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Jul 25, 2022 | 05:29 PM

Adamhudson8383

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2014 C7 upgrades?!

Always dreamed of having a vett. So I pulled the trigger on used 2014 50k mi laguna blue z51 3lt convertible. I LOVE THIS CAR!!!! But, I'm kinda cheap and need 2 do upgrades in stages...so performance wise. As far as i know, this car is bone stock...what's the first, and cheapest, thing I should do???

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Jul 25, 2022, 06:16 PM

Kevin A Jones

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First thing, take that stupid sticker off the window.

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Jul 25, 2022 | 06:16 PM

Kevin A Jones

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First thing, take that stupid sticker off the window.

Jul 25, 2022 | 06:33 PM

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First thing, take that stupid sticker off the window.

Then drive it for a while and see if you really need any performance upgrades.

Jul 25, 2022 | 06:40 PM

Adamhudson8383

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It's not even on there guys, it was just a joke! Geez

Jul 25, 2022 | 06:42 PM

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Take a close look at the top. Looks pretty worn.

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ps congrats on your new ride......

Jul 25, 2022 | 06:49 PM

Adamhudson8383

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It had just rained and i had just discovered my cover kinda sucks....so it's wet, and dirty.

Jul 25, 2022 | 07:13 PM

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They are pretty good runners stock. Take time, read your owners manual and learn all the features you have. Is your car manual or auto?

Jul 25, 2022 | 07:15 PM

CorvetteMike2024

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If you are going to modify the engine get a game plan on what your preformance goals are. Doing little things here and there with out a tune is kind of pointless

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Jul 25, 2022 | 07:18 PM

Adamhudson8383

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Oh ya, I've read the om and played obsessively with all the features. It's an auto, I can get 0 to 60 in 4 flat with the paddles and in auto the same. I had a charger skat pack prior to this. In a straight line they're kinda close...sorta. but I'd like to get over the stock hump.

Jul 25, 2022 | 07:24 PM

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Adamhudson8383

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I'd like to get to the performance level of a c6 z6 I think.

Jul 25, 2022 | 07:37 PM

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add Corsa exhaust and X-pipe and cold air intake.... replace rear axle with performance ratio.... all you need

Jul 25, 2022 | 07:51 PM

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Adamhudson8383

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Alright, but why corsa...and what kind of axel?

Jul 25, 2022 | 07:52 PM

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Adamhudson8383

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I think it has 373 rear end gears

Jul 25, 2022 | 09:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin A Jones

First thing, take that stupid sticker off the window.

Absolutely right. Then, follow the advice on driving the car for a while before deciding just what modifications you might want to make, whether they be performance or appearance. Lots of options to choose from.

Jul 26, 2022 | 12:21 AM

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Cheapest and easiest mod would be a pedal commander and controller. I went with Solar and am happy with it.

Jul 26, 2022 | 12:59 AM

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Adamhudson8383

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Cheapest and easiest mod would be a pedal commander and controller. I went with Solar and am happy with it.

what was the difference...better throttle response?

Jul 26, 2022 | 09:34 AM

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what was the difference...better throttle response?

I went with a trade in throttle body, pedal commander, and controller. this all allows for more controll over air into the engine and multiple sensitivity options on the gas pedal. I always felt the programming on the gas pedal was a little numb and conservative. This setup allows you more adjustability to your driving preferences. In most cases, as is in most, a more sensitive throttle equates to a more lively drive.

Jul 26, 2022 | 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chance.316

Cheapest and easiest mod would be a pedal commander and controller. I went with Solar and am happy with it.

Def the soler Bluetooth throttle controller. Start there and see if you still need more changes. That made the biggest immediate difference for me.

Jul 26, 2022 | 10:52 AM

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add Corsa exhaust and X-pipe and cold air intake.... replace rear axle with performance ratio.... all you need

Someone here can correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the Z51 already has the performance axle. OP's car is a 2014 Z51.

Jul 26, 2022 | 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamhudson8383

I think it has 373 rear end gears

It depends;
Based on 2014 Corvette Brochure & RPO Codes
Auto Z51 came with 2.73 (RPO GU2) and AT had a 4.02 1st gear which nets a 10.97 ratio off the line
Manual Z51 came with 3.42 (RPO GU6) and MT 1st gear 2.966 which nets a 10.14 ratio off the line

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