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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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Default Z06-like Mods

I remember shortly after the C5 Z06 came out, many people started adding on Z06-like mods to their C5s. Intake screens, red calipers, rear wheel inlet ducts, Z06 wheels, etc.

With the new C6 Z06 basically out of the bag, what things do you see people starting to do to their C6s to Z06-ify them?? I suppose some folks may opt for the high cost nose with intake scoop and fender flares. The fender side emblems are kinda cool. But how are people going to do the rear brake ducts? Their built into the car. Not to mention that the C6 Z06 is wider and has different tires altogether.

What do you think??

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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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I would say the high-rise hood and front intake will be a very big 'z06 mod' us non-z06 owners would be interested in. (Speaking for myself) I am sure alot of people will try to do the bigger tires/rear air ducts
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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I agree i think a lot of ppl will put on the rims and tires...its gonna take some minitubs or somethin though. Also if it works i have a feeling a lot of ppl are gonna get the new steering wheel...although i could care less.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Seems like the brakes might be a good snag depending on the price. The beefed up driveline stuff might get some interest. I would bet more than one LS7 ends up in a non Z car. I saw one post where a fellow wanted the steering wheel. Be interesting to see the price on some of the items.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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Steering wheel and seats for me.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad Abell
Steering wheel and seats for me.

Remember, with a new steering wheel a new air bag module would probably be required, and they are not cheap.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Most people will probably just put the Z06 badges on and be done with it.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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I will buy the brake calipers and rims as soon as they are available.
Hopefully someone will make the rims in the normal c6 size
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Thud
Most people will probably just put the Z06 badges on and be done with it.

That is so lame.

These folks are sorely lacking something

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Originally Posted by yelloz06
That is so lame.

These folks are sorely lacking something


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Originally Posted by WhiteC5Vette
Remember, with a new steering wheel a new air bag module would probably be required, and they are not cheap.
I was under the impression the new wheel was going to be used in the non Z as well.

Tom
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Is this true? It might be worth waiting for 2006 C6 then-NOT!
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by AFVETTE
I was under the impression the new wheel was going to be used in the non Z as well.

Tom
youll still need a new bag as the shape of the wheel will be different and it will take a different shaped wheel. of course if you buy an 06, you dont need to do this.
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Originally Posted by yelloz06
That is so lame.

These folks are sorely lacking something

I agree
Tis is verry lame
Also spending $1500 to change your steering wheel is lame!
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