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Oct 15, 2013 | 10:26 AM

Hurley1

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My C7 thread.

My original order was a 3LT Black z51/red int/7speed/blk wheels/red brakes/NPP/mag ride. Looooooooooong story short mine was supposed to be an early build and so far it still has not been built. So I had the opportunity to buy this non z51 Black 2LT/Kalahari/7speed/NPP/red brake car and I jumped on it! I got the car Thursday morning, lowered it, tinted the windows, then Thursday night I blacked out the front chrome grill. Then on Friday my good friend and tuner Jeremy Formato street tuned the car with a wide band. WOW this car really woke up and runs strong! Going on the dyno this week, and more mods shorty.... Here are some pics!

I also ordered OEM Blk z51 wheels for it.

EDIT: 11/4/13. A couple of new pics:

I got my z51 wheels on, and also put it on the dyno. Made 430whp/426wtq TUNE ONLY. This was a couple of weeks ago when it was still 95 outside here in FL.

Last edited by Hurley1; Nov 4, 2013 at 10:00 AM.

Oct 15, 2013 | 10:32 AM

BlueOx

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Man, that is the darkest window tint I've ever seen! Looks great but I find it hard to believe it's legal!

Oct 15, 2013 | 10:39 AM

Jeff W

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St. Jude Donor '09

looks awesome!

Oct 15, 2013 | 10:44 AM

peter pan

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Originally Posted by Jeff W

looks awesome!

Congrats

Oct 15, 2013 | 10:46 AM

ctsv510

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Looks great! My favorite part of the interior of these cars is the "oh ****" passenger handle on the console.

Oct 15, 2013 | 10:50 AM

Eagle Ray 7

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Looks fantastic!!!

Oct 15, 2013 | 10:54 AM

Varcix

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From: Estero FL

ya what tint % is that? I want to do the same!

Oct 15, 2013 | 11:16 AM

Hurley1

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From: Tampa Bay, FL

Thanks guys. Tint is 5% all the way around, however nothing on the windsheild.

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Oct 15, 2013 | 12:13 PM

DanTheFireman

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From: Wellington FL

That looks killer just the way it is. I have black wheels on both of my cars including the C7Z51 and yours will look great with black also but those work really well just like that.

Oct 15, 2013 | 01:48 PM

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cal45

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You've been busy......Very nice!!
Let us know what kind of numbers you get with Jeremy's tune.

<<< He did my 03 supercharged coupe.

Oct 15, 2013 | 01:50 PM

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OnPoint

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Hot vette.

Congrats.

Oct 15, 2013 | 02:01 PM

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Hurley1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DanTheFireman

That looks killer just the way it is. I have black wheels on both of my cars including the C7Z51 and yours will look great with black also but those work really well just like that.

Thanks man! I agree it does look good now, but I am a sucker for black wheels!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal45

You've been busy......Very nice!!
Let us know what kind of numbers you get with Jeremy's tune.

<<< He did my 03 supercharged coupe.

Will do, yeah Jeremy is awesome he has done all of my Corvette's.

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Originally Posted by OnPoint

Hot vette.

Congrats.

Thanks!

Oct 15, 2013 | 02:03 PM

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kstine98

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St. Jude Donor '15

Did you black out the grill yourself? That looks awesome!

Oct 15, 2013 | 02:06 PM

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450hp mike9

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I might black out my grill also did you paint it or use tape ?

Oct 15, 2013 | 02:50 PM

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Revfan

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There is a car there? I only see "floating" red calipers!

Awesome... just awesome.

Last edited by Revfan; Oct 15, 2013 at 03:17 PM.

Oct 15, 2013 | 03:00 PM

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rcallen484

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Oct 15, 2013 | 03:01 PM

#17

Dream C-5

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Your car is dead sexy !

Oct 15, 2013 | 03:31 PM

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Hurley1

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Thanks guys!!! I'll keep updating this thread when new mods/parts go on!

Quote:

Originally Posted by kstine98

Did you black out the grill yourself? That looks awesome!

Yes in my garage, taped it off and wrapped the entire car in platic. Then painted the chrome strip with Plasti-Dip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 450hp mike9

I might black out my grill also did you paint it or use tape ?

See above.

Oct 15, 2013 | 06:13 PM

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LFZ

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Damn Matt...I thought you said you lowered it???

Killin it buddy...killin it. Looks great.

Oct 15, 2013 | 06:21 PM

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MikeG37

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Originally Posted by BlueOx

Man, that is the darkest window tint I've ever seen! Looks great but I find it hard to believe it's legal!

I think Florida allows for medical exemptions on tint.. I know MS does, and with it you can do a limo tint if you wish.

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