View Poll Results: How many people keep their Vette 100% Stock w/ no Mods
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100% Stock?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 981
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From: Charleston, SC South Carolina
100% Stock?
How many people keep their Vettes 100% stock? Talking 0 mods....
I'm all for people adding their own touch or style, but me personally i like the stock look.....just like its fresh off the line
I'm all for people adding their own touch or style, but me personally i like the stock look.....just like its fresh off the line
Last edited by lpabsolute; Aug 24, 2016 at 05:53 AM.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 365
Likes: 54
From: Huntsville Tx
I'm more of a bike guy than car but on either one I stay stock unless it's something that just isn't working for me. I seem to have less trouble that way.
But I'm betting we're in the minority, interesting to see.
But I'm betting we're in the minority, interesting to see.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,966
Likes: 1,295
From: SouthEast PA
Unmodified C8 of the Year 2021 Finalist
2018 C7 of Year Finalist
Voted 'No' but very few.
Added:
Mud guards GM
Z51 sway bars front and rear to my base '14 (Big improvement)
Considering:
C7 Z06 style black chrome 18/19 wheels next. Base chrome a little boring to me now.
As time goes by probably more just to keep it fresh with me while holding out until the C8. But the '17 GS is tempting.
Added:
Mud guards GM
Z51 sway bars front and rear to my base '14 (Big improvement)
Considering:
C7 Z06 style black chrome 18/19 wheels next. Base chrome a little boring to me now.
As time goes by probably more just to keep it fresh with me while holding out until the C8. But the '17 GS is tempting.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 6,442
Likes: 2,535
From: New Jersey
I have 2 only mods-the splash guards and the Corvette tire stem caps. I always keep my cars 99.99873 % stock.
Upon further review I realized I also have a chrome rear license plate cover and jack pucks-so change that % to 99.98145 % stock.
Upon further review I realized I also have a chrome rear license plate cover and jack pucks-so change that % to 99.98145 % stock.
Last edited by Corgidog1; Aug 24, 2016 at 09:04 AM.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 15,049
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From: Holly Springs NC
St. Jude Donor '16-'17,'22,'24
Between the possible loss of warranty and the fact that the LT1 has enough power to keep me happy, I don't see any engine mods in the future. Side skirts are a possibility and a change to OEM chrome Z51 wheels might happen. I don't consider the latter a mod, only the former. For right now, its remaining stock.
Last edited by roadbike56; Aug 24, 2016 at 09:06 AM.
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Drifting
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I'm betting every single person that says yes doesn't realize they are big moders and don't even know it. No one can ever leave it bone stock, EVER.
For instance, have you added air in the tires? Gas in the tank? Changed the oil? You're all ricers and don't even know it.
For instance, have you added air in the tires? Gas in the tank? Changed the oil? You're all ricers and don't even know it.
Last edited by SharkGrayStingray; Aug 24, 2016 at 09:10 AM.
Safety Car
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From: Tarpon Springs FL
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: SE VA VA
Depends on how you are defining Stock and Mod.
Yes, I've made a couple changes from the way it came off the showroom floor, but what I've changed out were GM options e.g. replaced the painted machined 5 spoke with GM chrome 5 spoke from the same year.
and
took off the front plate frame that hooks over the nose and replaced it with the one marked as do not use for a license plate frame but fits neatly in the grille (that I found in the trunk after purchase)
To that end, the only non GM part on my C7 is the rear license plate frame.
Yes, I've made a couple changes from the way it came off the showroom floor, but what I've changed out were GM options e.g. replaced the painted machined 5 spoke with GM chrome 5 spoke from the same year.
and
took off the front plate frame that hooks over the nose and replaced it with the one marked as do not use for a license plate frame but fits neatly in the grille (that I found in the trunk after purchase)
To that end, the only non GM part on my C7 is the rear license plate frame.
Last edited by aj98; Aug 24, 2016 at 10:38 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 6,099
Likes: 64
From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '09
No.
tinted windows
black lug nuts
black valve stem caps
carbon flash vinyl tape over chrome grill bar
cut down Aeroplate and added plate frame
small "Jake" under one taillight
3-pocket cargo net
fire extinguisher on front of passenger seat
GM Accessory "Stingray" hubcaps, door sills and hood liner
GM flat bottom suede steering wheel
GM Homelink visor
tinted windows
black lug nuts
black valve stem caps
carbon flash vinyl tape over chrome grill bar
cut down Aeroplate and added plate frame
small "Jake" under one taillight
3-pocket cargo net
fire extinguisher on front of passenger seat
GM Accessory "Stingray" hubcaps, door sills and hood liner
GM flat bottom suede steering wheel
GM Homelink visor
Last edited by Indy-hp; Aug 24, 2016 at 11:27 AM.
