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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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Some may not consider this a mod, but I do! So...
I just completed my first ever mod to my '03 Triple Black Vert tonight. It's a non-performance mod, but it's a good start. Thanks to all for their input and advice on the GM Bra (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...php?t=1397131). I went ahead and ordered the bra and installed tonight. Here's some pics of the finished product. Next will be an exhaust plate. Excuse the garage appearance, we're still working on it. It's going to be our winter project!




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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Gotta crawl before you can walk - feels good to accomplish a task and have a successful outcome, doesn't it?
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Gotta crawl before you can walk - feels good to accomplish a task and have a successful outcome, doesn't it?
Yes it does! Thanks Randy!
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Gotta crawl before you can walk - feels good to accomplish a task and have a successful outcome, doesn't it?
Yea but a bra as a mod??

At least get an intake! LOL
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by StoplightWarrior
Yea but a bra as a mod??

At least get an intake! LOL
Doing anything to a car that isn't stock is a step for me...gimme some time here!
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:27 AM
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Best fitting C5 Bra at a great price. Looks good.
Keep the nose clean and waxed underneath with frequent removal.

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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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That doesn't look bad. Is it leather? Have your next mod planned yet? I hear it's addictive.

My first "mod" was a radar detector. Several other mods enroute. Plannning more
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ja03c5
Doing anything to a car that isn't stock is a step for me...gimme some time here!

You get your butt over to west coast corvettes and order an exhaust this minute, buster!!
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nice car...and nice moped too!
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:00 AM
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Lookin' good!..
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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Good deal. I've run the GM Bra on my car for over five years and it has yet to give me any problems. Sure saves the front end from a lot of chips and bug stains.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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It never ends after the first mod!!!

Now you need a set of tail light seals and Key Lock Covers from us



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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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Looks good!

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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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Now you're on your way!
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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The GM bra is one of the first things I got for my car. I used it this weekend going up to Bar Harbor. It fits great! It's a pain to put on the first time but easy everytime after that.
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Originally Posted by The Nuts
nice car...and nice moped too!
Thanks!

Ah the scooter...that thing is awesome. Great for running around the area where I live!
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Ahhhh.....and so it begins Young Grasshopper
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just keep your nose clean......
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Not a bad Mod at all

When all those bugs are out during the summer months you are going to be quite satisfied with this Mod
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