First Mod
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First Mod
ok im looking for my first mod have a stock 6 speed looked at different places for zo6 sway bars seems the prices are alot different like the one place had the front bar for 86.00 and ya go to another site and the same thing is like 300.00 also can i just do the sways or shocks and springs now ive had the car for almost 3 months and i have to tell ya its been a blast ive had her up to 135mph but its not like im a racer i thing its cool as she sits but the way some members in here talk its like a no braner to upgrade to the sways ................or since i dont have a ton of money laying around and giving that i really like the car as she sits should i do the radar thing a v1 im leaning to im confuzed about what to do HELP111
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Feedback I got when I did my first mod was to improve the air intake and then move to the exhaust. Consequently, my first mod was to upgrade to a Blackwing. Reasonalbly priced, EZ install and excellent results. There are other solutions, Vararam, K&N - but for the money, you can't beat a Blackwing. 
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here is the list of MODS I have done in order (note I already had a V1 otherwise that would have been first). I have included the price that I paid so you have an idea.
1. rear letters inserts $20.00
2. CLB $50.00
3. Halltech Stinger $200.00
4. Lowered STock Bolts $0.00
5. McGuard Chrome Lugs $45.00
6. Hood Seal $15.00
7. V1 Hardwire and Rearview mirror bracket $35.00
8. Flush mount tails $20.00
9. Frost King Sound Proofing $30.00
10. CAGS eliminator $20.00
11. Z06 sway bars $240.00
12. GHL Exhaust $845.00
13. Headlights and Fogs Replaced $90.00
14. Painted Calipers $25.00
15. Blink Blink Lights $100.00
16. window valet
17. Headers, high flow cats, x-pipe (to be done in March - by ECS)
Since I did the work there was no charge for labor just my time which helps save a ton of bucks. I am not attempting the headers and stuff I leave that to the guys that know their stuff. Hope this helps....
1. rear letters inserts $20.00
2. CLB $50.00
3. Halltech Stinger $200.00
4. Lowered STock Bolts $0.00
5. McGuard Chrome Lugs $45.00
6. Hood Seal $15.00
7. V1 Hardwire and Rearview mirror bracket $35.00
8. Flush mount tails $20.00
9. Frost King Sound Proofing $30.00
10. CAGS eliminator $20.00
11. Z06 sway bars $240.00
12. GHL Exhaust $845.00
13. Headlights and Fogs Replaced $90.00
14. Painted Calipers $25.00
15. Blink Blink Lights $100.00
16. window valet
17. Headers, high flow cats, x-pipe (to be done in March - by ECS)
Since I did the work there was no charge for labor just my time which helps save a ton of bucks. I am not attempting the headers and stuff I leave that to the guys that know their stuff. Hope this helps....
Last edited by Wicked Weasel; Feb 22, 2005 at 09:14 AM.
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Originally Posted by love my car
ok im looking for my first mod have a stock 6 speed looked at different places for zo6 sway bars seems the prices are alot different like the one place had the front bar for 86.00 and ya go to another site and the same thing is like 300.00 also can i just do the sways or shocks and springs now ive had the car for almost 3 months and i have to tell ya its been a blast ive had her up to 135mph but its not like im a racer i thing its cool as she sits but the way some members in here talk its like a no braner to upgrade to the sways ................or since i dont have a ton of money laying around and giving that i really like the car as she sits should i do the radar thing a v1 im leaning to im confuzed about what to do HELP111
I just bought sways from Fred Beans...he has a fantastic price on them this month...I think the entire set was around $160. I ordered them on Monday, had them in my hands on Thursday... They won't make your car go any faster, but they should help keep her flat in the turns. While I was at it, I also picked up ceramic pads from him so I could eliminate all the black brake dust thats a pain in the rear to remove from my polished wheels, and all 8 pads only cost about $110...a great deal!
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Yes, you can just do the sways or shocks. My first mod was a new cat back exhaust, followed by the air intake, some new non-runflat tires and wheels and a lot of interior work. Just depends on what you are really looking to do with the car. The sways and shocks will certainly help the handling department.
