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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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One man's garbage is another man's treasure. You couldn't GIVE me another Hurst shifter. Been there, done that. Stock shifter, cut down 2", shorter throws than the Hurst without the vibration, noise or sore muscles when stuck in stop and go traffic. That plus the detent modification = smooth as silk shifts. "Miss a gear", uhhh.....NO!

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Well then I guess it all comes down to what kind of driving you do. I've heard from a handful of vette owners that roadrace that they too would prefer to have something other than Hurst. As for me, I can live with the minor vibrations if it means I have a solid shifter with a GREAT 2nd-3rd shift. I also like that you can adjust the bias springs and blocks to suit your driving style (but I leave mine firm anyway! ) Thanks for the input.

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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 02:33 PM
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So far my Billy Boat Bullits. They look and sound awesome, they really added a new dimension to the car. I can't believe I waited so long to buy a catback system.

However, I have many more mods on the horizon so it will be interesting if the Bullits remain my favorite.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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mine would have to be my CAI raptor xxl and the air bridge
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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B&B PRT w/ speedway tips...and I'm going to say the Corvette Garage Z-07 rims.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bdiddo
What is favorite mod? One for each category- PERFORMANCE/APPEARANCE
camshaft - my new hood
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Does my entire car count for appearance mods? Just sent her to the first garage yesterday for new Bullets and oil pressure sensor, then she will be going to the other garage for the ground effects, new LED BlackCherry Blackouts all around, new lettering front and rear, my blink blink kit, new wheels and tires (with new tire sensors all around to), new top, new emblems front and rear and new paint (I feel like I am forgetting something)...Does that count?

Ok--no pics of her finished or even during process yet (they will be getting started next week and I will have progress reports cause you guys rock on support...) but you can see her before pic below with my husbands 84 and I will actually get rid of the pic of me and my husband when I figure out how (that is in Cancun by the way---our honeymoon)..
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Favorite mod....

If I only could put only 1 mod on the Vette, without a doubt it would be an exhaust system.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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I have two favorites - my VE interior and then my wheels/tires. These two things have really transformed my car.

Performance wise - I'm thinking about looking into the '80's Cadillac V8-6-4 engine......seems like "variable displacement" engines are back in style and I want to be on the "bleeding edge"!
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Performance would have to the dynotune. it brought out all power for the other mods (headers,cam). Appearance is definately lowering. More to come in both categories.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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biggest bang for the buck is the 3:90 gears and 2800 stall converter , should have done those before the cam & headers .
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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The 4.10s are still my fav mod.

Appearance? I will just say that C5's should have been lowered from the factory.
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Old Dec 12, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Corsa Indys and ZO6 brake ducts.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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replacing the blows, I mean bose.
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