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Old 08-08-2013, 08:51 PM
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Well I've finally got my car almost where I want it visually. Installed JOC Stage 1 suspension upgrade. Took front bolts out and lowered on aftermarket bolts on rear. New interior, C6 Z06 short throw shifter shaved down 1", tinted tinted tail lights and markers, Vararam CAI and Borla catback, new stereo and carbon fiber cross flags. Now this winter its time for some engine mods.
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Sweet looking car. Love the lowered stance.
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lookin real good
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Good looking car. I like the HUmount too. I have that same Kenwood. Question though. What do people mean when they say remove the front bolts? I understand removing the suspension bolts, but what then does the spring sit on? Maybe I just can't picture it in my head.
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Thanks for the post. I enjoyed seeing a new radio in place, since mine is getting tired of playing CD's until the dash heats up. Most pictures show a modified radio opening, something I told myself to never do again, after I once cut a walnut burl dash to fit a modern radio. Perfect install, looked good , gave a lot of value, poor concept.

Pretty cool to see a guy complete his vision, or at least working towards it.

Time to cut the top off, that is, if you want to run with the big dogs.
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Keep going on that sweet coupe!
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Thanks for all the kind words guys! It is definitly still a work in progress. I did all the work myself and am pretty proud of it.


Originally Posted by DooDooBear1999
Good looking car. I like the HUmount too. I have that same Kenwood. Question though. What do people mean when they say remove the front bolts? I understand removing the suspension bolts, but what then does the spring sit on? Maybe I just can't picture it in my head.
Once you take the bolt out that runs up throught the leaf spring the leaf spring just rests on the lower control arm. I haven't had any problems with it moving around or making any weird noises. It fits pretty snug.
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Looks great! Congrats.
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Where'd you get the cross flags? Interior stitching looks great!
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Looks great. I have the same stereo set up. I lowered my car but left the front bolts in, it looks like you gained a lot by taking them out.
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Don't give him our secret flag gig...
Car is looking real good ...
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Looks great!
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Man love the stance of the car looks great..
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Originally Posted by slvr bulit
Looks great. I have the same stereo set up. I lowered my car but left the front bolts in, it looks like you gained a lot by taking them out.
I left mine in and let it settle and wasn't happy with it so I took them completely out and couldn't be more happy with the way it looks. They are a booger to get out but I think you will like the results.

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Don't give him our secret flag gig...
Car is looking real good ...
HAHA James! Thanks for the compliment. It's no where near your car but I'm gettin there.

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Where'd you get the cross flags? Interior stitching looks great!
I actually got them off another forum member. they are actually just overlays that go on top of your existing flags. Lots of vendors sell them. Just do a google search.
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Love that interior.

I am going to do a single din headunit replacement and I can't decide between a carbon fiber filler plate or a CORVETTE logo one like that.
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Tastefully modded, nice work!
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Originally Posted by Maxx_Z06
Tastefully modded, nice work!
Thanks Max. I decided to take the front bolts out after asking you about your stance. Couldn't be happier. I think I need to raise the back end up a little though to match the front. Thanks for the tips

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You, sir, have one fine looking ride there.
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Congrats on your mods. Looking good.
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Originally Posted by James2002z06
Don't give him our secret flag gig...
Car is looking real good ...
Originally Posted by Maybizel
they are actually just overlays that go on top of your existing flags. Lots of vendors sell them. Just do a google search.
muahahahaa


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