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[Z06] Cheap Mod list?
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Sammamish WA
Cheap Mod list?
Is there a compile of cheap mods?
if not is anyone interested in adding them here?
I am interested in mods that take <2 hours and cost <50$ whether they add to looks or driveability or just preventive maintenance to get your hands dirty and sip some cold beer in the garage.
to start off:
1. clutch and brake fluid replacement the Ranger method.
2. Swapping tired bulbs - makes a lot of difference in driving.
3. Anti-Venom Mod.
if not is anyone interested in adding them here?
I am interested in mods that take <2 hours and cost <50$ whether they add to looks or driveability or just preventive maintenance to get your hands dirty and sip some cold beer in the garage.
to start off:
1. clutch and brake fluid replacement the Ranger method.
2. Swapping tired bulbs - makes a lot of difference in driving.
3. Anti-Venom Mod.
Last edited by shaggy911; Sep 10, 2009 at 05:45 PM.
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Instructor
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From: Murfreesboro TN
How about the don't be a garage queen "mod"
Take $50 and go fill up your gas tank and put the rest back in your wallet. Then go drive your Z06 on public roads (going to the once a month car show does not count) for up to 2 hours, repeat if necessary. You might try using the skinny pedal every once in a while when you are doing this, it is the one on the right. This can even be enjoyed with a friend and should be done regardless of the weather conditions. Enjoy!
Take $50 and go fill up your gas tank and put the rest back in your wallet. Then go drive your Z06 on public roads (going to the once a month car show does not count) for up to 2 hours, repeat if necessary. You might try using the skinny pedal every once in a while when you are doing this, it is the one on the right. This can even be enjoyed with a friend and should be done regardless of the weather conditions. Enjoy!
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Racer
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From: Bay Area/Central Valley CA California
How about the don't be a garage queen "mod"
Take $50 and go fill up your gas tank and put the rest back in your wallet. Then go drive your Z06 on public roads (going to the once a month car show does not count) for up to 2 hours, repeat if necessary. You might try using the skinny pedal every once in a while when you are doing this, it is the one on the right. This can even be enjoyed with a friend and should be done regardless of the weather conditions. Enjoy!
Take $50 and go fill up your gas tank and put the rest back in your wallet. Then go drive your Z06 on public roads (going to the once a month car show does not count) for up to 2 hours, repeat if necessary. You might try using the skinny pedal every once in a while when you are doing this, it is the one on the right. This can even be enjoyed with a friend and should be done regardless of the weather conditions. Enjoy!
Melting Slicks
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Why would you do that? Hate to burst your bubble but A short throw shifter is not a shorter shifter handle. By cutting your stock shifter handle you are actually icreasing your thwo length and making it harder to shift.
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From: St Louis Missouri
You're right, your opinion trumps mine.
Many people don't point out flaws in others cars. I know I wouldn't unless someone asked me to. I do however notice minor details like that. Little details are what take a care from "nice ride." to "Damnnnnn, that's phat."
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: St. Louis Missouri
You said "only stock ride height". Most people don't cut/remove their front bolts and swap the rear bolts. In any event... my car is lowered on stock bolts and I can clearly see the wheel wells with stock Z06-sized wheels/tires.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Woodinville WA
More things to tinker with
TB coolant bypass. $5 Most people say it doesn't make a performance increase, but it will satisfy your urge to tinker for a few minutes.
Hood seal $12. They claim it causes better airflow to the air filter and and hence more power but that is likely BS. It does seem to cut down a little on dust in the engine compartment.
Lower temp Thermostat. $35 - $50. This will really make you think you're doing something special to your engine. No likely benefit unless you lower cooling fan temps a little, and then still debatable.
Engine oil friction reducing additive (snake oil). $10-$50. You'll swear your engine runs smoother and has an additional 50hp, but a dyno will strongly disagree.
New high performance sparkplug wires. $40+. People who have done this swear it doubles the engines hp output; again a dyno will show no improvement.
Port your stock TB. DIY or have it done for $100. This will actually increase power by 2-3hp on a stock car, and 7-8hp on a car with an aftermarket air filter and headers per LPE (They have no reason to lie about this).
Happy tinkering
Hood seal $12. They claim it causes better airflow to the air filter and and hence more power but that is likely BS. It does seem to cut down a little on dust in the engine compartment.
Lower temp Thermostat. $35 - $50. This will really make you think you're doing something special to your engine. No likely benefit unless you lower cooling fan temps a little, and then still debatable.
Engine oil friction reducing additive (snake oil). $10-$50. You'll swear your engine runs smoother and has an additional 50hp, but a dyno will strongly disagree.
New high performance sparkplug wires. $40+. People who have done this swear it doubles the engines hp output; again a dyno will show no improvement.
Port your stock TB. DIY or have it done for $100. This will actually increase power by 2-3hp on a stock car, and 7-8hp on a car with an aftermarket air filter and headers per LPE (They have no reason to lie about this).
Happy tinkering