Must have mods for a C5?
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2007
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Exhaust, Exhaust manifolds, CAI, lowering, tune, wheels, minor interior and exterior mods. Case closed
. These cars are very potent from the box, so they don't need much outside some personal touches.
-Alex
. These cars are very potent from the box, so they don't need much outside some personal touches.-Alex
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,706
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From: Toronto Ontario
For me it was/is:
01) Emblem for center console by cargo area (Coupe)
02) Chrome exhaust plate
03) Rear bumper "Corvette" fill in letters
04) Window tint
05) CAI (Vararam)
06) Caliper painting
07) Cat-back exhaust
08) Racemesh grille inserts (brake ducts, fenders, rear fascia)
09) 3200 stall & 3.42 or 3.73 gears and a TransGo shift kit (A4)
10) Tune
- the list could go on and on.
01) Emblem for center console by cargo area (Coupe)
02) Chrome exhaust plate
03) Rear bumper "Corvette" fill in letters
04) Window tint
05) CAI (Vararam)
06) Caliper painting
07) Cat-back exhaust
08) Racemesh grille inserts (brake ducts, fenders, rear fascia)
09) 3200 stall & 3.42 or 3.73 gears and a TransGo shift kit (A4)
10) Tune
- the list could go on and on.
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,550
Likes: 27
From: Minneapolis MN
What exactly is the column-lock bypass and CAGS eliminator? Is the CAGS for 6-speed cars only?
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 263
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From: Tucson Arizona
BTW, for me the next non-performance item to go would be the stock shifter, for what ever its worth. That being said, going from a C4 to a C5 I think you'll be quite pleased. You might just want to drive it around and see what is a "must have" for you, the list is different for most all of us no doubt. For what its worth, one of the major highlights of my week is crusing and playing in my C5, you will not regret going this route stock or modified!!!
Racer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 328
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '08
Almost everything will cost for a vette
Cut a hole in the air cleaner, (shown) $0-$80:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...3&dept_id=1756
Dynatech long tube headers, X-Pipe, Cat, ... $800-$1500
http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatec...tegory_Code=c5
Corsa Touring edition exhaust - Pro Series $1200
http://www.corsaperf.com/pro_3_5.htm
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...3&dept_id=1756
Dynatech long tube headers, X-Pipe, Cat, ... $800-$1500
http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatec...tegory_Code=c5
Corsa Touring edition exhaust - Pro Series $1200
http://www.corsaperf.com/pro_3_5.htm
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 330
Likes: 33
From: Milwaukee WI
Intake....headers....tune....MUST have????
Come on.....sounds like some people don't know need from want.
Anyway, my list and reasons:
1. Do something with the column lock to make sure you don't get stuck with a locked wheel like I did. Either a CLB or the latest dealer fix taking out the lock plate.
2. CAGS eliminator. $20 fix and it's really annoying as it comes from the factory.
3. Skid plate stiffeners so you don't scrape the cage going up a driveway. $40.
4. Some good car care products to protect your car. I won't start an argument on brands.
5. An extra key. $20.
Everything else is a "want to have"!
Come on.....sounds like some people don't know need from want.
Anyway, my list and reasons:
1. Do something with the column lock to make sure you don't get stuck with a locked wheel like I did. Either a CLB or the latest dealer fix taking out the lock plate.
2. CAGS eliminator. $20 fix and it's really annoying as it comes from the factory.
3. Skid plate stiffeners so you don't scrape the cage going up a driveway. $40.
4. Some good car care products to protect your car. I won't start an argument on brands.
5. An extra key. $20.
Everything else is a "want to have"!
Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: Tucson Arizona
Intake....headers....tune....MUST have????
Come on.....sounds like some people don't know need from want.
Anyway, my list and reasons:
1. Do something with the column lock to make sure you don't get stuck with a locked wheel like I did. Either a CLB or the latest dealer fix taking out the lock plate.
2. CAGS eliminator. $20 fix and it's really annoying as it comes from the factory.
3. Skid plate stiffeners so you don't scrape the cage going up a driveway. $40.
4. Some good car care products to protect your car. I won't start an argument on brands.
5. An extra key. $20.
Everything else is a "want to have"!
Come on.....sounds like some people don't know need from want.
Anyway, my list and reasons:
1. Do something with the column lock to make sure you don't get stuck with a locked wheel like I did. Either a CLB or the latest dealer fix taking out the lock plate.
2. CAGS eliminator. $20 fix and it's really annoying as it comes from the factory.
3. Skid plate stiffeners so you don't scrape the cage going up a driveway. $40.
4. Some good car care products to protect your car. I won't start an argument on brands.
5. An extra key. $20.
Everything else is a "want to have"!
Actually, I have to admit... he probably got us all with the "must haves". Good call Ryan!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,206
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From: Roswell GA
Catch Can / Ceramic brake pads
The oil bypass catch can really reduced the dirt on my exhaust tips. Also if you have chrome wheels, ceramic brake pads really reduce the dust on them as well.
Only other real bang for the buck mods I ever did were the Z06 sway bars and gears in the A4.
Rest were just personal preference appearance stuff or little to no performance impact compared to those two.
Only other real bang for the buck mods I ever did were the Z06 sway bars and gears in the A4.
Rest were just personal preference appearance stuff or little to no performance impact compared to those two.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,355
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From: Surprise AZ
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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The factory headlight gears are made of nylon and can wear out over time. Personally, I would just wait until the headlights start to malfunction. Why fix something that's not broken? You may not have a problem with your factory gears for years to come.
Race Director
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From: Fremont CA
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Exhaust
Exhaust
Exhaust
The C5 has a lame sounding factory exhaust. The Z06 is a little better. There are options out there that are WAY better (Think Borla).
Exhaust
Exhaust
The C5 has a lame sounding factory exhaust. The Z06 is a little better. There are options out there that are WAY better (Think Borla).
