CHEVY SENDS US NEW MODS FOR OUR C8 CORVETTE RACE CAR! + MAINTENANCE UPDATE

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[@lincillacgarage2479]

Close second. Haha. I love this kid's videos. He always seems so happy about his cars. True car guy.

[@guangxidavidliu]

Yes, He is a real good driver, and he also has a happy go lucky beautiful sister.

[@lovechrist3645]

Austin I think you're amazing and I really like you and I know everybody else does too even if they are a little envious they've got the right to be you got a lot of things going for you good luck and God bless .

[@rdollie1]

Love your work as always Austin. That said, NO, NO,NO, NO, NO on your brake pad prices. Sounds like dealership pricing? Buy brake pads from a source like RockAuto. OEM ceramic pads for the C8 are less than $600 for all 4 corners at RockAuto. My '17 CTS-V needed new rotors and pads last month and the dealership quoted me $2970 with taxes and installation. I bought the OEM Brembo rotors and pads for all four corners for $1300 and change with shipping from RockAuto. With the use of a QuickJack it was an easy job :)

[@ces69]

Never buy any “consunerables” like tyres, brakes, fluids etc from a main dealer!

[@dlasti]

I would like to stay naturally aspirated when I finally get mine and all the talk right now is twin turbos or headers and exhaust. But what about just a heads/cam combo like the "Hot Cam" of old? For the base C8, for me, it's all about road performance and not just the quarter mile.

[@jethrox827]

Stick with that and you should be happy for a long time

[@dailylife3975]

U boost your c8 and anything more than 5lbs of boost bye bye motor and trans and axle cheap car

[@dlasti]

@@dailylife3975 I know right?! Emelia Hartford blew a piston. I just watched her video. I think the boost was at 6lbs., not sure. Sure is interesting to see the limits of a stock motor, before going forged internals. I was think max with heads/cam could get 500+ at the wheels and still be safe.

[@MrHARDtaHANDLE1]

man i was about to say the same thing ,H/C/I keeping it n/a

[@dailylife3975]

@@dlasti and the axles break just from stock power nice car but cheap power train

[@christophchavo4417]

Supercharging it would be awesome , imagine being able to hear all that cabin whine , almost like a Ford GT !!!! Man that would be something else .

[@gen1c8rs88]

Side skirts with up flicks, front splitter with side up flicks. Exhaust and tune. 19x9.5 and 20x12 Forgeline GS1R wheels and 265/35r19, 325/30r20 tires.

[@stevebellgarrett6253]

Get aftermarket wheels and a Carbon Fiber steering wheel (and the red engine cover).

[@preston3698]

I hate those wheels too

[@justachristian4072]

Keep it stock and trade it in for the Z06 later. If you mod it it’s money you’ll never get back. Just continue to “mod” the driver. Always money well spent!

[@InuranusBrokoff]

Mods are likely to attract more viewers, which leads to more ad revenue. This fella knows what he's doing.

[@preston3698]

You are right ive learnt the hard way on two vettes modding the shit out of them and spending twice as much as I paid for them only getting half of what I originally paid lol. this time am waiting for either the Z06 or the ZR1 and will be my last modded vette I think am done buying vettes

[@SHELBY13GT500]

Love that you work on your cars! Also keep up the great informative content and track sessions!

[@brooksdanielgary]

Don't put turbos on it until people figure out how to tune it. GM still hasn't released any tuning software for it.

[@cassiespencer6134]

It’s not that simple. First of all GM's Global Diagnostic System version 2 software is required. And that requires a license from GM in order to access their TIS2Web site which must be done at least once a month, which requires a yearly subscription, in order to download the latest version which is a PC based application. Then, using the GM MDI2 (Multiple Diagnostic Interface version 2), a PC is connected to the vehicle in order to update the vehicles computer.

[@brooksdanielgary]

@@cassiespencer6134 The license must be stupid expensive then.

[@cassiespencer6134]

@@brooksdanielgary It's really not. A Tech2Win subscription is $55.00 for 3 Days, a Month for $225.00 and a year for $550.00.

[@hillarylevenworth8824]

Oh pulleeezzzee put the turbos on...we need to see more bent rods and destroyed flywheels!

[@preston3698]

@@hillarylevenworth8824 😆

[@katmanluke7187]

Great content as always digging into the actual maintenance was great! Stick to your own unique format that's worked so well for you. Don't be like the rest w/crazy major mods(like turbos/superchargers) that void your warranty, could screw it up, & will make your MPG nosedive from 30 to 20. For 150 hp? Besides, you're in the unique position of clearly showing on track for most part it doesn't need it...but smaller stuff go for it! Proper grille mesh installation like Porsche GT cars to protect those radiators? Larger round exhaust tips to replace the square ones? Maybe look into aftermkt brake pads for next time??? LOTS of unique stuff to do & stay a cut above the rest!

[@guypascua8848]

Definitely headers, sports cats. Aftermarket exhaust if not going to turbocharge (weighs less). If turbocharging, get LMR to do it. They are getting the clutch pack upgraded for streetspeed717 along with beefier pistons for the increased hp. Emelia said GM informed her the C8's pistons and transmission are treated for 660hp. Great video!

[@TP-xe2hi]

To avoid getting oil splatter all over the place punch a hole in the bottom of the filter and do a pre drain before spinning it loose! For mods, not sure what brake fluid they come with these days but i used to always replace with motul high temp fluid! Been loving your content since your c8 jouney started. Thank you!

[@anytime3317]

Dude your videos are great. Very informative and you keeping it real. Stay 100. Keep growing and haters will only help you‼️

[@ctetuning]

You are defenitly my top 5 youtubers you deserve more subscribers. Keep doing what you do bro!

[@lsdemon7773]

For now get a nice exhaust for it. I would stay away from force induction for now. People are hitting a wall with the twin turbo kits. When the tune is available and supporting mods then pull the trigger.

[@msshelby8843]

Love the way those mats look really sweet!!👍👍 those are tires are really also!!

[@zcarfanatic]

Great C8 content! You murdered those Cup2's! Are you sure the calipers had to be pulled to swap out the brake pads? On my 350z Brembos, I pull the pins and slide the pads out without removing the caliper

[@frankschneider2950]

You can already buy aftermarket pads. G-LOC's are less than 450.00 total for front and rear. Hawk and Carbotech are not released yet but coming.

[@billdillard885]

Another excellent, informative Vid Austin... Thanks!

[@waltermiller249]

You should warm up the oil and make sure the car is level next time u do the oil change. Do your own maintenance, Corvette life!

[@blackfly53]

Lighter wheels would be beneficial, exhaust and as you mentioned the supercharger would be different and offer lots of pull out of corners for track days.

[@keithjohnson3993]

No performance mods, keep it stock and wait for the next performance variant.

[@michaelmaas5544]

Love your videos and that you work on them yourself!

[@Beachbumzz1]

Nice video! Where are the other pieces to Jake Cargo mats for hood storage area? They have two pieces for the sides

[@lencac7952]

Brembo is taking its profit up front before aftermarket pads become available. Its easier if you collapse the calipers before you take them off.

[@lencac7952]

I think the issue with supercharging it will be driving the supercharger. Although there seems to be plenty of room vertically it does appear to be no real room for the drive belt and pulleys.

[@MClark-bv9tn]

Start small with some good head mods, be surprised the gains you can get with just that if done correctly. I do have to say that steering wheel is not too pleasing to the eye. But may work well with the car

[@ces69]

Old school! That’s the way we all did it before ECU’s! Lol

[@kpv123]

Can you put ceramic break pads on, and is it advisable with the GM software?

[@bertoray5497]

From what you said, the brake pads are bespoke, and cannot take advantage ( yet ) of economy of scale. As for mods, the car seems very well balanced, and adding mods, a turbo for example, would disrupt that balance requiring further mods, especially when tracked. And you have so much fun at the track!

[@joeychaseable]

What's the temperature in "sunny California"? I see you've got a jacket on @ the end of July?

[@johnshuler1396]

Like the floor mats! How much are they?

[@terryrutherford2114]

Supercharge it. Break the ECU programming. Don't break a piston. (sorry Emelia.) Don't break the DCT. Thanks for the Vlog!

[@randallmason9687]

EBC, Hawk,and other companies will be selling lots of brake pads! How have the rotors held up at the track?

[@caul8820]

Thank you for all the information.

[@dirtyleg73]

How are the fins on your front radiators/heat exchangers holding up? Have you installed any screens in front of them?

[@twfinc6855]

Im waiting for the Z06 or ZR1 to come out, and will be buying one, I have to fit though and Im a big guy.

[@davidsaucedo6102]

Like tall big or big big

[@Ishliss2012]

Cleetus is 6ft6 and fits

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Tall guy car reviews is 6"10 and he fits

[@twfinc6855]

@@davidsaucedo6102 im 6'5" longer in the torso a bit... I will have to check out a normal vette first... Im also decently big not skinny, I weight about 240. I will got to my local dealer see if I can sit in a customers car I dont think they have any in stock

[@jonwheelis2037]

Leave the engine stock but put on an aftermarket exhaust. In fact keep changing out exhausts until you find the one you like the most for sound & HP / torque increases.. Right now I believe Hennessey's has the biggest claimed DYNO'd increase of 21hp. Use the same scenario with ground effects / wings packages.

[@scottm7341]

As much as you run it on the track, have you considered going all in? Roll cage, gutted interior, Sparco seats, ac removal, etc. How far would you go to reduce weight?

[@roccotoulon4031]

When are you going back to Willow on fresh cup 2s? I got a 100.00 bet with a buddy that you'll go sub 1:28. Do me pround sir. Luv this channel!!

[@thepeemslayz1985]

Is it NECESSARY to use that specific oil

[@MarMPB]

Keep it NA! Anytime soon, certainly the tuning companies will be releasing remaps, intakes and full exhausts. Those coupled with a port job and a hotter cam will take the C8 to the next level without forced induction.

[@Spacecomber]

I know you changed the camber on the wheels to the track specs; so, I was curious whether you thought this was causing your tires to wear more quickly. It didn't sound like you noticed anything in that regard, but people thinking about doing this, too, might want to know what your experience has been. It seems like this could be a downside to setting the car up for occasional tracking but still wanting to use the car as a daily driver.

[@darrenmcfarlane6789]

Long tube headers and a Pro-Charger would be exciting to see on this car. Good luck!

[@richardmorris7063]

You are my favorite you tuber,you drive the car like it was maintained to be driven.good vid on diy maintained ence.I see at least 3 you tubers who have twin turboed their cars .1 blew a piston .the transmission cough plates can only handle so much torque (about 600 ft .lbs).all this for more content.you sir are "the MAN.!

[@fortijr]

Affordable aftermarket rims! Something that looks as good as the bodywork. Still waiting for my C8 but already looking for replacement rims. Velgen VF5 look great and are cheap.

[@ricksgarage8069]

GM right now has a captive audience. There will be aftermarket items such as brake pads that will be just as good or better than what is now available for less money.

[@bardstables8909]

All good points you raised. The price of those brakes though are ridiculous in my opinion. No brake pads should cost that much unless they have gold dust in them. But not only would I PPF the car but I would also get it ceramic coated. Especially a black one.

[@mikebridges20]

Austin, I'd like to see you leave the super/turbo charging to the dozens of other YT'ers out there. Instead, I'd like to see you play around with what the car already comes with, because that's within the comfort zone of a bunch of owners. Also, on the subject of brake pads, I expect the aftermarket (KNS brakes comes to mind) will have pads that are much more in line with other Brembo systems. Yet another great video, thanks for sharing!

[@bradmason8334]

Still making good vids, enjoying the content

[@joeriefer3441]

I took delivery of VIN 5418 on 8-6-2020 only 13 months after I put a down payment. I masked, primed and painted the engine cover and it came out Torch Red, with aluminum Corvette Inserts and and detailed painted C8 V badge at the front of the cover. It cost two cans of paint and roll of blue masking tape and about 3 hours of my life. There might be a time I wish I still had that 3 hours some day but if I am asleep when I go I won't miss the 3 hours! The only other mod are a pair of rock guards I fabricated so the the first out of pocket expense isn't going to be AC condensers. The mesh used looks alot like the mesh over to he factory exhaust in back. The brake pads are going to last on my C8 longer then yours and some tree hugger company in middle America will be selling a copper free replacement the when my brakes are due,. DOT ceritfied, for allot less then the current replacement pads!

[@basicautomotive5893]

A lot more carbon for weight reduction on top of that more aerodynamic pieces front bumper rear bumper canards there possibly a chassis mounted spoiler?

[@jamesetyrrell13]

Very larger Supercharger sounds good.. especially if it's a kit from Chevy

[@smcsmc4209]

Love the videos. You really do a great job. The 1 question i have is dose the c8 tramline as bad as the GT350.

[@Murder6.2]

Try the new Nitto 555R2 drag radials on stock wheels and see if there’s any 0-60 improvement

[@rjones2000r]

I've seen on other videos with twin turbos that the trans was built for 650 hp and slips past that. If you do mods I would upgrade the transmission. Also the stock axles on some cars are already breaking they need upgrading too..

[@drksyderacing145]

On my c7 z06 I went to carbotech, and got street and track pads for the same price. Welcome to vette tax.. with carbotechs you don’t have to rebed, between street and track swaps

[@tkcphoenix2k4]

I would like to see some aftermarket wheels... I don’t love any of the OEM designs. Would also like to see a bigger rear wing, more like the C8-R... this car looks great with a big wing.

[@josephbrown9665]

You can remove the bolts from the top of the caliper and remove the pads from the top.

[@superchief15]

The brake difference from the C8 and the GT 500 and Ford builds their Car for the other 49 Stated and don’t take the copper out of the GT 500 pads. Like veggies organic cost more

[@charleshenshaw9099]

Its always best to do your own service when possible. Also I wouldn't mod the engine yet. The people that have aren't getting any benefits, because no one has been able to unlock the ECU that I know of. So without doing that you can't tune it.

[@mr.merica6048]

That would be dope do a supercharger and then do carbon fiber everything

[@JK19777]

Probably the price being so new and lately with the pandemic going on!! Keep up the good work !🙌🌞🤙

[@jerrychandler657]

Titanium exhaust, ceramic coating, clear brau; maybe ceramic disc brakes? The transmission will not hold up to new turbos or superchargers until the clutch is upgraded.

[@JK19777]

Jesus Brakes are almost the same price as the tires 😁

[@thepeemslayz1985]

Sorry to say but a supercharger won't fit. There is not enough space for the pulley for a supercharger

[@Rickyboy707]

Any idea why Chevy decided to do away with slotted rotors with the Z51option?

[@doddsy68]

the pads you showed were pagid not brembo , i am sure brands like hawk will have pads for the c8 at some point

[@ces69]

Yup, Pagid HP443! You got ripped off, I hate their pads! Have found whenever I’ve used them I’ve had massive wear of the actual disc’s!

[@MCraigyboy7]

maybe LMR exhaust or Billy Boat Exhaust for it

[@MojoKc2244]

Nice work. Great content.

[@AnotherWasted1]

First mod - bigger brakes. I think you could use them.

[@SpeedPhenom]

That's a great idea!

[@AnotherWasted1]

Also, since your tracking, suspension mods will improve track times/fun. Can it be done without ruining road driving joy?

[@ojraven8093]

Gullwing or Lambo doors to give it that exotic look. In fact i do believe the original C8 concept had Gullwing

[@everjeff]

Great video, always informative! I don't know that I would want to see this one modified. I know you will plan to have the z06 or whichever variant is released so you are going to have a high hp version soon anyway. But if you was going to modify it I would think it would be interesting to see a supercharger since the z06 or future model is rumored to be twin turbo.

[@HellcatDreaminJosh]

Speed Phenom Awesome Video I think those Floor Mats look absolutely incredible and I'm you're getting a red engine cover and I'm not surprised that the brake pads are so expensive

[@brodyhufstetler]

push the limits with a na motor!

[@nickpendleton9811]

Supercharge!!! Everyones Twin turboing theirs... Alil more pricey but itll be worth it..

[@aclosson8193]

Regarding the cost of parts, Corvette has always charged more for parts than similar parts for cars like Camaro's, Mustang, etc...in my opinion it is how they justify the initial performance/price index that Corvette is famous for. They make an additional profit in incidentals. Genuine GM parts for the Corvette are always more costly than similar parts for other GM vehicles. Most people will buy genuine GM parts, especially within the warranty period, even if aftermarket parts are available at a discounted price fearing they may void their warranty if something happens during the warranty and aftermarket parts are discovered on the Corvette.

[@billthibault107]

I think a super charger would be awesome!! But you should beef up the positions and rods first/as well

[@superchief15]

I think Chevy got it almost as good as it gets. I have a Paxton I could drop in with a bracket and might not even add an intercooler on the side away from the Z51 cooler in the side vent! If I only managed a 40% bump in HP that would be about 686 HP and about the same bump on torque! Might do it without even a bottom pulley change, just a longer belt!

[@homerfeltheim12345]

Exhaust or maybe engine striker kit?? Go all motor versus forced indexation

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

Thanks Corey Felman

[@mikeabraham6459]

Can you add the lowering kit that keeps the factory magride? I’ve seen a couple people with it on and it looks really good!

[@stephenboneau9090]

Keep it naturally aspirated, bro!

[@OmarsGarage]

Loving the content. Keep it coming brother.

[@robertcowart2456]

Very informative!!

[@JWbabyshark]

Put a cam and rocker arms and higher pressure fuel injector and fuel pump with a tune.

[@rfunk727]

The rotors on the C8 aren't slotted or drilled, what gives?

[@Styalistic]

Supercharge it! You will be the first to do it! We basically know the max it can do stock! Take it to the next level!! @speedphenom

[@kylebordage3948]

There is no superchargers currently available that will fit in the C8 engine bay. I believe ProCharger are developing one for the C8

[@preston3698]

And blow your motor like all the others are doing?

[@Styalistic]

Preston it only been Emelias that blown she’s going to rebuild her engine anyways. All the other twin turbos havnt had any issues. If you have the funds and the resources why not take your car to the max. I would if not keep it stock 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@brentwoodbergmann8842]

Don’t boost the car the pistons were not designed for those pressures and additional strain on the pins. Others are already ruining what’s a nice engine to begin with. As with others comments perhaps a nice custom headers set. I would say modifications that will reduce weight always most scientific

[@jeromewhitmill733]

Long Tube Headers and high flow cats and light weight wheels.

[@paulcopeland9035]

"Long tube" doesn't apply here.

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

We have seen some modify their c8 and blow the engine, just make sure it's done right.

[@PellySideCustoms]

keep it stock when it comes to the engine performance so we can see how reliable it is!

[@rustyass9736]

I found you 1hr ago! I’ll sub you! Good vids!

[@st5637]

Would like to see LTH headers, with Soul cats and Soul exhaust pipe.

[@robhalter]

No turbos the bottom end of the engine cant handle it.

[@alexm7801]

They for sure need to install cool ambient lightning for those fun night rides! All dark with the screens can be a lil boring :(

[@chozn4service]

The Red motor cover is not RED to match your car, it's Edge Red which will match your valve covers. If you find one that is Torch Red, it will not match the Valve covers.

[@ScottHillsmusclecargarage]

First and foremost, I would lower the car and install the stronger half sheriffs. The stock ones have not been holding up on the dragstrip. I love the choice in colors and options.

[@cassiespencer6134]

Then what happens to the half shaft/s? Yeah, it/they may become the next weakest link/s in the chain so to speak and thus the next thing/s to break. Remember, when the tires are spinning the half shafts are spinning as well. However, when the tires grip they stop turning for a very brief period of time. And as a result, so do the half shafts. Except tires are made of rubber and are flexible. Hence they can absorb that energy without much harm. Output shafts however may not be able to withstand such torsional fatigue and may fracture. So simply improve them, right? Of course. And then the next weakest link will fail. The fact is, cars are designed to meet certain standards and performance criteria, as is each individual part which comprises said car. So by improving or "strengthening" one part it may impart any increased stresses to what which it's connected. Hence, it too may need to be re-designed. And so on and so forth,

[@chuckystang]

Those wheels need to be swapped ASAP. Damn Chevy

[@BazonBlades]

Ok, that is insane cost for brake pads. Seriously. The aftermarket will kill GM on parts. I have to say, I'm not really feeling what I have seen so far in twin turbo builds. Not for the base model. I honestly think going with a decent sized SC and maybe cam/heads/exhaust will be the ticket. The base model doesn't need a ton of power to be a street beast.