What to buy??
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What to buy??
My boyfriend has a 2003 supercharged Z06. His birthday and Christmas are both coming up close together. I would love to get him something completely awesome for his car, something he would appreciate. I should be able to answer any questions you'd have about his car if need be. I would hugely appreciate any thoughts or ideas you guys have. Maybe about $400 or less...
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Thanks guys, those are all good suggestions. I was planning to get him a driving experience at the racetrack, but the one around here doesn't have availability until next September. 
Now, I'm trying to regroup and come up with something else.
Now, I'm trying to regroup and come up with something else.
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Put the key and envelop on the console of his Z06.
He'll remember that, forever.....
Or, a day at the track's okay too, I suppose.....
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Even if they don't have availability until next year, a track experience is worth the wait --- My wife got me one for my birthday (February) a few years ago, and I had to wait until fall to do it .... it was well worth the wait... although I don't think you'll get one for $400
a few corvette-related things I have gotten over the years that I appreciated:
- a framed picture of wife and kids in front of the vette
- radar detector
- a new head unit -- if he has a stock radio, check out DD on this site -- he sells complete systems,. If you get a DD (double din -- twice the size of the stock radio with a touch screen/nav), you need to replace the bezel, which DD provides. VERY VERY slick. But, again, more than $400
- a bra from speed lingerie (http://www.speedlingerie.com/)
- I don't know where you are, but a tour of the corvette museum in Kentucky along with a tour of the GM factory where all 'vettes are born was an AMAZING gift. Definitely under $400, but depending on where you are, airfare could set you back.
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You might want to list what he already has done to the car - could eliminate some suggestions that may be coming.
As mentioned earlier, a car cover, if he doesn't already have one, is a great gift. If he doesn't already have one and doesn't drive the car on a regular basis, a battery tender plus is a good gift to keep the battery charged. A set of Lloyds floor mats is a good gift.
As mentioned earlier, a car cover, if he doesn't already have one, is a great gift. If he doesn't already have one and doesn't drive the car on a regular basis, a battery tender plus is a good gift to keep the battery charged. A set of Lloyds floor mats is a good gift.
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Where are you located?
Even if they don't have availability until next year, a track experience is worth the wait --- My wife got me one for my birthday (February) a few years ago, and I had to wait until fall to do it .... it was well worth the wait... although I don't think you'll get one for $400
a few corvette-related things I have gotten over the years that I appreciated:
Even if they don't have availability until next year, a track experience is worth the wait --- My wife got me one for my birthday (February) a few years ago, and I had to wait until fall to do it .... it was well worth the wait... although I don't think you'll get one for $400
a few corvette-related things I have gotten over the years that I appreciated:
- a framed picture of wife and kids in front of the vette
- radar detector
- a new head unit -- if he has a stock radio, check out DD on this site -- he sells complete systems,. If you get a DD (double din -- twice the size of the stock radio with a touch screen/nav), you need to replace the bezel, which DD provides. VERY VERY slick. But, again, more than $400
- a bra from speed lingerie (http://www.speedlingerie.com/)
- I don't know where you are, but a tour of the corvette museum in Kentucky along with a tour of the GM factory where all 'vettes are born was an AMAZING gift. Definitely under $400, but depending on where you are, airfare could set you back.
I am in South Carolina, so Kentucky isn't that far, about a 7 hour drive. That would be so great!! Only thing is he works out of town so when he does come home, we barely have any time for ourselves. Maybe I could plan a surprise trip up there when he is off over the summer. I'm glad to hear the driving experience was good!! I will definitely still keep it in mind. & the double din is a good idea he has mentioned getting one of those before. Thank you.
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Get him a motel room key. Put it inside an envelope, with a note promising that 'within the walls of that room', all his fantasies WILL come true!
Put the key and envelop on the console of his Z06.
He'll remember that, forever.....
Or, a day at the track's okay too, I suppose.....
Put the key and envelop on the console of his Z06.
He'll remember that, forever.....
Or, a day at the track's okay too, I suppose.....
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I am in South Carolina, so Kentucky isn't that far, about a 7 hour drive. That would be so great!! Only thing is he works out of town so when he does come home, we barely have any time for ourselves. Maybe I could plan a surprise trip up there when he is off over the summer. I'm glad to hear the driving experience was good!! I will definitely still keep it in mind. & the double din is a good idea he has mentioned getting one of those before. Thank you.
But between the two, I'd have to say I'd probably appreciate the track day more :-)
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if he races...
Roll cage or short throw shifter are both under $400.
Stop Tech Steal brake lines and pads and under $400 and will improve track times.
as well as safety.
Could get one Fx-Pro1 seat for driver side.
A lot of our helmets have just expired.
Can get a new helmet painted to match for under $400.
Roll cage or short throw shifter are both under $400.
Stop Tech Steal brake lines and pads and under $400 and will improve track times.
as well as safety.
Could get one Fx-Pro1 seat for driver side.
A lot of our helmets have just expired.
Can get a new helmet painted to match for under $400.
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If you buy him any clothing items & new misc Vette stuff google the NCM store (National Corvette Museum). Very reliable people there.
For his car I can recommend the Carbon Fiber front center console sold by TKO Performance. 800-778-9898 or www.sales@tkoperformance.com Just that one. Too much CF inside detracts but this one piece is very nice. If he has factory radio. If not, skip this for now. It replaces the solid color forward console that is vertical and goes around the radio and center controls in front of the shifter.
You can glance a pic of it in my thread, post #14 takes you to it. It looks a bit like snake skin. Much nicer than any pics.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=3516943
and you're allowed to drop a hint if you want the M-Benz for X-mas haha
For a low cost item but a neat little gift get him a little red corvette Z06
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=3556718
Matters not that the box says 2001, if his isn't a 2001.
It's well made.
For his car I can recommend the Carbon Fiber front center console sold by TKO Performance. 800-778-9898 or www.sales@tkoperformance.com Just that one. Too much CF inside detracts but this one piece is very nice. If he has factory radio. If not, skip this for now. It replaces the solid color forward console that is vertical and goes around the radio and center controls in front of the shifter.
You can glance a pic of it in my thread, post #14 takes you to it. It looks a bit like snake skin. Much nicer than any pics.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=3516943
and you're allowed to drop a hint if you want the M-Benz for X-mas haha
For a low cost item but a neat little gift get him a little red corvette Z06
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=3556718
Matters not that the box says 2001, if his isn't a 2001.
It's well made.
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I guess we need to know if he is performance driven or a show guy.
I figured since he has a super charger he is more about go.
I would have no interest in carbon fiber on the inside of my car.
but some guys are saving there money to dress up the inside.
If you are more into buying clothes and he is a racer, fire suite, racing shoes, driving gloves are
all very nice and actually on my Christmas lists. I have everything I mentioned in the first post.
I figured since he has a super charger he is more about go.
I would have no interest in carbon fiber on the inside of my car.
but some guys are saving there money to dress up the inside.
If you are more into buying clothes and he is a racer, fire suite, racing shoes, driving gloves are
all very nice and actually on my Christmas lists. I have everything I mentioned in the first post.
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You might want to list what he already has done to the car - could eliminate some suggestions that may be coming.
As mentioned earlier, a car cover, if he doesn't already have one, is a great gift. If he doesn't already have one and doesn't drive the car on a regular basis, a battery tender plus is a good gift to keep the battery charged. A set of Lloyds floor mats is a good gift.
As mentioned earlier, a car cover, if he doesn't already have one, is a great gift. If he doesn't already have one and doesn't drive the car on a regular basis, a battery tender plus is a good gift to keep the battery charged. A set of Lloyds floor mats is a good gift.
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St. Jude Donor '15
If you buy him any clothing items & new misc Vette stuff google the NCM store (National Corvette Museum). Very reliable people there.
For his car I can recommend the Carbon Fiber front center console sold by TKO Performance. 800-778-9898 or www.sales@tkoperformance.com Just that one. Too much CF inside detracts but this one piece is very nice. If he has factory radio. If not, skip this for now. It replaces the solid color forward console that is vertical and goes around the radio and center controls in front of the shifter.
You can glance a pic of it in my thread, post #14 takes you to it. It looks a bit like snake skin. Much nicer than any pics.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=3516943
and you're allowed to drop a hint if you want the M-Benz for X-mas haha
For a low cost item but a neat little gift get him a little red corvette Z06
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=3556718
Matters not that the box says 2001, if his isn't a 2001.
It's well made.
For his car I can recommend the Carbon Fiber front center console sold by TKO Performance. 800-778-9898 or www.sales@tkoperformance.com Just that one. Too much CF inside detracts but this one piece is very nice. If he has factory radio. If not, skip this for now. It replaces the solid color forward console that is vertical and goes around the radio and center controls in front of the shifter.
You can glance a pic of it in my thread, post #14 takes you to it. It looks a bit like snake skin. Much nicer than any pics.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=3516943
and you're allowed to drop a hint if you want the M-Benz for X-mas haha
For a low cost item but a neat little gift get him a little red corvette Z06
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=3556718
Matters not that the box says 2001, if his isn't a 2001.
It's well made.
I would love to have that benz for Christmas! Somebody needs to tell him how much effort I'm going through to get him a good gift. Lol
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I guess we need to know if he is performance driven or a show guy.
I figured since he has a super charger he is more about go.
I would have no interest in carbon fiber on the inside of my car.
but some guys are saving there money to dress up the inside.
If you are more into buying clothes and he is a racer, fire suite, racing shoes, driving gloves are
all very nice and actually on my Christmas lists. I have everything I mentioned in the first post.
I figured since he has a super charger he is more about go.
I would have no interest in carbon fiber on the inside of my car.
but some guys are saving there money to dress up the inside.
If you are more into buying clothes and he is a racer, fire suite, racing shoes, driving gloves are
all very nice and actually on my Christmas lists. I have everything I mentioned in the first post.
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St. Jude Donor '15
So his corvette is garage kept. Is it still necessary to have a car cover? Also, does anyone have favorites of high quality performance parts for under the hood? Precision turbo, jegs, TiAL? What are good brands?