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Old 04-26-2017, 07:46 PM
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I didn't mod my 16 z51...well I put a white RPI billiard ball shift **** on if that counts lol.

I think im gonna do a few things to the GS. I like the idea of the X pipe, the DSC controller, carbon fiber dash...and a few other things.

Before i I start dropping money this is for those of you who have invested some money in mods, what do you consider your favorite-can't-live-without mod. Thanks in advance!
Old 04-26-2017, 07:47 PM
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If you have a convertible, then it's the SmartTop

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This is my favorite mod .... took 2 minutes ... cost $0.00

This was on a 16 Z51. Night and day difference in sound. Not sure if it did anything to the performance but it doesn't matter to me.


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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl
If you have a convertible, then it's the SmartTop

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+1 No question.

My second favorite is either my do-it-yourself front parking camera, or the wireless remote "fuse pull" for the NPP exhaust.

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Originally Posted by springer-
This is my favorite mod .... took 2 minutes ... cost $0.00

This was on a 16 Z51. Night and day difference in sound. Not sure if it did anything to the performance but it doesn't matter to me.

I get the pulling of the fuse, but why the "belongs here". Where/what is that place you're putting its.
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The DSC Controller
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If you have an m7, the MGW shifter and for any transmission variety a Vitesse throttle control.
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AFE cold air intake.

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Originally Posted by pdiddy972
I get the pulling of the fuse, but why the "belongs here". Where/what is that place you're putting its.
That is a spare fuse location. Good place to store it.

Something to keep in mind with this mod, although it doesn't throw CEL it does through a code. This isn't a problem until you bring it in for an oil change and the dealer notices the code and spends an hour troubleshooting it before they call you to tell you that something happened during the oil change.
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Originally Posted by springer-
That is a spare fuse location. Good place to store it.

Something to keep in mind with this mod, although it doesn't throw CEL it does through a code. This isn't a problem until you bring it in for an oil change and the dealer notices the code and spends an hour troubleshooting it before they call you to tell you that something happened during the oil change.
Never gotten a code pulling the fuse on my 2015 7M. Or at least the dealer never told me there was a code, and they've had it in for 4 changes now.
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I typically replace the exhaust on all of vehicles, which is generally my first and favorite mod.
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I should have mentioned my GS is an M7 coupe
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Originally Posted by DSOMrulz
Never gotten a code pulling the fuse on my 2015 7M. Or at least the dealer never told me there was a code, and they've had it in for 4 changes now.
No visible code or indication to the driver. The dealer checked the codes and found an NPP code. They started checking the connections on the valves and stuff then finally called me an told me. I just told them it was a fuse and not to worry about it. I am going by what they told me they found. I didn't actually see the code.
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Haven't done it yet but will be soon. PowerStop brake pads.
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Originally Posted by Dif
The DSC Controller


DSC shock controller.

Amazing improvements to the suspension behavior in the car. 16 Z51 M7.

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Originally Posted by Rooster OG
If you have an m7, the MGW shifter and for any transmission variety a Vitesse throttle control.

Yup me too MGW short throw shifter. After driving my friends C7 it was the first must have on my list.

2nd home made wire run M2W switch. Very easy for a cost of $10.

3rd 2 cat eliminator Borla Xpipe. Gives me a nice rumble like my 11 Carbon Z06 has.

All were must haves for me. Next mod a supercharger off a LT4 for my Z51.
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Originally Posted by Rooster OG
If you have an m7, the MGW shifter and for any transmission variety a Vitesse throttle control.

Yup me too MGW short throw shifter. After driving my friends C7 it was the first must have on my list.

2nd home made wire run M2W switch. Very easy for a cost of $10.

3rd 2 cat eliminator Borla Xpipe. Gives me a nice rumble like my 11 Carbon Z06 has.

All were must haves for me. Next mod a supercharger off a LT4 for my Z51.
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#1 Long tube headers + high flow catted x-pipe
#2 PowerStop brake pads
#3 Ceramic paint coating

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