TRY DOING THIS IN YOUR CORVETTE ONCE IN A WHILE, YES JUST DRIVE IT!

[@Walt1960]

The wheel comment was perfect. If they don’t see any value in the Conti community, F ‘em.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Thank-you sir, sorry I just feel taken advantage of....I am not consumer reports and this is a job and when I am confident in a product and people, that is something I want to share with you guys....I wanted a set to give away and an opportunity to make a couple bucks on sales is all....the recommendations do carry some weight. I am not a sell out, you don't see commercials in the middle of my videos..I want to build a trustworthy community here with sponsors offering stuff we need ,like and will use and enjoy!

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

@@RickCorvetteConti 😭

[@captainmike403]

Touching intro... Memorial Day. Rick, thanks for remembering so that the rest of take a moment to reflect how lucky we are to be living in America. Salute to our Veterans and those on watch everywhere around the world. We appreciate what you do and what you've done for all of us.

[@jeremy_c9163]

So what are the wheels?? Sizes?

[@KVette-tp5ft]

I would to love to know too. if a couple of us buy them and use Rick as the referral source maybe they will strike up a deal with him.

[@georgehendrixson8150]

We need to thank all our men and women who have served and protected our great country. So thank a Vet today. great drive Rick.

[@jeffspezzano6428]

Great video! Truly inspiring!

[@mikehall8974]

Thanks for all you do for us Corvette freaks Rick! You're a great guy!😊

[@haroldelmore6804]

What, no deal...."I'm Rick Conti "B@tch!"😂😂😂

[@2022corvette]

Rick thanks to your encouragement i got 4000 great miles on my new C8😊

[@msowerby]

Happy Memorial Day!!! Thankful to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 🙏 Going for a ride in my Z!

[@trobertson1825]

I'm watching Indy

[@garyglenn3654]

It was a great race!

[@stephenr115]

How much is turn sign etc and can any dealer do it?

[@jasonray9568]

Rick, as for the wheels, I agree with you. That’s my opinion and I’m entitled to it. You have your opinion and the haters have theirs….and we’re all entitled to them!!! Men and women died to give us this freedom, among many, many other freedoms. I’m going to enjoy using this freedom and for those who oppose it…oh well, that is your right. Successful businesses take care of their customers, in many ways. If you didn’t feel the need to say their name…again…your choice. It’s your blog, your choice. We all make the choice to watch it. If we don’t like it, we can unsubscribe and go hate someone else. Me…I’m good…see you Tuesday brother!

[@roger3958]

You ditched those beautiful tridents??? Where did they go?

[@RickCorvetteConti]

I know I love them really do. Will use them now with Z51 tires for low speed autocross events

[@jefflawson7468]

❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@crashingwater3923]

I’m not certain if I understand what you mean by where you bought your wheels. If you don’t get a “reciprocal” ( sponsored?) you are not going to tell anyone about where to purchase them? That’s why Consumer Reports doesn’t have sponsors, to give an unbiased opinion.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Yeah, sorry I just feel taken advantage of....I am not consumer reports and this is a job and when I am confident in a product and people, that is something I want to share with you guys....I wanted a set to give away and an opportunity to make a couple bucks on sales is all....the recommendations do carry some weight

[@crashingwater3923]

@@RickCorvetteConti If you cared more about the people who view your content than trying to strong arm a discount for your self, you may realize that you are screwing the viewers. I will have to go to the Corvette forums to find them. As you implied, our views should count towards something as you have benefited from us too.

[@margaretmesacortez2421]

Good morning Rick! Just got out of church! First girl!! ❤❤❤❤

[@jonathaneissler1463]

Hope your weekend was great! I personally think that if you had a tough time from the supplier of the wheels, then you don’t have say anything to any one. Even if you had good experience with the supplier, then you still don’t have to say anything.

[@braddoyle5788]

Haha. "I’m done". LMAO. I said same thing to you 10 mods ago.

[@scatpackbob3707]

Too many Vettes out there with low miles living in a garage 🤦🏻‍♂️ Get out there and rip it up!!!!

[@tedspaseff-zr8yh]

Rick, what I appreciate so much about your channel is your passion for Corvette and your honesty. Regarding purchasing anything, it is about the quality of the product, but it is also just as important as the quality is the service you receive, along with the appreciation that is given back the customer, with a thank you. You exhibit all those attributes with a tremendous love for the car and also for the customer. Thank you!

[@RickCorvetteConti]

really appreciate this comment, thank-you

[@StFarmer2]

It’s going to be a beautiful day for a drive here. Can’t wait to do it in the Z06!

[@slalommandergeneric2688]

Yes, thank a service member for being willing to step up and protect the freedoms we have! On another note, i guess I'm a little disappointed to hear you say you won't tell who the wheels came from because they won't cut you a deal. It's your channel it's your brand it's your decision, but still a little disappointed you won't even mention them once. Still a fan, and waiting for every upload.

[@timobermeyer4362]

Thanks to all our veterans and especially those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. i agree with your views on sponsorship. You are giving a company a platform for their product and there should be some compensation. Being from Cincinnati, I agree there are many great roads to drive throughout Ohio. I like to drive State Rt. 732 in Southwest Ohio through the farmland and state parks. I also love the front light bar.

[@JamesHofbauer]

Absolutely...you should benefit if they do !!

[@curtronto1093]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

Happy Memorial Day, Rick. Let’s give a big THANK YOU to all who served and gave us the freedoms in this great country. Now, since you asked, yes - that did sound a bit “Snarky”. It sounds as though you are saying (And correct me if I am wrong) since you had to “Pay full retail price” and the supplier of your wheels did not give you the wheels free or at a discount, you are not telling us the name of your wheels. I thought you being an “Ambassador” of Corvette, you would not let a little thing like that bother you. After all, I am sure a major part of you posting these videos is make a (Slight) profit from Utube. Drive safe. Peace.

[@cn3dagain819]

There he is. The emperor is naked!!

[@ellobo1326]

That image of the mother and child instantly put a lump in my throat when it appeared. Thank you veterans !

[@henrymontenegro1159]

Hi Rick, thank you for the upload. What are the yellow lights above the rear view mirror?

[@cn3dagain819]

He's here for you........LOL.....As long as there's something in it for him. He's here for you, the Corvette owner......LOL.......People ask where he got the wheels, but he won't tell them because the company didn't kick anything back to him. He sure is a car salesman! Not my business, and I don't care, but I wonder if these guys claim these thousands of dollars of "gifts" on their taxes?? Yet KZbin charges these people nothing to post. Start charging and see how loud they will cry.

[@illiyakuryakin3092]

My thoughts EXACTLY! He is definitely a car salesman - nothing for free. Showing his true colors. (And they are not even that nice of wheels.)

[@cn3dagain819]

@@illiyakuryakin3092 I hope U.N.C.L.E. is well. I don't see anything special about those wheels either. I don't think anyone even asked about those wheels. There are so many to choose from now. He's just trying to shame the manufacturer into kickback. He's beginning to sound like a dirtbag!!

[@Blu3499]

Can't imagine Sunday without Coffee and Conti

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Thank-you sir, next week its DOUBLE Caffeine!

[@Blu3499]

@@RickCorvetteConti l'm all in brother

[@garyglenn3654]

So if you don’t get a product for free, or get a big discount, you don’t endorse it? It has nothing to do with the quality of the part . That’s what it sounds like.

[@markleavesseur3324]

Yea…sure sounds like it’s all about what’s good for Rick is all that matters. It’s been painfully clear for awhile he’s getting free stuff from some companies and certainly nothing wrong with that. But don’t then come on here spouting about it all being about you/us the viewer or customer. It’s clearly not that at all.

[@Forever.Remain.Nameless]

Why wld he give any company free exposure/advertisement? He's a Brand now and his endorsement carries weight. If tht company isn't willing to work out a deal with him thts fine and they are well within their rights and so is Rick when he then chooses not to endorse them on his channel. I don't see the problem or why tht offends you😂

[@markleavesseur3324]

It doesn’t offend me….I just find it a bit disingenuous when every other word out of his mouth is …it’s all about you…the customer/viewer etc. I have absolutely no issue at all with him monetizing his site…just don’t pretend and preach that it’s all about the viewer…it clearly isn’t.

[@garyglenn3654]

So you don’t care if a review is based on what kind of a kickback, the reviewer gets? That’s exactly what you’re saying. Now I see why you remain nameless,😂​@@Forever.Remain.Nameless

[@cn3dagain819]

Sounds like blackmail and extortion to me. But that's my opinion. He likes to share is what he keeps on saying, If there's something in it for him. I wonder if he ever thought about selling cars?? Yet he uses KZbin for free to get his "gifts" and "kickbacks". This shows his true colors IMHO.

[@Vettemeats]

No snarky-ness taken. We appreciate the honesty!

[@vinnievaughn6713]

Rick awesome "MEMORIAL DAY 2023 " & "U.S.A. WE ARE A FREE NATION" BECAUSE OF OUR AWESOME MILITARY GAVE ALL FOR US TODAY's Life, Thank You Men& Women for your Service. GOD BLESS AMERICA 24/7. Rick you're The Best for Coughlin Chevrolet with Chuck & Employees & Your #1 Corvette Customers too.

[@richardmckenzie1973]

I have a 2023 corvette coupe. Your comments on driving on TWISTY ROADS sounds like fun but: I am extremely worried not at my driving but the OTHER GUY coming in the opposite direction maybe not being totally in his lane. My life depends on the OTHER GUY.

[@DL-lz6pj]

I respect you for not sharing about your wheels. Don’t endorse what will possibly reflect bad on yourself.

[@JD-xg3ek]

Rick thanks for the ride. My wife says go drive your Corvette your attitude is always better after you go for a ride 😂.

[@kpsspa]

I agree with you on the wheels. They stand to make money based on recommendations. Why shouldn't you make something from that support. They are a for profit business and so are you. Just because you love what you do doesn't mean you need to do it for free. I know because I have been fortunate to love what I do too, architect. Have fun! Life's short! Drive my little red Corvette every chance I get!

[@TonyWojewocki]

their's nothing wrong with that. you are creating a platform and this is a business. good for you.

[@johnkuzell3494]

Hey Rick, I enjoyed meeting you the day the Z06 was revealed. That day we drove my C6 roadster on the Ohio 555 to the end. At the end we stopped at a convenience store. While my wife went in, I watched the Chevy unveiling of the Z06 on my phone. Later we visited the largest picnic basket bldg and largest wooden picnic basket and drove through Amish country. Maybe a trip like that would be good for the Corvette Club you’re going to host.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Thanks John, appreciate that!

[@jefflawson7468]

Always awesome video💕☕☕🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@n4aride480]

Definitely... I just posted pictures of my corvette in the rain. They like to be driven

[@EddieV925]

Happy Memorial Day!!! Thanks for the video. Enjoy the weekend.

[@Maximum1A]

Off topic: how much does your dealership charge to install a factory high wing on a C8 that also needs the mounting holes drilled.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

$400

[@Maximum1A]

Wish I had a desire to track mine but I don’t not even a little. JUST A HEADS UP TO THOSE WHO TRACK THEIRS OR WILL BE SOMETIME IN THE FUTURE. MOST INSURANCE POLICIES DO NOT COVER YOUR CAR WILL TRACKING IT SO YOU’LL NEED TO BUY A POLICY FOR A DAY THAT COVERS YOU. Many assume their covered but that’s not the case.

[@alexsellscars]

Awesome video as always! Can we get an update on your first C8??

[@wadehilliard8147]

Liking that top less office... gives me warm and fuzzies... I'm outta town without my car... now I wanna go home and get it 😂

[@francisgallozzi2595]

I don't think it's good idea to mention your actual speed especially when you admit that you are speeding.

[@jrob3629]

Can I have details for the visitors from Detroit? I'm from Detroit just got my C8 not even a month ago. I'm not a member of any club nor am I on social media. But I would love to come down and participate.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Thanks, will mention soon on the channel - we are meeting in Pataskala Sunday morning at the Nutcracker and levaing from there

[@Scribbleguy976]

Greetings again from Cancun. The worst part of being on any of my vacations is that I don’t get to do the one thing that relaxes me the most, drive. PS. On the negative side, your story about the rims reminds me that this is a just a money making scheme for you social media influencers.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

No, its I do not have commercials in the middle of my shows for you guys, I have to be smart about the business side of things and i guess it was the lack of willingness to offer a giveaway and a small incentive to me yes if I helped sell some wheels...gets old working for free sometimes is all man

[@Scribbleguy976]

Hey Rick! You let trolls like me to get to you. Rule #1: what someone on the internet says deserves no response ;) Rule #2: I enjoy the fact there’s no commercials!! Keep calm and Drive on!

[@jasonray9568]

Went to the Indy 500…great day! Best part was the pace car!!!!!😀

[@garyglenn3654]

You should have watched the race!

[@margaretmesacortez2421]

Thank you for taking us on the virtual ride in your beautiful car Rick! One day it WILL be me!!❤❤❤😊

[@dustinvangorkum3948]

I love my meatloaf so much !it's like an amber tinted ruby gem sparkling down the road and love drooling every time I walk up and get in . Rick thanks for all your hard work

[@DL-lz6pj]

Looking forward to Rick Conti’s 2.0 Build a Bear with Paragon Korey.

[@frankw7266]

A great route after the 555 is to backtrack north about 16 miles then take 550 west, and right before you hit 33, take 13 north... great loop. I love just going out for a ride, and if you're also a motorcycle rider, you really get it. There will be times where I grab the keys and tell the wife I'm headed out, and I get the "while you're out"..... nope, this is a ride, not an errand run.

[@jeffginwv9425]

Good morning, Rick!

[@robertdenby8787]

Your show. Mixed feelings on your message. People are looking to enhance their Vettes but Ricky won't give it up because he's not getting free merchandise or a discount.. Could these people also bought cars from you.? No free advertising or you the leader of a great Corvette community?

[@cn3dagain819]

His message is crystal clear. PAY ME!! He's used to dealing with companies that are too cheap to advertise legitimately. They depend on guys like this to push their overpriced, tacky parts. And he can say whatever he wants or make any claim without repercussions because he doesn't represent the company legally. But I think he is a representative of the company by accepting their gifts for favorable reviews. Just my opinion.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

eah, sorry I just feel taken advantage of....I am not consumer reports and this is a job and when I am confident in a product and people, that is something I want to share with you guys....I wanted a set to give away and an opportunity to make a couple bucks on sales is all....the recommendations do carry some weight. No commercials in the middle of videos and that is on purpose..so I have to be smart and careful who I endorse is all

[@cn3dagain819]

@@RickCorvetteConti I feel taken advantage of when I walk into a Chevrolet showroom and am asked to pay sticker price or ABOVE for a car. Same thing!! Not sure YOUR recommendations carry any weight, certainly not with me. Usually you're pushing some over priced, gaudy, tacky stick on parts that add no value to the car either on resale or performance wise. And as far as transparency goes, there should be a banner on your video showing "PAID ENDORSEMENT" but you don't bother. You come off as a good ole boy with a friendly suggestion.........It's a joke!! You say you do your KZbin to reach out to the Corvette community. I'm sure you get plenty of Corvette sales from your videos, but evidently that's not enough for you anymore.

[@drewpackard6646]

Mr. Conti and Chuck and the whole Coughlin Chevrolet family Happy Memorial Day!! 🇺🇸🦅 Fantastic vlogs as always!!👍🏽

[@rickkuntz2039]

Where did you get the Corvette Bear from, I think it is cool.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Chevymall and they are sold out...someone said corvette online store had some still

[@BertShackleford]

When stopped for driving enthusiastically, just remember this phrase while being polite and respectful. _"My actions were reasonable and prudent."_ Say nothing more and nothing less. Lastly, be sure to salute the flag or thank a veteran this weekend (or anytime for that matter). Remember - *_Freedom is not free._* Stay classy my friends. [Per attorney request: This is *NOT* legal advice.]

[@radardoug]

What a nice drive through the beautiful Ohio countryside. Brings back memories of driving through Amish country when I was younger. Your driving video is much much better than that "other KZbin channel". He'd be blowing through there at 100 mph in the pitch black holding his phone in his right hand and reaching across with his left hand to shift!

[@KVette-tp5ft]

Rick help us out........what size are the wheels and do they come in a polished machine style too?

[@Vetteman372]

In other words, you're not endorsing any product that doesn't help you. I don't blame you.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Kind of I have sold a ton of stuff for many companies I have to be smarter from a business stand point - I w ayes a set for a giveaway and then an opportunity to make money on sales and was shut down so I say forget it Think about what you do for a living , who wants to work for free …. It goes beyond a nice mention to where you’re getting taken advantage of Thanks for watching

[@cn3dagain819]

@@RickCorvetteConti Do you work for free? You're not paid by the dealer you represent. I thought KZbin was just a way of reaching out to the Corvette community to offer information and experience. Just a hobby, if you will. Maybe you should be forthcoming and let people know you're now a commercial enterprise and you expect to be paid. By the way, does KZbin charge you anything to post?

[@17LHughes]

@@RickCorvetteConti A smarter business decision would have been to move on and find a company that would give you free wheels, but I guess you really wanted the ones you paid for. Wait, that’s a greater endorsement for the wheels because most Corvette enthusiast know what they are.

[@cn3dagain819]

@@17LHughes I don't think the wheels are all that great anyway. I'm glad he found a company that doesn't need him and won't lay down to what seems like extortion. Which is probably why he's so upset about it.

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Not so much that.....as I have commented elsewhere, no commercials on my channel in the middle of the vids, I have to be smart from the business side, people do not realize, I don't make any money , what little we get goes right back in to equipment, travel and more....It cats me having the channel I just wanted a giveaway and a chance to make a couple bucks for future sales....I know people watching would not want to work for free....fair statement

[@michaelheiges7516]

Great vlog this morning Rick. Triple nickel looks like a fun road to drive.

[@mvp1116]

That spec is the best🔥

[@RSSLLWF4]

I seen one in the blue. Me and my fell in love with it great color

[@legod1717]

Great video! Glad to see you enjoying your ride! 😎👍

[@jillallaire4060]

Jill & I are headed up to the Biltmore Estate on Tuesday for a 4 day driving trip then over to the Tail of the Dragon for the second time in our 2019 Grand Sport great highways for exciting driving. Ron (aka Ron & Jill)

[@bobfredericks6545]

We just did the same trip with our Allentown Area Corvette Club. Awesome trip.

[@jamesking5704]

Thank you Rick!

[@larrynewberry3500]

Thanks for the video, Rick. Glad to see you out enjoying your ride. 😊 You may want to think about performance brake lines to your calibers for track use Rick, they make a big difference in braking. Please let's all remember what tomorrow is all about and all the freedoms we have here at home. 🙏🙏

[@RickCorvetteConti]

Thanks for the tip

[@larrynewberry3500]

@Rick Corvette Conti You're welcome.

[@robertjakicic5878]

Happy Memorial Day Rick enjoy the sunshine and open roads in your rapid blue 2.0.

[@thomasangelo4219]

Ash road for a drive not too much traffic Thank you for the video take care

[@mrodriguez728]

I can understand companies not giving to much support, given the channel is still very small by youtube standards. With that said, as a content creator, you also have the ability to limit the exposure of who you decide to promote.

[@eroseberry74]

Thanks for the ride along.

[@alaneasterday8327]

Hi Rick, thanks for bringing us along on your drive. I live in Indiana and there are some nice twisty roads in the southern part of the state. Hope you and your family are having a great weekend. Take care!👍👌👋🙂🏁

[@allenbeasley9791]

Remember the TV show Dream On ...

[@ironcityblue]

I don't get the "keep it cherry for the next owner" mentality. These are not museum pieces! Ever! Drive them every day rain or shine!

[@eddean6663]

There's some roads in SE Indiana that rival the Dragon in tightness of turns. Our group consists of a 2022 and everything in between and a 1963 Split window.

[@johnperkins6432]

Well , when I got the the end of the triple nickel I got gas ⛽️

[@TheNJ54]

RUNNING FOOTAGE...

[@CohlFam]

I love paragon performance, very professional over there. Had to dump the POS Corvette though Hopefully they make stuff for my new GT3.😝

[@Fernando-u9t3y]

Nice! I wish I could do that. I got my first corvette in April, 2023, and it has a leaky transmission. It is In the shop now. My saying: Stop dreaming, and get a broken transmission, and start crying. 🫤

[@swfloridacarguy1987]

Thanks Rick !