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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:06 AM
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This is the unique mods thread. Please post pics or descriptions of your unique mods. Only post a pic or describe the mod if you have never seen it on another Vette...or you have never seen it posted on this forum before. It doesn't matter how small or large the mod...

let's see something different.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Had to fit side indicators and a fog light to comply with Euro regs.

The car goes back to UK next year



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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:18 AM
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Had to fit side indicators and a fog light to comply with Euro regs.

The car goes back to UK next year
It looks like you had to cut a hole in the side to install a light? Is that what I am seeing? It's different...but I would be a bit pissed if I had to do that. Thanks for sharing.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:29 AM
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thats interesting!
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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Too many to list. Space modulator, flux capacitor and leaned out the Dylithium crystal to air ratio etc.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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What do you guys think? Blocks my rear view mirror bad though but I'm going to keep it
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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Made my own carbon fiber brake pad covers a couple years ago. I love them. Very unique, and never seen or even heard of anyone else doing it!

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Originally Posted by Pentacle One
Here is one I've never seen any were



What do you guys think? Blocks my rear view mirror bad though but I'm going to keep it
Looks good, did you put it in yourself or have it installed?
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 01:10 AM
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My main "unique" mod is the fade outs. Never seen anyone else do it, and frankly, I hope they don't. Also, my chrome door handles are pretty unique.
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The Roll Bar was installed by the previous owner. It’s bolted to the frame. I have to pull the carpet but I can take pictures if you want. I have the receipt for it if you want to know were he got it. Here is another mod he did for me that I total love. White Face Gages. This is the chite man. At night it’s the most beautiful instrument panel in the world. I have people ride my blind spot to just pear in at it. I know sounds unsafe but I always look over my shoulder for them anyway because the FRC has a big one.



Thanks Manny for the all the cool mods
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by VLVETTE
Too many to list. Space modulator, flux capacitor and leaned out the Dylithium crystal to air ratio etc.

Oh, Geesuzz Chrisse. Now, that is out of this world and frigging cool.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 03:23 AM
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I ordered 'Andy's' partition when I had my car done at Caravaggio's, I asked him to fabricate some extra lighting behind each seat since the partition now blocked the light coming from the trunk area.

You see one light just by the right shoulder area of the driver seat, and really adds to the interior illumination!

The clear front plate cover keeps the smooth lines of the front bumper cover, masking off the backside, and painting body color reduces the impact of the full size plate, and almost makes it disappear!
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:14 AM
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So far this is it for me as far as most unique. Others have done it but you dont see it too much.
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Very small, subtle accent but unique. I cut the mounting pins off of 2 lapel pins and used 3M tape to mount them.

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Originally Posted by JETZ
I ordered 'Andy's' partition when I had my car done at Caravaggio's, I asked him to fabricate some extra lighting behind each seat since the partition now blocked the light coming from the trunk area.

You see one light just by the right shoulder area of the driver seat, and really adds to the interior illumination!
Those seats are fantastic!
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 07:47 AM
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Man, this is a good thread!
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Originally Posted by JETZ
I ordered 'Andy's' partition when I had my car done at Caravaggio's, I asked him to fabricate some extra lighting behind each seat since the partition now blocked the light coming from the trunk area.

You see one light just by the right shoulder area of the driver seat, and really adds to the interior illumination!
How much for the seats?
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It looks like you had to cut a hole in the side to install a light? Is that what I am seeing? It's different...but I would be a bit pissed if I had to do that. Thanks for sharing.
Just a small hole to take 2 wires. The light is self stick.

Know what you mean but it's either do the mod or leave the car behind in the US. No brainer really
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by VLVETTE
Too many to list. Space modulator, flux capacitor and leaned out the Dylithium crystal to air ratio etc.

I guess you don't have to worry about Vette Scrape do you?
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