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Old 01-09-2015, 09:35 PM
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Hi everyone Just picked up a used 2012 GS 3LT (Hollister) and am LOVING it! I am curious as to what others did as their first mod?

Here is my new baby...




Looks like this site is going to be awesome!
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Very nice ride!

I died the thread and added carbon skirts and front splitter to my Stingray as soon as I got it.

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Welcome to the forum "neighbor".

Great picture!! What are your plans for the new car? Shows? Tours? Get togethers? Track or competitive events?
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Clear Bra, Tint, Pull the Exhaust fuse, Lower it, No motor mods just a tune and you will be amazed at the money saved. Start shopping for tires cause your gonna have fun.(Tire Rack)
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Welcome to the forum "neighbor".

Great picture!! What are your plans for the new car? Shows? Tours? Get togethers? Track or competitive events?

Thanks. Just long drives and FUN!
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Originally Posted by SmokinBill's C6
Clear Bra, Tint, Pull the Exhaust fuse, Lower it, No motor mods just a tune and you will be amazed at the money saved. Start shopping for tires cause your gonna have fun.(Tire Rack)
I pulled the fuse yesterday as suggested and WOW!
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Very nice ride!

I died the thread and added carbon skirts and front splitter to my Stingray as soon as I got it.

-bZj
Any pics before and after?
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Clear Bra, Tint, Pull the Exhaust fuse, Lower it, No motor mods just a tune and you will be amazed at the money saved. Start shopping for tires cause your gonna have fun.(Tire Rack)
How do you pull the exhaust fuse, and what exactly does that do. New owner of a 15 stingray and looking to do a couple small mods. Nothing to crazy yet, but exhaust mods probably. Thanks
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Originally Posted by vetteman15
How do you pull the exhaust fuse, and what exactly does that do. New owner of a 15 stingray and looking to do a couple small mods. Nothing to crazy yet, but exhaust mods probably. Thanks
Here is a link to a howto vid..
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Originally Posted by vetteman15
How do you pull the exhaust fuse, and what exactly does that do. New owner of a 15 stingray and looking to do a couple small mods. Nothing to crazy yet, but exhaust mods probably. Thanks
I think with yours there is a setting for it now? That is what the dealer told me anyway...
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I think with yours there is a setting for it now? That is what the dealer told me anyway...
Oh ok, so you cant just pull the fuse in the c7>> That's only for the c6???
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Originally Posted by vetteman15
Oh ok, so you cant just pull the fuse in the c7>> That's only for the c6???
You lucky dog!

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Very nice! Congrats...

If it were me, it would be a supercharger.
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Originally Posted by MotoJB
Very nice! Congrats...

If it were me, it would be a supercharger.
Thanks! And ohhh man... If only :drool:
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Originally Posted by NorCalSkinzFan
Thanks! And ohhh man... If only :drool:

You only live once...
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Originally Posted by MotoJB
You only live once...
I hear that! My wallet is not sharing my enthusiasm however....
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Painted door handles. Get them from Corvette Central. Easy mod. Just a few screws. Tint rear window. Ask around to find someone in your area that knows how to do it right.
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Originally Posted by NorCalSkinzFan
I hear that! My wallet is not sharing my enthusiasm however....

I know, that's why credit is the American way!

I think TPS offfers 0% financing on superchargers?

http://www.tpsmotorsports.com/financing/

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Originally Posted by MotoJB
I know, that's why credit is the American way!

I think TPS offfers 0% financing on superchargers?

http://www.tpsmotorsports.com/financing/

Any idea on how far I can go with a supercharger RWHP wise without replacing other parts? (drive shaft etc.) I did just get a new CC with 0% for 18 months LOL
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I'm no SC expert...I have a N/A C5Z myself...but to my knowledge, you can basically bolt on a S/C and gain 150-175rwhp without any other major mods/upgrades to the drivetrain required (at that power level/increase).
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