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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 07:44 PM
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Bone-Stock! Any suggestions? Does my car look lowered?
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Blac Avy
Bone-Stock! Any suggestions?
Oh where to begin you know they say a picture is worth a thousand words so here's mine.
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You have many many options for both performance and cosmetic upgrades. Is your car an A4 or MN6?
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In most cases the first change is the exhaust... Search the threads you'll get a 1000 opinions. Best bet IMHO is to head to cruise night of Corvette show and actually listen for something you like.

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Originally Posted by jptgs1
In most cases the first change is the exhaust... Search the threads you'll get a 1000 opinions. Best bet IMHO is to head to cruise night of Corvette show and actually listen for something you like.

Good Luck!
Cool, I have to find a Vette club in my area.

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Both cosmetics and performance.
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Cosmetic - new wheels, new interior pieces, engine bling if you like that, etc.

Performance - new air intake, long tube headers, catback exhaust, new rear gears, etc. Just depends on how far you want to go and how deep your pockets are.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Cosmetic - new wheels, new interior pieces, engine bling if you like that, etc.

Performance - new air intake, long tube headers, catback exhaust, new rear gears, etc. Just depends on how far you want to go and how deep your pockets are.
Cool, what is a good maintenance free CAI?
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Vararam CAI, MGW short shifter, Corsa exhaust, COW tune - the car will be 100% different - basically stock but 100% more responsive.
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Buy a $15000 car, spend another $15000 on mods. When you are done you will have a $12000 car. Bring money, have fun. support the economy and the site vendors
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Originally Posted by DDaaryl
Buy a $15000 car, spend another $15000 on mods. When you are done you will have a $12000 car. Bring money, have fun. support the economy and the site vendors
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Performance wise- CAI, headers, dyno tune.

Cosmetics - new wheels, LED DRLs and tail lights. It already looks lowered to me.

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Originally Posted by frsr06
Vararam CAI, MGW short shifter, Corsa exhaust, COW tune - the car will be 100% different - basically stock but 100% more responsive.
I agree with you about the COW tune. I have the COW tune and booster on my car, along with XS Power Exhaust, Callaway Honker CAI, and Ported and Machined TB and now the car is totally different than before, I love the responsiveness I get now, my car is an A4 and the trans tune itself makes a big difference.
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Originally Posted by DDaaryl
Buy a $15000 car, spend another $15000 on mods. When you are done you will have a $12000 car. Bring money, have fun. support the economy and the site vendors
Sum it up well!!
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Originally Posted by DDaaryl
Buy a $15000 car, spend another $15000 on mods. When you are done you will have a $12000 car. Bring money, have fun. support the economy and the site vendors

This is a typical DDaaryl post.


You say that as if there is something wrong with it. These cars aren't investments, they are toys. Plain and simple. You modify your car because it brings you joy. Not because you think the next guy will give you some kind or return on your upgrades.


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Originally Posted by Blac Avy
Bone-Stock! Any suggestions? Does my car look lowered?
Sweet ride you've got there Eric. I can see why you jumped on the black/red cover. I would suggest an exhaust upgrade to start. The louder the car is, the faster it feels. Good luck, and welcome to the modding world.
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Thanks Kris and everyone that replied! I've been torn between Corsa Indy Pace Car and Borla exhaust systems. I have the Corsa Sport on my Avy and love it, Just not sure how it will sound on the Vette. Since I only had it for about 8 months now, I haven't join any car clubs yet to hear the different exhaust systems on other people's ride!
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Very nice car and no I don't believe your car is lowered. Looks like a stock stance to me.
Drop it down and enjoy the view even more!

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Old Mar 5, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by williame3590
Very nice car and no I don't believe your car is lowered. Looks like a stock stance to me.
Drop it down and enjoy the view even more!

Bill
Thanks Bill, Appreciate the keen eye! I'm getting use to all this vette stuff!! LOL
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