Best video I've seen explaining everything for someone that knows nothing about the options but interested in buying one.

Love the straight forward, no BS, all-info with commentary vids. Keep it up.

Our 2023 3LT HTC non-Z51, performance exhaust, magnetic ride, front lift, carbon flash painted top, nacelles, mirrors, low spoiler, side blades, and many other trim pieces along with black splitter and rockers go very nicely with the Arctic White exterior. 2 tone (red/black) interior is perfect. We found this vehicle in a local dealer’s showroom with 5 miles on it, it was the exact vehicle I built on the Chevy website except I initially wanted the ceramic gray matrix because the 2020 coupe I drove when they first came out looked very good. When we saw this one it looked even better. The dealer listed it online for MSRP but when we were presented with the paperwork there was a $20,000 markup. We walked out and 2 days later they called to offer it at MSRP and and additional $1,800 on our C6 trade in. That was on 08/10/23, when we parked it for the winter, due to my emergency hip surgery, on 10/29 we had 2,210 miles on it. Every option we have on it is worth the money, we will never track it and the C7s I drove with the summer only tires were horrible below 50 degrees. We drive our Vette until there is salt on the roads, the top is always down unless it’s raining no matter what the temperature. Very good video, thank you.

Very helpful and one of the more intelligent C8 reviews I have watched. Thanks very much!

Have had my 2LT Coupe for 1 month and you are totally correct with rear mirror camera. It is essential to get as you can’t see squat behind you with just the mirror. This should be on ALL trim levels for safety.

for a safety standpoint the rear view mirror camera should be standard on the c8

I found a 22 C8 Z51 HTC with 400 miles. It has everything possible that Chevy could throw on this car including GT2 seats. Your video is spot on, and I'm glad the car came with all it's performance and comfort options.

Thank you for the advice! So glad that the rear camera is standard on the 2024 now! Now they need to make the front camera standard.

very knowledgeable and very detailed. I was not sure if I should get the Z51 Package but NOW I know I do not need it. Thanks for this excellent review 👏 👍

Your comments are very helpful!

Amazing feed back, thanks

Great video again. Glad to see your back .Great info as usual. I kind of get the feeling you do something like this for your job. Keep the videos coming.

Excellent video Appreciate the use of graphs and charts to visualize the data.

Most informative, helpful and practical VDO on C8.......Thanks a lot.

Thank you very much I found this information very helpful I am planing on getting my first ever Corvette and I can't wait on building this new platform The C8.

This is a great video. Professionally done and factually informative. Thanks, FD

This is great information and validated the decisions on my build.

Absolutely great review! I have the ‘21, HTC Z-51with 3LT and GT3 seats. I went with torch red exterior and natural dipped interior and love it! The seats were tight at the beginning but have become really nice after a few months. The only option I did NOT get was the front lift. I’m really glad I didn’t even though it’s cool. I haven’t scrubbed the front in the 7 months I have had it and haven’t had any issues. Just my $.02 I LOVE the car and am first in line at my dealer for the Z06/Z07 for 2023. 🙏🏻 Such personal decisions! I’m not sure what I’ll do for the Z06 but HTC for sure. It’s so nice and fast to put up in case of poor weather. Thx again, great review!

I was really torn on z51. I knew the non-version was faster in tops speed, but I thought of getting the z51 for the better camber profiles that some say help the understeer at bad angles and for the looks and sound and slightly faster 0-60. Now I know it's not crucial for non-tracking. Thanks for clearing that up.

Excellent review and unbiased opinion! I am please with my two tone adrenaline red on my 2023 70th anniversary HTC. Thank you!!!❤

Another excellent and informative and non sponsored / marketing video! Super helpful! I was on the fence with Z51 and interior color choices. I really appreciate the feedback.

This was one of the best most informative video's that I've seen on the C8, thank you

Great video - I just received my 2nd C8. I had a 2020 coupe and ordered it as soon as it came out. I went 2LT and no Z51, but front lift. No regrets at all on that build, but I then ordered the 2021 HTC and in my opinion that is the way to go. I rarely ever drive with the roof on, and the fact that you still have a trunk with the roof down is big. With the coupe and the roof in the trunk the trunk becomes almost useless, plus if you go somewhere and need to lock it up, putting the roof on by yourself wears thin after a while. As for me I feel the best way to go is - HTC, 2LT, non Z51, front lift, no mag ride, level one seats, factory wheels whichever one you like best, and then drive it. It was meant to be used, and enjoyed. Ty!

Very informative, thank you!

A lot of great information man on everything you talked about

Am considering a C8 and enjoyed your review as is was respectful and analytical. Most reviews, lately, are hyped by 30-year old millennials who have no value of money and even less class. I own a 1978 Silver Anniversary and a 2015 Z06/Z07 so I appreciate your thoughtful approach. Keep up the good work.

Great video thank you!

Amazing vid bro, thx

Awesome job you were right on 😎🤙🏄‍♂️🇺🇸🇮🇹

What a wonderful evaluation! I addressed all those concerns and couldn't agree more! I opted for the 2LT to get the camera/blind-spot assist, plus the exhaust feature and the two-tone black & natural cockpit int. I want ride, A/C, and sound. My ciffee colored chariot delivers in spades.

Absolutely great and helpful review! My only must have this season is Victor racing active wing.

Excellent review, thank you. I just got a call that my allocation came in and I can officially order my 2022 so this was amazing timing for me to see this!!!!!

Thanks for the video. The car I was planning on had GT1 seats and Magnetic-ride. I'm going to change that based on your recommendations.

Great video thanks, will help greatly when buying

Great video. Really informative. Appreciate it so much as you brought really good points especially about the brakes.

Very informative Thanks.

Great information. Thanks

Awesome content thank you going with performance package

Nice job 🇺🇸 great advice

Great Video! I’ve ordered mine as a coupe 2LT with performance exhaust because I won’t push the car enough to need z51. Instead I did the high wing spoiler and mag ride.

I live in Las Vegas Nevada where it is extremely hot for most of the year I went with the Z 51 package it wasn’t because I’m going to track it I wanted the additional cooling capacity. Everything else is just a cherry on top.

great video, thanks for sharing

Very good video! Thanks! I have 2LT and I think it was good choice for all aftermarket mods I have made. Love how good huge victor racing wing looks on C8.

Great information keep up the good work👍🏽

Very good as always

the comp seats with the red and black is beautiful

Great info and video. Thanks

Great review

Very good suggestions and good info for decision-making. Thx u.

Thank you. GM just took away Mag ride for the C8's and I was just about to place my order... I feel better about missing out on mag ride after watching this.

Excellent fair analysis of Z51 vs Base. I have Base and had no idea about the rotor rusting. I think 50% of Z51 owners could not tell you what's in the package.

Good video. Thank you Sir.

A lot of good information appreciate I am looking into 2LT right now, the only thing I haven't ordered is the seat.

I HAVE THE C-8 CORVETTE Z-51 3LT CONVERTABLE 2022 AND LET ME TEL YOU, THIS IS THE MOST REWARDING GIF THAT I EVER OFFERED TO MYSELF

I have a 3LT, Z51 Long Beach Red with Morello red interior and just love it! I have had several people tell me this is the best looking C8 they have seen, from what I can figure out there are only 53 2020 Corvette's Long Beach red with Morello red interior.

Great review. Took delivery of 2022 HTC, 2LT, red mist, sky cool gray interior. All the mechanical options you mentioned and no Z51. Lots of other interior options as well. Cost $93k. I absolutely love it. Never owned a vette before. Was a Mustang guy. This is an amazing car. Good info on rotors. Thanks.

Nice vlog. I am a C-8 owner without Z-51, however I have performance exhaust and 2LT. If you opt out of the Z-51, you do not need the front lift (my C-8 has more clearance than my C-6 had) because there is no low hanging front splitter and no need for mag-ride because the non Z-51 has a perfect setting for average driving. That is over $10K in savings. Now you can upgrade wheels, seats, interior, carbon fiber and personal taste items that make the C-8 really fun. Of course if tracking the C-8, Z-51 is a must.

I have one, and agree on everything except the front end lift, If your driveway is too high, fix it only raises it a little bit. Doesn’t help with bad roads or potholes. Corvettes have been around since 1953 always been low to the ground and now you need a lift for almost 2000.

I’m really enjoying my new 2023 C8 Z51 2LT HTC in amplify orange with carbon metallic it’s revolutionary memorable unforgettable incredible remarkable phenomenal. The word I’m looking for is Beast, Exotic car look thank you so much you’re video was very helpful 👍🏾

Great job , helps with shopping, would love to see why you chose and didn’t choose other options like exterior paint, and how that matches up well with the rest of the car. Lots of options tough to choose without seeing it in person. Thank you

Thank you!!! Confirms that I don't want to order with Mag-Ride & Z51. I never track and want the smoothest ride.

Very helpful!

Great advice! I’ve always had Z-51 but it’s gone from a bargain to be getting expensive

Well I have all the options Lol..loved

I like your commentary

A great video that explains a lot my car is still on order so I have time to change things. I agree with you on a lot of things I decided not to go with Z 51 package, because I do not plan on track in my car and I feel like I put that money elsewhere. I did decide to go with the GT two seats and the adrenaline red, 2 tone. With carbon fiber interior to dress it up. I’m still on the fence but leaning in that direction for mega ride. I also ordered the HTC. I’m probably 4 to 6 months out, I’m excited I can’t wait to get it

Thanks

wow learnt a lot from your video. I feel another must have on a c8 is the smart active wing from victor racing

2021 Torch red, Z51 3LT convertible, black trident wheels.. LOVE this car. $147k CDN or $110K USA. Next is exhaust and headers and tint the windows

Enjoyed your comments whichc ertainly lended some food for thought concerning options. Would enjoy reading more of your comments in the future

Thanks!

Part of the Z51 package is extra cooling, and that is a big plus for any car if you are in a hot climate, even if not tracking. Z51 will also help your resale. I went with the HTC 2LT with Z51, mag ride and FEL and absolutely love every aspect of the car. That said, if my budget didn't support any options, I would have gladly gone with a 1LT coupe with no options, because it's such a great value and for street driving you'll get 95% of the performance anyway.

Good video I bought a C8 HTC Z51 car but a 1LT. I didn’t order my car it just happen to be in the dealership when I was there. I had to have black and black interior. My car has red seats and red stitching so I was happy. I also wanted Z51 but the Hard top convertible was not necessarily an option I wanted but now that I have it wouldn’t buy a C8 without it. I personally think the HTC cars look more exotic top up or top down. I’ve had many soft top convertible’s and I never used them. But the HTC is awesome. I was forced to accept the 1LT car but I would have opted for a 2LT if I ordered the car. I’m happy tho this C8 is 95% the way I would have ordered it and I didn’t have to wait a year to get the car. I drive my cars hard and track them so the Z51 was a must. I’m definitely going to the Ron Fellows school in 2022. I’m also saving for a C8 Z06 but I will wait till 2024 to buy it. And yes it will be black.

This video was very informative. Definitely the 2LT. I do believe the Z51 package is an expensive option for the average owner. However, if you intend to track your car then I feel the Z51 package is a MUST have option. I’m on the fence with selective ride control. I may forego that option. The one option that wasn’t mentioned was the body color exterior accents. This is totally personal preference certainly. I just feel it gives the car a cleaner finished look. Based on your comments I’m certainly now considering the GT2 seats. My old body appreciates comfort. BTW we’re going to go with Museum Delivery. Now I wait for my dealer to get me an allocation. Cheers!

This review is good and informative... I would like to see more content abuot rear wings and those new SEMA show awarded wing from Victor Racing, have you heard about it?

Nice video, thanks a lot for the informations! The problem these days are dealer buy lots of car together and they will choose the "safer" ones. SO that means 9/10 c8 I have see in store are black Interiors. Cool enough but I really like the white(gray) one but haven't seeing one yet.

great video.

Greetings … at 62 years old - we never had camera assistance for 50 years prior to this technology… We have eyes and ears. My Stingray LT1 Z51 Coupe visibility is just fine. Try driving the ZL1 1LE. That’s the car that needs visibility assistance.imo. Also , the C8 doesn’t need the front end lift. My GT350R is the car that needs it. I also have a GT3 with front end lift… it sits lower than the C8. The base seat in the C8 is far more comfortable than the other variants. Hope this information is helpful

I'm going 3lt and forgoing the front lift. my WRX is low and it scrapes more then my mustang, my mustang is extremely low on 2 inch lowering springs and it looks like it sits lower then my wrx but I tend to scrape more in the WRX. Also going vert as I seen some one say the glass with vents on the side is a pain to keep clean and water goes all over.

I have the z51 accelerate yellow htc with two tone adrenaline red interior with lift and couldn’t be happier with my choices. I have 8000 local miles on the car since March and freaking lice this build. Your comments are straight on. If I was saving any money I would mix the 3lt and go with the 2 but other than that there’s probably nothing I would change. Nice review. Keep up the good work

Does the GT1 seat give more clearance than the other seats between your legs and the steering wheel? In the still shot it looks like it sits a little lower or is at least angled differently on the front end.

Great review! After my research I decided to not get the z51 and to instead put that money towards an awe aftermarket exhaust and some bad ass new wheels! It will look and sound 10x better than the z51 owners who will never even know what they bought 😅

Having the Z51 with out mag ride can you still adjust the knob to sport mode for exhaust?

Do you know if it possible to get just the Z51 spoiler (installed at the factory) as an option without the z51 package option?

I love all your videos. I will go with coupe as the top down is awesome but cant see. I know the buffeting is bad in coupe but I will take safety over looks. secondly, the magride is needed as it corrects suspension bounce over large tree roots or bridge connections ect. I have ATSV with mag ride and it totally smoothed out the large tree root that would always kick me around in my Golf R. Also watch Brink of Speeds video recently on this exact topic with camera footage of car bounce without magride.

Hi, my dealer in San Leandro, California called me on Thursday 9-16 and told me that my order is up and gave me only 1 day, meaning same day decision, to decide on the options. So I ordered the 2LT, Front Lift and Mag Ride and Perf Exhaust and the new Rear Spoiler. Was not sure about the Front Lift and the Mag Ride, but hey, after 14 months of waiting, I just want to get it over with. Torch Red and Natural Tan inside with Tan Seat Belts. No upgrade wheels, just went with the stock wheels though. Feeling so relieved after putting the order in. Right or wrong. Partly thanks to this video and the comments, especially from Ric Ric about the Mag Ride, that I made up my mind on the Front Lift and the Mag Ride. I told my wife that we will use this new car to go down to LA to visit my daughter more often, and she seems to be OK with it. He he.

Thanks… questioning my wisdom of ordering Z51 now.

Great review! I never see the two-tone black and gray seats shown, which was my choice on my 21 ELB 2LT HTC, Non-Z51, Mag ride and front lift. Is the two tone black and gray just considered gray? I have been very happy with these options. I was concerned going all gray that it would show everything, this option has worked great and had a mostly black dash which I prefer.

What’s a good snow tire for these?

Mag ride is it expensive to replace? how much to replace if I mess up the mag ride?

Have you heard good things about the sky cool grey? Im going with a torch red exterior and black seems boring and red seems like it might be “too much”. I would go with 2 tone but the every extra 2k is already hurts my wallet.

How would Adrenaline Red work (or not) with the two red exterior colors?

Just bought a 22 without the rear view camera and haven't had any issues.

Thank you for this! I have been wondering about doing this a la carte vs. the Z51. What about the LSD for daily spirited driving? I don’t really plan to track the car at the track or drag.

As to the Z51 and Mag Ride options. Weather you track the car or not, you are buying a car with a reputation for being a track car. One of the best in the world. It seems like a castrated Kentucky Derby Champion to me if it is not really able to be tracked. You are spending BIG money for the car spend a few bucks more and give it it's balls back.

Really saves me $1800from getting mag ride. Is there a chrome wheel option? How bout transparent top I have a c5 with bronze transparent Targa top and love that. Also are there USB ports cause I plan on using an ipod not a phone for music Thanks

What’s the difference between natural and natural dipped interiors ?

I enjoyed the video. I purchased a 1lt in 2020 and have no real regrets. I am old school so the jet black interior was the only way to go. It's very practical and doesn't show scuff marks. The only option I can't agree with you on is the lift option. The car has a decent amount of ground clearance so unless you have a driveway with a nasty edge no need for this option. It just adds unwanted weight and complexity to the car. The two options I do miss are the automatic mirrors and rear view camera. I don't live in a area that has a lot of traffic lanes so it isn't a big issue. The rear camera would be nice for multi lane and city traffic. I bought the car for its performance so I opted for the z51 package and magnetic ride control.

This was very helpful, I am on the waiting list, gave my deposit earlier this year, very good information to think about this will be my second vette. Do you get the data recorder without the Z51 package?

You should do a similar video on Z06 options