Best Mods for Under $200
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 1,401
Likes: 141
From: Summerville South Carolina
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Hey guys!
I love my Vette to death, I got a 2002 C5 and its one hot piece of machine. Im not bored with it at all, but I do like a change every once in a while. Does anyone know of a good mod got a C5 that cost Less then (or maybe a little more) then $200.00 that will switch things up a bit? anthing to upgrade what I Hear, SEE or FEEL would be much appreciated!
-Save the wave.
I love my Vette to death, I got a 2002 C5 and its one hot piece of machine. Im not bored with it at all, but I do like a change every once in a while. Does anyone know of a good mod got a C5 that cost Less then (or maybe a little more) then $200.00 that will switch things up a bit? anthing to upgrade what I Hear, SEE or FEEL would be much appreciated!
-Save the wave.
cesssna10
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,391
Likes: 47
From: Big Canoe Ga
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,602
Likes: 38
From: Westchester County, NY
Racer
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 263
Likes: 0
From: Fort Hood TX
The biggest bang for the buck mods I've done to mine are hands down Racemesh grilles and the site vendor Brakemotive's cross drilled/slotted rotors and pads. Racemesh grilles were $300 I think but totally transformed the exterior of my car. Can't say enough what a difference it makes in the look of the car. They look unfinished without grilles, especially the side coves! The Brakemotive special on rotors and pads for $180 to your door is a smoking deal and a night and day upgrade. Makes the wheels and brakes look sooooooo much better. Paint the calipers at the same time!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,785
Likes: 8
From: Sacramento California
To be honest, I'm not gonna tell you the car stops better. I don't do a lot of heavy breaking to really compare to the stock rotors and pads that were on the car. The things I can say improved are the looks and the fact that they don't produce all the brake dust like the stockers did. It makes the brake system look high end rather than rusty, dirty, average looking. Not what you expect to find on a nice sports car.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 351
Likes: 3
From: Oakland Township, MI
I just got my first vert this past Saturday. A 2005 c6 convertible. I already ordered 2 of the stainless steel magnaflow mufflers #14335 for $212 from Summit Racing online. These will add a much nicer sound even though there won't be a hp difference. See this video
Also, I got these floormats on ebay for $60.50 (free delivery, and they are a little thinner than Lloyd's, but look great!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290870677327
Third, my car already has a light window tint (looks to be about 15%) from the original owner, I wouldv'e done this to any vette for under $200, I think it looks tasteful. 15% isn't too dark, but it adds a classy look. My car is silver with a black top. If it was triple black I would go darker IMO, just looks better!
Also, if you have th ability to add an ipod hookup, I would. Then you can even access an app from your iphone (if you have one) that will play music from any radio station, who needs XM at that point?
Cold air intake would be another great one, but from what I imagine you'd have to spend $ to get your car tuned to properly utilize it.
Also, I got these floormats on ebay for $60.50 (free delivery, and they are a little thinner than Lloyd's, but look great!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290870677327
Third, my car already has a light window tint (looks to be about 15%) from the original owner, I wouldv'e done this to any vette for under $200, I think it looks tasteful. 15% isn't too dark, but it adds a classy look. My car is silver with a black top. If it was triple black I would go darker IMO, just looks better!
Also, if you have th ability to add an ipod hookup, I would. Then you can even access an app from your iphone (if you have one) that will play music from any radio station, who needs XM at that point?
Cold air intake would be another great one, but from what I imagine you'd have to spend $ to get your car tuned to properly utilize it.
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Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 3,932
Likes: 8
From: Hayward California
A day on a roadcourse where you are supposed to take every corner where the only limit is fear!!! Try an HPDE event and you won't think of anything but better brakes for the next time out.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 391
Likes: 4
From: New Lenox IL
St. Jude Donor '12
$109.75
- $100 (4) new 2004 Goodyear Stock Run Flat Tires
- $9.75 (1) Can of VHT High Temp Metallic, Black Pearl Paint for the Calipers... This color really gets close to the MSG paint.
Picked up a set of Stock GY's for an 04 C5 MSG convertible last summer from a forum member who changed his tires after purchasing his C5 and still had the stock tires left after he upgraded to a C6. Got all four for $100....sweet deal
Picked up a can of VHT High Temp Metallic, Black Pearl Paint to hit the calipers with while the tires were being changed. One can did the trick for all four.... Thought about powder coating them but this was such a cheap and quick fix for now. Gives me a chance to see if I like it first.
Here are some before and after pics.
Before:
After:
- $100 (4) new 2004 Goodyear Stock Run Flat Tires
- $9.75 (1) Can of VHT High Temp Metallic, Black Pearl Paint for the Calipers... This color really gets close to the MSG paint.
Picked up a set of Stock GY's for an 04 C5 MSG convertible last summer from a forum member who changed his tires after purchasing his C5 and still had the stock tires left after he upgraded to a C6. Got all four for $100....sweet deal
Picked up a can of VHT High Temp Metallic, Black Pearl Paint to hit the calipers with while the tires were being changed. One can did the trick for all four.... Thought about powder coating them but this was such a cheap and quick fix for now. Gives me a chance to see if I like it first.
Here are some before and after pics.
Before:
After:
Pro
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 526
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From: bowie md
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 6,528
Likes: 752
From: South Dakota
I vote for 2 that have been mentioned.
An aftermarket shifter (if you have a 6 speed) or the C6 Z51 sway bars.
Either one can be done for about $200 and you will notice them every time you drive it.
An aftermarket shifter (if you have a 6 speed) or the C6 Z51 sway bars.
Either one can be done for about $200 and you will notice them every time you drive it.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 13,760
Likes: 75
From: Haymarket VA
How about a really good paint restoration. Pickup a DA polisher and start with removing and wax and/or sealant with a good washing with Dove detergent. Then clay bar the entire car. Touch up those nicks we all get. Polish the paint with Menzerna or another product to get rid of fine straches and swirl marks. Start laying on a high quality sealant/wax or your choice.
Pull the wheels and give them a really good cleaning and sealant/wax. Clean the brakes and suspension pieces while the wheels are off.
Your car will thank you and look like a million bucks and be within the budget!
Pull the wheels and give them a really good cleaning and sealant/wax. Clean the brakes and suspension pieces while the wheels are off.
Your car will thank you and look like a million bucks and be within the budget!
