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Old May 13, 2022 | 10:44 PM
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What are you guys /gals saying in the single best mod you’ve done. That is out of what you’ve done which one is the best?
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The ABSOLUTE BEST mod I've done was to change the ownership from the dealer to me!!!
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#1 by far was adding the NPP exhaust to my non-NPP optioned car. Was way too quiet before and I love being able to go quiet if I get tired of the valves being open.

Stereo with screen for android auto and cameras is my #2

MGW #3. It took a while to get the MGW adjusted where I like it and took some getting used to. I may be weird but I actually didn't mind the stock shifter even though it was a little sloppy.
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Old May 13, 2022 | 11:08 PM
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I don't know about BEST... but... The best per dollar spent was replacing the C6 clutch spring with a C5 clutch spring. The best $15 I've ever spent on a car.

Tires, swaybars, shocks, springs, rotors and brake pads, among numerous other items were all nice, but not nearly as thrifty :-)

Or instead of performance wise were you asking about creature comforts?
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The ABSOLUTE BEST mod I've done was to change the ownership from the dealer to me!!!
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Cam. Among other things.
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Old May 13, 2022 | 11:49 PM
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My '12 GS is stock performance wise. As far as best cosmetic mod, I'd have to say wrapping my roof and halo. I think that's the best thing a person can do to really change the looks of the car. 2nd, I'd have to say would be the Z06 Spyder wheels. 3rd - Black headlights; 4th rear spoiler.
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Old May 14, 2022 | 12:31 AM
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I've spent a lot on headers, a borla exhaust, Fast 102. Dyno tune. But really the most enjoyable overall is the new head unit, amps and sub woofer. Or the escort MAX 360. or the new headlights. I guess the best thing is getting a C6 in the first place. My fiance had me get her a C7. EH...Now we have a 2016 BMW i8. EH..I still like my C6 better. Except for the i8 doors of course.
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Originally Posted by jeffs64
What are you guys /gals saying in the single best mod you’ve done. That is out of what you’ve done which one is the best?
Putting an A&A supercharger on my 2012 centennial edition Grandsport.......followed by the morimoto lights, tail lights, smoked led sidelights, and borla sport exhaust.


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By far it's the A & A Supercharger........obviously an incredible difference in HP and Torque........next would be the Belanger Custom Tri-Y Headers and exhaust........there's more but this will answer you inquiry....

A & A Supercharger
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#1The Headers,Xpipe, exhaust and MSD intake was the most rewarding after the dyno tune.
#2 The wheels and tires, ZR1 sway bars and new shocks.
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Best easy mod, the Elite heel-toe gas pedal. Best overall, ECS 1500 supercharger kit.
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Black chrome Grand Sport wheels.
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in order;
Elite Gas pedal for Heel'n'Toe
DRM valved Bilstein shocks
Caravaggio Daytona Seats
MGW shifter
Great Dyno Tune - does many things, like allows revs to drop instantly for easy rev match, and +40hp, etc etc
Head Unit with CarPlay and backup Cam (sounds great, but I listen to LS7 instead)
ZR1 mufflers (I have NPP)
Improved Racing oil thermostat (and cooler)

many many many other things, splitter, spoiler, side skirts, white guage faces, 2012 steering wheel, RFE horn pad...etc etc, but generally, depending on usage, the things that improve tactile feel in the cockpit are most noticeable. Have fun

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I have done a lot of stuff to my car but the shift **** I had made by one guy and wrapped in leather by another is my favorite.
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I have done a lot of stuff to my car but the shift **** I had made by one guy and wrapped in leather by another is my favorite.
A different route but the same results. I love my custom shift **** I found on ebay. I've never seen another on like it.
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4.10 gears make car feel a lot faster and make 6th gear usable. Also when you get sideways, you can recover much quicker.
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A different route but the same results. I love my custom shift **** I found on ebay. I've never seen another on like it.
I have seen pics of yours before and very nice. Guess I should have posted a pic of mine.

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