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My mod thread
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Walhalla South Carolina
Thanks for the info brother, b safe
Almost forgot, i tried the anti venom detent mod and saw no differance, went back to stock. I have a pit n my. Shop that i park my vette over so getting under it is no problem.
Almost forgot, i tried the anti venom detent mod and saw no differance, went back to stock. I have a pit n my. Shop that i park my vette over so getting under it is no problem.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Gulf Coast Mississippi
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Man that looks awesome, check that the RCA cords are not running along any wires that have power running through em, good practice to keep any wires that carries your signal separated from other wires, also double check your grounds, you might can make a test jumper and run a separate ground to see if that cures your issue before going to the trouble of installing a new one.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
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From: Atlanta GA
Success! I just invested another 3 hours. I could've done it quick but why not take your time and do it right? I flipped my amp upside down so that the RCAs and the 4ga power wire never come in contact. Then I upped my ground game. I had a 10ga wire before. This time I used some 5ga wire (yes, 5. When you double up 2 8ga lengths you get 5ga) for my ground. I decided to ground it to the frame of the car near the back bumper. The spot before was very thin metal. This is solid. Also the length was shortened from about 6 feet to about 18 inches. This reduces the chance of ground loops. I read old threads about the rear frame ground but no clear pics. Check these out. Removed the tail lights and drilled a hole through plastic trunk panel and easy access. You can fit your drill and flashlight in there. Tons of room. The noise floor remains which tells me it's an issue with the head unit. So far, fingers crossed, there's no alternator whine. I'll post more results tomorrow after I actually drive it.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,510
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From: Ga
Success! I just invested another 3 hours. I could've done it quick but why not take your time and do it right? I flipped my amp upside down so that the RCAs and the 4ga power wire never come in contact. Then I upped my ground game. I had a 10ga wire before. This time I used some 5ga wire (yes, 5. When you double up 2 8ga lengths you get 5ga) for my ground. I decided to ground it to the frame of the car near the back bumper. The spot before was very thin metal. This is solid. Also the length was shortened from about 6 feet to about 18 inches. This reduces the chance of ground loops. I read old threads about the rear frame ground but no clear pics. Check these out. Removed the tail lights and drilled a hole through plastic trunk panel and easy access. You can fit your drill and flashlight in there. Tons of room. The noise floor remains which tells me it's an issue with the head unit. So far, fingers crossed, there's no alternator whine. I'll post more results tomorrow after I actually drive it.
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 139
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From: Pensacola Florida
Great looking car. Always loved that color combo. I was the same way on the BSM. The moldings look good for being a factory item but the car looks so smooth and clean without them. Glad I took mine off. Lots of before and after pics here to help you with your decision.
duh? prob a lame question, huh?
I love the way it looks w/o it, but there is no way I will pay to have it painted, as good as my paint already looks. Know what I mean?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
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From: Atlanta GA
Most likely you won't need it painted if you remove them unless the door has been reprinted already or it's been harshly exposed to the elements it's whole life. You can always put it back on
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 139
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From: Pensacola Florida
Thanks guy!
It wont leave any glue / sticky-stuff, on the paint where it is taken off?
If you have the time, would you tell me exactly how you took yours off?
I mean did you just pull it off, or use heat, or is there any trick to it I may need to know about?
Thanks again,
Chris
It wont leave any glue / sticky-stuff, on the paint where it is taken off?
If you have the time, would you tell me exactly how you took yours off?
I mean did you just pull it off, or use heat, or is there any trick to it I may need to know about?
Thanks again,
Chris
Instructor
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Posts: 139
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From: Pensacola Florida
I almost spent $139 on one of those top storage racks available on the web until I found this thread. They say imitation is the best form of flattery so......Thanks for posting this storage idea. Works PERFECTLY!!! I will cover it with a sheet to protect if from dust and any possible scratches!!
I used the same hangers from HF, about 3 yrs ago, to make me one. No way, this white boy was gonna pay over $100 for one! lol
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
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From: Atlanta GA
did you ever find that info i posted on the stripe off wheel? its a good investment.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Walhalla South Carolina
U need a zipper on that console as many mods as u have done requiring r/r of console, lol, looks good brother
How about the radio, does it sound good
How about the radio, does it sound good
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 139
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From: Pensacola Florida
But anyway, no, I looked for it but I guess I didn't look in the right spot.
I have had a lot of other things going on lately, I will keep looking around, and when you get time, and can let me know where its at,
I would really appreciate it.
Thanks!
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 916
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From: Atlanta GA
Sorry, I made a new thread. My bad. Hope this helps brother.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/c5-gen...ml?styleid=140
https://www.corvetteforum.com/c5-gen...ml?styleid=140