C5 Base Coupe Best 3 Mods

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Aug 25, 2019 | 04:20 AM

C5vett510

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C5 Base Coupe Best 3 Mods

comment your opinion on best corvette mods u loved

Aug 25, 2019 | 04:55 AM

Corvette#2

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exhaust and x-pipe

bluetooth stereo

long tube headers (haven't done this myself but it's supposed to be a nice gain)

Aug 25, 2019 | 06:28 AM

Vetteman Jack

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Aftermarket catback exhaust
Non-runflat tires
Upgraded leather on seats

Aug 25, 2019 | 09:39 AM

scorpiofox69

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Assuming run flats are ditched....

CAI
Swapping H pipe for an X pipe with after market cans
C6 Z06 shocks

Aug 25, 2019 | 10:07 AM

Forcedvert

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Supercharger, stall, gears.....

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Aug 25, 2019 | 10:27 AM

3sACROWD

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I own a Z06 however I would do the same mods to any C5

1) Sun Gun headlights
2) Window Valet
3) short throw shifter (manual tranny obviously)

Aug 25, 2019 | 11:11 AM

knewblewkorvette

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First and foremost, supercharging
Upgrade stereo
Installed sticker that says "no fat chicks allowed"

Aug 25, 2019 | 01:08 PM

57gman

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Up grade shocks
Up grade headlights
Change Wagon Wheels

All accomplished.

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Aug 25, 2019 | 01:13 PM

lewislgZ06

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Quote:

Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette

First and foremost, supercharging
Upgrade stereo
Installed sticker that says "no fat chicks allowed"

^^^^ That’s a good’un!!!

Aug 25, 2019 | 01:31 PM

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Mr. Black

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Please don't call it a C5 Base lol. No reason to belittle yourself.

1 Cam and heads swap
2 Exhaust mods
3 Double Din Pioneer head unit with back up camera.

Aug 25, 2019 | 02:04 PM

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Twin turbo kit.
Bilstein sport shocks.
C6Z brakes.

Aug 25, 2019 | 02:04 PM

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Edmund Iverson

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2020 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified

My favorites are more cosmetic in nature, although my Borla straight pipes are a tie for third spot!
1) Removal of BSM (cost-free mod! Bonus!)
2) Center console painted to match body color
3) New slotted brake rotors with black hats & painted calipers (kind of a two-fer, since you can do both mods while the wheels are off!)