I know "Mods" are the hot ticket for many. I actually prefer my car as factory built. A few accessories OK.. But I'm curious who else on the C5 forum prefers their car basically stock as designed and delivered.

 

I do. id rather know what is going to be done to my car. however if it is minor mods such as cold air or exhaust or shifter then that's fine, but the huge upgrades such as intense engine work I would rather keep unmolested unless its someone that I know built the car

 

Pretty much: the exterior and mechanical bits are totally stock. I put in a new head unit for the stereo, added one of those cargo compartment dividers, and the seat covers will probably get upgraded at some point...nothing too exotic though.

 

The only thing I have done to the outside appearance is to put on Y2K wheels in place of the wagon wheels. I like the stock look, but I also like some of the aftermarket wheels. Y2K's were a lot less money. I may add a double din radio to the inside.

 

I don't mind cosmetic mods, but when it comes to performance mods, I would rather do them myself or know the exact details of what has been done and who did it.

 

Mine will be an interesting mix of both. My mods list are:
C5 Z06 wheels
C6 Z06 shocks
C6 Z51 sway bars
C6 shifter

The only non-OE stuff I am looking to run are an x-pipe (I have Z06 ti exhaust now) and some seats.

I really like how they put this car together for the most part. I am happy with the power and might do a tune, but with the updated suspension, it should work very well for a daily driver.

 

Since I will never out drive the capabilities of the car, and my vanity needs are not car driven , I think stock will get it done for me.

More power means more gas. Plus I often hit clogged traffic. I would rather not buy gas then carry around a bunch of modifications that would rarely see use, just so I could go speeding on the rare day I drive to the country. I am more of a scenic drive guy anyway.

I look at the car as the first of the last gas engined cars. To explain, I feel the LS1 to be one of the first computer optimized designs, the gas engine is pretty much gotten all there is out of it, and is already starting to be replaced by electric motors. I think of the C5 as almost a milestone car, except the quality would never let it be considered a real milestone classic design.

Since all cars are now changing so quickly electronically, a car from 2003 is now pretty dated. I feel the car interesting enough as a stock design, and will only become more interesting as the C5's get thinned out over time.

Perhaps going to so many car museums has warped my mind. I prefer my car as a picture of the past rather than tailored for performance, or restored as modern. Plus the further away from stock you go , the more is required of the owner . With a car as complicated as this one, I don't want a lot of exceptional ownership situations. The regular ones are already a handful for me.

 

I have owned a ton of modified cars in the past, but my '99 is just as it rolled out of the factory. The acceleration is adequate, and with the Z51 suspension, its handling ability exceeds mine, so it will stay stock.

 

Oh the temptation, especially after finding this place!!

Bought my 02 last year with 1,900 miles. Lucky for me, and you, the previous owner replaced the exhaust with a Corsa Pace. One less exhaust thread!

OK, now I'm dealing with yellow and black. I wanted to add a little yellow to the interior so I went with a shifter boot with a yellow stripe. Subtle was the key. Too much yellow and it goes bad in a hurry, IMHO.

Girls bought me a Blackwing for Fathers Day so that's next.

Like someone else stated I'll never outdrive the capabilities of the car so big brakes, bigger sway bars, wheels are most likely out of the picture.

I rationalize it this way. That's money I've saved towards the next Corvette or maybe another!

Oh the temptation!!

 

When I looked at C5s to buy-the unmodified ones were the cleanest and the nicest.

Modified C5s will have been run harder than the unmodified ones in my opinion.

But it is nice to get aftermarket accessories for next to nothing extra.

 

It's remarkable how many posts you read where there's been a bunch of work done and big dollars spent . . now, the car runs like chit and throwing all kinds of codes.

I'm all for 'making the car your own' with some personalization . . .but especially on a lower mileage car, I'm gonna stick pretty close to stock . . .

Your car . . ..your call.

 

I think modded cars suck....stock is the only way to keep them. I couldn't even imagine how much better it is to putt around in a stock LS1. Besides I still remember how great cassette tapes were.

 

you are an idiot 8 tracks rule

 

 

Well yea, then there's that!

 

I can see a shock upgrade on a base car..my shocks are ready for a change, may as well upgrade. ZO6 seems the best way to go. To spend thousands on engine mods, superchargers etc, screaming dyno runs so I can brag to people or go a couple seconds faster on a dragstrip does not do a thing for me. I think these cars are plenty quick enough for most normal drivers.

 

I'm for leaving it stock. My only "mods" are aftermarket chrome C6Z06 wheels, drilled/slotted rotors, Window Valet, and sequential signal lights. All of which can be easily returned to stock in less than an hour. (Oh, and skid plate fangs!)

I don't consider mild and tasteful interior color mods as straying far from stock, most in fact enhance the interior appearance, and this usually doesn't reduce the number of potential future buyers.

And there is absolutely nothing wrong with "personalizing" your 'Vette with power upgrades, suspension mods, wild paint schemes and exotic interiors.......many/most look absolutely fantastic, but we know that rarely can you recoup even close to a fraction of the cost of these mods in re-sale, so if this is the path you take often it has to be looked upon as a long(er) term ownership.

I think the C5 is a beautifully designed vehicle and for the most part they got it absolutely right, I'm for leaving it stock.

 

Stock Rocks

It takes strength and conviction to preserve a fine factory unit as it was intended to be, it is a path I have chosen.

 

Stock only here.

 

We all have our preferences!

I prefer to change things up a bit and still retain stock driveability!

Thanks,Matt