Paragon Performance Launches C8 Corvette Aftermarket Parts Website

While checking out new videos on YouTube on the C8 Corvette I came across this new company called Paragon Performance with a lowering kit, exhaust, and vinyl sticker lights for the C8 Corvette.

So I did more digging and found the same videos on Instagram as well as their website that states on their About us page:

Paragon Performance C8

Paragon Performance is located in Des Moines, Iowa with our new facility opening in Waukee, Iowa late 2020. With a focus on engineering and marketing Paragon will create products that perform and are affordable. Using already established relationships that have been used in the past to create parts in the import segment, Paragon Performance will become a leader in the upper tier sports car segment. Sports car brands we focus on are, Corvette (C7 and up), Porsche, and other exotics.

Paragon offers performance products such as exhausts, turbo kits, intakes, tuning, and other performance items that will be built and tested in house providing real results that customers want. Everything we create is backed with a warranty worthy of the car it goes on.

Among the staff, we have over 50 years of experience in autosports and modifying vehicles, with hundreds of hours behind the wheel competitively. We also have over 30 years of experience in sales and distribution so we are confident that we WILL keep our customers happy – by recommending parts that are proven to work with your vehicle for your specific purpose, and providing competitive pricing and reliable delivery.

We’re not here to just sell and make parts, but also advise you on the best options for your specific use. A daily driver that needs to keep noise down and comply with CARB laws, or something that can autocross and be competitive yet still make the commute to work comfortably. Need an HPDE set up, or questions on tires or brakes? We got that covered as well. We have done it all so we know what works and what doesn’t. So if you need to make your vehicle faster, sharper, or handle better we’re the one place to make it happen.

One thing that stood out is their new C8 Corvette cat back exhaust that should be available in November as that titanium exhaust x pipe look and sounds great.

Paragon Performance C8 Corvette Exhaust!

We also added Paragon Performance C8 video to our “How to lower a C8 Corvette” blog post as another alternative to other products that are out there.

And finally here is a nice quick and easy mod you can do to your C8 Corvette to block out the taillights.

UpdateS: Paragon Performance C8

Here is a November 2020, New Products video for the C8 Corvette Aftermarket Parts site Paragon Performance.

C8 Corvette New Products January 2021 – Paragon Performance

Here are all the NEW products we got for your C8 Corvette this month! Jeremy has lots of information on all of our products for January 2021!

Paragon Performance C8 Corvette Exhaust Install!

Learn how to Install your brand new Paragon Performance C8 Corvette Exhaust!

Step by step instructions walk you through on how to install our exhaust system.

Increase Peak WHP by 14HP Increase Peak WTQ by 16TQ Weighs in at 32 lbs vs the OEM of 77 lbs. 45lbs savings!

V-Band fitment for easy install AFM Valve bypass included – NO CEL Direct bolt on

Made in the USA Lifetime Warranty*

0:21 Tools Needed

0:30 How to remove your C8 Corvette Bumper

2:25 How to take apart your C8 Corvette Trunk

3:15 How to remove your C8 Corvette Exhaust

4:55 How to remove your AFM & NPP Valves

5:17 Installing your AFM Delete Plates

9:04 Install your new Paragon C8 Corvette Exhaust

11:53 Assemble your trunk

12:22 Installing your C8 Corvette Bumper

13:52 Installing your Exhaust Tips

C8 Corvette 0 to 60 in 2.6 Seconds

Check out this Video from Prince_Whipz870 where he achieves a 2.6 second 0 to 60 (zero to sixty) in the C8 Corvette.

Per his video notes:

I achieved a 2.6 0-60 time in my non Z51, 1LT 2020 Mid Engine C8 Corvette. In this video I will show you how to achieve that time and give a couple of more pulls. This is a base model car and it really is a beast.

C8 Corvette 0-60 times and Quarter Mile

We have been seeing consistent C8 Corvette o to 60 times at about 2.9 seconds. Including when we launched C8CorvetteBlog’s C8 Corvette here on Instagram.

Also, there was another C8 Corvette in Arizona that ran a C8 Corvette 0 to 60 time at 2.5 as well here according the C8 Corvette PDR (performance data recorder) built into the car.

Lastly, the best ALL Motor set up and non Twin Turbo C8 Corvette we have seen via Car_C8 on Instagram ran a 10.55 quarter mile time at 129 MPH.

This is the fastest C8 Corvette Quarter mile time other than a few Twin Turbo C8 Corvettes.

C8 Corvette vs ’19 Tesla Model S Performance & FAST Charger Hellcat – Best 10.55 at 129 1/4 Mile

The Best Trailer To Take Your C8 Corvette to the Drag Races

As the C8 Corvette keeps getting produced and with production restarting more and more C8s are going to finally get to dealerships and their respective owners.

As they do some will want to customize their C8 Corvette or even Drag Race it.

Here is a great video from Trailer World in Bowling Green Kentucky that shows the ease and perfect specs for a C8 Corvette Trailer that has a tilt and works great with the C8 Corvettes with a Front lift

This way if you want to trailer your C8 Corvette to the drag races, trips, on a vacation or keep the miles of it on a long haul somewhere before you set up and wreck shop driving your C8 on a track or around town at your final destination.

Per Trailer World Bowling Green Kentucky Video:

We had a local customer bring his new C8 Corvette by to load on an Aluma 8218 Tilt Bed. This new Corvette has the ability to raise the front end high enough to load without need the jump ramps to get started.

Corvette C8 Lambo Door Conversion Kit from Vertical Doors, Inc.

Check out this Chevrolet Corvette C8 Lambo Door Conversion Kit by Vertical Doors Inc. (Part Number: VDCCHEVYCORC820)

This kit will fit Chevrolet Corvette C8 2020 Vertical Doors, Inc. is the only manufacturer of Vertical Lambo Doors and ZLR Door Conversion in the USA. Made in the USA, Easy Installation, No welding, Free Tech Support.

What do you think the C8 Corvette should have Lambo doors like the Mclarens, or Aventadors?

We also recently wrote about Eikon Motorsports Lambo Doors Kit for the Corvette C8 as well. Now you have two options to go with and per their website Vertical Doors, Inc. manufacturers their hinges.

Updated October 2020:

Check out Stephen’s @2cool4show C8 Corvette featuring Vertical Doors, Inc. door conversion kit.

How to Prepare a C8 Corvette for the Track

Take a look behind the scenes on what it takes to get your C8 Corvette ready for the track, it’s very important you do the required preparation as GM Dealers may not honor your warranty on the track.

Make sure to Follow all of the C8 Corvette Track Guide steps (download the guide and bookmark this page for track days) or take it to your local GM Certified Chevrolet Dealer for help.

2020 C8 Corvette Track Prep GUIDE Deep Dive

JMC Rides Points Out Removing One Wrong Bolt for Track Prep Can Ruin Your C8 Corvette

Also, here is JMC Rides Track Day

2020 C8 Corvette Track Prep Tips (+ other useful C8 info)

Ron Fellows Performance Driving School instructor, Justin “JJ” Johnson, shares C8 Corvette track prep tips during an 8th Generation Corvette Owners School at Spring Mountain Motor Resort.

C8 Corvette Track Fill without taking Trunk out

C8.R-Themed Corvette Car Cover from Chevrolet Accessories

Want the new C8R version of the C8 Corvette? Well speculation says the C8.R is what the new 2022 C8 Corvette Z06 might look like.

Since no one really knows yet the Chevrolet Accessories website has got you “covered” with the new C8.R themed car cover.

From their website:

Premium Indoor Car Cover with Fully Rendered Corvette C8.R

Part No. : 84865964

MSRP $1,195.00*

Helps to protect the exterior surface of your vehicle from the elements
Custom car cover designed for your vehicle
For indoor use and protection against dust and debris
Contains a layer of micro-porous film and an inner cotton layer for breathable protection
Features a fully rendered Corvette C8.R
Incudes storage bag

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