Interior/Exterior modifications
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Interior/Exterior modifications
I just purchased a yellow C5 and need to get started on modifying it.
After using the search function and Googling various mods, it made me wish that there was a primary thread for all types of modifications...with pictures.
For starters, shifter *****. I have an incredibly bulbous shifter ****. It's ugly. I want to replace it.
Also, my stereo sucks.
Also, also, my engine is ugly. It doesn't have any shiny covers. Maybe some of you could post pictures of your engine compartments?
After using the search function and Googling various mods, it made me wish that there was a primary thread for all types of modifications...with pictures.
For starters, shifter *****. I have an incredibly bulbous shifter ****. It's ugly. I want to replace it.
Also, my stereo sucks.
Also, also, my engine is ugly. It doesn't have any shiny covers. Maybe some of you could post pictures of your engine compartments?
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My interior mods are shown in post #7 in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ments-pix.html
Here's a few pics of my engine bay:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ments-pix.html
Here's a few pics of my engine bay:
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Someone should contact the powers that be and isolate topics like this with wide appeal and lasting value to the members...something more than just a sticky (too clinical)..some sort of 'spotlight section'. I can hear it now, "too much work for somebody"
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Guess there's nothing really wrong with that.
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I have various mods on my web site you can look at.
Maybe something would interest you.
www.ToqueZ06.com
You could always replace every bulb in the interior to LED's like I did...
I hated the factory Yellow interior bulbs...
The white LED's really gives is a "clean" look at night.
My engine bay is more focused on the "GO" rather than the "SHOW"...
(555HP/520Tq measured at the motor)
Maybe something would interest you.
www.ToqueZ06.com
You could always replace every bulb in the interior to LED's like I did...
I hated the factory Yellow interior bulbs...
The white LED's really gives is a "clean" look at night.
My engine bay is more focused on the "GO" rather than the "SHOW"...
(555HP/520Tq measured at the motor)
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With so many different modifications, it would be tough to have one repository that had all of them. Best bet is to perform a search for each item; "engine bay", "interior", "HID lights", etc.
As mentioned, most Corvette owners like to show off their rides and work, so it's not too hard to find what you want on this forum.
A few more pics to give you ideas...
As mentioned, most Corvette owners like to show off their rides and work, so it's not too hard to find what you want on this forum.
A few more pics to give you ideas...
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Yellow can be tricky in my opinion, I tried to keep the interior subtle with yellow accents and stitching. My shift **** is stock but with new leather and stitching, the **** and wheel were done by Vette essentials. I added a yellow shift pattern from Mid America. Seat covers, boots and visor covers were purchased from DJ Motorsports. For the engine bay I used a combination of hydrocarbon (American Hydrocarbon) and carbon fiber with yellow silicone hoses (CCA) to dress it up a bit.
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@Redsoxfan, I really like your engine compartment and what you have done. I'll go out and take a picture of my ugly a** engine.
By the way, how do you get to 500HP? I think I'm currently around 450.
By the way, how do you get to 500HP? I think I'm currently around 450.
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My interior mods are shown in post #7 in this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ments-pix.html
Here's a few pics of my engine bay:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ments-pix.html
Here's a few pics of my engine bay:
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