StuzVette encounter Mod crisis...
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Hmmm 4 - 2 - 7. Did you hear that, I heard it too. 427ci. Twin Turbo Nitrous injected. Damn voices. Just Kidding 
Stu I love your vette but I think Brian (C5 KIDD) has it right. C6 Z06. A new canvas to express what we have all come to know as STU.
Later,
Max
PS When will council members be inducted. I would like to be first in line.
Stu I love your vette but I think Brian (C5 KIDD) has it right. C6 Z06. A new canvas to express what we have all come to know as STU.
Later,
Max
PS When will council members be inducted. I would like to be first in line.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by SeaLawyer
My vote is for LT headers... Then tune... Then new wheels... Maybe some HRE's... Or spend some SERIOUS dough and get those new carbon fiber wheels... 19/20 inch combo. Then that opens up more mods -- larger rotors, bigger calipers, etc...
...I bought a 2nd set of chromies...
...I now have 2 sets 18X98.5 and 18X10.5
Im afraid if I look for another new set Ill end up with 3 sets of chromies
Originally Posted by mike76002
New wheels ... I meant wider wheels and tube it
I wish I can stop mine as well
I wish I can stop mine as well
Good ideas...though...
hmmmm I could go for selling both sets of wheels with tires and sensors...
then throw some more dough on new set... I like that!
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by XCELER8
Mods never end Stu. You know that. I wish they could end with me.
But the more you have the more problems that can happen. If your happy stay that way trust me. I have done about as much as you can to a C5 and dealing with some of what I delt with getting to this point almost makes it not worth it.
Jon
But the more you have the more problems that can happen. If your happy stay that way trust me. I have done about as much as you can to a C5 and dealing with some of what I delt with getting to this point almost makes it not worth it.
Jon
I feel your pain...
...I cant say it wasnt worth it though...lots of funny getting here and lots of fun driving it anywhere...
I love the silver paint...and except for StuzStipez
...I will probably never add flames or stripes...as good as they look...
...incidentally...being happy is what I am with StuzVette...
Perhaps I am bored with being happy...
...guess I may just have to become more creative
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by C5 KIDD
its simple stu.... you def. need a new car to work on! its time to move on to a new project! 
Originally Posted by nwdanner
That just means it's time to the start the "StuzC6Z06" fund. 
...this probably isnt the time to start the discussion...but as much as I want a Z06...I dont want another coupe style back...
now that would be a cool project...
...buy the Z06 then cut it up into a convertible...
actually checked on buying a convertible and added the 427...GM has no option for that build...yet...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I can think of a lot of things I still want to do to my car, but at some point I have to step back and say perhaps I have spent enough on this car. I've been slowing down lately for just that reason.
...and then right before the new cam...
but not until after I had installed the new exhaust system...
...I guess I would spend more money on StuzVette...
...but at what point do we undo our old mods to accommodate the new mods...
Oh wait I have already done that too...
...changed chrome in the engine bay to go to aluminum...
...preferred the machined metal look under the hood...
...changed exhaust system...
...as I have slowed down I discovered that the one new single mod is more expensive than 2, 3, or more I have already done...
...but with each step the mods have brought me to this point and I repeat I like where I am...
I have noticed some around here go to the mod booth...and get 'er done...
...and others revisit the mod booth and get 'er done again and again...until its done...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Funny you should say this Stu. You are the third hard core modder that has said this - the other 2 will remain nameless (but you know who you are )
You guys are modding your mods - and think that you have run out of things to mod.
Me - I could EASILY sink $200,000 into my baby and not be " done moddin' " There is just such a vast collection of things I could do to a C5 it boggles the mind.
Like I said, I know two other hard core modders that thinks they have done it all - and like you, is wondering what to do next. Like you, they think if they do anymore, it will look overdone.
And while I am not a fan of either of your 2 latest mods - that's just my own humble opinion. Do not let that stop you!!!
Mod On, Stu!
You (and those other 2 crazies) carry the flame for poor neophytes like me to look up to, emulate and follow.
Lead on!!
Stephen
)You guys are modding your mods - and think that you have run out of things to mod.
Me - I could EASILY sink $200,000 into my baby and not be " done moddin' " There is just such a vast collection of things I could do to a C5 it boggles the mind.
Like I said, I know two other hard core modders that thinks they have done it all - and like you, is wondering what to do next. Like you, they think if they do anymore, it will look overdone.
And while I am not a fan of either of your 2 latest mods - that's just my own humble opinion. Do not let that stop you!!!
Mod On, Stu!
You (and those other 2 crazies) carry the flame for poor neophytes like me to look up to, emulate and follow.
Lead on!!
Stephen
and maybe the StuzStipez are the symtom not the problem...
(BTW you know that Brian has seen StuzStripez in person and
)if leading is what I must do though...
...that must be done
...even if leading is following you into audio changes...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Neablas
it's sad but i think true.
looks like you are to the point of needing a new canvas.
or maybe painting over your canvas right now .. a paintjob maybe?
i personally mod my cars to get to a certain point .. where i am obviously nowhere near on my vette and once i get there, i hate ever thinking of parting with her.
we've had our 90 mustang since new, the mods we did to it were very well done and tasteful .. i couldn't imagine not having our baby in the family.
looks like you are to the point of needing a new canvas.
or maybe painting over your canvas right now .. a paintjob maybe?
i personally mod my cars to get to a certain point .. where i am obviously nowhere near on my vette and once i get there, i hate ever thinking of parting with her.
we've had our 90 mustang since new, the mods we did to it were very well done and tasteful .. i couldn't imagine not having our baby in the family.
Im not attached to StuzVette as I thought I might become...
...I was attached to the making of StuzVette...
but I enjoy it more than any other car I have had...
...and just wonder if moving on is even worth the exchange...
oh ...and I am attached to peoples faces when the see and hear StuzVette drive by...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by ZaydeZ06
What's wrong, Stu? Jami won't let you put your grubby little hands on her C6. It's ripe for modding......... BTW, I think the C6 Z06 idea is a splendid one......
...you know you may have hit the my dilemma on the head...
Ever since Jami let me drive her C6 I have been wanting to mod her vette...
...she doesnt want me to mod her vette...
so your right... she wont let me put my grubby hands on her C6
Boy what I could do to that C6 convertible!!! yaaaaaaaaaaaaHOOOO
ughuh....sorry! ...got carried away....
Ever since she got that vette Ive though putting more money in StuzVette was another dollar stolen from the mods on the C6. even if it is her C6 (she reminds me often...)
To make matters worse...she is content with her vette the way it is...
...imagine that...to modders that is the kiss of death...its killing me
Max and others too who suggest the Z06...or other project car with the 427...
I think if I stop modding...its to devote more attention to StuzC6427Vert...
That doesnt have a great ring to it but that C6 vette would be ideal...
Perhaps the other part of the dilemma is indeed spending more on a vette I am no longer devoted to...
There Ive said it... I want a divorce...I have my eye on another...
Thankfully I think my position as Pastor is intact under the circumstances...
(It IS a car...)I want to put my grubby hands on a C6 convertible...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Rob'sC5
For whats its worth . I'd say leave the work of ART alone and find another to play with.
thanks for the compliment...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by stuart
..that is one of the concerns...overdoing it...
and maybe the StuzStipez are the symtom not the problem...
(BTW you know that Brian has seen StuzStripez in person and )
if leading is what I must do though...
...that must be done ...even if leading is following you into audio changes...
and maybe the StuzStipez are the symtom not the problem...
(BTW you know that Brian has seen StuzStripez in person and
)if leading is what I must do though...
...that must be done
...even if leading is following you into audio changes...It's all fun. Right now I'm contemplating tossing out most of my stereo (well some major components anyway) and redoing it
So I know that feeling of "it's not quite done" very well
Good luck on the probably upcoming StuzVert VI project
EG
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Okay I have my flame suit on What about just taking the time to step back and enjoy what you've accomplished with the Vette so far...then at some point start a new project. I know pretty boring and probably not what you want to do or will do, but I just wanted to add that perspective.
There is a great sense of joy in enjoying a job well done.
What about just taking the time to step back and enjoy what you've accomplished with the Vette so far...then at some point start a new project. I know pretty boring and probably not what you want to do or will do, but I just wanted to add that perspective. There is a great sense of joy in enjoying a job well done.
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Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Right now I'm contemplating tossing out most of my stereo (well some major components anyway) and redoing it
If so toss it my way. (Then can you help me install in my car!!)
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Stu, don't want you to feel lonely with nothing to mod... do you want to add some mods to my car? I'm just down the road
I've been thinking of adding insulation for heat/sound.... drinks are on me.
-adrian
I've been thinking of adding insulation for heat/sound.... drinks are on me.
-adrian
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Tossing out your stereo If so toss it my way. (Then can you help me install in my car!!)
If so toss it my way. (Then can you help me install in my car!!)Now back to Stu's dilemma - Oh, the Drama!!
StuzVert VI !!!!
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
And like you, I have also modded my mods - and changed direction, and gone forward - then backwards - then sideways...
It's all fun. Right now I'm contemplating tossing out most of my stereo (well some major components anyway) and redoing it
So I know that feeling of "it's not quite done" very well
Good luck on the probably upcoming StuzVert VI project
EG
It's all fun. Right now I'm contemplating tossing out most of my stereo (well some major components anyway) and redoing it
So I know that feeling of "it's not quite done" very well
Good luck on the probably upcoming StuzVert VI project
EG
..thanks for the encouragement... ...redoing the new audio system
Oh my we do really need help...
you know if we keep this up...
...the others will just hang for the not so used parts to trickle down...
The way its going though...I feel like it might happen that I end up buying back the parts I just took off...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by Adrian-S
Stu, don't want you to feel lonely with nothing to mod... do you want to add some mods to my car? I'm just down the road
I've been thinking of adding insulation for heat/sound.... drinks are on me.
-adrian
I've been thinking of adding insulation for heat/sound.... drinks are on me.
-adrian
Got a day or two...and a garage...
...Chris and the guys are always down for a mod party...
..hmmm I may have to come up with a mod or two...
are you squeemish ...if so you may not
wanna watch...drinks dont go with my sermon...
...unless of course you are referring to sparkling water and lime
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
Don't mean to hijack Stu's thread - but yes, I'm going to change the MP3 Sony head unit, the MP3 Sony 10 disc changer , the RF crossovers and redo some of the wiring. Probably late summer before I do that - have to complete my suspension and cam first
Now back to Stu's dilemma - Oh, the Drama!! StuzVert VI !!!!
Now back to Stu's dilemma - Oh, the Drama!!
StuzVert VI !!!!we have our priorities...
...nice ...Im looking at the panasonic 7700U...touch screen
...comes with a sink I was told...
nothing fancy...just different...Id like to watch dvd on the next Stuz Cruz...
We are going to need movies for the suspension and cam mods...