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Old 04-24-2013, 01:31 PM
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Default I know it's extremely early, but anyone already planning some mods?

Just looking at pictures I can see lots of opportunities for personalizing, or modding as we like to call it. A few I would like to see.

1) paint stripes along the sharp lines of the hood...lots of possibilities there. Could also carry up over the roof panel...

2) alternate exhaust tip shapes

3) of course, many wheel alternatives, but one that has always intrigued me was the bronze finish from HRE...would be cool with a Cyber Gray exterior and that brownish interior..(forgot the name, but you get the idea)

4) this one is major...reversing the tail lights....seems to me the bottom point should be inboard instead of outboard to flow better with the emblem and the rear bumper shape.

5) wider tires (is this even a mod?...seems mandatory!)

As a lifetime 'modder' who can't leave a car alone, I would like to hear your ideas as well...
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Wheels , tires , tint maybe some carbon bits as well
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I love the surround body color paint on the carbon fiber roof. Going to put it on my transparent roof.
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Originally Posted by LS6GXP
Wheels , tires , tint maybe some carbon bits as well
This.

And maybe a Vortec Supercharger later.
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Tint windows and body colored vents. Also painting the lower rear to body color. Maybe wheels.......depending on how the stock wheels look when I actually see the car.
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As always, you have to wait on the aftermarket. I've built custom cars for many years, so one off parts is possible. I tend to think in stages. Wheels, better stance, basic aero, cleanliness...all good things.

This was an early pic I did when the car first released in jan

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remove the stingray emblem

Paint the roof and portion of the rear hatch black. Maybe a black stripe from the vent on teh hood back to teh windshield.

Lower the car for a better looking wheel gap

window tint

change the exhaust tips to something that fits the space better

HRE wheels
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I would go so far as to load up my truck and bring a floor jack, tire iron, TPMS programmer, and my new wheels to the dealership when I pick the car up. It wont even make it off the lot on the stock ones.

And as soon as it's in my driveway, the suspension is coming off and a proper set of coilovers will go on, followed by a ride-height correction. Then it will go straight to Mulholland Drive, followed by Angeles Crest.

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Visor warning sticker removal/cover.

All-season tires.

Maybe remove the Corvette lettering on the rear.
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Originally Posted by -CM-
All-season tires.
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All seasons...lol...

At least do summer tires/wheels and oem's with all seasons for gods sake...lol
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My only mod will be to replenish my check book
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Originally Posted by TAL
And Michelin is coming out with excellent A/S tires for this car. Will be available later this year.
I too will be "modding" to all-season tires as soon as they're available.

The stock Pilot Super Sports will be wrapping my HRE's as long as I can finally decide on wheel and finish combination.

Never give an artist too many options.
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To be done within the 1st 30 days of ownership:
-Clear Bra
-Tint
-Escort 9500ci
-Radar Project by dashtronicx
-Laser Interceptor HD Dual
-Extra HD Head
-Bit One with tune (If I still don't like the audio system then speakers and amps would soon follow)

After a few years I may supercharge it.
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Planned:

-Cam package
-Blower
-Long Tubes
-Tunned

No warranty after that.
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Maybe a flux capacitor? Alright don't get all twisted I'm just kidding! The car needs some suspension work to drop it down an 1" to 1.5".
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Absolutely GM stock..

This car is so well balanced I would want to keep it that way.

C7 z51 m7 MRC NPP competition seats and a gmpp warranty..

Only mod is to hone my driver skills

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Whoever makes the first round taillight rear facia.
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Originally Posted by LTC Z06
Whoever makes the first round taillight rear facia.
You have got to be joking...
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Remove Stingray emblem!


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