Need help deciding on mods
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From: york pa
Originally Posted by deputy_dog1192
I just turned 24 a couple months ago, and I bought my car myself, didn't have my parents help at all. And from what I can tell, if you're only wanting to spend no more than $500 for mods, you aren't gonna get too far...I may be wrong. Hell, a full exhaust system will run you anywhere between $700-$1000, and thats if you put it on yourself...add a couple hundred bucks for labor if you have to pay someone. I'm in the same boat you are, I'm looking for fairly inexpensive mods, but lets face it, you might as well stick that $500 in the bank and wait till it at least doubles...
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I have more than $500 in the bank....close to $4,000...I just used $500 as a figure...I just sold a pair of Nike Jordan shoes and going to use that $350 towards the car....can someone be a little more specific on what kind of exhaust?
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Originally Posted by madman7
my dad knows a GM parts vendor and told me he could get a discount on corsa exhausts...any suggestions?
Don't worry ... I'm sure lots of people wish they drove a Vette when they were your age.
I did, but I wrapped it around a block wall! :o But as mentioned already ... perf. mods for $500? Not realistically gonna get you much. Best of luck though.
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A catback will add 0-5 RWHP. Here's a cheaper and more fun alternative. http://redshift.homestead.com/cutouts.html
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
A catback will add 0-5 RWHP. Here's a cheaper and more fun alternative. http://redshift.homestead.com/cutouts.html
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by B R
You should mod yourself, meaning leave the car alone, & work on making you a better driver. One strike against you already is that you are very young. This would be a great opportunity to get some professional driving instruction & track time. That way you can safely learn the limits of your car & your driving abilities. That's my vote!
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From: Chantilly Virginia
I'd rather stay stock than "trash" up the car by "drilling holes" and ****. As a teenager, I am satisfied w/ what I get at stock. I'm still goign to work on purchasing a new exhaust through one of my dads hook ups. anyone suggest a corsca exhaust?
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by BeastieBoys21
maybe a look into getting the Z06 exhaust...you could pick up a set for about 450-500....or GHL bullets used 700 new 900
Exactly, with an X-pipe and a set of hi-flo cats. Event at that rate he might have to spend $1200 to $1500 with the labor. My $.02 
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With your limited mods, I'd definitely do the zip tie mod first.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=ziptie
Then, gut the exhaust by yourself for free or pay a shady muffler shop to do the job for you...mind you, it's illegal in most states.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/exhaust.htm
Or:
Do the have the exhaust bypass mod done by even a reputable muffler shop. This should be "more legal."
http://www.megspace.com/cars/magred/ExhasutMod.html
Finally, if you have money left over, paint the calipers and do the rear letter decals. If you find that the zip tie mod is too difficult for you, then you don't need to be driving a sports car. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. That's how people without lots of money end up fixing up their cars and learning very cool tricks in the process. Basically, don't be a b***ch.
And people, thank you all so much for not jumping all over the kid for not buying the car by himself. If the father wants to have the honor and pleasure to buy the car for his son, then that's fine.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=ziptie
Then, gut the exhaust by yourself for free or pay a shady muffler shop to do the job for you...mind you, it's illegal in most states.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/exhaust.htm
Or:
Do the have the exhaust bypass mod done by even a reputable muffler shop. This should be "more legal."
http://www.megspace.com/cars/magred/ExhasutMod.html
Finally, if you have money left over, paint the calipers and do the rear letter decals. If you find that the zip tie mod is too difficult for you, then you don't need to be driving a sports car. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. That's how people without lots of money end up fixing up their cars and learning very cool tricks in the process. Basically, don't be a b***ch.
And people, thank you all so much for not jumping all over the kid for not buying the car by himself. If the father wants to have the honor and pleasure to buy the car for his son, then that's fine.
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From: Chantilly Virginia
Originally Posted by SJTrance
With your limited mods, I'd definitely do the zip tie mod first.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=ziptie
Then, gut the exhaust by yourself for free or pay a shady muffler shop to do the job for you...mind you, it's illegal in most states.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/exhaust.htm
Or:
Do the have the exhaust bypass mod done by even a reputable muffler shop. This should be "more legal."
http://www.megspace.com/cars/magred/ExhasutMod.html
Finally, if you have money left over, paint the calipers and do the rear letter decals. If you find that the zip tie mod is too difficult for you, then you don't need to be driving a sports car. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. That's how people without lots of money end up fixing up their cars and learning very cool tricks in the process. Basically, don't be a b***ch.
And people, thank you all so much for not jumping all over the kid for not buying the car by himself. If the father wants to have the honor and pleasure to buy the car for his son, then that's fine.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=ziptie
Then, gut the exhaust by yourself for free or pay a shady muffler shop to do the job for you...mind you, it's illegal in most states.
http://joshker99.home.comcast.net/exhaust.htm
Or:
Do the have the exhaust bypass mod done by even a reputable muffler shop. This should be "more legal."
http://www.megspace.com/cars/magred/ExhasutMod.html
Finally, if you have money left over, paint the calipers and do the rear letter decals. If you find that the zip tie mod is too difficult for you, then you don't need to be driving a sports car. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty. That's how people without lots of money end up fixing up their cars and learning very cool tricks in the process. Basically, don't be a b***ch.
And people, thank you all so much for not jumping all over the kid for not buying the car by himself. If the father wants to have the honor and pleasure to buy the car for his son, then that's fine.
