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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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I know some cars have at least one free mod that's supposed to help pick up a couple ponies. Does the C6 have any?
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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Some people have made makeshift intakes out of pvc pipe ...lol
But I dont know of any FREE mods. A good tune works wonders!
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by k0bun
I know some cars have at least one free mod that's supposed to help pick up a couple ponies. Does the C6 have any?
Ain't no free lunch!
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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free mods ?? sure, there are a couple...

the most common (that I've heard of/seen) are:

1. body color door handles = remove the black handles

2. cold air intake = cut hole in radiator shroud, cut tops off of air filter assemblies, turn filter cans upside down - into the hole in the radiator shroud, use tape or foam to seal the filters into the shroud.

3. improved throttle response = rotate maf 90 degrees - align maf air diffusor with throttle body butterfly. (does it: remove/reduce the swirl effect or improve air flow)

4. better traction = drop tire pressure to 28 lbs

remember these are the NO COST mods. there are numerous others that are low cost.

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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Zig
free mods ?? sure, there are a couple...

the most common (that I've heard of/seen) are:

1. body color door handles = remove the black handles

2. cold air intake = cut hole in radiator shroud, cut tops off of air filter assemblies, turn filter cans upside down - into the hole in the radiator shroud, use tape or foam to seal the filters into the shroud.

3. improved throttle response = rotate maf 90 degrees - align maf air diffusor with throttle body butterfly. (does it: remove/reduce the swirl effect or improve air flow)

4. better traction = drop tire pressure to 28 lbs

remember these are the NO COST mods. there are numerous others that are low cost.
I did number one about a year ago and I think it looks better than $100 painted ones. It's a cleaner look.
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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You mean a freebie.
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 12:01 AM
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Yes, I know a few tricks... leave your car with me for a weekend, and I'll hook you up.

Kidding, I think the freebies went the way of the free lunch.
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