2011gs upgrades help $$
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2011gs upgrades help $$
I am buying a 2011 gs ttop & want to add 100hp with the least negetive impact to the drive train. ?? Headers ? long pipes? I see super chargers can be hazardous to someone who just does street driving like me. My friend is the gm dealer. I leased a 2007 conv.I want to buy from him again. Some shops require you to buy the vette from them to do the upgrade work.I am not looking at a fancy name brand body mod upgrade.
Last edited by alani; Dec 11, 2010 at 11:30 AM.
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From: Callaway Cars - Old Lyme, Connecticut
Visit one of our Authorized Dealers for a test drive in a Callaway Grand Sport.
With 606 hp, it does exceed your 100+ request however, I can assure you, there is no drama with our packages!
For more info and a list of Authorized Callaway Corvette Dealers, please visit our site: www.callawaycars.com
With 606 hp, it does exceed your 100+ request however, I can assure you, there is no drama with our packages!
For more info and a list of Authorized Callaway Corvette Dealers, please visit our site: www.callawaycars.com
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Visit one of our Authorized Dealers for a test drive in a Callaway Grand Sport.
With 606 hp, it does exceed your 100+ request however, I can assure you, there is no drama with our packages!
For more info and a list of Authorized Callaway Corvette Dealers, please visit our site: www.callawaycars.com
With 606 hp, it does exceed your 100+ request however, I can assure you, there is no drama with our packages!
For more info and a list of Authorized Callaway Corvette Dealers, please visit our site: www.callawaycars.com
There are a lot of ways to get HP, but not a lot to retain value, and get a production style warranty!
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You are buying a GS precisely because it looks like a Z06. Right? Or do you like the GS better than the Z06?
Now, before you even have the car, you "need" to tear into it for more power? Right?
Why the heck don't you just buy a Z06 in the first place or save your money a couple of years and get a ZR1?
Why buy a car that's not good enough for you even before you buy it?
It's nonsense.
Now, before you even have the car, you "need" to tear into it for more power? Right?
Why the heck don't you just buy a Z06 in the first place or save your money a couple of years and get a ZR1?
Why buy a car that's not good enough for you even before you buy it?
It's nonsense.
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From: La Center WA
You are buying a GS precisely because it looks like a Z06. Right? Or do you like the GS better than the Z06?
Now, before you even have the car, you "need" to tear into it for more power? Right?
Why the heck don't you just buy a Z06 in the first place or save your money a couple of years and get a ZR1?
Why buy a car that's not good enough for you even before you buy it?
It's nonsense.
Now, before you even have the car, you "need" to tear into it for more power? Right?
Why the heck don't you just buy a Z06 in the first place or save your money a couple of years and get a ZR1?
Why buy a car that's not good enough for you even before you buy it?
It's nonsense.
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From: Greenville SC
You are buying a GS precisely because it looks like a Z06. Right? Or do you like the GS better than the Z06?
Now, before you even have the car, you "need" to tear into it for more power? Right?
Why the heck don't you just buy a Z06 in the first place or save your money a couple of years and get a ZR1?
Why buy a car that's not good enough for you even before you buy it?
It's nonsense.
Now, before you even have the car, you "need" to tear into it for more power? Right?
Why the heck don't you just buy a Z06 in the first place or save your money a couple of years and get a ZR1?
Why buy a car that's not good enough for you even before you buy it?
It's nonsense.
Buy what you want first or it will just cost much more $$
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Cruising
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2011 gs great ride like the roof
I drove the 2011 gs with a glass top and cat back exhaust sounded great drove great. Big improvement from my 2007 conv. I like the gs because you can remove the roof in the summer. The zo6 you have no option of roof removal. For the street this is good enough. I just thought if I can spend $5,000 more and gain 50-100hp . I would consider suggestions.
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I drove the 2011 gs with a glass top and cat back exhaust sounded great drove great. Big improvement from my 2007 conv. I like the gs because you can remove the roof in the summer. The zo6 you have no option of roof removal. For the street this is good enough. I just thought if I can spend $5,000 more and gain 50-100hp . I would consider suggestions.
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From: Union Mo
I drove the 2011 gs with a glass top and cat back exhaust sounded great drove great. Big improvement from my 2007 conv. I like the gs because you can remove the roof in the summer. The zo6 you have no option of roof removal. For the street this is good enough. I just thought if I can spend $5,000 more and gain 50-100hp . I would consider suggestions.
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From: Trophy Club TX
I am buying a 2011 gs ttop & want to add 100hp with the least negetive impact to the drive train. ?? Headers ? long pipes? I see super chargers can be hazardous to someone who just does street driving like me. My friend is the gm dealer. I leased a 2007 conv.I want to buy from him again. Some shops require you to buy the vette from them to do the upgrade work.I am not looking at a fancy name brand body mod upgrade.
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From: Melbourne Victoria
My understanding is , it is the only modification allowed to be made that doesn't effect Warranty?
I have 1 now and another on the way.
