you might be hot in Palm Springs.
How do you like the M-Sport seats? I find them > GTI seats, which were good.
I'm installing a Sparco R100 in the passenger side to semi-match my QRT-R this weekend or soon, I'll let you know how that seat is. I'd probably go for something a bit nicer for driver's side but maybe it's for $300. The Sparco stuff bolts right in really nicely, the quality is great, and so far even the aggressive (but still padded/cloth) seat is pretty comfy.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 5:48 pmNobody else gets in the car but me, so I would start with one. 5'11" 217 as of this morning.....some padding but nothing that would disqualify me from Recarbros..... I'd love to try one out. I liked the GTI seats a bit more than M Seats but I think that is mostly because cloth>leather as long as it's clean.D Griff wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 5:35 pm
I think the Recarbros would be fucking epic. Given how much you lift, I'm assuming you're not fat? I find my full on race seat to be really comfy and way better for a long trip than any stock seat I've felt. That said, getting in/out of the car is terrible. That would be my only concern for others getting it, just make sure to get something that fits you. The other issue would be a really sporty seat that hugs you might be hot in Palm Springs.
How do you like the M-Sport seats? I find them > GTI seats, which were good.
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Those look nice not sure about C6 compatiblity.
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Yeah I didn't bother looking.
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https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/ ... 85838.html
Such a great looking car.
Platinum Silver Metallic (aka - GT Silver) - very rare on a Boxster
PDK
20" Carrerra S wheels
Full Leather Interior - "Yachting Blue" with matching roof
Heated/Cooled Seats
Supplemental safety tool-var painted in exterior color
Bi-Xenon headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System
Light Design Package
Sport Chrono Package
Power Steering Plus
SportDesign Steering wheel
14-way Power Sport Seats
Infotainment Package with Bose Surround Sound System
Premium Package
Porsche crest embossed on head restraints
Clear Bra Plastic Protection
Such a great looking car.
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A silver porscha is rare?CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:52 pm https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/ ... 85838.html
Platinum Silver Metallic (aka - GT Silver) - very rare on a Boxster
PDK
20" Carrerra S wheels
Full Leather Interior - "Yachting Blue" with matching roof
Heated/Cooled Seats
Supplemental safety tool-var painted in exterior color
Bi-Xenon headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System
Light Design Package
Sport Chrono Package
Power Steering Plus
SportDesign Steering wheel
14-way Power Sport Seats
Infotainment Package with Bose Surround Sound System
Premium Package
Porsche crest embossed on head restraints
Clear Bra Plastic Protection
Such a great looking car.
Other than that car obvi