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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 06:28 PM
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Thanks again everyone. I will get some pics. up as soon as I find out who took the digital camera out of my office!!!

I can't wait to get started with mods!!!!!

Speedy! Sweet Ride! Those are the wheels I want! CCW 505's? I think that is what they are.
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 06:30 PM
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Welcome...
...sounds like you like it loud...
...before change to loudmouths...

consider headers, hi-flo cats...then if you dont like the sound...
...B&B bullets!
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 06:39 PM
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Stuart,

Yes I love it loud!!!! (My wife and neighbors might not!! )

I was going to go with LG Long Tubes, some Hi-flo cats, and either the SLP's or GHL Magnums (as of now that is my short term plan).

Please keep any of the tips and/or suggestions coming.

Thanks
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Welcome, there is no cure for mod madness so beware.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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Got a pic. finally. (Crappy camera!!!)

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Congrats and welcome..Nassau Blue is a great color on the mods..most here have given some good pointers. Even if you like it loud ( I do too) if you do headers..keep your B&B Tri-flo and see how that sounds with the addition of headers..I have the loudmouths now and love them.but I am getting ready to put headers on and I think with the Loudmouths and LT's it might even be too loud for me.
The cat-back exhaust are pretty easy to swap in and out so you can always go bakc and change it after the headers if it's not loud enough
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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Welcome and congrats. Lookin good!
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:16 PM
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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Anyone had any problems after lowering your Vette?

I would like to lower mine, but need to find out which suspension I have first, I saw someone mention that only the Z51 suspension can be lowered on the stock equipment without future problems.

Is this true?
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Anyone had any problems after lowering your Vette?

I would like to lower mine, but need to find out which suspension I have first, I saw someone mention that only the Z51 suspension can be lowered on the stock equipment without future problems.

Is this true?
sixxer, welcome i love that color the more i see it, no problem lowering on stock suspension bolts 3/4 in front to about 1.25 in the back, enjoy
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Thanks Greenskeeper!

Weather is pretty crappy, so figured I would attempt my first "Low-Cost" mod i.e. Lowering. I was thinking 3/4" Front and 1" in the back.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by sixxer
Stuart,

Yes I love it loud!!!! (My wife and neighbors might not!! )

I was going to go with LG Long Tubes, some Hi-flo cats, and either the SLP's or GHL Magnums (as of now that is my short term plan).

Please keep any of the tips and/or suggestions coming.

Thanks
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welcome to the forum. work in Cincinnati and have been lining up people to work on my C5.belong to a Cincinnati vette club but not active. My 01 is heavily modded already. 436 ARE with just about everything done to it. Also have CCW black powdercoat wheels on Quicksilver coupe.. would be happy to discuss with you local options on tuners, etc for your car. Again welcome Paul
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by pnewt
welcome to the forum. work in Cincinnati and have been lining up people to work on my C5.belong to a Cincinnati vette club but not active. My 01 is heavily modded already. 436 ARE with just about everything done to it. Also have CCW black powdercoat wheels on Quicksilver coupe.. would be happy to discuss with you local options on tuners, etc for your car. Again welcome Paul
Paul, I would love to get the names, and recommendations for someone local to work on my car!!!! I wouldn't mind seeing yours in person either, sounds awesome. PM me your contact info.

Thanks for the welcome
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