MUST-HAVE Options For Your New C8 Corvette! 2023 Options Guide!

[@rondail5675]

I agree on the High-Wing rear spoiler. It makes the the rear side profile more complete/aggressive.

[@huskytales9839]

Videos like this helped me a lot. Went with the 2LT convertible. I don't think there are any must have options, it's subjective. But the 2LT gives so many more things I'll use, the 3LT doesn't give anything. For the convertible vs coupe, my hardest decision, I went with the convertible because I think the coupe looks slightly better with the roof on, but the convertible looks substantially better with the top down. Ultimately, you really don't have any bad choices in front of you. Except cacti green. ;)

[@johnr7794]

Our 2023 3LT HTC non-Z51 Arctic White with magnetic ride, front lift, performance exhaust, front splitter, black exhaust tips, two tone (black/red) interior and carbon flash painted top, nacelles, low spoiler, mirrors, intake blades, and wheels is the perfect car for us. We will never track it and it’s capable of more performance than we will ever need. Our 2nd Corvette and the best vehicle this 76yo has ever driven. The difference in the handling and ride in touring, sport, and track is extremely noticeable, although it performs very well when cornering even in touring mode.

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

Very good information and I liked seeing the various colors. Thank you.

[@craigthescott5074]

I bought a 2021 C8 HTC Z51 with only 1LT. It was more important to me to have the HTC and Z51 over a better interior package. I buy my Corvette’s for performance not bling so I always go with the higher performance packages. Plus the HTC is way more exotic looking and practical in my opinion.

[@rsher_digital-art]

Very well constructed video, thanks for all of this practal and clearly expressed info.

[@williedavismckennie5334]

I agree with you on the spoiler. I had a carbon fiber high wing on my C8 and took it off to put the duck tail spoiler on. Nice video !

[@NLM]

Thank you!

[@johnb823]

My decision came do to the 1lt with z51 or 2lt with options. I plan to daily and not track so I went with 2lt in artic white,gt2 seats with two tone option, 20 spoke wheels with stinray caps,performance exhaust with black tips,stealth interior trim,carbon fiber trim,stealth crossed flag,high wing spoiler with ground effects front and side and of course the radiator grille screens.

[@lonniedavis2229]

High wing from Victor racing's store is the biggest flex on my C8.

[@Hikari_Sakurai]

DAAAMN bruh.. I've never been a massive fan of american cars but this one's FIRE.. OMG. And that massive spoiler looks just stunning on it. I'd probably potentionally swap it for some aftermarket one. Such a shame you didn't show the spoiler on that white corvette which had two pylons instead of 4 like the red one.

[@ariellascebeda9036]

So many options! Great video!

[@bigdirections]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@NLM]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnwilliams5526]

Nice video of the downtown Libertyville parking garage

[@Imgrateful777]

Nice review! So, I happened to surprise my wife with a 2022 C8 LT2 with the Z51 package. We both had corvettes when we first met in our twenties. So, it was a sentimental purchase. I've been a car enthusiast since I was a teen. Had muscle cars, then bought my first vette 1962 at 21. It was semi customized, and it was and still is beautiful. It was a great feel to own, just not a great drive. but a head turner! So, she took delivery of the C8 in March of 2022. She now has 11k miles on it (two long road trips attributed to half that mileage). She has no hesitation pushing the envelope with it. We do track it locally and even get it on a drag strip with some of the muscle cars. I am not a typical collector as we own them to use and really enjoy them. We've had several other corvettes, and the C8 is impressive as its unlike any of the previous generations. The mid engine dual 8 speed clutch and much more chevy implemented changed the game for the corvette. Now it's a far cry from the two Ferrari's. A 2020 F8 Tributo & 2019 Ferrari 488 GTB! You're also talking about a hugh sticker price difference. We have 7 adult children and our 5th grandchild due soon, but there is still room for another car. I always wanted a Z06, so I have one on order, but a 2023 delivery is questionable. The vettes are just in my blood, but lean towards the Italian super cars.

[@robphillips8812]

What program are you using to see the options and pricing ?

[@johnultimate1161]

Mag ride is not about making the ride smooth. If that is what you want don't get it. It is about changing the handling of the car. It is also NEEDED if you get the Z51 package. Mag ride enables five more track mode options, has impact on stability and launch control results. Z51 without mag ride is like a gun without ammunition.

[@NLM]

Appreciate the insight.

[@Dilly_Dil1y]

Agreed. If you going to track your car z51 you should get the mag. But as a daily driver, you don’t need those 2. I actually found the ride without the mag package much smoother.

[@arlieriefer9612]

Soft packed items will fit on either side of the stored top in the coupe trunk. The Frunk will take a carryon not that I would leave my C8 in airport parking!

[@thomasjhopen6358]

What about no key cylinder for the trunk on the 2023? Good video!

[@loopba]

Have Mag Ride (Gen 3) in CTS Vsport and it really makes the car. Its a no brainer and really should be standard on all C8

[@jeffreykilpatrick3592]

Open the back hatch and look at the engine. And the engine does not get soaked everytime you wash the car.

[@timmy2310]

Naw bruh. The coupe is so 🔥 seeing the engine is the dopest flex ever 💪🏼

[@timothyschlupp7736]

Good Job

[@williammora88]

I had the 2022 HTC and to me it was worth it...I just ordered my 23 and got the HTC again...I had the z51 package but chose not to get it this time...I did get the stealth package and the mag ride with 2 tone leather seats...I wish I had switched the mag ride for the performance exhaust but my thought process was I could add that later on and with the mag I doubt they would be able to do it afterwards

[@lukeyao3239]

does the mag worth it tho?

[@williammora88]

@@lukeyao3239 personally to me it's worth it...I had my siblings drive my car and noticed how smooth it was compared to what they drove....I prefer to install now and worry about the rest later on like the performance exhaust, rims and so on

[@lukeyao3239]

@@williammora88 great point, especially when it's really hard to install it after market

[@socallawrence]

Will the dealership upgrade to 20 spoke wheels ?

[@ivankorth4458]

Any word on when hybrid with awd is coming out ??

[@robertmartin265]

Hi. So you said you don’t have mag ride on your C8 Z51. Congratulations. So can you still turn the knob to control the exhaust from tour to sport? Ty

[@NLM]

I do not have mag ride and mine is not equipped with Z51. I can still use the knob to change between driving modes and that also impacts my exhaust because I have the performance exhaust option. Thanks

[@robertmartin265]

@@NLM What? Ok so I’m really confused. So I’m trying to order the right C8 and no mag or no Z51 and I’m assuming you got the performance exhaust? Mode will open and close exhaust? Won’t give a stiffer or softer ride tho?

[@NLM]

I personally opted not to get Z51 or mag ride. Those are more options that go hand in hand with track use. Many people still choose these options for daily driving. Yes, I got performance exhaust. This does not change ride quality, only changes exhaust note with the valves.

[@lilbull6245]

I just put in my options and the dealer talked me into the sports exhaust , you like it also huh? I don't like that really loud gaudy exhaust that some race cars have so I'm wondering if it would be a waste for me. Why do you like that option so much? Also I'm goin to look around for custom chrome rims , any suggestions?

[@NLM]

I do not have suggestions on rims but I will say the exhaust is great because of the ability to change between the volume in different modes. Even in its loudest mode, it still is not super loud but it sounds great and let’s you hear it. Even with the NPP exhaust option you can still lower it all the way down in “MyMode” if you prefer it that way.

[@lilbull6245]

@@NLM So there is 2 options with the sound ? High and low? Or is there 3 modes? High, medium, and low ? I would think the stock exhaust would still sound good though, no?

[@NLM]

3 modes/levels. The regular exhaust is fine but some prefer a little more volume and the NPP gives +5 horsepower. Totally up to you but it’s not a cosmetic type of mod that you can do down the line. It is something you do from the start or not at all unlike the high wing spoiler for example.

[@lilbull6245]

@@NLM True cause some things Im goin to do after market ..I ended up getting the 1LT just didn't see paying 7400 more for things I don't like, the new cars with the lane changers and all that annoy the heck out of me , the bad thing is I can't get that front lift option don't know if you said you had that but I have a C5 I bought brand new 20 yrs ago and there are a couple driveways I scrape every time so id love to get that option and to me worth the 2300 but not when you add the 7400 for the 2LT. Really just wanted the heads-up display and that front lift other options I wanted was able to get on the 1LT

[@NLM]

I drive a C6 now and I think it is much lower than the C8.

[@DarkSideOfTheGame22]

Z51 is great for better handling

[@20moonpie]

Hello question I wanna get the 2022 vet I'm 6'3 will I fit in it thanks in advance 👍🏾

[@NLM]

You will definitely fit, but depending on your weight and how much room you like, it might not be super comfortable. Definitely go to a dealership and sit in one!

[@mikelevin4044]

I'm interested in the dealer options, while waiting over a year for my car>

[@NLM]

Hopefully you get an early 2023!

[@rodhurst5831]

I went into a local stealership last week to order a new C8 and they said it’s about a 3 YEAR wait they have 20-30 names ahead and can’t get any. I asked if bucking up to the Z06 was any better was told 2030 for that one, lol. What a clown town company. GM will go bankrupt AGAIN mark my words they can’t even produce product.

[@ronaldchristensen4243]

I enjoyed this video that you have presented based a great deal on your ownership of a C8. However, was a little disturbed by your misspoken comment that repeats what many “non previous owners” say about the “Sueded Microfiber” steering wheel. These negative comments come up on nearly every Corvette based forum, virtually always by folks that have not ever owned or driven a car with the option. In every case, folks who have the Sueded option rebut that statement that seems to fall on deaf ears. Sueded micro fiber is not suede leather, does not behave or perform the same. Where folks that have little or no personal hygiene and fail to drive with clean hands can indeed soil or mat the microfiber. However, given the same practice, a finished “leather” wheel will become “shinny or modeled” in its appearance as well. The sueded micro fiber is as easily cleaned as the leather wheel but, it is warmer to the touch, in the winter cold, cooler in the hot summer sun and less slippery for aggressive driving, without the need for gloves. Objectively, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Finally, it is not an accident that very high end Sport Cars from Europe come with sueded steering wheels. JMHO, as a 8 model year owner of a C7 with the option and, having only “cleaned” the steering wheel twice in that time period. Don’t get me wrong, everyone is entitled to their opinion but, information they “responsibly” disseminate should be based on experience not conjecture.

[@NLM]

I appreciate the kind words. My mistake, shouldn’t have assumed sueded microfiber is the same as a regular suede. I love the way it looks especially with the yellow stitching. Thanks for the information.

[@jonathanmcswain2017]

Are they pulling the plug on the Z06?????

[@NLM]

No, I am assuming you saw an article about it and it was an April fools joke. Not a funny one.

[@jeffreykilpatrick3592]

1lt is silly. 2lt comes with too many good issues.

[@Mudnuri]

Ugly car