[Z06] Z06 must haves!
Pro
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 721
Likes: 70
From: Fla
bought mine october 10,, needed nothing,, came with,, head and comp cams package, kooks lt/corsa cat back/ls7 clutch/ custom tuned... i did buy chrome aftermarket speedlines for bling effect... totally sorted and 30k miles. that is the way to buy them.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 200
Likes: 30
From: Layton Utah
My personal top things:
Light blackout kit (mandatory)
Coilovers (wheel gap is ugly)
MGW shifter (so good)
New wheels (only Z ive ever seen with my wheels is mine so cool being unique)
Full Exhaust (got to hear it!)
Big camshaft (compliments the exhaust heh)
I have a laundry list of mods on mine.. but these -I guess- would be my top things id change before i was happy with the car. Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires are also worlds better then most other tires out there, especially the stock ones. Made a huge difference in performance.
Light blackout kit (mandatory)
Coilovers (wheel gap is ugly)
MGW shifter (so good)
New wheels (only Z ive ever seen with my wheels is mine so cool being unique)
Full Exhaust (got to hear it!)
Big camshaft (compliments the exhaust heh)
I have a laundry list of mods on mine.. but these -I guess- would be my top things id change before i was happy with the car. Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires are also worlds better then most other tires out there, especially the stock ones. Made a huge difference in performance.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 245
Likes: 10
From: Kansas City (Lees Summit) Missouri
I like the BSM removal suggestion.
CAI
Cat back
Tune
Stereo HU upgrade
Projecter HID's.
Highly recommend maintenance like cleaning the radiator fins #1. A profesional detail got done to mine on Day #2
CAI
Cat back
Tune
Stereo HU upgrade
Projecter HID's.
Highly recommend maintenance like cleaning the radiator fins #1. A profesional detail got done to mine on Day #2
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,116
Likes: 304
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,327
Likes: 257
From: Oklahoma City OK
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,116
Likes: 304
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 109
Likes: 8
Bare minimum:
MGW shifter (newest revision) + C6 ****
stubby antenna
LMC5 module (+ brown wire fix)
Thermal insulation lined along the trans tunnel
moulding delete
cup holders intalled in passenger side area (couple options)
jacking pucks
New battery (Optima red top)
Sun visor sticker removal
HID Projector headlights (went with Radioflyer Bi-xenon)
Aux input for stock head unit w/bluetooth receiver
Refresh ALL fluids
My requirements
V1 radar (hardwired)
quality coilover suspension
sweet aftermarket wheels (just got my CCW Classics)
Intake
LT Headers + x-pipe
Tune w/ CAGS delete
Still want:
Aftermarket seats
Heads + Cam
MGW shifter (newest revision) + C6 ****
stubby antenna
LMC5 module (+ brown wire fix)
Thermal insulation lined along the trans tunnel
moulding delete
cup holders intalled in passenger side area (couple options)
jacking pucks
New battery (Optima red top)
Sun visor sticker removal
HID Projector headlights (went with Radioflyer Bi-xenon)
Aux input for stock head unit w/bluetooth receiver
Refresh ALL fluids
My requirements
V1 radar (hardwired)
quality coilover suspension
sweet aftermarket wheels (just got my CCW Classics)
Intake
LT Headers + x-pipe
Tune w/ CAGS delete
Still want:
Aftermarket seats
Heads + Cam
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 5,278
Likes: 539
From: Kelowna BC
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 15,685
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From: Machineguns, because I don’t compromise
I have hi-flow cats and it still stunk. I add a bottle of the fuel fragrance from Summit each time I fill up gas. Bubble gum smell. Kinda expensive but it's not driven a whole lot so the cost isn't a big deal.
That alone has cut the fuel smell in half and the hints you get at a light are much more bearable. Now following behind me gives you the munchies.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...uel-fragrances
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 3,116
Likes: 304
No way to tune out the smell without cats. Trust me on that, mine is tuned and I used to get choked out at lights. I'd imagine all the cars around hated me.
I have hi-flow cats and it still stunk. I add a bottle of the fuel fragrance from Summit each time I fill up gas. Bubble gum smell. Kinda expensive but it's not driven a whole lot so the cost isn't a big deal.
That alone has cut the fuel smell in half and the hints you get at a light are much more bearable. Now following behind me gives you the munchies.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...uel-fragrances
I have hi-flow cats and it still stunk. I add a bottle of the fuel fragrance from Summit each time I fill up gas. Bubble gum smell. Kinda expensive but it's not driven a whole lot so the cost isn't a big deal.
That alone has cut the fuel smell in half and the hints you get at a light are much more bearable. Now following behind me gives you the munchies.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...uel-fragrances
I guess I have been living under a rock, because I have never heard of such a product. I guess it's true, there is a market for anything.....
Shakey
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,327
Likes: 257
From: Oklahoma City OK
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 134
Likes: 2
From: Bloomington Illinois
Number One: Miles! Drive the dxxn thing. Just went past 100,000 miles and have never regretted one of them! MGW made it more fun and new valve springs made sleeping easier - but lots of miles per dollar spent has made it all worthwhile. Take trips, do track days, autocross, wax it 'cause it's Thursday - but drive it. You can look at a model on the shelf - DRiVE THE CAR!!
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 16,028
Likes: 170
From: oregon
upgraded sound system that i can listen to without cringing
high end tires and new shocks
that's about it, the rest is fine stock. slightly more pull 5000-6500 would be nice but more cam = more emissions so i understand why they went tame
i also have never missed a shift with the stock shifter. not sure why it's such a popular upgrade?
high end tires and new shocks
that's about it, the rest is fine stock. slightly more pull 5000-6500 would be nice but more cam = more emissions so i understand why they went tame
i also have never missed a shift with the stock shifter. not sure why it's such a popular upgrade?
Last edited by racebum; Nov 11, 2016 at 09:27 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 7,100
Likes: 541
Upgrades on my 03Z
Valve Springs…cheap compared to replacing the motor
Radio Flyer ACA Headlights…the stock lights are a disaster
Skip shift eliminator
Column lock
CCW Sp 16A 19" wheels
Michelin Pilot Sports 305/30/19 rears 265/30/19 fronts
Trunk partition…handy for storage and it cuts down on a bit of noise
Like to have
A bit more horsepower…headers…cam but not much more
Seats
Love the car hope you guys enjoy yours.
Valve Springs…cheap compared to replacing the motor
Radio Flyer ACA Headlights…the stock lights are a disaster
Skip shift eliminator
Column lock
CCW Sp 16A 19" wheels
Michelin Pilot Sports 305/30/19 rears 265/30/19 fronts
Trunk partition…handy for storage and it cuts down on a bit of noise
Like to have
A bit more horsepower…headers…cam but not much more
Seats
Love the car hope you guys enjoy yours.
