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Old 09-18-2013, 10:12 AM
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Lower it, tint, black out the side markers, intake, ported t/b, ported intake manifold, tune. Headers as soon as I can get them!
Old 09-18-2013, 10:13 AM
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1. Tint
2. All Season Tires (not sure if Continental DWS/AS fit the Z51.. need to research)
2. Lower factory lowing bolts
4. Remove any badges that are being held on with glue
Old 09-18-2013, 10:23 AM
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My car will be white with red interior.

I will pull the torch lolyd mats out of my 13 GS which were in my torch C5, see how they fit in the C7, they fit well in the C6, take the black license frame off the C6 and use it on the C7, take the curb alert off the C6 to the C7, install the valentine and DONE!!!

I have a torch C7 in mind for 2016 and my days of mods are over.

Put $13K of mods into the C5...... enjoyed all that brought... car shows trophies etc........ but I'm driving the car.

Life is gOOD!!!!!!!!
Old 09-18-2013, 10:27 AM
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Anyone considering this?

Old 09-18-2013, 10:31 AM
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What is CAGS?
Old 09-18-2013, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by cal45
Anyone considering this?

Nope, GM made the change. On lights. That dates the car a little. If they can make something like that with a new twist I might go for it. Otherwise a body color rear section will be my only mod to the body until GM comes out with A Hi-Po version.

Unless somebody does something super cool. I don't do fiberglass bumpers though.
Old 09-18-2013, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by fredmills
What is CAGS?
always check google:

http://www.corvettedreams.com/cags.htm
Old 09-18-2013, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by cal45
Anyone considering this?



a change was inevitable. Though I am not a fan of the C7 rear styling.... going back to that would be a
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Originally Posted by cal45
Anyone considering this?

Hell No.
Old 09-18-2013, 11:18 AM
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Adams Car Wash Shampoo followed by Adams Clay Bar, check for any problems in paint if needed Adams paint correction polish/Adams paint finishing polish. After that goes Opti Seal and then Adams Brilliant Glaze and finish it off with Americana Wax.
Dress the tires with Adams super VRT. Hand over to my wife and I will be done……..
Old 09-18-2013, 11:51 AM
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It's going to a be a lightly used 2014 for me or an ordered new 2015 Stingray.

But when the time comes, because I live and die by the radar detector and I want to be able to leave the Coupe top off in parking lots outside, I intend to replace my trusty Passport 8500 with the built in passport system. Sensors front and rear, radar scrambling, the works. About $2200 for this mod but I plan to have this car for many years and police protection allows me to drive much faster than any 'mod' would ever permit.

Good quality metallic heat reflecting tint all around, including the UV protector on the windshield to help with the Texas Sun.

Stock lowering bolts and add some camber for the track.

Maybe a sticker license plate like I have run in the past.

Then just Daily Drive this beast!

Once the engine mods get worked out in a year or so by all of the manufacturers I'll probably derestrict the engine as I do all of my engines. Tune and intake only most likely.
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
CAGS inoperable. I see where people are considering lowering the suspension, has anyone measured the actual ride height? I saw one post where the front air dam is already down as to scrape at the smallest dip in the road, let alone driveway entrances.
The ride height is about the same as the non Z06, ZR1 C6. About 1 3/4" from top of rear tire to fender. On my C6 Z06 this is about 7/8" from the factory. All C6 Z06's are lowered from the factory.
Old 09-18-2013, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cal45
Anyone considering this?

With this you loose the exhaust vents.
Old 09-18-2013, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by StingrayC7
  1. Install Escort Passport MAX Radar Detector in Dealer Parking Lot
  2. Tint Windows All Around
  3. Lower 3/4" via Factory Lowering Adjustments
  4. Remove Corvette Script from Rear End
  5. Plasti Dip Front Grille Chrome Piece
  6. Install Christmas Tree Air Freshner
  7. Install Wife In Passenger Seat and Drive The Crap Out of It.
Have already received the Passport Max (works great), now need the car! Planned to wire it into the rear view mirror power as I had done with the 9500 in the C6. However at Laguna Seca was able to see there are no wires accessible! They are all in the bracket holding the mirror. Did not look obvious on getting to them. Did check and it looks like it will be easy to use the passenger visor power as I did in an '87 Vette. The visor does not remove like the C6. It has a bezel that I was able to remove in a Laguna Seca C7 with my finger nail (it snapped right back!)..There are 3 screws holding the visor mount. Fortunately the Passport Max turns off the power after 30 minutes with no car movement even if the Vette does not shut the vanity mirror light power because the current draw is low.
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the car will go directly from the dealer to the tint shop, literally
then the laser jammer and v1
then a tune
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Originally Posted by FEAR
then a tune
Interested in this...details?
Old 09-18-2013, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by fredmills
What is CAGS?
I believe that CAGS is an acronym standing for Computer Aided Gear Selection, which really means that it is a solenoid in the manual transmission that forces a shift directly from 1st gear to 4th to aid fuel economy. This is a highly hated feature that can be defeated a number of ways, the easiest being the way you drive.

Has anybody heard of a clear paint/ coating intended for auto paint? I think it comes from Rustoleum and it basically alows you to spray on a clear bra.

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Old 09-18-2013, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by stevebz06
I believe that CAGS is an acronym standing for Computer Aided Gear Selection, which really means that it is a solenoid in the manual transmission that forces a shift directly from 1st gear to 4th to aid fuel economy. This is a highly hated feature that can be defeated a number of ways, the easiest being the way you drive.

Has anybody heard of a clear paint/ coating intended for auto paint? I think it comes from Rustoleum and it basically alows you to spray on a clear bra.
There are a few spray ons....the one on autopia from wolfs chemicals looks interesting....I'm just interested in a temp bra for long trips, and will use clear plastidip.....
Old 09-18-2013, 01:18 PM
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1st mod? ME! spring mountain here I come.
Old 09-18-2013, 01:23 PM
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Mine will get tint, paint protection, and Lukas 7900-ace dashcam.


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