Possible replacement for my Z06...

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by FLEXjs

My wife has a convertible (Fiat Spider) and the roof rattles constantly.

Drives me nuts.

Well, it's also a Fiat. Fix It Again, Tony!

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Based on the skills of the thieves in his area, I would recommend removing all four wheels and the steering wheel when parked overnight, AND also put three pit bulls in the front seat.

Why do all that work when the thieves can do it for him for free (all except the pitbull part) ?

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Bruze

Flat black???

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

My dictionary, as if not metallic, I call it flat,,, is this wrong??

Originally Posted by Steve_R

Yes.

YW

Well the millennials have changed the meanings of words and phrases for some reason. Probably because they don't work and get bored playing games in their mom's basement.

The old "ft-lbs" is now "lb-ft."

The old movie "previews" are now "trailers."

And apparently "flat" paint is now something else.

Flat paint is dull, no shine at all, like primer.

YW.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Bruze

Well the millennials have changed the meanings of words and phrases for some reason. Probably because they don't work and get bored playing games in their mom's basement.

The old "ft-lbs" is now "lb-ft."

The old movie "previews" are now "trailers."

And apparently "flat" paint is now something else.

Flat paint is dull, no shine at all, like primer.

YW.

So I should call it 'black', with nothing added??
Does 'plain black' work??

2005 Corvette Colors from interwebby

2005 Corvette Colors
Arctic White: 10 (1,968 produced)
LeMans Blue: 19 (3,759 produced)
Precision Red: 27 (1,303 produced)
Torch Red: 27* (1 produced)
Black: 41 (7,995 produced)
Velocity Yellow: 45 (760 produced)
Machine Silver: 67 (6,865 produced)
Daytona Sunset Orange: 71 (2,981) produced
Victory Red: 74 (5,617 produced)
Millennium Yellow: 79 (2,002 produced)
Monterey Red: 80 (717 produced)
Magnetic Red: 86 (3,404 produced)

[Datawiz]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

So I should call it 'black', with nothing added??
Does 'plain black' work??

2005 Corvette Colors from interwebby

2005 Corvette Colors
Arctic White: 10 (1,968 produced)
LeMans Blue: 19 (3,759 produced)
Precision Red: 27 (1,303 produced)
Torch Red: 27* (1 produced)
Black: 41 (7,995 produced)
Velocity Yellow: 45 (760 produced)
Machine Silver: 67 (6,865 produced)
Daytona Sunset Orange: 71 (2,981) produced
Victory Red: 74 (5,617 produced)
Millennium Yellow: 79 (2,002 produced)
Monterey Red: 80 (717 produced)
Magnetic Red: 86 (3,404 produced)

Mine was one of them. The C6 generation was very popular in black, ESPECIALLY the Z06, like both of mine.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

So I should call it 'black', with nothing added??
Does 'plain black' work??

2005 Corvette Colors from interwebby

2005 Corvette Colors
Arctic White: 10 (1,968 produced)
LeMans Blue: 19 (3,759 produced)
Precision Red: 27 (1,303 produced)
Torch Red: 27* (1 produced)
Black: 41 (7,995 produced)
Velocity Yellow: 45 (760 produced)
Machine Silver: 67 (6,865 produced)
Daytona Sunset Orange: 71 (2,981) produced
Victory Red: 74 (5,617 produced)
Millennium Yellow: 79 (2,002 produced)
Monterey Red: 80 (717 produced)
Magnetic Red: 86 (3,404 produced)

I think everyone would understand what a "black" car is without any added tags.

I don't think people would assume you're buying a car with flat paint, only primered, or one that was wet sanded but never finish coated.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Datawiz

Mine was one of them. The C6 generation was very popular in black, ESPECIALLY the Z06, like both of mine.

I am not anti-black, have owned to Vs that are black,,, just know the task / hours if there are not garage queens.

Selling my daughters 2016 Stang, it is black, everytime I wax it I question why??

[DJ_Critterus]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

I am not anti-black, have owned to Vs that are black,,, just know the task / hours if there are not garage queens.

Selling my daughters 2016 Stang, it is black, everytime I wax it I question why??

Why are you the one waxing it?

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by DJ_Critterus

Why are you the one waxing it?

As with all things with daughters, dad is the one paying or fixing it.

She is now in shitcargo, with dood, knew she was leaving six months ago, ignored getting it ready for sale.
I still need a new key fob, floormats and front seat skins, all which will be netted down from sale proceeds.

I have spent the past week waxing, cleaning, shining, etc... one helluva workout, but I like this stuff.

[MidLifeinMI]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

My dictionary, as if not metallic, I call it flat,,, is this wrong??

That would be gloss black vs metallic black. Flat is completely different (zero shine).

[BayouCountry]

I owned a black 2009 vert and a black 2012 vert. Enjoyed driving them both with top down in my younger years, but now I prefer a quiet ride just cruising with music playing.

Driving through the mountains and dessert in Northern California was a blast with the top down. I wouldn’t have bought convertibles if I lived in a city.

The California Duster kept the dust off with little effort.

[Nox]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

My dictionary, as if not metallic, I call it flat,,, is this wrong??

“Flat” when it comes to paint has a specific connotation which denotes non-glossy. Think military vehicles such as tanks and HUMVs. There aren’t very many civilian cars that come with flat paint schemes, although I have seen some wrapped cars that way.

[zeek]

I have owned two C7. One a vert and the other a coupe. I much preferred the coupe, not only for the looks but also a quieter ride. But both are cool Vettes, especially in black.

[LATB]

When the top goes down the price goes up.

[LATB]

I’ve owned 5 Corvette’s. Two were convertibles. I prefer the vert. I actually like the look of the convertibles with the top up. Weird I know.

[GTOguy]

Originally Posted by LATB

I’ve owned 5 Corvette’s. Two were convertibles. I prefer the vert. I actually like the look of the convertibles with the top up. Weird I know.

I've had the hardtop on my '61 for the past 5 or 6 years. Like the car's looks better and it keeps the sun off my head.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

I've had the hardtop on my '61 for the past 5 or 6 years. Like the car's looks better and it keeps the sun off my head. Attachment 101632

Probably why I also like the C5 FRC. I have never been a fan of the bubble back window on the coupes. Also why I like the 68-77 C3 coupe as far as coupes go.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by MidLifeinMI

That would be gloss black vs metallic black. Flat is completely different (zero shine).

It does not stay glossy for long...

I have decided to forego the advice of all in here, from this day henceforth it will be referred to as 'shit fjb black',,, thank you for your contributions!!

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by GTOguy

I've had the hardtop on my '61 for the past 5 or 6 years. Like the car's looks better and it keeps the sun off my head. Attachment 101632

Effing SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!

[6spdC6]

Originally Posted by LATB

I’ve owned 5 Corvette’s. Two were convertibles. I prefer the vert. I actually like the look of the convertibles with the top up. Weird I know.

Of my 7 Vettes 3 were Verts. That was 3 of the last 4 bought, the only reason it was not 4 was that year the Z06 did not come as a Vert.