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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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I just purchased my first Z06 (2004). It has a modify Air Induction and I upgraded the plugs and wires. It also has a upgraded shifter. I would like to know what would should I do next to fit in with what has already been done?
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Long tubes sound tasty, imo
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Long tubes sound tasty, imo
I agree!! If you have the money a set of LGs are very nice!
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 07:55 PM
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Ummmmmm....Let Me See......Drive It???

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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Take it to the track where you can have some fun, & find out the capabilities of the car . Of course this time of the year, events are kinda winding down, well good luck anyways .
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom Hassett
I just purchased my first Z06 (2004). I would like to know what would should I do next to fit in with what has already been done?
Thanks Tom
Find a babe to cruise in it ..
*giggle*


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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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Put on a nice set of headers. Don't forget to have the car tuned by a top tuner when you're done with the modifications. To realize the real increases, you should not forget about this.
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Get use to the car first!! Don't get to crazy yet. A good driver can make all the difference in the world. But I agree, Long Tubes would be next buy, then a Cat Back.
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another vote for longtubes!
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Originally Posted by BlkSS1755
another vote for longtubes!
....what kind of intake do u have?
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Originally Posted by PA Z06
Long tubes sound tasty, imo


Don't forget tuning, and how about a set of performance brake pads?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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You say this is your first Z06, do you mean that you had another vette, if so, what did you do to it?

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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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I haven't done the longtubes yet. But I did get the B&B Bullet catback exhaust. And let me tell you...

I now have the best looking AND the best sounding car in town.

[disclaimer: I live in a small town]

But I would definitely recommend B&B Bullet.
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Congratulation! I just purchased my first vette (2004 Z06 also) about a month ago. I have been looking at items to modify to increase performance. Then my wife said, "take the money you would spend on 'stuff' and go take a driving course. When you can handle what you have, then increase performance." Smart woman, I have signed up for a driving course at Infineon Raceway. Best of luck, enjoy your car.
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Originally Posted by gringram
Congratulation! I just purchased my first vette (2004 Z06 also) about a month ago. I have been looking at items to modify to increase performance. Then my wife said, "take the money you would spend on 'stuff' and go take a driving course. When you can handle what you have, then increase performance." Smart woman, I have signed up for a driving course at Infineon Raceway. Best of luck, enjoy your car.
very sharp lady!
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mine would have started that statement, "take the money you would spend on 'stuff' and... give it to me"
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Originally Posted by Tom Hassett
I just purchased my first Z06 (2004). It has a modify Air Induction and I upgraded the plugs and wires. It also has a upgraded shifter. I would like to know what would should I do next to fit in with what has already been done?
Thanks Tom
Drive it.....
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by gringram
Congratulation! I just purchased my first vette (2004 Z06 also) about a month ago. I have been looking at items to modify to increase performance. Then my wife said, "take the money you would spend on 'stuff' and go take a driving course. When you can handle what you have, then increase performance." Smart woman, I have signed up for a driving course at Infineon Raceway. Best of luck, enjoy your car.
Excellent idea! I took a 3-day racing school at Lime Rock a la Skippy and let me tell you, it was worth it. Best part was getting to beat the crap out of real race cars that didn't belong to me!
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Definitely sign up for a HPDE event! It is amazing to take your Z around a road course at speed and find out what the car is capable of!
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