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Old 02-14-2017, 04:30 PM
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So far the only modifications have been items to enhance the aesthetics of the car. My next purchase will be a zr1 front lip, Akrapovic cat back exhaust, either a rear zr1 spoiler or a apr wing. I used to autocross my S2000, I plan to do the same with the Z.




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Old 02-14-2017, 04:59 PM
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Beautiful color! Have you addressed the head issue yet?
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Nice ride! ZR1 front splitter and side-skirts would look great.
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Originally Posted by jayyyw
Beautiful color! Have you addressed the head issue yet?
I'm under GMPP for the next three years. I also had the dealer check the heads before purchase everything was within spec.
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If you expect to run high speeds (120+), you will want to install the splitter reinforcement behind the front fascia to give the front grill opening some added strength to handle the added downforce the ZR1 style splitter will generate.

Regarding the heads, I also relied on my GMPP warranty for several years and then had my heads done a couple months before it ran out. At 46K miles including performance events 14 of my guides were beyond the GM wear spec.

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sharp!
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Looks awesome! Are those wheels the factory 19 and 18's?
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That tire/wheel setup looks super bad ***.
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You will LOVE the Akra's, nice car
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Originally Posted by Security Guy
Looks awesome! Are those wheels the factory 19 and 18's?
Correct, I wanted to do a 20/19 setup but this look great too
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If that is what it looks like a 2012 Carlisle Blue Z06 it is one of 12 made.
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Originally Posted by BigT2
If that is what it looks like a 2012 Carlisle Blue Z06 it is one of 12 made.
That is correct 2012 3lz carlisle blue z06
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Originally Posted by patron1992
So far the only modifications have been items to enhance the aesthetics of the car. My next purchase will be a zr1 front lip, Akrapovic cat back exhaust, either a rear zr1 spoiler or a apr wing. I used to autocross my S2000, I plan to do the same with the Z.




Really liking the color of your Vette!

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Carlisle Blue? Wow. It looks great. Feel free to post some more pics.
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Good choice with the exhaust. You're going to love it!
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Spoiler would stand out wayy more, do the spoiler first guaranteed.

and I recommend a ZR1 Extended spoiler, they look AMAZING. I have one.

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That Carlisle blue does look stunning!

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Beautiful color!! I Haven't seen a ZO6 in this color before.
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Are those just GM Spyder wheels? They look concave in the picture.
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Here are some pictures from today. Who said the Corvette isn't all purpose


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