What to do while the nose is off?
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What to do while the nose is off?
While the nose is off for paint I figure I need to take advantage of the extra working room. I'd like to do an upgrade to the factory fog lights, I read where some of you have some fogs that are almost as good as driving lights. Any suggestions on what and where to buy would be helpful.
I have some Z06 screens to put in the nose when it goes back on. Do you leave the existing fog light shrouds in place in addition to the screens? Not sure how they are attached on a Z06 or if there are any shrouds behind the screens on a Z06.
I don't have a cold air kit and was thinking now would be a good time to add if I can squeeze it into the budget. I am thinking Vararam but the quality issues I keep hearing about are troubling. Does anything have to be cut to install a Vararam system? I also like the cold air kit that is placed in the front license area but at the same time have a problem with the idea of cutting out that part of the cover.
Maybe some lighting/lens changes to the parking lights? What's the hot ticket there?
A curb alert for sure! I suck at judging where the front is on this car.
Ideas, suggestions, recommendations and pics of your upgrades welcomed.
I have some Z06 screens to put in the nose when it goes back on. Do you leave the existing fog light shrouds in place in addition to the screens? Not sure how they are attached on a Z06 or if there are any shrouds behind the screens on a Z06.
I don't have a cold air kit and was thinking now would be a good time to add if I can squeeze it into the budget. I am thinking Vararam but the quality issues I keep hearing about are troubling. Does anything have to be cut to install a Vararam system? I also like the cold air kit that is placed in the front license area but at the same time have a problem with the idea of cutting out that part of the cover.
Maybe some lighting/lens changes to the parking lights? What's the hot ticket there?
A curb alert for sure! I suck at judging where the front is on this car.
Ideas, suggestions, recommendations and pics of your upgrades welcomed.
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Melting Slicks
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Yep, there is some trash up at the top of the condensor. I wouldn't pull the styrofoam off for the buildsheet myself, I'll save that experience for the next owner, in about 20 or so years
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Clean out all the leaves, paper, etc that has been sucked up into the radiator and then buy a protective screen to install after you remount the front fascia.
I also agree that now is a great time to install or upgrade your light, either the fog lights or corners. Perhaps new corner housings with LEDs, switchbacks, and HID fogs. All can be purchased from JW Motoring. That's where I got mine.
I also agree that now is a great time to install or upgrade your light, either the fog lights or corners. Perhaps new corner housings with LEDs, switchbacks, and HID fogs. All can be purchased from JW Motoring. That's where I got mine.
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my build sheet isnt there 
i just took the nose off two days ago. im assuming its in that square tubing up front behind the foam piece?
also, how do you clean between the "two" radiators?
i just took the nose off two days ago. im assuming its in that square tubing up front behind the foam piece?also, how do you clean between the "two" radiators?
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getting goose bump just thinking about it. Would take my nose apart to get it,but I'm afraid it will be gone and then i would have to sell the car.
