Steven's C7 Corvette - More Carbon Updates & the ultimate wall art! (12-20-20)

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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 08:44 AM
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Does the Aerowagon just replace the OE hatch glass? A subtle change that doesn't look bad, IMO.
yes it is also reversible...
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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Does the Aerowagon just replace the OE hatch glass? A subtle change that doesn't look bad, IMO.


Yes, it does. The new Aerowagon hatch is 1 lb. lighter than the OEM hatch. I was told by the Project Manager for Callaway that it provides 6 cubic feet more room too.
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Old Jul 16, 2017 | 09:28 PM
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Aerowagen but I'd have a Ferrari FF instead. Or Steven's car.
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:47 PM
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^^^ You're a gentleman and a scholar, Bob.
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 06:45 PM
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Leather horn pad.....to be installed next week!
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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 06:57 PM
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Nice!
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 07:56 AM
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Looks good, needs more CF!
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 09:10 PM
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^^^ Yes it does!
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Old Jul 28, 2017 | 10:34 PM
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LOL...any more CF replacement parts and the damn thing would fly like the Blue Angels for real!
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Old Jul 29, 2017 | 10:28 PM
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^^^^......it kinda does anyway.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 08:17 PM
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 08:35 AM
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Looks great SB!
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 09:03 AM
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looks nice!
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 09:23 AM
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Looks good. Now I am nit picking but I think you need the steering wheel redone in the same leather as the airbag cover.
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 09:31 AM
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man that is so purdy... one question for you... why is there even a rev match paddle on the right side if you are using your right hand to downshift? or is it meant to be there mid turn and you can use your left hand depending on steering wheel placement?
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 07:52 PM
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^^^ Good question, brother! Maybe it's for those like me that are ambidextrous.......LOL.
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Old Aug 3, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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Nice and I agree, time to wrap the wheel to match

Seriously, nice subtle upgrade that makes a huge difference IMO.
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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Alright boys....

Over the weekend, the Corvette had a full paint correction and ceramic sealant applied. I just picked it up last night, so I couldn't get any pictures last night. Plus, today was cloudy and overcast. I got a few pictures-I'll get more later.








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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 08:11 PM
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Paint looks smooth as glass SB!
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 08:17 PM
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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Paint looks great as well as the leather horn pad...
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 06:53 PM
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Damn. Maybe I should just replace my A4 with a vette next go round
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 07:21 PM
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More pictures taken tonight.....



























Also, check out this site: https://pichakoiphotographyllc.shoot...onedition/home

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Old Aug 16, 2017 | 12:47 PM
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Looks really great! Curiously, did it need a paint correction though? Isn't it a garage queen that is only handwashed?
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Old Aug 16, 2017 | 05:11 PM
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^^^ Phil, I take meticulously good care of both cars. The C7 didn't need a lot of paint correction. But the roof and engine hood did need extra passes with the dual action polisher.

But she's not a Garage Queen either. She's been on about 10 road trips in almost 4 years. Next month will mark her 4 birthday. She has almost 26,000 miles on the clock!





Check out this page for more pictures:



https://pichakoiphotographyllc.shoot...onedition/home
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Old Aug 16, 2017 | 09:49 PM
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Here are the professional shots from the link above.....

























































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Old Aug 17, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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nice!
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Old Aug 17, 2017 | 08:25 AM
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Looks great SB!
Needs more CF!
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Old Aug 17, 2017 | 12:15 PM
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Great shots!

Garage TV... I'm so jealous.
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Old Aug 17, 2017 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
Looks great SB!
Needs more CF!


I agree.....more Carbon Fiber!
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Old Oct 26, 2017 | 07:06 PM
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Did a photoshoot on Sunday. I thought you'd like to see some pics.....










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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 01:48 PM
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Looks beautiful. Is it the angle of the picture, or the rear tire pretty stretched?
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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 02:14 PM
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nice pic
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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 02:18 PM
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Old Oct 27, 2017 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012wagon
Looks beautiful. Is it the angle of the picture, or the rear tire pretty stretched?


Actually, all 4 corners are stretched! These are XO Luxury wheels (the style is called Verona). They are one inch wider than OEM. The rubber is OEM size.
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 12:08 PM
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Actually, all 4 corners are stretched! These are XO Luxury wheels (the style is called Verona). They are one inch wider than OEM. The rubber is OEM size.
that makes sense now
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 04:31 PM
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red pops on the cinderblocks.
what are you using to host the images? it's downgrading the quality.
glad to see you're still enjoying that car, man.
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Old Oct 29, 2017 | 04:05 PM
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^^^ Jeremy, I'm just hosting them from my Mac, so it's iPhoto. It was a cloudy day, though.....
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Old Oct 30, 2017 | 06:48 AM
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No, I think it's the crispness of the photos...I'm assuming they were taken with DSLR?
Have you considered Flickr?

Either way, very very cool. Glad to see that car still giving you joy.
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Old Oct 30, 2017 | 07:45 AM
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The photos and Vette look great..
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