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Jan 12, 2010 | 03:09 PM

ssidekickbp

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After having a couple of items I wish I never bought, I wanted to know if theres any other Mods/ Accessories you DO NOT recommend getting for a c5? Interior or Exterior....

Jan 12, 2010 | 03:10 PM

~~~Josh~~

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Black wheels.

Also, those chrome louvers on the rear... a sexy butt, second to none!

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Jan 12, 2010 | 03:22 PM

PostShawn

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Metal shift **** in very hot places. was on the car when I got it though.

Jan 12, 2010 | 03:30 PM

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Black wheels.

Or those enormous rear wings

Jan 12, 2010 | 03:55 PM

SCM_Crash

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Ultra stiff shifter... I had to drive the car for the people at the car wash and even sometimes the valet. They couldn't get the car in reverse many times and nearly bumped my car into walls and other cars.

Jan 12, 2010 | 03:57 PM

Dominic Toretto

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Why would you buy something that you didn't want

? I got some interior leather stuff from Redlinegoods that didn't quite match the exterior yellow but I now have some replacements of all black with red stitching that I am waiting to install

-Alex

Jan 12, 2010 | 04:02 PM

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Cheap Z06 screens and cheap flat fuel rail covers. Stick with raised if you buy any.

Jan 12, 2010 | 04:03 PM

ssidekickbp

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Why would you buy something that you didn't want

? I got some interior leather stuff from Redlinegoods that didn't quite match the exterior yellow but I now have some replacements of all black with red stitching that I am waiting to install

-Alex

I mean after I installed them, I took them off or they didn't work as well as I thought.

for me it was a rear view mirror bezel (didn't even fit the mirror), bad steering wheel decal and chrome grills for the front.

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Jan 12, 2010 | 04:14 PM

Dominic Toretto

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Originally Posted by ssidekickbp

I mean after I installed them, I took them off or they didn't work as well as I thought.

for me it was a rear view mirror bezel (didn't even fit the mirror), bad steering wheel decal and chrome grills for the front.

I know, I was just being facetious

, that's why I was pointing out that I goofed just the same.

-Alex

Jan 12, 2010 | 04:24 PM

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Cheesy stickers that go on the steering wheel...

Cheesy mesh screens for the coves, brake vents and lower rear fascia...

Cheesy Z06 screens...

Crappy aluminum shift pattern that sticks on the stock shifter...

This junk was on the car when I bought it. It has since been removed...

If you're going to buy this stuff, spend a little extra and get quality parts

Nick

Jan 12, 2010 | 05:11 PM

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Husky all weather car mats.

A)They don't fit well and you have to cut them. B) The rubber smell will kill you.

They lasted a day. Bought the Lloyds.

Jan 12, 2010 | 06:18 PM

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Folding cup holders (bottom tray folds up over top "C" cup arms). It was nice that they'd fold out of the way (mounted on the side of the tunnel) however minimal acceleration would launch your drink all over the car.

go ahead... ask me how I know

Jan 12, 2010 | 06:38 PM

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Cheap Z06 screens and cheap flat fuel rail covers. Stick with raised if you buy any.

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Jan 12, 2010 | 06:45 PM

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Quote:

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Metal shift **** in very hot places. was on the car when I got it though.

Amen!

Jan 12, 2010 | 07:18 PM

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I like those!!

Jan 12, 2010 | 07:20 PM

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I like those!!

Yours will look similar my friend

Jan 12, 2010 | 07:25 PM

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Lancejoker

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Hey John,when you guys get my car this weekend. You have to promise not to laugh at my fuel rail covers. I did them myself and they are far from great work. Haha

Jan 12, 2010 | 07:25 PM

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I like those!!

x209

Jan 12, 2010 | 07:27 PM

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Hey John,when you guys get my car this weekend. You have to promise not to laugh at my fuel rail covers. I did them myself and they are far from great work. Haha

Im sure we have seen worse buddy. Dont worry we will put a sheet over them