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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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I have heard of "House Poor" or "Car Poor" but I have now decided that I am "Mod Poor". After buying the Z51 in February the mod bug bit me, so I did some:

Carbon Fiber Door Kick Sills and Speaker Trim
Stingray Door Sills
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VettteCandy Butterfly Steering Wheel
Blacked Out Side Markers
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APR Type II Spoiler
Borla ATAK Exhaust
Oil Catch Can
Air/Oil Separator
Under Hood Cap Covers
aFE Cold Air Intake

My next purchase is a sleeping bag so when I am homeless I will at lease have a nice car to sleep in

























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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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Last picture is the best... are the stripes carbon flash or black.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by stab1991
Last picture is the best... are the stripes carbon flash or black.
The strips came with the car from Chev and they are Carbon Flash.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:08 PM
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Sharp looking car! At least you'll sleep in style.


How do you like the Borla ATAK exhaust? Do you still have the NPP valves and controls in place and are you satisfied with the way that works?
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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WOW I could have had a V8 er
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:15 PM
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I like that spoiler! The Z06 taillights also look great.

What does that Z06 grill cost and how much of a PITA is it to install?
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:15 PM
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Looks sharp, good job! How do you like the shifter? I've read really nothing but good reviews on it.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by PegasusCapital
Sharp looking car! At least you'll sleep in style.


How do you like the Borla ATAK exhaust? Do you still have the NPP valves and controls in place and are you satisfied with the way that works?
Yes the NPP valves are still attached. You can tell a big difference from outside the car - especially when it starts in Track Mode Exhaust setting. From inside the car, I notice a lower drone at highway speeds in track mode - not unpleasant, I just notice it more than the NPP system. I am very happy with the product, fit and finish is great.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:29 PM
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I like that spoiler! The Z06 taillights also look great.

What does that Z06 grill cost and how much of a PITA is it to install?

Z06 grill is about $350. I have an installer here in San Diego that does everything for me (I am mechanically challenged), as I recall it took him about 90 minutes to get it done. I love the look over the standard C7 grill.
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Originally Posted by Rooster OG
Looks sharp, good job! How do you like the shifter? I've read really nothing but good reviews on it.
The shifter is the best mod I have had done (thanks TSQUIRES) - the shift is crisp and clean, very precise.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by US Icon
I like that spoiler! The Z06 taillights also look great.

What does that Z06 grill cost and how much of a PITA is it to install?
The grille costs around $250-300 depending on where you get it. I recommend Cultrag which is where I and many of CF members got theirs. The install wasn't terribly difficult. There are a few videos on YouTube that you can find. I think I used the one with the yellow Corvette. It can be tricky at times. I have pretty limited auto mechanic experience so I figured if I can do it, most people can. It helps to have second person and an electric screw driver/drill with the amount screws that you have to take off.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 12:43 PM
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Very nice, congrats!
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 01:28 PM
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Beautiful car, the best color in my opinion ...looks somewhat familiar! LOL
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Originally Posted by LisaVette98
Beautiful car, the best color in my opinion ...looks somewhat familiar! LOL
I LOVE your car
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 01:46 PM
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How about a new term?

Mod way too much
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You may be mod poor but you got that baby looking good.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by digbyamb
Z06 grill is about $350. I have an installer here in San Diego that does everything for me (I am mechanically challenged), as I recall it took him about 90 minutes to get it done. I love the look over the standard C7 grill.
The grill looks great! I'm also in San Diego (used to live in La Jolla area for 6 years).
How much did he charge you to install it?

Which dealership do you take your car for service?
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 03:23 PM
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Okay, so the car is kinda cool...() But is that a flush mounted electrical outlet in your garage floor? Cuz that would be really cool.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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Okay, so the car is kinda cool...() But is that a flush mounted electrical outlet in your garage floor? Cuz that would be really cool.
"Kinda cool"...??

I wish it was a flush mounted outlet, it is a part of the drainage system.
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Old Sep 23, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 05XLRtoC7_San Diego
The grill looks great! I'm also in San Diego (used to live in La Jolla area for 6 years).
How much did he charge you to install it?

Which dealership do you take your car for service?
PM me for the name of the dealer (they are not supporting). As well I use a specialty corvette only mechanic who does ALL of my aftermarket stuff......THE ONLY GUY WHO TOUCHES MY CAR!
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