John_B

So I bought this car back in July, it was a great start and only 15k miles. But a lot of things I didn't like and I made some changes so here's the progress so far (a lot more to do)

I recently made a Instagram for anyone that wants to follow, I'll be posting pictures and videos on there more than on here @Jboyle532

Bought it with these awful tail lights, chrome license plate cover, ls6 sticker and another chrome sticker under the plate...


Went to stock tail lights, blacked out all the lights, just cleaned it up and more my taste


Under the hood when I bought it, way too much bling and too much going on for me


So I took off about 30lbs of chrome caps and covers

To look like this


Also switched to LED reverse, license plate lights. White DRL and corner lights with clear corner lenses.



Interior stayed the same, changed to a mgw shifter and race **** (no picture)


Also some things not pictured, tinted windows, stubby antenna, switched to corsa Xtreme catback and got rid of the cats, sounds amazing! Lowered on stock bolts. two things left cosmetically, are new wheels and need to paint the rear fascia black... But here she is as of now. Time to start adding power, it's way too slow. But I love this car!

Shakeydeal

You have made some nice improvements that make the car look better. I hate all that gaudy stuff too.

Shakey

Forcedvert

I like all your under hood changes but I think the fuel rail covers were ok or was it too much red? I have never understood all the shiny/chrome covers to cover other covers?

docmiller7

Nice changes to make the Vette your own. I found that is the key; being happy with your style and not trying yo mimic someone else. Thanks for sharing.

John_B

Thanks guys. And the fuel rail covers are back on. I took them off to clean and took the pic before I put it back on lol.

grantv

Nice changes away from the shiny stuff. I'd leave the red covers off... I like the look an engine more than plastic covers.

John_B

I like both. I like the clean look, but really I'm hiding the mess of the stock fuel rails. I'm picky lol... I plan to get billet fuel rails and braided lines then the covers will definitely stay off.

blackmachdown

Looks good!
My instagram is the same as my Username on here if you wanna give a follow!

ONE BMF

Nice job,car looks fantastic now,,, you wiped the mexican right off it. Plus the engine runs cooler without the fuel rail covers. All they do is hold in the heat.

John_B

Followed

Lol thanks.

Vetteman Jack

Nice changes you made - it's all about making it like you want it.

Curious what you are going to do with the chrome caps that came off the brake reservoir, power steering reservoir and the oil filler. If they are in excellent shape (i.e., no scratches), I might be interested.

John_B

I guess these are popular? Lol already had someone pm me about them. So I'll tell you the same I told him, make an offer and I'll sell them. They were in good shape, I don't know what they cost.

The wiper cowl is chrome, chrome caps for oil, power steering, brake reservoir, clutch reservoir and oil cap. Also chrome piece under the bridge for the stock air box, whatever that's called. The power steering cover and brake reservoir are carbon fiber (probably fake)

Toque

Very nice ! Glad you removed all that junk from the motor. Looks so much better.

Enjoy it !
Toque

q80_ZO6

job well done man

williame3590

Happy with the Fast intake??

Bill

John_B

Thanks guys. And the fast intake came with the car, so it's fine lol but it's an old 78mm. I want a 102

captaineddie

Very impressive! I agree with your changes.

FrankLP

Looking good.

2FAS4UU

... This is a prime example of, 'less' is 'more' !! Everyone will have their own spin on things when it comes to doing mods, and so far it looks like you have ridded yourself of the Pep Boys look ( I won't go to the racial card )!! I really like silver on a FRC/Z06 model and blacking out the tail end to me is a trendy thing. Right now the rear pic of your car looks clean. Hope you keep enjoying the toy !!......BTW, I'm partial to FRC's/Z06's !!...

Vetteman Jack

Sent you a PM, John.