ed divine Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Congrats Adrian, heard great things about these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Thanks Ed! Looking in what's registered in UK, they seem to be pretty rare: Registrations: 31 x C7 in 2014 20 x C7 in 2015 In 2015 we had 41 licensed C7 and 3 x SORN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Massive case of the jealouses! There's a corvette dealership in Virginia Water if you didn't know, so you can get the service book stamped correctly etc. Massive price hike from buying over here though so wise to bring one over from the states. I'd never been a Corvette fan until they bought out the Stingray which then got improved into the C7, really love these ones. Adrian, if you decide to put custom wheels on it, can you let me know as I might be interested in buying the wheels for my truck (cashflow dependant obviously, I know they're not cheap ) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 I know the dealership in Virginia Water, spoke to them yesterday, according to them Chevrolet UK doesn't cover warranty for imported cars. I've emailed Chevrolet see what they say, the car is virtually brand new, 2916 miles and less than 2 years old, I don't see why it shouldn't be covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I've been speaking with Christophe Lohier Customer Care Cadillac and Chevrolet Europe 0805 980 246 Might be worth giving him a call? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Welcome to the topless club! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Good to know, thanks. I don't have any problems now, just wanted to know if they cover imported cars Still looking for ideas of parts to improve the car, subtle stuff Z06 steering wheel with dry carbon flat bottom, updated 2016 front bumper with side reflectors, I need European wing mirrors with side indicators, too, perhaps Z06 front lip and side skirts... Parts are stupidly cheap in USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Welcome to the topless club! Thanks, not staying for too long, few weeks :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I went to the bookies for a price on you not modding it when I first saw yours post, they laughed in my face and refused to give me a quote. I guess they are never wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Not modding this, just subtle Z06 bits and getting sold immediately, I'm already missing the GTR although it's still on my driveway :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 Adrian, if you decide to put custom wheels on it, can you let me know as I might be interested in buying the wheels for my truck (cashflow dependant obviously, I know they're not cheap ) http://www.ebay.com/itm/172224654882 :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Are you still bringing Octzilla to the meet next Sunday for one last goodbye ? Edited June 10, 2016 by Payco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) How about some carbon lowers? Lip, side skirts, rear diffuser: Edited June 10, 2016 by Adrian@TORQEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Adrian, if you decide to put custom wheels on it, can you let me know as I might be interested in buying the wheels for my truck (cashflow dependant obviously, I know they're not cheap ) http://www.ebay.com/itm/172224654882 :cry: I'm out, didn't realise they were still that expensive over there still, C6 ones will be the answer http://www.ebay.com/itm/c6-corvette-rims-with-tires/131841041784?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Da5e80a0e663a40f98a79813459e51e2b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D172224654882 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Ooooh Wide body c7 looks smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Oh, well, as you all know, this has happened: therefore C7 is a no go. Looking at other cars in UK at the moment, possibly another GT-R or even a Gallardo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snjur Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Hard to imagine u would go from GTR to Corvette. Stick with Godzila Sent from my SM-G850F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 It wasn't an "upgrade", just a different drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnH Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 TVR Sag? Definitely different than a GT-R, sounds and looks awesome (much better than a Vette anyway!) and what will really appeal to you is... they're appreciating in value so will offset the fall in GBP a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeybrain1234 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) That's a real shame Adrian but completely understand why. I have forecasted a £1.1m reduction in profit for our company due to the dollar rate. Not a good situation. I agree with HaydnH - Sagaris is a gem. Edited July 6, 2016 by monkeybrain1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Well, at least "we took back control"... It's only the beginning, we're due a lot worse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 So how much is the cost increase in pounds? I mean, it's a stunning car and one I'd love to own, and as a dream to say you've done it then even if it's another couple of grand it's still got to be worth it. Couple that with low depreciation and what you normally spunk on mods anyway ( ) then surely it's peanuts in the grand scheme of things? You can't put a price on your hobby matey, I say unless it's going to cost you another £20K then go for it. Man maths can work here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian@TORQEN Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 I don't want the car at any cost, as it's not the dream car like an Aventador would be It would cost me over £6k more including all the extra parts / mods I wanted to do, so not the greatest deal anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Without trying to ask the most obvious and personal question, what percentage increase is that? And what else would you buy for the money instead? If there's nothing out there that floats your boat without spending double, I still say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 (edited) Get it then when the £ falls even more on its face the value of the car over would go up as the cost of getting one stateside would still be increasing Edited July 6, 2016 by StevoD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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