Many Corvette owners like to personalize their cars and that won't change with the C6. Ironically, the first hat in the C6 aftermarket ring is the OE manufacturer, General Motors. The Corp's Service Part Operations (SPO) Division has already introduced a "Genuine Corvette Accessories" brand.
SPO will come to market with a 10-spoke wheel available with several finishes. Using Corvette Accessories, C6ers will, also, be able to switch body-color parts for standard gray pieces. According to an SPO press release, examples are, the CHMSL discussed earlier, license plate holders and exterior door handles.
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The Genuine Corvette Accessories program also includes a color-keyed shift knob, shift boot, parking brake handle and p-brake lever boot, along with aluminum sill plates which coordinate with the metal interior accents. There's a storage tray for the coupe and a storage pouch for both the coupe and convertible. A windbreak reduces air turbulence when a Convertible's top is down.
"Such high-level integration with the vehicle ensures harmony between the it and the accessories," Vicki DeGrace, Corvette Accessory Program manager told the THR's webmasters. "Genuine Corvette Accessories were designed to enhance the appearance and meet customer needs. |
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Right out of the box, the new Genuine
Corvette Accessories line is offering parts many C6ers may
want. This one, the body-colored CHMSL may just be a home-run product. Image: GM SPO. |
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"They, also, offer the peace of mind of a GM warranty, either 36 months/36,000 miles on installed parts or 12 months/12,000 miles on over-the-counter sales," DeGrace continued. "The advantages of Genuine Corvette Accessories are clear: most tailored appearance, OEM quality, and the GM warranty."
At this writing in late summer of 2004, while the Genuine Corvette Accessories program has been announced, it is not yet fully implemented. The first round of introductions have been completed and a second, larger round of new product introductions is scheduled for Dec. 2004. Currently parts listings and other information may be difficult for some GM dealers to obtain, however, the parts professionals at Tom Henry Racing are fully informed.
For a complete list of the Genuine Corvette Accessories which are currently available and to find out about more ways to personalize the C6 Corvette, contact Tom Henry Racing at 877 842 4389 and ask to speak to the parts department. A wide variety of Corvette accessories from GM SPO other aftermarket sources can be purchased through Tom Henry Racing and Tom Henry Chevrolet.
