imjdoggie

Side moldings removed if they are still on........doesn't cost anything and major major visual body line improvement.

edram454

bought mine october 10,, needed nothing,, came with,, head and comp cams package, kooks lt/corsa cat back/ls7 clutch/ custom tuned... i did buy chrome aftermarket speedlines for bling effect... totally sorted and 30k miles. that is the way to buy them.

Z06 Zephyr

My personal top things:

Light blackout kit (mandatory)
Coilovers (wheel gap is ugly)
MGW shifter (so good)
New wheels (only Z ive ever seen with my wheels is mine so cool being unique)
Full Exhaust (got to hear it!)
Big camshaft (compliments the exhaust heh)

I have a laundry list of mods on mine.. but these -I guess- would be my top things id change before i was happy with the car. Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires are also worlds better then most other tires out there, especially the stock ones. Made a huge difference in performance.

WildRide357

I like the BSM removal suggestion.

CAI
Cat back
Tune
Stereo HU upgrade
Projecter HID's.

Highly recommend maintenance like cleaning the radiator fins #1. A profesional detail got done to mine on Day #2

radar502

On my 04 Z added new short shifter drove like different Corvette way better.

Shakeydeal

On my 2004 Z06, I added a new short shifter. It drove like a different Corvette. Way better.


For any newbies, I have translated radar502s post into something coherent.


Shakey

etekberg

Your version is still grammatically incorrect.

Shakeydeal

Because I didn't say, "It is way better".


I just said it was coherent. Teaching him grammar would be another kettle of fish.......


Shakey

S.C. vette

A good tune by someone who knows what they are doing, way too many dummies out there with NO credentials and or experience.

yarberrymt

Bare minimum:

MGW shifter (newest revision) + C6 ****
stubby antenna
LMC5 module (+ brown wire fix)
Thermal insulation lined along the trans tunnel
moulding delete
cup holders intalled in passenger side area (couple options)
jacking pucks
New battery (Optima red top)
Sun visor sticker removal
HID Projector headlights (went with Radioflyer Bi-xenon)
Aux input for stock head unit w/bluetooth receiver
Refresh ALL fluids

My requirements

V1 radar (hardwired)
quality coilover suspension
sweet aftermarket wheels (just got my CCW Classics)
Intake
LT Headers + x-pipe
Tune w/ CAGS delete


Still want:

Aftermarket seats
Heads + Cam

flati

LG long tube headers to an X pipe to the original titanium mufflers, no catalytic converters, is that the reason for the exhaust smell?

grantv

Yes. A good tune should get rid of that, but that might be harder by mail order.

~Josh

No way to tune out the smell without cats. Trust me on that, mine is tuned and I used to get choked out at lights. I'd imagine all the cars around hated me.

I have hi-flow cats and it still stunk. I add a bottle of the fuel fragrance from Summit each time I fill up gas. Bubble gum smell. Kinda expensive but it's not driven a whole lot so the cost isn't a big deal.

That alone has cut the fuel smell in half and the hints you get at a light are much more bearable. Now following behind me gives you the munchies.
https://www.summitracing.com/search/...uel-fragrances

Shakeydeal

I guess I have been living under a rock, because I have never heard of such a product. I guess it's true, there is a market for anything.....


Shakey

etekberg

E85 will fix it, a good tune will certainly make it less.

oldvtr

Number One: Miles! Drive the dxxn thing. Just went past 100,000 miles and have never regretted one of them! MGW made it more fun and new valve springs made sleeping easier - but lots of miles per dollar spent has made it all worthwhile. Take trips, do track days, autocross, wax it 'cause it's Thursday - but drive it. You can look at a model on the shelf - DRiVE THE CAR!!

racebum

upgraded sound system that i can listen to without cringing

high end tires and new shocks

that's about it, the rest is fine stock. slightly more pull 5000-6500 would be nice but more cam = more emissions so i understand why they went tame

i also have never missed a shift with the stock shifter. not sure why it's such a popular upgrade?

Black 03 Z06

Upgrades on my 03Z

Valve Springs…cheap compared to replacing the motor
Radio Flyer ACA Headlights…the stock lights are a disaster
Skip shift eliminator
Column lock
CCW Sp 16A 19" wheels
Michelin Pilot Sports 305/30/19 rears 265/30/19 fronts
Trunk partition…handy for storage and it cuts down on a bit of noise

Like to have

A bit more horsepower…headers…cam but not much more
Seats

Love the car hope you guys enjoy yours.

JETZ

Wheelskin, Calipercovers, badges badges badges.
Lots n lots of body color in engine bay and interior....

frank

nullpointer

Mgw shifter
New radio
Headers
Proper tires
Blower
Radio flyer aca