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Old Feb 24, 2023 | 01:22 PM
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I've (almost) completed ordering all the bits for the 2023 upgrade season. In years past, I've never asked for any military or package discounts. I am regretting that now.

Some said yes because I bought several things. Others said yes for being a veteran. Every single vendor did something, and some did a lot. I've already saved almost $3400.

You might be surprised what they'll do for you, if you ask.

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Good practice. The worst that can happen is that they say no.
Thanks for your service!
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The worst that can happen is that they say no.
Exactly.

It turns out some of the vendors have discount codes for 10% just for asking. Or will do you better if offer to pay by something other than a CC.
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I guess I can derail my own topic with the 2023 build sheet, now that orders for everything are in progress, if not paid for.

This year, I am doing an intake, transmission, seats, belts, GT2 aero, and brakes. Past years have done motor, suspension, clutch, driveshaft, and cooling.

2007 Corvette Z06 in Velocity Yellow
  • 502 ci – 4.165” bore x 4.600” stroke
  • Tall deck “LS7” aluminum race block by Racing Head Service
  • Raised cam centerline to allow clearance for 4.6 crank
  • Callies Ultra Billet 4.6” crankshaft
  • Callies Ultra H-beam rods
  • Wiseco forged pistons
  • PRC 6-bolt 400+ CFM heads – 2.245” intake 1.61” exhaust
  • Johnson High RPM Hydraulic Link Bar lifters
  • Late Model Engines Billet LS7 intake
  • Injector Dynamics ID1050xds injectors
  • Nick Williams 112mm throttle body
  • Halltech CF112 carbon fiber intake
  • ARH tall-deck headers and x-pipe – 2-inch primary ceramic coated
  • Dewitt’s radiator
  • Oil cooler, remote filter, and plumbing by Improved Racing
  • Crankcase vacuum system by GZ Motorsports
  • Custom crankshaft grind 253/267 .665/.665 116+6
  • Burn’s Stainless custom axle-back
  • A.R.E. Dry-sump
  • Monster dual disk clutch – 1000 ft-lb
  • DSS carbon fiber driveshaft
  • RPM TR6060 Level VI conversion with narrow (ZR1) ratios
  • RPM Level VI ZR1 differential with 3.90 gears.
  • Factory chrome rims powder coated black by Static Coatings Inc
  • Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires – 325/30 R19 & 265/35 R18 non-run-flat
  • Valved-to-spec Bilstein inverted-cartridge race shocks
  • Hypercoil coil-over springs
  • Ride-Tech Delrin solid suspension bushings
  • LG Motorsports sway-bars
  • Afe (Pfadt) adjustable end-links
  • AP Racing Radi-Cal brakes
  • Sparco QRT PERFORMANCE Seats
  • TPS 5 point harnesses and crossbar
  • LG Motorsports GT2 Splitter
  • LG Motorsports GT2 Rear Wing
  • ZR1 carbon side skirts

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Originally Posted by DAIZY502
Exactly.

It turns out some of the vendors have discount codes for 10% just for asking. Or will do you better if offer to pay by something other than a CC.
A lot of these smaller companies pay up to 6.5% to process card payments.
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