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Old 04-24-2013, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by newskatercat
Remove Stingray emblem!
I would just like the word Stingray Z51 on the side of mine!!
Old 04-24-2013, 05:16 PM
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twin turbo from aps

had a turbo on my gto within a year
had a supercharger on my srt8 jeep within 6 months, had to wait for magnuson to come out with the kit or it would have been day one
Old 04-24-2013, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by $$$frumnuttin'
Just looking at pictures I can see lots of opportunities for personalizing, or modding as we like to call it. A few I would like to see.

1) paint stripes along the sharp lines of the hood...lots of possibilities there. Could also carry up over the roof panel...

2) alternate exhaust tip shapes

3) of course, many wheel alternatives, but one that has always intrigued me was the bronze finish from HRE...would be cool with a Cyber Gray exterior and that brownish interior..(forgot the name, but you get the idea)

4) this one is major...reversing the tail lights....seems to me the bottom point should be inboard instead of outboard to flow better with the emblem and the rear bumper shape.

5) wider tires (is this even a mod?...seems mandatory!)

As a lifetime 'modder' who can't leave a car alone, I would like to hear your ideas as well...
Dont puke on me you asked for it: Dirt bikes all modded....TDI VW jetta Chipped, lowered and wheel and rims....A5 Audi...lowered, spadded, downtube, stasis exhaust, chipped and CAI.....C6: LS1 intake, Vararam CAI, LG 1 3/4 headers, Corsa Sports, Lowered, programmed...C6 was wicked.....Lowering my current 535......Z51 Stinger will be: Lowered and rims first.....sound is almost like Oxygen to me...so Pipes and horns....likely LG and Corsa again.....when available....I absolutely am obsessed and over the top excited about the C7....they could not have done anything different....UHHHH? other then better mirrors....isnt that funny, I like mirrors that have a second pillar coming back to the window....
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For me it would be simply getting rid of the silly stingray emblems and probably the Corvette off the rear along with some paint work on that rear valance panel with more of it going body color. Of course I'm waiting to see what the Z version has in store anyways, so all those issues may end up being fixed on that model anyway.
Old 04-24-2013, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Chance575
twin turbo from aps

had a turbo on my gto within a year
had a supercharger on my srt8 jeep within 6 months, had to wait for magnuson to come out with the kit or it would have been day one
There are much better twin turbo systems out there than aps.
Old 04-24-2013, 08:21 PM
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If Michelin has non run-flats for it, I'll throw the run-flats in the garbage can. Other than that, wheels maybe. Nothing mechanical, I like my warranty.
Old 04-25-2013, 12:59 AM
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You betcha, I am gonna order mine in Black, if I dont like the carbon fiber vents, Im gonna have them wrapped, maybe in red to match the calipers.
Old 04-25-2013, 01:07 AM
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Body color the vents in the hood, the vents by the tail lights, and maybe the rear bumpers.

I wish they had a carbon fiber option for the steering wheel. Maybe someone in the aftermarket will do it.

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Old 04-25-2013, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RC000E
All seasons...lol...

At least do summer tires/wheels and oem's with all seasons for gods sake...lol
Anyone who hasn't driven on modern all season tires is in for an eye opener. I just just drove a 2013 Mustang GT this evening with all season tires, and achieved 1.02 Gs cornering. There was no squealing or drama either. I know I was surprised at how far they have come.

Michael

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Old 04-25-2013, 03:16 AM
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Chrome louvers over the taillights.

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Old 04-25-2013, 04:18 AM
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Jack up the rear.

Cragar Mags

Side pipes.

Eight ball shift ***.
Old 04-25-2013, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael A
Chrome louvers over the taillights.

Michael
That's funny. The sad thing is that you know they will make them and there will be those that actually put them on.
Old 04-25-2013, 08:19 AM
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I'm surprised, no one mentioned the chrome strip on the front grill. Maybe it looks better in person? I'm hoping the Corvette lettering on the rear is eventually relocated, I like the script and placement on the C6.
Old 04-25-2013, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
I'm surprised, no one mentioned the chrome strip on the front grill. Maybe it looks better in person? I'm hoping the Corvette lettering on the rear is eventually relocated, I like the script and placement on the C6.
Good call...I had thought about the grill bar...lots of opportunity there too. My first inclination is to remove it. Also, if you look at the new Bentley their thin chrome line is vertical, not horizontal...looks much classier to me....I predict the aftermarket will go bananas with that front end on the C7.


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Originally Posted by Frankie2blue
That's funny. The sad thing is that you know they will make them and there will be those that actually put them on.
And they never sell in the parts for sale section...
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add more Stingray Emblems
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Wide booty to accommodate the 345 tires

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Old 04-26-2013, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Frankie2blue
That's funny. The sad thing is that you know they will make them and there will be those that actually put them on.
It gets really bad when the louvers start pitting and rusting.

Michael
Old 04-26-2013, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinStrife
You have got to be joking...
Nope.
Old 04-29-2013, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jkcam6017
Jack up the rear.

Cragar Mags

Side pipes.

Eight ball shift ***.
I like the cut of your jib


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