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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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Just curious which mods people wanted, thought about it and didn't pull the trigger on. Oh, and the reason why might be helpful.

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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Mod - http://www.lingenfelter.com/pack_cor_c5_725.htm
Reason I didn't get it - "Manual transmission - $44,995.00"
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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Sad to say... Maggie

I just an ext. warr. a few months ago, and the rep told me that if I installed one, it would void my engine and tranny coverage... He told me not to even bother buying the warr. if I was going to do it.

Changed my mind... for now

waiting fo the warr. to run out...
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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How about a mod we regretted.

Aftermarket repo wheels. Looked good perform bad. Very heavy, I should have stuck with stock.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Litre
Mod - http://www.lingenfelter.com/pack_cor_c5_725.htm
Reason I didn't get it - "Manual transmission - $44,995.00"
I agree on this. I do not see why anyone would mod a 45K vehicle with a 45K mod.
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by shurite44
How about a mod we regretted.

Aftermarket repo wheels. Looked good perform bad. Very heavy, I should have stuck with stock.

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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Those GM drilled/slotted rotors. Should have spent a little extra for some zinc-coated ones. Though I clearcoated the hat, the rust is still obvious in a few places and doesn't look good.

Anybody want to buy a set of slightly used rotors?? I'm going for a higher quality set soon...
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Old Nov 21, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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90 mm TB and intake manifold combo. not worth the $$$ at all unless youve got a monster cam. one guy on here actually dyno'd less after puttin on the 90mm set up.

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So far it has been headers for me. Still thinking about it, but came very close to getting some a few months back.
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Here's one I tried that didn't last long....
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I almost pulled the trigger on some Z06 rims (chromed) but glad I didnt', the chromed stockers I have are just too perfect to justify the extra inch width, plus I wash my lady friends Z and those suckers are killer to clean.

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Got the tail light blackouts, and got tired of them quickly. Now have the Euro red/whites and love 'em. Got the CCW classics in black with the polished rims, for my black car. Now have iForge Aeros in 18/19, and like them WAY better. Almost went with a Procharger, and decided to wait. Now I'm thinking the STS TT, or the A&A Vortech kit.
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NOS....still toy with the idea of 100hp for $600
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lingenfelter twin turbo 650 package...

couldnt talk myself into 30K plus on a mod for a car that i probably wont keep for that long....c6 z06 is calling to me
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Changed my mind on every mod I have done except the last 2

I love my new ECS drivetrain (Rodney trans, SS3600 stall and 3.90 gears) and I love my new coilovers and T1 sways.

Everything else (and I mean everything else) I have either re-modded, changed, removed. sold or discarded.

Yeah, I need help.....
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