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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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As stated previous, steering wheel, better seats (my biggest issue, I'm 6'3"), better interior materials, and some engine options.
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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A stripped down model with just the bare essentials.
This would include good racing seats, HUD, real guages and a serious looking dash(think nascar), ac(yeah, gotta have it). Less insulation, Fixed roof, no radio, battery moved to the back, lose the fuel rail covers and move the coil packs and make nice valve covers.
you get the idea
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
Opportunity to order the engine options in the style (Coupe/Hardtop/Vert) Vette of individual choice!
Should be an easy option to implement
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 11:57 PM
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Performance Hood Seal should be standard as well as a complimentary case of Depends (each emblazened with the C5 logo).
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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What I find interesting about this thread is most items that have been mentioned have already been placed in the C6
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by hardtop
A stripped down model with just the bare essentials.
This would include good racing seats, HUD, real guages and a serious looking dash(think nascar), ac(yeah, gotta have it). Less insulation, Fixed roof, no radio, battery moved to the back, lose the fuel rail covers and move the coil packs and make nice valve covers.
you get the idea
They did offer this in the Z06. Just with more power, etc.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Home link in the visor. compass in the rear view, red head in the passenger seat....skip that last one that would upset the blonde that sits there now
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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Better seats: more foam, fimer support and high quality leather; deeper rear end gears, especially on the automatics; larger wheels; better fit on the interior plastic parts; built in lifting pucks on the frame rails; louder free flow exhaust; a reliable oil pressure sensor and fuel gauge; and an exemption from speed limits and traffic.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RIJVETTES
{snip}..... an exemption from speed limits and traffic.
Best one yet!!!!! Imagine if the Chevy dealers passed out "get out of jail for speeding" cards with every purchase. Sales would skyrocket!
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:02 AM
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Radio, A/C, Carpet/interior trim, seats, wheels, exhaust, intake, engine, paint...all on the optional list. Just like Ford's Body-in-white program except add a vin #. If you want it, if your going to replace it anyways, why buy the factory stuff.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Frizzle86
deletion of the automatic..... a larger cam and deeper wheel wells, better seats.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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- Vented hood (or better yet) a funtional cowl.
- an easier way to check trans fluid
- a more universal size alternator (somthing like a CS144 chassis)
- smooth bellows to the intake
- HID lighting (but keep the flip up headlights)
- Ferrari offers a hydraulic 2" suspension lifter for the front suspension to prevent scraping on high slope driveways and large speed bumps (could com in handy for texas drivers)
- ultrasonic parking sensors (because i know my mom will read this )
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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as everyone said SEATS that don't blow and I don't mean sport seats!
very satisfied and impressed with everything else
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