Are you still a modder if you pay someone to do it, or just a buyer at that stage, similiar to buying a Callaway vette ? YOU didn't modd it, they did, you just bought it or paid to have it done.

In my opinion, if you're not doing the wrenching, then you're still a waxer, just a faster one.

 

Modding is way to personalize your car. From the factory they are all the same, yes there are different trim packages but eventually you come across a car that is exactly like yours. People like to be individuals so some and I would guess most of us on here, like to make our car different than someone else's. Its just a form of self expression and a bit of the old school if you ask me. Guys have been modding cars since they were invented and we carry on that fine tradition of individuality.

Personally I like to get the car where I want to be mechanically then do the appearance mods.

Then you have racing which creates a need to upgrade.

 

I purchased my '09 CRM coupe equipped in a manner that would provide me the greatest value for my dollar initially with the intention of modding it after receiving it to better match my needs and preferances. Since I don't track or drag race it, I find the standard 436 HP LS3 engine, M6 transmission and F55 suspension more than adequate for everyday street use, so I'm strictly into mods which I feel improve the cars appearance, driving enjoyment, and maintainability. I do research and think long and hard about each modification, the value of it, and its ramifications before I execute it, and fortunately have not regreted one I have made to date.

 

So I can be driving a Naturally Aspirated 500+ hp. C6 convertible. It looks almost stock from the outside, but hit 174 mph at the Everglades airport in just 1 mile of acceleration.

 

as a kid with a father that believe the car is the best from the factory I was very hesitant to mod. My first experience with modding was on my first car (02 mustang GT). I wanted my car to sound better so I got flowmaster 40 series delta flow. My dad bitched at me until he heard it and he loved it. That was the extent of the modding for that car.

I then got an 04 cobra where I really learned that modding is a love hate relationship.
-I loved smashing the gas and listing to the supercharger wine and my exhaust roar as i flew past people.
- I loved when people would slow down to look at my car.
- I loved to just sit and stare at it bc it looks so bad ***.

The Bad
- I would have to convince myself that the cost was worth it. When I saw the end result it was butt.
-The FRPS (fuel regulator pressure sensor broke) and I though my engine blew..I about cried. It was only an $80 dollar fix. but it scared me to death.
- One day I was practicing my power shifting and I snapped my input shaft.....$1300 was my bill to fix it. I was so pissed about it that I lost all interest in modding for power, at that time in my life. I sold the car not to long after.

-I got the GS and am ganna keep it stock till I have enough money, that if I break something modding I can pay for it no problem. I will be doing the Ron fellows stripes, lower it, and tint. That will be good for the first couple years. Once I get some money built up then I will mod for performance.

- I think if you mod with the knowledge and money that something will go wrong it will make it more enjoyable. If you mod without the money you will get burned....

I mod for my pleasure, and the pleasure of others who enjoy cars.

 

Man I LOVE this here modded "C6Z" :

 

Hey that's my car!!

I changed out those center caps though. Solid black now. No yellow ring.

Man I hate snow!

And forgeline rocks peeps.

 

I picked it right out!

Even the caption above the picture was good!

Just like 90 per cent of the folks would have called it when they see your car.

 

I did.. dyno'd 500 rwhp with the 1593 the first time. Dnyo'd 535 rwhp with some cooler air.... no fuel pump was changed.. at least not yet.

BTW.. ECS tells me some OP's are using a BAP with the smaller pulley without any problems.

 

Hey Glen,

I would estimate that 90% of Mods done to the engine are not done by the owner. I turn wrenches on many things, but feel a little inadequate messing with timing of my vette. Now - fixing humans is a different story

I basically bought my Callaway to draw on the proven experience of one of the largest (if not the largest) supplier of modified Corvettes. All other components that I have added in my postings I have done myself.

 

Craig, I was at LRP the last two track days with SCDA. What class do you run in? I am in the novice class. I have to learn the track and car. Sold the base 09' and I picked up a 10' Silver GS 6mn in July. I am trying to be both a waxer and driver ( Wrencher ).

 

oh you two are gonna get along famously! too bad I'm so far from Lime Rock, and have a soft top......:o

 

I very heavily modded a car 25 years ago - an RX7. Added a Turbo, and all kinds of suspension, wheels, tires, steering wheel, dash, gauges etc (I wish there had been forums then, I would have been a God on the RX7 forum)

But back then, there simply were no really fast cars to buy from the factory, so there was no choice. And even though I used a very reputable shop, I did have problems with the car - pretty major problems. After we figured out why, it was very reliable. But that was after it ate the engine during the learning curve. Then I could hardly sell the car because nobody wanted a car with such extensive mods.

I realize things have changed.....a little. BUT, I have several friends who added major power adders to C5's, and used very well known shops. At one time or another, almost every one of them had to have their cars towed as a result of mod related failures.

That and the fact that I can buy a car with a 3 year warranty that will run the 1/4 mile near 11 flat at 125mph is why I'm not into modding anymore.

I do understand why folks to it - and no disrespect intended. I certainly can appreciate the thrill of it. A friend of mine had a supercharged Viper with 675 rwph, and I did run it hard through the gears a couple of times. No doubt, it was a hell of a lot of fun.

 

You nailed it Jim. If I had your car, I wouldn't mod either....

...well, maybe.

 

yeah, and if I had your car I wouldn't need mine!

 

PM... sent!!

 

IMO I hardly think most of the stuff done really qualifies as a mod.

Changing floor mats, sticking on badges & exhaust filler plates, color matched door handles, softer console lids, wider fenders, center caps, wind screens, mud flaps, mesh grills, side vent spears, etc are more like decorations

 

As are blingy 20's and hoods with scoops...

 

Sure glad I don't know anyone with blingy 20's and hoods with scoops.

 

Lol...Me too....

But I guarantee you my faded cargo cover is a one of a kind...