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Oct 20, 2021 | 12:52 PM

Raidercop

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So I have a black 2019 Stingray with 4k miles, manual, Z51, 3LT. I've seen posts about "must have mods" and realized there are varying opinions on what the "must haves" are. However I also see some mods are universally encouraged to get to protect or fill the void from the dealer to complete my vette experience. So I'm asking all of you if I'm missing a real "must have"? Any and all suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!
Here is the list of what I've done to date:
~ window tint
~ extended oem splash guards
~ seat belt clip for the belt hoop
~ ** replaced differential fluid
~ ** replaced clutch fluid
~ "hockey pucks" for jacking up car
~ car cover (garage kept also)
~ battery tender
~ floor mats
~ paint corrected and ceramic coated
~ "secret" compartment shelf
~ Sim card for PDR
~ LED bulbs for rear tag lights and truck
~ exhaust valve fuse pulled
~ Xpel door sill protection film

Last edited by Raidercop; Oct 20, 2021 at 01:18 PM.

Oct 20, 2021 | 12:56 PM

Maxpowers

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I would consider Soler throttle controller and throttle body. Congrats on your purchase

Oct 20, 2021 | 01:08 PM

Vetteman Jack

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If you want to protect the sides of your car, a set of side skirts would be a good addition.

Adding a paint protection film like Xpel Ultimate is a good investment to keep the car protected from rock chips and bug splatter.

Last edited by Vetteman Jack; Oct 20, 2021 at 01:08 PM.

Oct 20, 2021 | 01:38 PM

Gixxerman

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Soler throttle body and Soler DLX controller simply a must in my book. Check out this easy to build Exhaust valve controller that can be used by your homelink buttons.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ob-how-to.html

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Oct 20, 2021 | 03:25 PM

Casper001

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Raidercop

So I have a black 2019 Stingray with 4k miles, manual, Z51, 3LT. I've seen posts about "must have mods" and realized there are varying opinions on what the "must haves" are. However I also see some mods are universally encouraged to get to protect or fill the void from the dealer to complete my vette experience. So I'm asking all of you if I'm missing a real "must have"? Any and all suggestions are welcomed. Thanks!
Here is the list of what I've done to date:
~ window tint YES
~ extended oem splash guards YES, BOUGHT ACS COMPOSITE ONES
~ seat belt clip for the belt hoop YES
~ ** replaced differential fluid YES
~ ** replaced clutch fluid NO
~ "hockey pucks" for jacking up car YES
~ car cover (garage kept also) NO
~ battery tender NO
~ floor mats ALREADY HAD FLOOR MATS, I DID ADD A NICE TRUNK MAT
~ paint corrected and ceramic coated NOT YET
~ "secret" compartment shelf YES
~ Sim card for PDR ALREADY HAD ONE IN IT
~ LED bulbs for rear tag lights and truck NO
~ exhaust valve fuse pulled INSTALLED MILD2WILD SWITCH
~ Xpel door sill protection film NO

I added comments to each on what I have done to my recently acquired 2019 Stingray 2LT. I have also added ACS Composite side skirts and a Rove R2-4K dash cam.

Last edited by Casper001; Oct 20, 2021 at 03:52 PM.