Front Lift OPTION--Owners Poll

[Vetteboy21]

Don't use it a lot but when I need it, it's priceless! Get it, don't cheap out with a car like this.

 

[Rebby]

I used it a lot when I first had the car, much less now. Don’t regret getting it.

 

[butsy]

Asking C8 owners if they think the Front Lift option was worth it

those that have it will say its worth it...those that don't, most will say no need.....

 

[Gilles27]

I've had C8's with and without it, do you pan on lowering your car because it's a lot more difficult with lift and voids front lift warranty.

Every one of my C8's have been lowered and never needed the lift while driving but I don't live in the city with underground parking and speed bumps

I did find it useful when I wanted to lift the car with my hydraulic jack for body clearance

 

[CTRL_CV]

I'm glad I have it as I would rub on my driveway every time. Plus I have used it many times when I am exiting or entering a steep entry way.

 

[JOHNNY MAC]

HTC is 3 years old no issues.
Had a 78 / 03 and 06 and never scraped the front end .
Know many C8 owners with the lift, modules needed replacing / software upgrades. Hopefully GM has figured out all the glitches.
Good luck

Have had 2 C8’s both with lift not one issue yet. Love the option

 

[Vettenut]

Have it ... love it ... always use it ( even when I probably dont need to ) ... piece of mind

Never had an issue with it ... but of course there will always be situations where lift or no lift ... you will scrape ...

 

[HC22]

I think it really depends on where you are driving. I got my C8 used and the one option it did not have, that I would have ordered if I had built the car, was the front lift. That being said, I have never scraped the bottom of the car so far (even with an aftermarket splitter). I am out of the city. I have heard from friends who work in TO and are going in and out of underground parking it is a must have.

 

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I think it really depends on where you are driving. I got my C8 used and the one option it did not have, that I would have ordered if I had built the car, was the front lift. That being said, I have never scraped the bottom of the car so far (even with an aftermarket splitter). I am out of the city. I have heard from friends who work in TO and are going in and out of underground parking it is a must have.

Good insight. Ty. And i appreciate everyone's response. I learned a lot

 

[slegros]

Opted not to get it. Same experience as ontcanuck. I've touched very few times, and always the air deflector in front of the tire, not the splitter. Was on a road in the US with very large speed bumps one after another for blocks. No issue, just approach/exit on a slight angle if in doubt. I figure the lift is only good until the one time you forget to use it. FWIW you can replace both air deflectors AND the entire Z51 front splitter something like 4 times for the cost of the lift.

 

[1st Vette]

Opted not to get it. Same experience as ontcanuck. I've touched very few times, and always the air deflector in front of the tire, not the splitter. Was on a road in the US with very large speed bumps one after another for blocks. No issue, just approach/exit on a slight angle if in doubt. I figure the lift is only good until the one time you forget to use it. FWIW you can replace both air deflectors AND the entire Z51 front splitter something like 4 times for the cost of the lift.

Kind of like a condom………..

 

[DynamicCaps]

I would not order a car with this option, without it. I love it for peace of mind. The memory but is a great bonus

 

[Mr.Corvette]

For 2024 the Front Lift option was ordered as low as 37.6% with Stingray coupe owners to a high of 79.2% with Z06 HTC's. Overall the option was selected 53.8% in 23,084 cars. Our poll numbers reflect a higher average.

 

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For 2024 the Front Lift option was ordered as low as 37.6% with Stingray coupe owners to a high of 79.2% with Z06 HTC's. Overall the option was selected 53.8% in 23,084 cars. Our poll numbers reflect a higher average.

Great insight. ty

 

[1st Vette]

Opted not to get it. Same experience as ontcanuck. I've touched very few times, and always the air deflector in front of the tire, not the splitter. Was on a road in the US with very large speed bumps one after another for blocks. No issue, just approach/exit on a slight angle if in doubt. I figure the lift is only good until the one time you forget to use it. FWIW you can replace both air deflectors AND the entire Z51 front splitter something like 4 times for the cost of the lift.

Maybe. If you did the work yourself. Much easier to keep your eyes open and push a button IMHO . To each their own I guess. I have had a few situations in the 5250 total km on my car where I know that I would have hit bottom or front edge.

 

[ontcanuck]

been there I saw no problems except some pot holes

 

[Murray20c8]

been there I saw no problems except some pot holes

You've been to Mount Albert Home Hardware? lol
Seriously I'm not sure if I would have got it, but my wife said if you want the car there were 2 demands.
It had to be red and have the lift. She doesn't like scraping or going in on angles etc.
I just said "Yes Boss"! LOL

 

[Zedaholic]

If you plan on spending money on an aftermarket front splitter (ACS or similar), having the front lift option will greatly reduce the chances of damaging it. I have a Z51 HTC without front lift and have scraped the stock front splitter on a number of occasions due to steep entry/exit points on ramps. The worst type of ramp I've experienced are those used to board or get off of a ferry.

 

[JCWP]

Asking C8 owners if they think the Front Lift option was worth it

Absolutely. My car is 3/4" clearance - so, I use all the time - kept in memory for the next time.

 

[canadianvetster]

I’ve only used it a dozen times or so.
But was glad to have when I needed it.