Category: C8 How Tos

Learn EVERYTHING You Need to know about How to do certain things to your C8 Corvette videos, articles, posts, and links to resources

How to Change the Front & Rear Brakes on the C8 Corvette (VIDEO)

Check out this step by step video on how to change your brakes, (front and rear brake pads) on the C8 Corvette.

Per AB’s Garage video description of the C8 Brake Pad Change

In this video we do a front brake pad change on a 2020 C8 Corvette with the Z51 performance package. The new mid engine platform has brought the Corvette to the next level but from my experience working on this current generation, they are still relatively easy to service. That being said, hopefully you find this video still very helpful!

C8 Corvette Brake Pad Change (Front and Rear Brake Pads)

Also, here is another video by Paragon Performance where we purchased our Girodisc Rotors and Carbotech 1521 brake pads for low brake dust.

Per their C8 Brake pad change video description:

Change out your extremely high dusting brake pads on your C8 Corvette Z51 at home with only a few simple tools! We walk you through, step by step, on how to change your front brake pads. The Carbotech 1521 is a very low dusting and low noise compound that we highly recommend you change out if you like to keep your car clean and improve your braking.

How to Change your Front Brake pads on your C8 Corvette!

How to Change your Rear Brake Pads on your C8 Corvette!

KNS Brakes also created a video to show you how to change your brakes on your C8 Corvette.

2020 C8 Z51 Corvette Brake Review and Pad Install

How to Change Brake Pads on a C8 Corvette

The 2020 C8 Corvette includes a laundry list of firsts–including eBoost brakes. In this video, we provide an overview of the C8 Corvette braking system and then show you how to change the brake pads when the time comes.

It’s a little bit different than maintaining a traditional brake system, so there are certain tools you’ll need and a specific order to follow. The C8 eBoost, or brake-by-wire, system offers some distinct advantages. Specifically, the system allows you to adjust the brakes, depending on what driving mode you’re using.

Our C8 Corvette has already seen significant track and Autocross time, so we’re ready to swap in a new set of pads.

Paragon Performance WORLDS FIRST C8 Corvette Lowering Springs?!

If you are looking for more information on how to lower your C8 Corvette we have posted about that with multiple options here.

However, besides the lowering collars that are used mostly for C8 Corvette Z51 cars with the front lift or KW Suspension that came out with coil overs as well seen on Gabe Florido’s C8 Corvette, Paragon Performance just launched C8 Corvette lowering springs.

Per their video description on YouTube about these C8 Corvette lowering springs.

By starting work early on with Hyperco, we helped create the FIRST lowering spring option for the Z51 C8 Corvette Stingray! Improve performance with a 30% stiffer spring while lowering your car 0.5″ Combined with factory adjustable coilovers you’re able to lower your car 1.5″! Fits Z51 Mag Ride Cars Fits Z51 Front Lift Cars Fits Z51 Non Mag Ride Cars Fits NON Z51 cars WITH Mag Ride

If you contact them or purchase their C8 Corvette lowering springs online mention C8CorvetteBlog.com sent you

How to Wash and Detail a C8 Corvette

In this post we will sharing How to Videos on YouTube to show you how to wash and detail your C8 Corvette.

This will be a running list of videos so you don’t have to keep searching on YouTube. Feel free to bookmark this post or share in the C8 Corvette Forums.

If you want a quick and easy step by step on how to wash your C8 Corvette check out our post here vs. going through each of these car wash videos.

How to: C8 Corvette Detail

How Much Water & SOAP Gets INTO The C8 Corvette’s Engine BAY / How To Make Washing EASIER!!!

The Satisfying Prep Detail Of A Brand New C8 Corvette!

How To Wash And Maintain An XPEL Wrapped C8 Corvette.

HOW TO WASH a Corvette C8 + ETHOS GRAPHENE Coating First Wash MY THOUGHTS…

How To Change Air Filter on a C8 Corvette

Learn step by step how to change the air filter on a mid engine C8 Corvette where you have to take out the trunk to get to it.

In this video by Rear Wheel Drive on YouTube he shows you how to access the air filter box on a C8 Corvette and how to change out the air filter.

He decided to go with an aftermarket Attack Blue Air Filter by TKO Performance just like Horsepower Obsessed did and we did with our satin matte black C8 Corvette.

How to Wash a C8 Corvette, Top Tips for a Corvette C8 Hand Wash

Check out how to wash a Corvette C8 and what not to do. First off always hand wash your C8 Corvette and don’t be like this guy and take your C8 Corvette through an automatic Car Wash.

Some tips on washing your C8 Corvette with a hand wash vs. Automatic Car Wash.

  1. Wash from top down after you get it wet and pre rinsed
  2. Use two car wash buckets with two different microfiber cloth towels
    1. one for the top of the car and paint
    2. one for the lower part of the car, wheels, and tire (Don’t cross contaminate the buckets or microfiber cloths)
  3. Keep Rinsing off the soap
  4. Soak the rims and use a different bucket and microfiber towel
  5. Get soap all over the wheels/rims and inner wheels/spoked
  6. Try not to get the tire while you are doing the wheels or calipers
  7. Do the Tires last after you cleaned all the rims and wheels
  8. Rinse off the tires and rims
  9. Rinse entire car one more time
  10. Then dry the car with separate microfiber towels just for drying
  11. Squeeze the excess water out of the microfiber towel when driving

If you want more videos and ways to wash and detail your C8 Corvette check out this post that show many different ways and techniques of washing and detailing a Corvette C8.

We will be keeping that post updated if you want to bookmark that page or share it in the C8 Corvette Forums.

Behind the Scenes – Lowering the C8 Corvette with Eibach PRO-KIT

Check out this video by Eibach USA on YouTube where they demonstrate their C8 Corvette Lowering Kit and how and why they custom built it the way they did.

Per Eibach USA:

In this week’s Friday Feature, the Eibach team goes over the development process of the newest Corvette.

 

If you want to see more videos of C8 Corvette lowering kits or how to lower your C8 Corvette see more videos here.

How to Install C8 Corvette High Wing Spoiler

Check out this STEP by STEP Video on How to Install the C8 Corvette High Wing Spoiler if you want to do it yourself, or are a performance shop.

Per RearWheelDrive on YouTube:

Here’s another video from HorsePower Obsessed as he shows how he removes his Z51 spoiler and installs a High Wing Spoiler that he regrets not getting in the first place.

C8 Corvette High Wing Spoiler Install

Lastly, here is another video on How to Install a C8 High Wing Spoiler to give you a third perspective and approach from another YouTube channel Next-Gen Speed.

Installing My NEW Corvette C8 Carbon Fiber High Wing Spoiler

How to Use Launch Control in the C8 Corvette

Check out this YouTube video on how to use and activate Launch Control in the C8 Corvette.

There are many launch control modes from Sport to Track and in Track launch control modes there are Wet, Dry, Sport 1, Sport 2, and Race modes as well.

You have to put your foot to floor hard on the brake and the gas pedal and wait for it to hit 3,500 RPMs.

If you don’t get to 3,500 RPMs then you aren’t holding the brake down hard enough.

C8 Corvette Launch Control Videos

In this video above, he talks about how to enter the service mode, SD card size, and Launch Control (tips, what modes Launch Control is available in) and try my first 0-60 runs and an attempted peel out.

Note: For each run, he made sure there were no other vehicles around him. When on the two lane roads there were no other vehicles visible in front or behind me at all. With flat roads, I had great visibility. In addition, speed limits on the roads I used were 70, 65, and 55. I know none of this is visible to those watching, but I made sure I wasn’t putting anyone else at risk in my 0-60 runs. Now, for the 1/4 mile runs, I definitely want to demonstrate those, but plan to do so on a track.

FIRST Launch Control In My 2020 C8!!!