Pics Please!!
Mods are finally done!!!
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Mods are finally done!!!
Well, have been waiting for the time to get my latest round of mods and upgrades completed, started buying a number of items 2 years ago.
After relocating twice in 3 years we finally settled down(I hope)!!!
My stock C5 5 Pewter Coupe, is now revamped somewhat.
Thanks to the great vendors on the forum who make it so easy to spend money with
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Dennis at DD - Kenwood NAV, 10" sub & stealth box, Kenwood 5 Chanel amp; TSW Nurburgring 18" and 19" wheels
Chip at CCA - stainless steel engine bay hoses, chrome catch can, electro polished wire screens
TheRadioFlyer - ACA Bi-Xeon headlights w/LED high beams, clear corners and numerous led lights
Mike the Powder Coater - powder coated calipers
Doug Rippie Motorsports -DRM stainless steel brake lines straight JIC fittings
Corvette Guys - electric flip up number plate, and stuff!
Vette Nuts - stuff!
Anthony at LG Motorsports - GT2 Coil Overs = Awesome!!!
& and others on the famous auction web site....... C6Z06/Grand Sport calipers, discs
Hawk pads
Before:
The "Huney Do Deal":
Then with some effort, stripping her down:
The new parts, some anyway:
The difference in sway bar sizing,!!
Then holes to fill up:
Trial fit C6z06/Grand Sport Brakes and TSW Nurburgring 18's
The powder coated calipers
Front:
Lg Coil Overs and Hotchkiss Sway Bar
Finished
Fitted Michelin Pilot Super Sports, this car rides magnificently on the coil overs; handles like on rails; those new Sway Bars will take this car beyond my limits am sure.....
I love the way she now sits, about an inch and a quarter lower....
The under hood needs a couple more tweaks (chrome alternator, brake master cylinder and reservoir chrome cover)
Now to enjoy the beautiful Wisconsin summer, and fall
After relocating twice in 3 years we finally settled down(I hope)!!!
My stock C5 5 Pewter Coupe, is now revamped somewhat.
Thanks to the great vendors on the forum who make it so easy to spend money with
yDennis at DD - Kenwood NAV, 10" sub & stealth box, Kenwood 5 Chanel amp; TSW Nurburgring 18" and 19" wheels
Chip at CCA - stainless steel engine bay hoses, chrome catch can, electro polished wire screens
TheRadioFlyer - ACA Bi-Xeon headlights w/LED high beams, clear corners and numerous led lights
Mike the Powder Coater - powder coated calipers
Doug Rippie Motorsports -DRM stainless steel brake lines straight JIC fittings
Corvette Guys - electric flip up number plate, and stuff!
Vette Nuts - stuff!
Anthony at LG Motorsports - GT2 Coil Overs = Awesome!!!
& and others on the famous auction web site....... C6Z06/Grand Sport calipers, discs
Hawk pads
Before:
The "Huney Do Deal":
Then with some effort, stripping her down:
The new parts, some anyway:
The difference in sway bar sizing,!!
Then holes to fill up:
Trial fit C6z06/Grand Sport Brakes and TSW Nurburgring 18's
The powder coated calipers
Front:
Lg Coil Overs and Hotchkiss Sway Bar
Finished
Fitted Michelin Pilot Super Sports, this car rides magnificently on the coil overs; handles like on rails; those new Sway Bars will take this car beyond my limits am sure.....
I love the way she now sits, about an inch and a quarter lower....
The under hood needs a couple more tweaks (chrome alternator, brake master cylinder and reservoir chrome cover)
Now to enjoy the beautiful Wisconsin summer, and fall
Last edited by olbear1962; Jun 17, 2013 at 05:04 PM. Reason: Pics and text to please the masses :)
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Nice job and great pics! It's great when a project comes together.
It's also laughable comparing the stock OEM swaybars to the Z06 or aftermarket alternatives. I noticed an immediate performance improvement even before I upgraded my wheels and shocks!
The chrome alternator is also on my "someday" list. Either that or a date with a powdercoater.
It's also laughable comparing the stock OEM swaybars to the Z06 or aftermarket alternatives. I noticed an immediate performance improvement even before I upgraded my wheels and shocks!
The chrome alternator is also on my "someday" list. Either that or a date with a powdercoater.
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That's one great set of mods you did. Car looks fantastic.
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Impossible. Mods are never done. You may be on hiatus but unless you have suffered some tragic event you'll find something else to mod
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Sent you a PM.
I don't think you can go wrong either way!
Nice Work!! That's a great list of mods you have done there! 
