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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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One mod for the car? Probably twins. For me? I'd still have to go with twins though a different type may be in order.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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In my mind, the biggest impact for the buck, from an appearance standpoint...is wheels.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GotVett?
Maggie.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:58 AM
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NON runflat tires
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Tune..
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by GotVett?
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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From stock i would say throw an auto in a Z06

From my current car as it sits. Full Z06 body conversion.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:44 AM
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Free - Lower the car on the stock bolts.
Couple hundred - Tunnel Plate
Thousand - Headers

Of special note - upgrade the stereo speakers.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 11:24 AM
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For just one Mod, I would have to go with coilovers. Bes Handling upgrade I can think of.
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by spammark
Train the thing behind the wheel - racing school, performance driving clinic, etc.

And you can take it from one car to another car
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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upgrade to a Z06!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:03 AM
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It would have to be a catback exhaust...the stock car just sounds awful.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Easy Answer, Twin Turbos... but I couldn't stop at just one mod...
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Tail light seals. Sorry guys I hate the drip.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Cant really answer unless you put a price limit on that one mod.
If price is no issue twin turbo's but big time bucks!
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by GotVett?
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+1 polished!!
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Originally Posted by gbgary
+1 polished!!
Gary,
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by atlastc6
The Z06 mod.
That's what I'm thinking...
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Make it burn water instead of gasoline!
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