Performance Modifications??? Yes or No
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Originally Posted by AC54ME
Lingenfelter's for me (performance mods) 
Once the after market vendors (I.E., Vette Essentials) provide interior options, I be the first in line (at least with VE the interior will be good, high grade leather).
Once the after market vendors (I.E., Vette Essentials) provide interior options, I be the first in line (at least with VE the interior will be good, high grade leather).
Yes, and you'll buy two of everything, we know.
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Originally Posted by redvetteC6
Then add Spring Mountain to my list. Any So. Cal members interested in a Level 1 course say around mid-September?
I might be interested. Where's Spring Mountain?
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Originally Posted by 1955 BelAir
I am curious to see just what percentage of forum users will actually modify the performance (Horsepower / Torque etc.) of their cars vs. appearance / aesthetic modifications, or no modifications at all.
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Originally Posted by Daemon Motorsports
I hear that.. im registered for 19 events this year 
Attending High Performance Driving Schools are like eating potato chips . . . . . . . . . . 
Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by TomC
When you modify a Corvette you are taking most buyers out of the market.
Would you really buy a car that was beat to death or looks like a circus wagon?
Would you really buy a car that was beat to death or looks like a circus wagon?
The performance factor is already a 10..............sure heads/cam pkg, hedders, ect will add more hp and tq, and thats just fine for those power "junkies". ( I confess I WAS one once!)
However, for most of us, real world performance does not lie at the upper end of the RPM scale.............give me 400 lb of torque from 2500 RPM and let the curve be flat to 5500 RPM!
I would like the sound of my C6 to sound like my '04 Z06 ( stock Ti exhausts) though.
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The only mod I plan to make is a B&B cat back exhaust. The stock mufflers sound anemic.
Team Owner
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Originally Posted by VNAMVET
However, for most of us, real world performance does not lie at the upper end of the RPM scale.............give me 400 lb of torque from 2500 RPM and let the curve be flat to 5500 RPM!
Gitty Up
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From: Mechanicsville Virginia
Hmmm the only mods will be cosmetic..Z51 took care of the stuff I'm interested in (plenty of power but needs to stay planted). As far as cosmetics...Z51 enblem for the rear along with the 44 led third tailight (safety and killer looks). After that I think she is near perfect...can't take my eyes off her 
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Originally Posted by Texas Corvette
Z-51 sway bars front and rear; maybe Bilstein shocks;
brite ideas rear light; color coded door handles;
lloyds front and rear cargo mats; rear exhaust plate;
ss inserts
brite ideas rear light; color coded door handles;
lloyds front and rear cargo mats; rear exhaust plate;
ss inserts
Racer
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From: Zurich
You guys are quite lucky since most of the aftermarket items are legal in the States.
In Switzerland, all the cat back systems, headers and intakes which are no available are not allowed and will get you in trouble once the catch you
I would defenetly go for longtube haeders, cat back and intake, maybe cats as well.
Regards Hampi
In Switzerland, all the cat back systems, headers and intakes which are no available are not allowed and will get you in trouble once the catch you
I would defenetly go for longtube haeders, cat back and intake, maybe cats as well.
Regards Hampi
