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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Any one have any cool winter projects to make my car look even better???
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Paint calipers, paint lower portion of rear fascia, add some engine bling, add Z06 style screen set, clay and wax car, replace some interior pieces with custom ones, etc. Only limited by your imagination and budget.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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you could come clean up my garage. its more 'cold' than 'cool' though. no heat, well below 32 degrees here

just a thought...good luck with whatever you decide to do
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 00 Rooster
you could come clean up my garage. its more 'cold' than 'cool' though. no heat, well below 32 degrees here

just a thought...good luck with whatever you decide to do
so true,
I head back to Edmonton in about 4 days ....... brrrrrrr -12's and colder for Jan.....forget the garage
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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C6 Splash Guards install for me. I have been reading everything on the forum in regard to their installation. Gene sent them yesterday, delivery for next Thursday. All recommendations are welcome. I have a dremel and plan to hold the rear guards on with the clips that Ed (pipedreams) uses on his guards. From what I read, the front are pretty much a plug and play.
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 05:06 PM
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Replace the oil pressure sensor.
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Pull the HVAC and all buttons/switches and send to use for the led modifications
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A HUD install is a great mod if you don't have it
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wet sand and clear the warp core.....replace blinker fluid with the filtered, synthetic kind.

paint/do inserts on the front bumper and rear fascia...this small change can make your car pop.
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Originally Posted by 00 Rooster
you could come clean up my garage. its more 'cold' than 'cool' though. no heat, well below 32 degrees here

just a thought...good luck with whatever you decide to do
I live in WI know what your talking about, but unless you have a smokin hot daughter/wife I don't think I will be cleaning your garage
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Originally Posted by luvlake
C6 Splash Guards install for me. I have been reading everything on the forum in regard to their installation. Gene sent them yesterday, delivery for next Thursday. All recommendations are welcome. I have a dremel and plan to hold the rear guards on with the clips that Ed (pipedreams) uses on his guards. From what I read, the front are pretty much a plug and play.
Sweet!
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Originally Posted by vette.mix
A HUD install is a great mod if you don't have it
Do you know where I can get a good aftermarket HUD for a C5. Been thinking about this up-grade.
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Originally Posted by rdwiv
wet sand and clear the warp core.....replace blinker fluid with the filtered, synthetic kind.

paint/do inserts on the front bumper and rear fascia...this small change can make your car pop.
My gf might actually believe this. LOL
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Originally Posted by JW@JWMotoring.com
Pull the HVAC and all buttons/switches and send to use for the led modifications
Will be doing this! Looks sweet!!!
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Install the Pioneer Nav unit from Double D Mods, That would be really a great Mod., Love mine.


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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Tulsa Vette Guy
Install the Pioneer Nav unit from Double D Mods, That would be really a great Mod., Love mine.

I couldn't agree more! I just put this EXACT unit in my car last week and just waiting for my double bin to come from DD mods!!!! I'm so excited. I did the whole nine yards with all new speakers and amps.
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