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Garage - smokin 50th

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December 31, 2009
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Vehicle nickname:
Smokin 50th

Generation:
C5

Postal Code:
95492

Current odometer reading:
99

Dealership name:
Santa Rosa Chev

Insurance provider:
USAA

Driving Environment:
rural

Transmission:
manual

2WD/4WD:
2WD

How fast do you drive?:
20

Highway / City %:
100

Tracking started on:
0000-00-00 00:00:00with 99 miles on the odometer

Tell the world a little bit about your vehicle
Beautiful Spiral Grey Coupe, bought it new in 2003, used it to commute for two years - 80,000 miles, then parked it - then the MODs started and started and started....just turned 95,000

Engine/Drivetrain Modifications:
Started with the K&N dual chrome induction with the Carbon fiber 50th Ann. power duct, added the Ark Racing Exhaust with X cross over pipe. Engine compartment consists of Carbon fiber and polished Stainless. Carbon Fiber: Fuel Rails, Brake Res, Washer and Expansion tank, Radiator front shroud and top cover cap. Carbon Fiber wiper cowl. Polised Stainless: Fender wells, Battery den and Fuse box cover, power stering res., Alt belt cover, belt tensioner, Alternator cover, chrome hood struts, Chrome Hood body latches. Customized hood with polished Stainless custom etched inserts on underside, custom etched 50th Stainless Intake plenium, chrome hood strikers and hinges, Polished Stainless cowl air inlet, chrome oil dip stick and oil filler with c5 logo, polished all caps, polished head light motor covers, All fender screws front and rear, rear hatch screws and door jamb screws covered with polished caps

Suspension Modifications:
Up graded sway bars, lowered 1 3/4, larger drilled/slotted DBA brake rotors, powder coated calipers Gold to match rotor hubs. Polished Stainless lower rear A arms and cross beam. 50th Annv. chrome plated exhaust plate.

Wheels/Tires Modifications:
Savini SV3 Three piece wheels, chrome centers and outer lip, 19x9.5 20x10.5- DBA drilled/slotted rotors with gold hats, Gold powder coated calipers to match with polished Stainless brake pad covers. Goodrich KDW

Interior/Exterior Modifications:
Exterior: Chrome side spears, bumper stainless letter inserts front and back, European tail lights (red/clear) flushed out, diamond cut back up lights, added Z06 rear brake inlets (functional) and them black chromed, European clear front marker lights (all crystal), Tiger Shark front fascia with a matching Speed Lingerie front bra and mirror covers (Spiral Grey), Flush custom painted and etched rear side marker lens
Interior: Carbon Fiber radio bezel, gage cluster with aluminum bezels, Carbon fiber lower counsil, Carbon Fiber drivers knee bolster, seat shrouds with chrome seat back adj. Custom arm rest with the grey and blk/wht flag pattern, shifter and Emer brake boots half pewter/black, custom matts front and back, carbon Fiber and leather shifter, Custom Carbon Fiber Steering wheel with Snake Skin leather, Tinted Windows, Sheep Skin seat covers for long drives, Steering wheel 50th Annv decal insert and Pass Air back brushed Alum insert, Carbon Fiber seat bolt covers, Carbon Fiber door handle bezels, grey leather wraps on door handles and Pass grab handle, chrome door strikers with Carbon Fiber bezels, Solo 2 Radar Detector, Custom etched polished stainless door sills with CORVETTE on lower sill and 50th logo on verticle door jamb portion. Tigershark front end, Caravaggio rear spoiler.

Future Modifications:
TPE Rear fender Flares, Magna Charger Read more ยป
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Tiger Shark 1005
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P1010040
P1010040
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Carbon Fiber Lower counsil and custom arm rest in  pewter leather/finish line flag without logos
Carbon Fiber Lower counsil and custom arm rest in pewter leather/finish line flag without logos
0 2010/01/02 18:32:03 vvf-16
Rear deck fasteners
Rear deck fasteners
0 2010/01/02 17:06:33 vvf-16
50th decal in Custom steering wheel
50th decal in Custom steering wheel
0 2010/01/02 17:06:33 vvf-16
5 step Black Chrome Z-06 Brake ducts
5 step Black Chrome Z-06 Brake ducts
0 2010/01/04 19:45:19 vvf-16
Custom door sills with 50th logo etched in
Custom door sills with 50th logo etched in
0 2010/01/02 17:03:41 vvf-16
Tiger Shark 1007
Tiger Shark 1007
0 2010/04/16 22:19:06 vvf-16
Carbon Fiber door bezels
Carbon Fiber door bezels
0 2010/01/02 18:28:26 vvf-16
Chrome Sears and 50th Badge
Chrome Sears and 50th Badge
0 2010/01/04 19:57:47 vvf-16
Tiger Shark 1012
Tiger Shark 1012
0 2010/04/16 22:20:53 vvf-16
Airbag lettering
Airbag lettering
0 2010/01/02 17:03:41 vvf-16
Polished Stainless, Custom Etched Hood with 50th Annv logo and "Smokin 50th" on upper section, "CORVETTE" on lower section with Etched Flames up both pieces.
Polished Stainless, Custom Etched Hood with 50th Annv logo and "Smokin 50th" on upper section, "CORVETTE" on lower section with Etched Flames up both pieces.
0 2010/01/02 17:23:55 vvf-16
Polished Stainless, Custom Etched Hood with 50th Annv logo and "Smokin 50th" on upper section, Flames and center beam, Chrome hinges and strikers
Polished Stainless, Custom Etched Hood with 50th Annv logo and "Smokin 50th" on upper section, Flames and center beam, Chrome hinges and strikers
0 2010/01/02 17:23:55 vvf-16
P1010041
P1010041
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CF
CF
0 2010/01/04 19:57:47 vvf-16
Tiger Shark 1010 before wheel up grade
Tiger Shark 1010 before wheel up grade
0 2010/04/16 22:20:53 vvf-16
Carbon Fiber004
Carbon Fiber004
0 2009/12/31 15:23:28 vvf-16
My Dad visiting from Fla. Glass on the Grass Show 1st place plus Sponsor Award before major body mods.
My Dad visiting from Fla. Glass on the Grass Show 1st place plus Sponsor Award before major body mods.
0 2010/01/04 20:03:45 vvf-16
Rear deck fstener caps & C5 logo carpet
Rear deck fstener caps & C5 logo carpet
0 2010/01/02 17:03:41 vvf-16
Carbon Fiber003
Carbon Fiber003
0 2010/01/04 20:03:45 vvf-16
Polished Stainless, custom etched door sills
Polished Stainless, custom etched door sills
0 2010/01/02 17:11:56 vvf-16
Tiger Shark 1002
Tiger Shark 1002
0 2010/04/16 22:19:06 vvf-16
Carbon Fiber003
Carbon Fiber003
0 2009/12/31 15:23:28 vvf-16
Carbon Fiber004
Carbon Fiber004
0 2010/01/04 20:03:45 vvf-16
Polished Stainless, Custom Etched Hood with 50th Annv logo and "Smokin 50th" on upper section, "CORVETTE" on lower section with Custom Etched Flames traveling up both pieces.
Polished Stainless, Custom Etched Hood with 50th Annv logo and "Smokin 50th" on upper section, "CORVETTE" on lower section with Custom Etched Flames traveling up both pieces.
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