undecided on my first mod help
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Well the first mod that I would do, knowing what I know now, is lower the car. First of all it's FREE! Then an exhaust adds that agressive tone that the car should have from the factory IMO. From there the biggest "looks" would be a set of wheels or you could go for more performance. Either way you go have fun and enjoy the car!
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Intake W/cool air mod, and exhaust. It has to breathe, and I agree that lowering is a major appearance mod. For me the BSM ruined the smooth lines, so if you have them, get rid of them, unless you like the look. Go limo tint on rear glass on a black car. It gives the appearance that the glass is part of the car. JMO
Lowered and limo tint
When I look at this C6/C5 comparison, it looks like the C5 is sitting behind a Mazda RX7. It just came to me like an epiphany from above.
BSM removal
Lowered and limo tint
When I look at this C6/C5 comparison, it looks like the C5 is sitting behind a Mazda RX7. It just came to me like an epiphany from above.
BSM removal
Last edited by StevieB; Nov 30, 2005 at 05:19 AM.
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Originally Posted by 3318C5
Well the first mod that I would do, knowing what I know now, is lower the car. First of all it's FREE! Then an exhaust adds that agressive tone that the car should have from the factory IMO. From there the biggest "looks" would be a set of wheels or you could go for more performance. Either way you go have fun and enjoy the car!
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I agree with the others...do engine bay dress-up last. Under-the-hood mods are more impressive after your car looks & sounds better. Lowering, air intake, exhaust is where I started. After that then power mods...headers, H&C...then wheels & tires...then suspenion & brakes. See we can all help you spend lots of $$$$. 
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Originally Posted by nephu
ive been in contact with paula on a painted hood liner mod. but for the money im spending on that i could really dress up the engine. were should i start any opinons.Again, it all depends on what you want to focus on to determine what comes first. Good luck - and welcome to the Forum.
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First thing I did to mine was an air intake and cat back exhaust. Then progressed to wheels/tires, interior and then under the hood.