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Dec 30, 2008 | 03:15 PM

c5BlackBeauty

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From: New Jersey

St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21

Mod Fever -

Okay....if you own a vette then we all have the FEVER right? But......when do you say enough is enough? Who has said done, kaputz, finished, all over, enough and please not more and why?

I believe I am "almost done." I'm more into the "Look than the Go" so I think I only have to jump on the Vette Essential Bandwagon for new skins and steering wheel to call it quits but who knows.

Dec 30, 2008 | 03:17 PM

Purerock105

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From: Elko, Nevada

I've never given myself the 'I'm done' mantra, but I did take 1-2 years off without any mods, then I re-entered 'the game'...so to speak.

Dec 30, 2008 | 03:24 PM

Vetteman Jack

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From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.

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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26

NCM Sinkhole Donor

CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran

Only way I quit modding my C5 was when I sold it. When I get my next Vette, it will start all over again.

Dec 30, 2008 | 03:59 PM

DIXZ

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From: Chino Ca.

I can quit modding any time I want to! I have already quit 6 times.

Dec 30, 2008 | 08:16 PM

c5BlackBeauty

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From: New Jersey

St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIXZ

I can quit modding any time I want to! I have already quit 6 times.

I like that.

Dec 30, 2008 | 08:19 PM

CCA Corvette Parts

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From: Manassas Park VA

St. Jude Donor '07-'08,-'13-'14, '16-'17

Kevin was done 3 or 4 times last year

Peace
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Dec 30, 2008 | 08:22 PM

blacksedan87

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From: "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and

St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18-'19

NCM Sinkhole Donor

I would have to honestly say that I've gone about as far as I plan to go. Now - I'm in maintenance mode, and as things wear out or fail, I will replace the parts with something new and better. Example: I have to replace the brake master cylinder resevoir - so while I'm doing that and as long as I have to bleed the brakes anyway - I'll install a set of Goodridge Stainless Steel brake lines and a set of speed bleeders....does that qualify as a mod?

Dec 30, 2008 | 08:27 PM

dobewillie

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From: lockport n.y

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Dec 30, 2008 | 10:32 PM

GS Ron

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From: Thousand Oaks CA.

Every time I get the urge for a new Vette, I just do some more mods and that keeps me satisfied for another year. 17 more days she will be 11.

Dec 30, 2008 | 10:39 PM

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bencini231

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From: Paducah Kentucky

I probably could quit if i could stay away from this forum. Just can't stay away from here though.

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:01 AM

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dixonk

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From: Kansas City Missouri

St. Jude Donor '09

If quitting is possible and someone finds a way out please let me know!!! It seems no matter how deep I go into the modding there is still that hunger.

Dec 31, 2008 | 12:36 AM

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91LSMAN

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From: Puyallup WA

It will never end. (Insert Evil Laugh Here)

See, you think you are into "show mods", then you go to a Corvette show and a cammed C5 starts up, and you start thinking..hmmmmmmm

Dec 31, 2008 | 01:13 AM

#13

tstar

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From: DuBois PA

St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15

You'll see the light when you get the box I just sent you!

Dec 31, 2008 | 01:19 AM

#14

MyVetteDream

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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004

St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07

I "finished" my car last March.

Then 2 weeks ago, I finished it again with a blue LED HVAC from Tim ↑

I know I'm done because my car is:

1. Reliable
2. Fast as I want it to be
3. Looks how I want, couldn't really want more, nor do I.
4. Is totally mine --- anytime anyone who knows me sees it... they know it's mine
5. I abso-freakin-lutely love it.... Just the way it is.

Dec 31, 2008 | 01:23 AM

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tstar

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From: DuBois PA

St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyVetteDream

OK this is the acid test! I'm saving your post Dave... we'll see!

Tim

Dec 31, 2008 | 02:35 AM

#16

WildTurkey

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From: Dallas Texas

Always ways to improve (must resist)

Dec 31, 2008 | 03:49 AM

#17

DeeGee

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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England

2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

I decided to keep the engine side pretty much stock. Its bad enough finding a Tech who can work even a stock Vette here in England.

Mind you I've still added a few things over the years

Dec 31, 2008 | 07:49 AM

#18

ecoman

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From: naugatuck ct

HELP i can,t stop i think i need a rehab

Dec 31, 2008 | 08:21 AM

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Sully C5

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From: Greer SC

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Here are my mods:

· C5R-427 Racing Block
· Lunati Forged 4.00" stroke crank
· Lunati Billet 6.125" connecting rods
· Lunati custom pistons
· Lunati/Taylor moly file fit rings
· Lunati/King & GM bearings
· Modified LS6 oil pump
· Comp Cams adjustable timing set
· CNC Stage IV cylinder heads
· 240-244 114 XER Cam
· 50lb Injectors
· Fast-90mm Intake
· TPIS Throttle Body
· Throttle-Body Bypass
· BPP Vortex Ram Air
· BPP PowerDuct
· BeCool Radiator
· Coated StainlessWorks 1¾" Long-tube headers
· Whisper X-Pipe
· B&B PRT Quad Ovals
· Compression 11.5:1
· PCM program by Mike Norris
· Random Tech High-Flow Cats
· Underdrive Pulley
· 160 Thermostat with Fan Controller
· FLP Stage-V Racing Tranny
· Custom FLP Tranny Super-cooler with fan
· Vigilante 3-Disc Torque Converter
· ZO6 3.42 rear
· 18" CCW Track Wheels
· Nitto NT-555RII Extreme R Road Race Tires
(285/35 ZR18 & 305/35 ZR18)
· Wilwood Brakes with Racing Brakes
· Caravaggio Hard Top for Racing
· QA1 12-point Adjustable Shocks
· T-1 Stabilizer Bars
· Lowered 1”
· Wolfe Roll Bar
· 6-point Racing Harness

I am not done yet.

Dec 31, 2008 | 08:37 AM

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poolboy

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