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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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What was your first mod to your C5?

What was your last mod to your C5?



Any floormat/supercharger guys???




My first mod was a Corsa catback. Last mod was a short shift boot.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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  • First Mod: I think it was lowering it on stock bolts or HID's in the stock headlight housings
  • Latest Mod(s): ACA Projectors w/ HID Lows & Hi's & Pfadt Coilovers
  • Last Mod: THERE IS NO LAST MOD!
  • Next Mod: C6 Z51 Rotors and brackets.

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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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Varaam first, C6 z51 brakes last, several in between and more to come. Heads and cam are sitting on the shelf now waiting to go on next.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:22 PM
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1st: CAGS eliminator
most recent: double DIN setup
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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First was a set of Borla Stingers. Latest was a MS3 Cam kit, and Im about to buy a TPIS 90mm TB to start my FAST set-up.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:32 PM
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First mod C6 Z06 shocks
Next mods I hope AR headers x-pipe corsa pace car axel back a tune
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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1st mod was chome Z06 rims...and there have been many mods since, but the latest/best is an A&A S/C...
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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First: CAGS eliminator
Last: Painted rear fascia
next: The ones starting to pile up in the garage!
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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First mod was the front screens. The last was a low profile rear lip spoiler.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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1st was thin spokes
Last was an after market CD/DVD/NAV player with a sub and an amp
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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First mod oil catch can from CCA last mod new shoes rotors ss brake lines more Im sure to come
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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1st, remove Bose for a nav, speakers, amps, boom box.
Last (?), N.I.T.R.O.U.S
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Is there ever really a last.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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First mod, new seat cushions and covers
Latest mod, C6 ZO6 shocks.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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1st mod --- Pro-Charger stage II

Last or should I say latest mod --- Ford 9 inch..
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1st Mod: CAGS eliminator
Most recent (and In Progress): Heads/Cam (heads are on)
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by lil vette
Is there ever really a last.
Lets say First and Latest. We all know that once you start, you don't quit. You simply change to a newer year and start all over.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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1st mod - ceramic coated long tube headers. Last mod - PRC stage 2.5 heads, still min the shop. There is 8 inches of snow on the ground and more coming tomorrow so the shop is a good place for the car.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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On my current car, the first was raised decals for the steering wheel and pass air bag. My most recent one (won't say last because I'm sure there will be more), is currently on order - new custom seat covers from Vette Essentials.
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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First mod: Hurst Shifter

Last mod to date: Tune to finish the new motor/APS TT setup.

Mods currently in work: Swapping ported TB's and vinyl wrapping the targa/halo in black.
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1st - painted dash, council and door surrounds and installed C6Z06 shifter
last completed- C6Z51 Brakes
on the self- C6Z51 sway bars, metal end links, C6Z06 shocks, and aluminuim pedals
last- never a last
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