[oholem]

Picked up my car today in San Antonio today and drove all day long. What a car, it is amazing. I drove with the top down all day. I do not need to use the car as a daily driver and I went with the convertible top. It is just awesome and I would not have it any other way. If I drove in heavy traffic with the top up all the time, it might be good to get the coupe. Top down this car is a blast. The sound system and controls work great at high speeds (as in 75-80mph).

Performance exhaust. Are you kidding me. Why would someone not order this. It is so much fun. The car just growls, so glad I ordered it.

The Z51 spoiler in black on a blade silver car is beautiful. One large set of clubs fit easily in the convertible trunk. Two would be difficult. I wanted to know this for a year and it was never clear. Well, my clubs have a 44" driver in a large Taylormade bag, fit in trunk no problem. I ordered the fascia protector and it is a great idea for the convertible. Covers up the spoiler and back end while you load clubs.

I finally became a Stingray owner today. Now I understand why the forum is so active. It is quite an experience.

My wife recommended the carbon flash badges on the silver car, wow, it looks good. Silver and Black...good SPURS colors for San Antonio!!

The car is so nice and so quick, it is just a joy to drive. I am not sure I will ever take it out of Sport mode but it is really nice to have the options.

Thank you Chevrolet for building such a fun, quality product. Built in USA really means something here!!!

 

[jsvette]

Thanks oholem for your observations! Glad you are enjoying your new Vette Vert.

 

[oholem]

Also read posts on not performing quick starts off the line for first 500 miles etc. Good luck with that, the car is just too much fun... hope I don't hurt it too bad...

 

[Milliwatt Rob]

I also had a blast today.

I had my week old convertible z-51 out today, top down in 45 degree weather. My neighbors wanted a ride, so I first took one, then the other. Some spirited speeds of up to 75 or so on our crooked two lane roads that I know pretty well. We have a climbing hairpin turn near home, and I think I never took it faster. Never exceeded 3500 rpm, and that was only for a second or two. At this time of year, leaf season has ended, and ski season has not yet started, so the back roads are deserted on a Sunday.

And the Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires on the Cray wheels grip and handle fine. So maybe I am giving up .04G lateral force. On the public road, I would never even notice.

 

[oholem]

For those interested After owning the car for a while, your golf bag fits easily in the trunk, with top up a second bag could fit in the top storage area but would need to remove driver, woods etc and place in the wider area where bag 1 is stored.

 

[BladeSilver2015]

Great to see another owner that loves their car and has no complaints. Love the Blade Silver color as well. Never take mine out of Sport. Agree that the exhaust is great. Hard to believe you can actually get such an exhaust from the factory. Don't take my car to the golf course though -- largely because I do not play golf.

 

[Henry427]

I always take my Vette when I play golf. The course I play the most is a nice 20 mile trip. The first 10 miles are on a stretch of freeway that is not very busy. The second half is through rolling farmland and woods. After a bad round, my mood always improves as I'm walking to the parking lot and see my dream car.