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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 02:56 AM
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Got the car a little over a month ago and here's what I've done so far.

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2015 1LT Z51 w/ MSRC, NAV/PDR

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Z06 Splitter
Z06 Front Grille
CF Badges (came with chrome badges, I left the fish off)
20% window tint
2LT Homelink driver-side visor

Thoughts? What next?


















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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 03:39 AM
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Some quick and dirty mods?

Lower on stock bolts to get that ride height squared away.

Vinyl overlays for all the reflectors...makes a noticeable difference and is cheap.

Lock in place/leave in place jacking pucks!

Since you have the Z06 splitter and grille, why not grab the side skirts and rear fender vents?

For performance mods I would try out at least a hi flow air filter if not an entire intake. I managed to get an AFe Momentum for $440 shipped so shop around for deals.

With black wheels Carbotech 1521 pads would be a huge improvement over the stock dust blower pads which will make keeping those pretty shiny black wheels pretty longer.

Beyond that its all up to you on what piques your interest/taste.

I personally went with the reflector black out kit, taillight center blackouts, AFe intake, Elite engineering catch can and clean side seperator, lock in place jacking pucks, 25% tint (soon to be 15%ish).

On my list of things to do is the ACS Five1 Splitter and Zero7 Rockers in Carbon Flash, Z06 Grille and Rear fender vents, American racing LT headers, Corsa X pipe and Xtreme valve back system.

After all that, I have a few interior upgrades I would like but that will take some serious favor bargaining with the wife to let Caravaggio do my interior.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Supermassive
Some quick and dirty mods?


Solid advice from Supermassive!

Good call on leaving the fish off the car. Now it's time for intake and headers!
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Supermassive
Some quick and dirty mods?

For performance mods I would try out at least a hi flow air filter if not an entire intake. I managed to get an AFe Momentum for $440 shipped so shop around for deals.
Have to ask. Did the AFe intake kit make a solid difference? Thanks. I see K&N only make a filter for the C7. I would like a better breathing mod without boosting.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 10:34 AM
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White LED license plate lights. $10 and look great.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 11:49 AM
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Looks great. I like the subtle mods. Perhaps add the GM splash guards or some side skirts to help protect the finish of the lower side panels.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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def get some contrast on the silver paint. Either stinger or better yet, full stripes down the middle!!
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Since you went with the Z06 grille and splitter and have a silver car, why not top it off with the Z06 tail lights? It would look good with your car. I would check out some photos of silver Z06's in the Z06 subforum. Here is a picture I borrowed from one of the threads....


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Car looks really good with the mods you've done so far.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 04:19 PM
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car looks good! im thinking about getting rid of my grey wheels for black, and one day will do the badges!
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Car looks really good with the mods you've done so far.
Originally Posted by MIGHTYM0USE
car looks good! im thinking about getting rid of my grey wheels for black, and one day will do the badges!
Originally Posted by MSG C5
Looks great. I like the subtle mods. Perhaps add the GM splash guards or some side skirts to help protect the finish of the lower side panels.
Thanks guys, what do you think of the fish-less fenders? I also have the Carbon Flash versions if i ever decide to put them on.
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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Have you guys seen any options to replace the npp exhaust tips with a single big trapezoid option?
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Originally Posted by 0v3rc10ck3d
Thanks guys, what do you think of the fish-less fenders? I also have the Carbon Flash versions if i ever decide to put them on.
I like the cleaner look. I'm not a real big fan of the Stingray logo on the side. I like the C7 logos, just not the fish. I also think it would be cool to have the option of the word STINGRAY spelled out on the back instead of CORVETTE.
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Originally Posted by MSG C5
I like the cleaner look. I'm not a real big fan of the Stingray logo on the side. I like the C7 logos, just not the fish. I also think it would be cool to have the option of the word STINGRAY spelled out on the back instead of CORVETTE.
Could use the oldschool one, i cant find it in black though


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Very nice.
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Originally Posted by Da Hawk
Since you went with the Z06 grille and splitter and have a silver car, why not top it off with the Z06 tail lights? It would look good with your car. I would check out some photos of silver Z06's in the Z06 subforum. Here is a picture I borrowed from one of the threads....

I bet the ZO6 tail lights will be on the Stingray in the not to distant future (2016 or 2017).
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Carbon Flash hood stinger FTW.
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 12:44 AM
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Your C7 looks really nice. How about black lug nuts?
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Originally Posted by VINDIC8R
Have to ask. Did the AFe intake kit make a solid difference? Thanks. I see K&N only make a filter for the C7. I would like a better breathing mod without boosting.
Haven't received mine yet still waiting on delivery. From the forums, the general consensus is that it does have an effect but that effect is mostly due to the added induction noise and a bit freer flow of air through the engine. I am getting mine because I plan on running long tube headers without cats and figure that freeing up some restriction on the intake side would benefit the freer flow through the LT's.

As for filters, AirRaid makes some good options, K&N is also a solid choice, but I wanted to stick with a dry filter since the wet ones get gunked up too fast here in Phoenix. I would post some pics of my car with all the reflectors blacked out but it's been raining since I installed the black outs and I still need to trim a couple pieces that I applied with less than stellar precision....

Also for those interested in the Z06 style tail lights, there seem to be plenty of people offering swaps for your stock red ones as not everyone is in love with the smoked lens look...myself included.
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Xpel and CQuartz finest without hesitation. You need to protect that paint and those two products are the best.
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