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Old Dec 16, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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Junk it up needs to be qualified. Under my understanding, "junking it up" would include any exterior stuff - wheels, hash marks, etc. But a 383, superam, headers, gears - no one will be able to tell, so no "junk" there!! :seeya
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 01:38 AM
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Do what you like! its yours and you do what makes you happy! :chevy :chevy :chevy :chevy :chevy :chevy


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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 03:00 AM
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I started out in the "keep it stock" camp, but have since painted it, changed the wheels (90 ZR1 wheels), interior, exhaust and added GS Flares. Do what makes you happy :D

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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 03:28 AM
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Do what makes you happy :D
:iagree: "Junk it up" doesn't just mean keep it stock. You should make it the Vette you want and it should look, not like junk, but how you wish. AND as others have said, performance mods don't change any looks, so go right ahead :thumbs:

Also, I currently have this pic as my desktop. I think it shows some obvious changes I've made, but I dare you to call it junk. So make your vette as you wish, but you don't have to remain stock :cheers: :cheers:




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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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Personalize it! :yesnod:

It's your car, make it what you like. That doesn't mean junk it up, just add the touches you like. :cool:

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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 11:41 AM
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Default Re: Jazz a C4 UP ? (lbitp37)

I'd do a bunch under the hood and keep the exterior stock :reddevil ;)
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 04:32 PM
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Since I started this topic., A few clarifications are probably in order.
1.Maybe I used the wrong term "Jazz", but my daughter didn't Junk".
2. What she meant was not to make it look like it came out of Pep Boys shop! and it won't...
3. I already have it totally detailed in and out and under the hood,wheel wells, etc.
4. I gave a Christmas wish list to my family, and if fullfilled the Vette will continue to be an eye catcher.
Thanks for your comments. (I EAT MUSTANGS) :chill:
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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I recommend you upgrade your wheels (chrome) and chrome tail pipe tips. Otherwise I would leave it stock. It's worth more retail if you keep it stock.
My 2 cents. :flag
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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I agree with your $.02,except Exhaust tips in Stainless Steel. :) :)
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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Default Re: Jazz a C4 UP ? (lbitp37)

As others have said, you have a wise daughter.

The lines of a C4 are so good right out of the show room, it's hard to improve on it.

After a while the car will start to talk to you and tell you what it needs :)

Dick

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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Default Re: Jazz a C4 UP ? (lbitp37)

Well, i'm in the keep it stock crowd, BUT...whats the harm in replacing parts that normally wear out with an upgrade?? :D
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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Do what you want it's your car. If you don't plan on donating it to a museum
you can add to your vette anything that pleases you. GM looks at cost when
designing a vette and some item are not there for the fact that they're holding the cost down.
Mod on a vette are OK as long as they're not overdone IMHO
As for resale value you can see here on Corvette Forum that what you do to your vette is in the eye of the beholder.
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Old Dec 17, 2003 | 07:55 PM
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Default Re: Jazz a C4 UP ? (lbitp37)

"Jazz up" the engine for more hp, but leave the body stock. Maybe some tasteful aftermarket wheels. Don't rice up the body, though...
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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" I'd leave the C4 alone. Maybe you could get "zr1" rims "
I agree, they are great looking cars, AS BUILT. Nice wheels add to the look, Keep away from the "rice-type" aftermarket crap, (wings, ground effects, crazy graffics, ect.) they tend to make the Vette look like it wants to be a Celica.


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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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just don't add a wing :nonod: :nonod: :nonod:
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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No "spinning" hubcaps please! :eek: :jester
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 01:17 AM
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Do whatever you want and not what everyone else says to do. As long as you're happy with it, that is all that matters! :yesnod:
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