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[Z06] Stock or Mod it?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Southwestern OH
St. Jude Donor '08
Stock or Mod it?
I love all the mods that forum members have done. Also have noticed how many Z06s have been wrecked.
It seems the value of a C5 Z06 seems to be dropping, yet a new Z goes for 75K?
3 choices:
1) Keep it stock, don't drive it and wait for the car to become a classic.
2) Keep it stock, and enjoy it. Do the race weekends and track events.
3) Mod the heck out of it and have a wild time with it
It seems the value of a C5 Z06 seems to be dropping, yet a new Z goes for 75K?
3 choices:
1) Keep it stock, don't drive it and wait for the car to become a classic.
2) Keep it stock, and enjoy it. Do the race weekends and track events.
3) Mod the heck out of it and have a wild time with it
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: KaLiFoRnIa
my last 2 cars, i have modded pretty heavily, and in the end wished i had not gone so far........ fun yes.. but to me it almost feels like i took away from what the car was.. odd ??? ya... lol
with the Z06 i only plan to do exhaust, intake, shifter... and thats about it for a long while..
then maybe heads and cam!
with the Z06 i only plan to do exhaust, intake, shifter... and thats about it for a long while..
then maybe heads and cam!
Pro
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 613
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From: Salt Lake City Utah
Remember mods include cosmetic also. Lots of cool mods for stripes, lights, lowering, wheels, etc. I love this kind of mod because it is what visually will really set your Corvette apart from another.
For now, my Z06 with straight exhaust, intake, tune, & couple other small things is plenty for me... for now.
John
For now, my Z06 with straight exhaust, intake, tune, & couple other small things is plenty for me... for now.
John
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 111
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From: Apex NC
I would have to say mod it!
But I agree with some of the previous posts. Take your time with your mods. This way your Z becomes more personalized and faster as time goes by. Personally, after I do a mod my car then gains HP and feels faster. As time goes by I get used to the added power and start looking for a new rush. So I do another mod and so on. If you go all out at first you get to a certain point and don't have much more you can do without a major overhual or major expenses. Just my opinion.
But I agree with some of the previous posts. Take your time with your mods. This way your Z becomes more personalized and faster as time goes by. Personally, after I do a mod my car then gains HP and feels faster. As time goes by I get used to the added power and start looking for a new rush. So I do another mod and so on. If you go all out at first you get to a certain point and don't have much more you can do without a major overhual or major expenses. Just my opinion.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 124
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mods
I would have to say mod it!
But I agree with some of the previous posts. Take your time with your mods. This way your Z becomes more personalized and faster as time goes by. Personally, after I do a mod my car then gains HP and feels faster. As time goes by I get used to the added power and start looking for a new rush. So I do another mod and so on. If you go all out at first you get to a certain point and don't have much more you can do without a major overhual or major expenses. Just my opinion.
But I agree with some of the previous posts. Take your time with your mods. This way your Z becomes more personalized and faster as time goes by. Personally, after I do a mod my car then gains HP and feels faster. As time goes by I get used to the added power and start looking for a new rush. So I do another mod and so on. If you go all out at first you get to a certain point and don't have much more you can do without a major overhual or major expenses. Just my opinion.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Somewherebetweenhereandthere
I love moddong my Z06. I do a lot of research on all the things I want to do though. I want all my modds to "blend" in. I like that my Z looks stock. It has alot of little things done to make it a better daily driver.
So I say MODD it and ENJOY it!!!
So I say MODD it and ENJOY it!!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Winchester TN
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'11
Hi CJR2 -
Everyone has their own reason for owning a high performance near race-ready sports car.
My reason is that I love to drive it and run it hard to push the limits of the car.
I also like to perform modifications to my car that make it better or more suited to my tastes.
best regards -
mqqn
Everyone has their own reason for owning a high performance near race-ready sports car.
My reason is that I love to drive it and run it hard to push the limits of the car.
I also like to perform modifications to my car that make it better or more suited to my tastes.
best regards -
mqqn
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 4,549
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From: Shenandoah Valley Virginia
Engine stock for the time being - multiple suspension, brake and longevity mods like oil coolers. What is the use having a car like this if you do not drive the snot out of it !!!
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 385
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From: CA
I say mod it to fit YOUR tastes. I picked my car up in Dec. from the original owner with 7800 miles on it, while it was great stock I like it even more now with the few mods I have done. I recently added some long tubes, catback, intake,shifter, and a tune and enjoy it even more now. If you enjoy it stock leave it alone, if not add some mods to make it more enjoyable for YOU.