A few winter modifications.
12-17-2012, 11:52 AM
#1
Team Owner
Thread Starter
A few winter modifications.
I bought a 1LT 2013 Corvette coupe as a blank slate so to speak.The color is NRBM with solid black interior and the gray painted 5-spoke wheels. Here is a short list of what I plan to do.
1. Window tint.
2. Cat back exhaust (just for sound, I know they don’t make more power)
3. Wheels/tires.
4. Short throw shifter.
5. Some interior bits. (unsure what to do or get though)
6. Possibly some suspension. Maybe shocks and or sway bars.
For the exhaust, I am really wanting the Corsa Extreme. Wheels and tires I am at a loss though. I am usually more inclined to dark wheels but I am thinking that with the dark color of the car and windows that chrome would look better. The wheels I am leaning towards are the ZR-1 style spider wheels. For the interior I am not sure. I like the all black but am thinking of adding some red to off-set it a little bit.
I plan to update the radio and speakers but want to do that all in one shot and will most likely be next year.
Any other insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
1. Window tint.
2. Cat back exhaust (just for sound, I know they don’t make more power)
3. Wheels/tires.
4. Short throw shifter.
5. Some interior bits. (unsure what to do or get though)
6. Possibly some suspension. Maybe shocks and or sway bars.
For the exhaust, I am really wanting the Corsa Extreme. Wheels and tires I am at a loss though. I am usually more inclined to dark wheels but I am thinking that with the dark color of the car and windows that chrome would look better. The wheels I am leaning towards are the ZR-1 style spider wheels. For the interior I am not sure. I like the all black but am thinking of adding some red to off-set it a little bit.
I plan to update the radio and speakers but want to do that all in one shot and will most likely be next year.
Any other insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
12-17-2012, 12:24 PM
#4
Team Owner
360 wheels 19/20
DS Vettes steering wheel and leather upgrades
Pfadt coils and sways so you can slam that bit(h
Bassani exhaust because it sounds so good on a LS3
Then you're done
DS Vettes steering wheel and leather upgrades
Pfadt coils and sways so you can slam that bit(h
Bassani exhaust because it sounds so good on a LS3
Then you're done
12-17-2012, 12:46 PM
#5
Spend your money on the bike:
1. Up to you if you are drug dealer or otherwise hiding.
2. Sunset Orange Creations NPP Kit let's you turn the noise off or on.
3. House of Wheels Spyder reproductions (or any style that you like) in C6 sizes and use your existing tires.
4. MGW.
5. Maybe some Lloyd floor mats, otherwise a waste of money - GM already addressed most of the common items that need replacing on older cars. If you like the GM red interior and want to use GM parts, the seat covers should be reasonable because you already have the 2013 seats. You can pick up the red lower dash parts at a price that you can afford. The red door panels are pricey. GM Parts House or Parts Taxi sells the GM parts as cheap as you can get new.
6. Waste of money - its already decent.
1. Up to you if you are drug dealer or otherwise hiding.
2. Sunset Orange Creations NPP Kit let's you turn the noise off or on.
3. House of Wheels Spyder reproductions (or any style that you like) in C6 sizes and use your existing tires.
4. MGW.
5. Maybe some Lloyd floor mats, otherwise a waste of money - GM already addressed most of the common items that need replacing on older cars. If you like the GM red interior and want to use GM parts, the seat covers should be reasonable because you already have the 2013 seats. You can pick up the red lower dash parts at a price that you can afford. The red door panels are pricey. GM Parts House or Parts Taxi sells the GM parts as cheap as you can get new.
6. Waste of money - its already decent.
12-17-2012, 12:54 PM
#6
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Spend your money on the bike:
1. Up to you if you are drug dealer or otherwise hiding.
2. Sunset Orange Creations NPP Kit let's you turn the noise off or on.
3. House of Wheels Spyder reproductions (or any style that you like) in C6 sizes and use your existing tires.
4. MGW.
5. Maybe some Lloyd floor mats, otherwise a waste of money - GM already addressed most of the common items that need replacing on older cars. If you like the GM red interior and want to use GM parts, the seat covers should be reasonable because you already have the 2013 seats. You can pick up the red lower dash parts at a price that you can afford. The red door panels are pricey. GM Parts House or Parts Taxi sells the GM parts as cheap as you can get new.
6. Waste of money - its already decent.
1. Up to you if you are drug dealer or otherwise hiding.
2. Sunset Orange Creations NPP Kit let's you turn the noise off or on.
3. House of Wheels Spyder reproductions (or any style that you like) in C6 sizes and use your existing tires.
4. MGW.
5. Maybe some Lloyd floor mats, otherwise a waste of money - GM already addressed most of the common items that need replacing on older cars. If you like the GM red interior and want to use GM parts, the seat covers should be reasonable because you already have the 2013 seats. You can pick up the red lower dash parts at a price that you can afford. The red door panels are pricey. GM Parts House or Parts Taxi sells the GM parts as cheap as you can get new.
6. Waste of money - its already decent.
The car is great, I just want it to look, sound and handle a little better. I will not be using the stock run flat tires. I like to drag race and they suck for that.
12-17-2012, 01:15 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
12-17-2012, 01:34 PM
#9
Team Owner
Thread Starter
I will have to check that exhaust out. I have heard the Corsa and REALLY like it. But I dont fall in love with just one stripper. I try to spread my money around and sample them all.
12-17-2012, 01:38 PM
#10
Team Owner
I've sampled most of them....I'd recommend taking all those in consideration out for a drive. Some have interior noise that is just unbearable to me...
IMO...Corsa sports are about the only thing out there that won't drone and sound loud..but you got to get the rpms up there to hear it.
IMO...Corsa sports are about the only thing out there that won't drone and sound loud..but you got to get the rpms up there to hear it.
12-17-2012, 01:42 PM
#11
Team Owner
My only advice is to remember that if it is cold in the garage when you take things apart, it is much easier to crack anything made of plastic...including trim clips.
12-17-2012, 01:46 PM
#12
Team Owner
Thread Starter
I've sampled most of them....I'd recommend taking all those in consideration out for a drive. Some have interior noise that is just unbearable to me...
IMO...Corsa sports are about the only thing out there that won't drone and sound loud..but you got to get the rpms up there to hear it.
IMO...Corsa sports are about the only thing out there that won't drone and sound loud..but you got to get the rpms up there to hear it.
You are right, I have been in some with BORLA exhausts and its just loud, not a very good sound. Both the CORSA's I have been in were wonderful.
Good idea, I will remember that. Thankfully I have a heated garage.
12-17-2012, 01:53 PM
#13
Le Mans Master
As far as the wheel selection goes, if you like the dark wheels, but are a little concerned that it will make the overall package to dark, look at the black chrome style. Not a black wheel, but not that bright chrome either. I have the Z06 style on my Moterey Red Metallic coupe.
12-17-2012, 02:15 PM
#14
Race Director
I bought a 1LT 2013 Corvette coupe as a blank slate so to speak.The color is NRBM with solid black interior and the gray painted 5-spoke wheels. Here is a short list of what I plan to do.
1. Window tint.
2. Cat back exhaust (just for sound, I know they don’t make more power)
3. Wheels/tires.
4. Short throw shifter.
5. Some interior bits. (unsure what to do or get though)
6. Possibly some suspension. Maybe shocks and or sway bars.
For the exhaust, I am really wanting the Corsa Extreme. Wheels and tires I am at a loss though. I am usually more inclined to dark wheels but I am thinking that with the dark color of the car and windows that chrome would look better. The wheels I am leaning towards are the ZR-1 style spider wheels. For the interior I am not sure. I like the all black but am thinking of adding some red to off-set it a little bit.
I plan to update the radio and speakers but want to do that all in one shot and will most likely be next year.
Any other insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
1. Window tint.
2. Cat back exhaust (just for sound, I know they don’t make more power)
3. Wheels/tires.
4. Short throw shifter.
5. Some interior bits. (unsure what to do or get though)
6. Possibly some suspension. Maybe shocks and or sway bars.
For the exhaust, I am really wanting the Corsa Extreme. Wheels and tires I am at a loss though. I am usually more inclined to dark wheels but I am thinking that with the dark color of the car and windows that chrome would look better. The wheels I am leaning towards are the ZR-1 style spider wheels. For the interior I am not sure. I like the all black but am thinking of adding some red to off-set it a little bit.
I plan to update the radio and speakers but want to do that all in one shot and will most likely be next year.
Any other insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
(guess who Im referring to).*window tint-w/o a doubt
*exhaust-many quality ones out there, give as many as you can a listen, and I agree-a simple cat back=sound only. 8-12hp ok....
*Im not a huge fan of short shifters, but if a must...MGW
*interior-hmmm, we'll talk on it later
*suspension-phadt all da way/ TPS usually does good on their setups
*radio system-way to much out of the loop to give an educated opinion
And Dan, the most important advice I can give you that I sincerely hope you take is-PLEASE DONT LISTEN TO ANYTHING IN POSTS 4,8 and 10
12-17-2012, 02:25 PM
#15
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Himz advise iz no guud? lol
Im just torn right now. I would like to take the car to a road course (Watkins Glenn is an hour away) but most of the time it will be just on the street and at the drag track.
Im just torn right now. I would like to take the car to a road course (Watkins Glenn is an hour away) but most of the time it will be just on the street and at the drag track.
