Performance Modifications??? Yes or No
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09
Performance Modifications??? Yes or No
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.
Perhaps a poll???
Perhaps a poll???
Drifting
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From: NY
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.
Perhaps a poll???
Perhaps a poll???
Drifting
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From: Huntington Beach Ca 1 out of 4 Americans are mentally unstable, so if 3 of your friends are OK . . . .
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Daemon Motorsports
Im all about the GO and not really about the SHOW.
A few cosmetic mods, SS inserts, painted 44 LED tailight. painted door handles, tint rear window, paint XM wart and Corsa Sports for the sound. No plans for under the hood now or probably ever.
Melting Slicks
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From: Orwigsburg Pa.
No mods for me this time around. I have enough power that getting traction is already an issue. More power would mean more gently feathering the gas pedal and I like to mash it. Without tires that can handle more horses it becomes somewhat a diminishing return--you have more potential but have to be ever so careful as to the application.
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When you modify a Corvette you are taking most buyers out of the market. Take a look at some of the modded C5's that stay at the top of the list with ttt's...nobody wants this stuff on the secondary market.
If you want to do it that's fine, but at least know that the roll bar, tubbed rear, billet wings and SS door sills won't attract many buyers. Also, contrary to some opinions, you can't hope to get much money back.
These cars are driven hard enough, but would you really buy a car that was beat to death or looks like a circus wagon?
If you want to do it that's fine, but at least know that the roll bar, tubbed rear, billet wings and SS door sills won't attract many buyers. Also, contrary to some opinions, you can't hope to get much money back.
These cars are driven hard enough, but would you really buy a car that was beat to death or looks like a circus wagon?
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Drifting
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From: Huntington Beach Ca 1 out of 4 Americans are mentally unstable, so if 3 of your friends are OK . . . .
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Driving skill will bet mods EVERYTIME.
Instructor
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From: Fairfax VA
Stock is good, modified is far better. While I can understand why some would choose to keep their Vettes stock, our 00 coupe really came to life when we added a new cold air intake, coupler, and mass airflow sensor. Plus the sound of a free flowing exhaust is tough to argue against....
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
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).