Total $ mods...
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Le Mans Master
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From: North Western Connecticut
Total $ mods...
I was cruising my vette last night and started adding up what I've spent in mods on my 06 vette. I know some don't want to think about it but it was a fun exercise trying to remember all the things I've done since taking delivery in April of 06.
I'm wondering if others have a ballpark dollar amount of what they've spent on after market mods since buying their cars? This list will highlight just how much money there is to be made in selling after market products.
My total is around 6 grand so far which includes my CCW wheels...etc. I'm curious how much money many other vette owners have sunk into their toys.......
Some of you will have to make sure your wives never see this thread....
BTW I believe if you enjoy all the mods you've made it's money well spent! It's the reason many of us bought vettes and belong to this forum.
I'm wondering if others have a ballpark dollar amount of what they've spent on after market mods since buying their cars? This list will highlight just how much money there is to be made in selling after market products.
My total is around 6 grand so far which includes my CCW wheels...etc. I'm curious how much money many other vette owners have sunk into their toys.......
Some of you will have to make sure your wives never see this thread....
BTW I believe if you enjoy all the mods you've made it's money well spent! It's the reason many of us bought vettes and belong to this forum.
Racer
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From: Rothesay New Brunswick
Yea i'm about at the same. I've had the Vette for about a month and I have already order some Iforged wheels, rotors,pads,racemesh,powdercoated calipers, and hopefully pick up a CAI. Next on the list will be ported intake, TB, and Formato tune. Should be a sweet summer and no wife or GF to listen too
Just cruisin the countryside
Just cruisin the countryside
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Much, much less. But much less time, too. 
$6K is a lotta dough, tho...
I even forget what my wheels cost me, and splash guards. It's a defense against "knowing" and "comprehending."
$6K is a lotta dough, tho...I even forget what my wheels cost me, and splash guards. It's a defense against "knowing" and "comprehending."
Last edited by AORoads; Apr 18, 2008 at 08:22 PM.
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About $25K. That includes a Lingenfelter engine, K&N CAI, RPS Stage 3+ clutch, LG Long Tube Headers, Hi-flo cats, Corsa Sports Exhaust, MovIt brake kit, Forgeline wheels, and Caravaggio rear fenders.
Thankfully, I don't have to explain this to the non-existent wife/SO!!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Brownsville Tx
I did the same thing just out of curiosity a few weeks ago, wish it never crossed my mind. About $27K. This includes the Z06 body/paint/wheels/tires, engine H/C package, nitrous system, exhaust, DSvettes interior, HUD install, audio, headers, intake, and my new maggie supercharger. Ridiculous to spend so much and yet I dont even know how I could have gotten there in the first place.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Antonio TX
I did the same thing just out of curiosity a few weeks ago, wish it never crossed my mind. About $27K. This includes the Z06 body/paint/wheels/tires, engine H/C package, nitrous system, exhaust, DSvettes interior, HUD install, audio, headers, intake, and my new maggie supercharger. Ridiculous to spend so much and yet I dont even know how I could have gotten there in the first place.
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Le Mans Master
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From: North Western Connecticut
Team Owner
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For my 2005 Z51 coupe.
LG Pros.......$1895.00
ECM Tuning....$500.00
Corsa Sports....$950.00 used/installed.
Callaway Honker....$500.00
160* thermostat.....$35.00
Valentine 1.......$400.00
Stratmosphere mats.....$150.00
HP Tuners....$500.00 (my own copy so that I could fine tune the car)
Total $4930.00 plus I'm betting another $300.00 on tools and miscellaneous stuff, wheel locks, brake pads.
Call it $5,200.00
For the Z06
3M Clear bra hood front fascia front quarters.......$600.00
Cleartastic for the sides.....$150.00
Total $750.00
LG Pros.......$1895.00
ECM Tuning....$500.00
Corsa Sports....$950.00 used/installed.
Callaway Honker....$500.00
160* thermostat.....$35.00
Valentine 1.......$400.00
Stratmosphere mats.....$150.00
HP Tuners....$500.00 (my own copy so that I could fine tune the car)
Total $4930.00 plus I'm betting another $300.00 on tools and miscellaneous stuff, wheel locks, brake pads.
Call it $5,200.00
For the Z06
3M Clear bra hood front fascia front quarters.......$600.00
Cleartastic for the sides.....$150.00
Total $750.00
Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; Apr 18, 2008 at 11:34 AM.
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Just about 7 grand in 6 months. I just got the call from Lingenfelter that they can do the Maggie Supercharger now so add another 13 grand. It's only money and lots of smiles.
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From: Springfield MA
St. Jude Donor '08
very few "mods"....painted spoiler, painted fuel rail covers....$300....
tracking the car gets expensive....used Hoosier tires on OEM Z wheels....$2K, car trailer....$3K, tow hooks....$150, track fees....endless, and other stuff I'm sure I've thankfully forgotten
tracking the car gets expensive....used Hoosier tires on OEM Z wheels....$2K, car trailer....$3K, tow hooks....$150, track fees....endless, and other stuff I'm sure I've thankfully forgotten
