Why you SHOULD NOT buy A 3LT Corvette

[@phetdiamondc8802]

Good infor I was going to get 3lt for my 2022 model , now when I see your video it change my mind. Thank you

[@bluebladex3]

It tends to happen with leather not just the Corvette. Aston Martin's or even leather bags like Louis Vuitton get the same problem because of extended heat on the leather. Dash covers of course are a solution but you end up covering the nice leather. Best thing to do is to keep the leather treated and moist with leather conditioners to recondition the leather. A lot of people usually don't give it any mind but leather needs to be treated especially in the heat. Just a pain of having nice leather on the dash. My F150 has a leather dash and I noticed shrinking starting to occur. Treated it with some leather conditioning and it stopped. Once or twice a month for daily drivers I'd say. Of course plastic dash is way more convenient if you choose to go that route.

[@tjhuntts3615]

I did love the Napa dash, but I have now went to a 1lt GS and once it settled in it is something I don't notice anymore. And one less worry. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@hisokaspider4882]

Live down here in Miramar...for some reason I was on the fence but ended with the 19' 2LT....glad I did....hope things are well now...

[@tjhuntts3615]

I actually traded it in for a 19 GS. Def not a 3lt this time!

[@sufferer442]

No one working at Starbucks has a 3LT Vette.

[@tjhuntts3615]

I work out of their everyday. Self employed

[@benedictdonald4338]

@@tjhuntts3615 *there?

[@failingup4907]

I have a 3LT and it looks flawless. But, I'm sure in a cold weather state , its different than a warm weather state. I can see that being a nightmare.

[@Indefinitely_]

Mine did the same thing. Dealer replaced the dash under warranty and less than 6 months later the new one is doing it again.

[@tjhuntts3615]

Its BS. And as soon as it starts it rapidly gets worse. Almost better to ask them to replace with the 2lt dash.

[@Indefinitely_]

wakeyour neighbors I thought about that but then I read about someone who asked the dealer if they could do that and the dealer said no because it’s not accurate to the vin. I think he ultimately paid for the dash and they installed it free.

[@tjhuntts3615]

yeah. essentially I got half off of everything. but now moved on to a gs non 3lt package so no worries!

[@glennjohnson1161]

I own a '19 GS 3LT and mine has the upgraded Napa Leather and Microfiber Suede interior. I too had an issue with the "bubbling" of the dash, but it was still under warranty, so the dealership installed a whole new dash. If you usually keep it outside, I'd make use of a sunshade to protect it.

[@MrSpiceWeiner]

$25k good for a 2010 LT3 ?

[@Golfishard2002]

Yes

[@warmbeergamingdude]

Tint windshield. I just bought a 2016 Vette. 1LT.

[@tjhuntts3615]

You won't need to worry about it with a 1lt. I love my 1lt gs

[@phillipgarrow2297]

I did the same thing I made I my mind up my mind I wanted a Z51 , manual transmission, coupe at least a 2Lt so I would get the heads up display I came upon a 3Lt that fit the bill I live in Michigan I don't have the extreme heat you have in Florida so I'm all good

[@fredwright4122]

My 2016 stingray 3lt had same dash problem. Finally dash replaced. Within one week I traded car in for 2019 sl550. My friends at a corvette shop was aware of the dash issues of the 3lt. Did not hesitate replacing car with thought could happen again. I had car in New Jersey.

[@scott.pontarelli7139]

Happened to mine while out of warranty and chevy still covered it and replaced everything at no cost.

[@marcchartrand8905]

What model year is your 3LT? I wonder if this was fixed in subsequent model years. GM does an awful lot of climate testing in Yuma and elsewhere. I would have expected them to figure it out in a later model year.

[@Jesus-warrior]

Lame he never replied

[@tjhuntts3615]

2014 For mine. But on the forum it is a very common problem with 18s even to this day

[@josephhernandez5986]

This is what worries me 😭 I live in Texas and summers here we get hit with +100 degree temperatures. I have a 16 3lz z06. Whenever I leave my car out in the sun I ALWAYS use a sun visor. Even if its just for 5 minutes. I always park away from the sun so the sun is hitting the back of the car and not directly onto the dashboard. I use meguires leather cleaner and conditioner. And when my car is not in use, she is AWLAYS in the garage whether its summer or winter. My main issue was that I was getting rocks kicked back to the rear quarter panels thanks to the wide body. Now I have a sand blasted look up close. You can't tell from far away though. But its easier and cheaper to paint the quarters especially since you can use your car insurance, than to replace an entire dash which most likely won't be covered by car insurance and there goes over 3k outta pocket!

[@oreally8605]

Have it reapplied at a pro shop the LT3's got 650 hp what's the problem?

[@agudolaespada3302]

What year was yours? Wondering if chevy made changes to correct this before the end of the C7 gens. I'm looking at a 19 3LT right now

[@1SmokingLizard]

Good information mate. Sorry to see you have premature wear on your car to which you spent some good coin on. Hope your repairs have gone well by now.

[@tjhuntts3615]

Appreciate the thoughts. Ended up paying half for it!

[@robertwalsh5461]

I think this kid needs to ask his daddy for an air conditioned garage and maybe a hug…

[@greg7670]

They make a window tint that reflects 99% of heat. Put the clear version on the front winshield

[@markiemarkdoapull6795]

Who does?

[@michaeljoesmith3977]

Work at Starbucks and drive a 2013 Corvette. Sweet life..

[@tjhuntts3615]

I work out of Starbucks. I work for myself.... Also drive a 2019 corvette now. It is a sweet life

[@michaeljoesmith3977]

Heck I worked my butt off for 45 years and all I have to show for it is an old 94 Corvette Convertible. More power to you Mr C-7.

[@calebvasquez1]

Thanks for the info

[@MichaelGreco]

Thanks for this video. I was about to pull the trigger on a 3lt. I'm in San Diego. Do you know how widespread this is for if it's a one-off or less common?

[@tjhuntts3615]

Hello, It is very widespread. But also the very late 2018 models starting measuring out the glue they use, and stapling down the sides to help prevent it. So the probability does go down with those models. But honestly I now have a 1lt GS and love the dash. It is very easy to keep clean and doesn't worry me. I did love the 3lt seats with the alcantara inserts but overall the Napa wasn't worth it. ESP since, my doors even started coming off.

[@MichaelGreco]

@@tjhuntts3615 thanks for the reply brother! Do you think it's one of those things if it doesn't happen within the first three or four years then you're in the clear?

[@tjhuntts3615]

@@MichaelGreco hate to say it, but everything I have read it can be in the first few months. I bought my 14 stingray, in the summer of spring of 18... By summer of 18 it was bubbling all over the place

[@MichaelGreco]

@@tjhuntts3615 thanks again. I watched your other video on the fix you mentioned a video about lowering the car. But I didn't see it on your channel, did you end up making one?

[@tjhuntts3615]

@@MichaelGreco I have not yet, with my current set up I haven't quite been able to. But it is super simple. Just take off the wheels and crank down the stock bolts. It will drop it a good inch

[@greg7670]

They make a thermal tint that blocks 99% of heat. Probably a worthy investment.

[@johnnyt5108]

Good to know, just started looking at one and wondering why the price was so good. Maybe that's it

[@tjhuntts3615]

Prices are dropping like crazy. Thats why I picked up my gs

[@johnnyt5108]

@@tjhuntts3615 I may wait a few months until the 2020 officially comes out. Then the 2017-18s should drop even more

[@tjhuntts3615]

@@johnnyt5108 Im sure rebates will hit hard this fall! go get it!

[@jabbamagnus]

Thought the 4LT had the wrapped dash? Wow that sucks man.

[@KeilaNelums]

I'd be so ticked. I also would not use this car to commute to work or an everyday car. It would stay in my garage and only come out for fun

[@justinb7740]

2lt for sure is the way to go. I think all the leather all over the dash that the 3lt offers is just too much leather

[@mehmetbulut2828]

Woww thanks for the video man i was going to trade in

[@shanedawson-xt3wt]

Just get formula 2001 it has UV protection. That’s all you need. Trust me I use it and my dash looks great

[@jaedin716sw]

Call me crazy but is this car just a complete fail....I mean 🤔 bending rims,engines that overheat,dash that bubbles up,wtf,looks cool but dammm.

[@Paul-Kersey33]

2LT it is then! 😅

[@tlittle416]

Have you ever heard of a dashcover lol

[@tjhuntts3615]

Yes I have. Thanks for the feedback!

[@henryw31]

Why pay for leather covered dash when you will cover it though ? That's the point of his video.

[@tjhuntts3615]

@@henryw31 Extra thumbs up

[@kennethgriffin5227]

2lt too 3lt interior

[@holyspiritandkevin8441]

Nah it's my next one.

[@243wayne1]

Suede is leather you fucking buck toothed fool.

[@bryanmartinez6385]

Bro just tint your windows

[@justinb7740]

Lol facts

[@juancardenas3537]

I just purchase a Ferrari fuck corvette