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Old May 20, 2020 | 09:30 PM
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Fairly new to the forum, but I have been doing some upgrades to my car since getting it last fall. It took some patience and looking, but I have upgraded the car without breaking the bank. Found a used axle back Magnaflow system for $600, a set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP tires for $400 from a guy that took them off of his 2016 when he bought it. Today, I finished it off with the some black chrome rims from the Florida Speed Shop $800. I am enjoying the forum and all of the insight given here. A few pics are below of my car.....before and after.

As purchased in September.

With new wheels

The Magnaflow axle back
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Old May 21, 2020 | 10:42 AM
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Good work!
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Old May 22, 2020 | 10:49 AM
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Excellent! I love how you are finding good deals.
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Old May 22, 2020 | 10:54 AM
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Did good, made the $ stretch pretty far.
Single upgrade can be managed, fine.
When there's a bunch at once is another matter.

re the car, how many miles? A6/M6?
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Old May 22, 2020 | 11:27 AM
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It is an A6, just turned 60k miles. I absolutely love this car!

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Just needs a supercharger and a GM full width spoiler and you're good.
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Old May 22, 2020 | 12:49 PM
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Looks great, good job on the shopping.
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Old May 22, 2020 | 01:28 PM
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You made some good buys. Looks great! I'd say wrap the roof "halo" black. Then you'd be a member in good standing of the black roof club! I say that to all the transparent roof folk. Been a big fan since the 4th gen camaros.
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Originally Posted by 919cw313
...a GM full width spoiler and you're good.
Nah, he just needs a body colored rear spoiler and dump the black one.
Oh, wait, I just happen to have a no longer needed Machine Silver rear spoiler in my garage.
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Wheels look great!!
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Originally Posted by javaman
Wheels look great!!
Thank you!
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What year?
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Your car really looks great
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Originally Posted by myredhead1
what year?
2007
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Originally Posted by Duck Pond
Your car really looks great
Bud
Thank You!
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very nice...keepin it classy
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It's all a trap....once you start, you cant stop. The more time you spend on the forum, the more money you will spend . Especially if you frequently the parts for sale /wanted section.
my car was perfect the way it was when I got it. Was all stock except for painted engine parts, full width spoiler, and corsa exhaust.
Started with CAI .... then headers and tune..... then stereo upgrade....then new wheels......then more stereo upgrade....then modded tail lights...... then supercharger....then custom leather seats.....then led side markers......

I think all my mods are pretty "classy" rather than obnoxious..... and I LOVE the car even more now!

I'm done!

(For now lol)


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Good deals/finds on the used items.
Wheels look great on the Vette!
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Originally Posted by 65 Drivr
Good deals/finds on the used items.
Wheels look great on the Vette!
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