Brakes Why Mod? The answer to this should be obvious. Upgrading your brakes can allow you to stop more quickly, in a shorter distance and decrease fade in racing or heavy, continued use applications (ie canyon runs). The brake system is composed of the master cylinder, brake fluid, brake lines, discs (also called rotors), calipers, […] More »

A leaked SAE paper (now offline) has revealed that the C7 Stingray will be fitted with an 8-speed automatic (8L90) for the 2015 MY. According to the post, the transmission will be rated for 738 ft. lbs. of torque meaning that a hi-po (Z06, ZR1) version of the ‘Vette could run the transmission as well. […] More »

Want to see how your C7 Corvette Stingray gets assembled? Look no further. While the video doesn’t divulge too much information, it’s cool to see the body assembled and the sub-assemblies mated to the Stingray. Especially interesting is seeing the powertrain mated to the chassis in one piece from engine to rear axles relatively late […] More »

That’s right folks, if you’ve been staying up late whispering prayers to your bedside statue of Zora Arkus-Duntov just hoping that Chevy would put out a hi-po version of its stellar Stingray, you know, because 460hp isn’t really enough, your invocations have been answered. This is the first glimpse and we’ve confirmed that it is […] More »

Transmission Why Mod? Many C5 owners complain about CAGS (skip-shift) If you’re one of them then click here for the brief. If you’re interested in modifying your stock transmission then keep reading… As you should know, the transmission or gearbox (or more appropriately, transaxle) transfers the engine’s power to the differential (which is sort-of integrated, […] More »

The reason we ask is that RPI Designs of Ohio has begun selling painted lower rear bumper covers for the C7 Stingray. Apparently, enough Corvette owners think that the OEM black lower fascia needs to be sprayed body color that RPI has taken up your cause. As a designer, I think you’d better be a […] More »

Las Vegas is about one thing: fantasy. It’s an adult playground where nearly any dream can be lived, if you have the money. Thankfully, this is one experience that doesn’t take too much dough to realize: the Ultimate Muscle Car Experience. You get to drive high-horsepower cars (Corvette Z06, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Jaguar XKR-S and […] More »