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Old 07-06-2007, 04:37 PM
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We all complain about the Vette Tax but, over the years, I've seen some great DIY mods posted here.

I'll start with mine. I think my DIY trunk liner came out best. Pegboard and carpet from Walmart $15



What's your favorite DIY mod - your own or any other you've seen?
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Old 07-06-2007, 04:38 PM
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Chip's Chrome Screw trim kit.

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Old 07-06-2007, 04:39 PM
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Mine is when I lowered the vette, only $15 for the bolts and nuts for the back front is still stock bolts
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Old 07-06-2007, 04:46 PM
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1. Painted hood liner emblem
2. Chrome hood liner body panel clips
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Old 07-06-2007, 04:47 PM
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Old 07-06-2007, 04:48 PM
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Frostking hands down. Not only did it quiet things down but I learned an awful lot about the interior of the car in the process.
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Old 07-06-2007, 05:08 PM
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CAGS eliminator.
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Old 07-06-2007, 05:12 PM
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New NAPA rotors for $35. Painted Calipers, LED bulb change over, Permanent radar mount and hardwire, double din DVD/CD/NAV/IPOD conversion, short shifter.......this list is endless.

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Old 07-06-2007, 05:41 PM
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If I had to pick one. Its the LED turn signals in the fenders.
You even helped w/the wireing.
I like the ZO6 scoops, under the hood and lowering
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Old 07-06-2007, 06:39 PM
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Fixing My Rocking Seat!!!!!!!!!

I Love It!
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It's rather convenient for the $4 it cost me.
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Does this count?

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Looks GREAT.
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Old 07-06-2007, 09:22 PM
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I love the looks of that...IMHO GM should have done that years ago
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Old 07-06-2007, 10:34 PM
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Chip's Chrome Screw trim kit.

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Old 07-06-2007, 10:38 PM
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hand ported my own heads and designed my own camshaft
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Old 07-06-2007, 10:43 PM
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DIY? It would have to be the painting of the brake calipers
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Old 07-06-2007, 10:50 PM
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I agree frostking. Just did that today along with b&M ripper shifter.
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