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Old 05-27-2011, 12:08 PM
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Old 05-27-2011, 12:31 PM
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In no order:
1 Better Brakes
2 Suspension Everything
3 Wider wheels for fatter rubber
4 Racing Compound tires

If I have to add a fifth then it would be rear end gearing so my 6th gear would finally be useful...

Why did I focus on these things? Because unlike engine mods, these things will actually help you keep going faster.
Old 05-27-2011, 01:44 PM
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1.Cam
2.Heads P&P
3.Fast Intake P&P
4.Headers
5.Rear end Gear CHange 3.42s
Old 05-27-2011, 02:10 PM
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1. NPP in a box

2. Wide body

3. Tires & rims

4. Powder coated calipers

5. Better sound system
Old 05-27-2011, 04:55 PM
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just one for me.....







ok If I have to do five....

2.

3.

4.

5. and a Z51 emblem....

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Old 05-27-2011, 04:57 PM
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Always first is:

1. Window tint
2. Wheels
3. Black out light kit
4. Spoiler
5. Exhaust (if necessary)
Old 05-27-2011, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer111
I did the usual performance upgrades listed above.

If had to do over:

Window tint
suspension>shocks,sways good alignment
exhaust ( no headers )
tune
tires
Why no headers and yes to a tune???
Old 05-27-2011, 05:28 PM
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shania twain wow, definately make something go faster.

Window Tint hmmm I heard you go faster if you put like arp weiseco Edelbrock etc stickers on your fenders behind the front wheels. Interesting to learn that window tint works too as a speed option.

definately paint the calipers red.

maybe add a scoop to the roof

and definately spray window tint stuff on the clear front headlights - sure sign of speed!

chrome auto store brake gas and clutch pedals - absolute performance enhancement!

just fun'en there for a second I thought I was on the mazda or nissan forums
Old 05-27-2011, 05:34 PM
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Why no supercharger?

Supercharger.
Old 05-27-2011, 05:35 PM
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dooh ! just realized the jokes on me, he just said five mods, not five performance mods.

like the GS style nose. black the area preceding the opening like the 80/81 z28's did.
like the CF ZR1 Front splitter and side skirts.
Like the slp rear wing
new wheels
custom interior.

performance wise

Long Tube headers and exhaust
lower the car
optomize the ram air effect
headporting
tune
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1) Katech carbon Fiber Aero package.
2) Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust with carbon fiber tips.
3) Xpel clear bra on key areas (entire hood, front end, fenders, rocker panels, mirrors and rear brake ducts).
4) RaceMesh in black chrome
5) Send it to Katech for a Street Attack package - Final one on the list to cross off.

#!@^*! - forgot about Halltech Killer Bee II in carbon fiber with heat sheild. This crap never ends!!!!





Engine paint don't count as a mod.

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Old 05-27-2011, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer111
I did the usual performance upgrades listed above.

If had to do over:

Window tint
suspension>shocks,sways good alignment
exhaust ( no headers )
tune
tires
That's the same as mine, except I'd like to do the LS7 Exhaust Manifold swap
Old 05-27-2011, 07:20 PM
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Stingers
Breaks
Wheels
Old 05-27-2011, 09:37 PM
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1/ Remove underhood insulation ( done before 10 miles on odometer ).
2/ Remove Fuel Rail Covers ( these silly ugly things also removed with less than ten miles on the car ).
3/ Maybe upgrade tires next time.


That's all folks. I saved the parts though in case the next owner wants to both hide the engine and make it difficult to hear while it overheats under the insulating mat.
Old 05-27-2011, 09:47 PM
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Wish list:

Kenwood Nav/Sound
DSV Wheel (some DSV goodies already done)
Apsis Seats
New Clear Coat
Michelin PS3

M.....
Old 05-27-2011, 09:55 PM
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1. A cool stripe down the hood
2. Lambo doors
3. Lots of badges so people know what I've got
4. Spinners
5. The seats from a 1972 Datson B210 -- green
Old 05-28-2011, 12:03 AM
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Old 05-28-2011, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MARSC6
I started out with

Cat back exhaust
Intake
Tune
Headers
Wheels/tires

Then I realized I was wasting my time with all the little stuff and got the supercharger
except I skipped all the other engine mods and went straight to SC...
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Originally Posted by rpm94
1) Katech carbon Fiber Aero package.
2) Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust with carbon fiber tips.
3) Xpel clear bra on key areas (entire hood, front end, fenders, rocker panels, mirrors and rear brake ducts).
4) RaceMesh in black chrome
5) Send it to Katech for a Street Attack package - Final one on the list to cross off.

#!@^*! - forgot about Halltech Killer Bee II in carbon fiber with heat sheild. This crap never ends!!!!





Engine paint don't count as a mod.



Your car looks excellent...
Old 05-28-2011, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RussellZ
1. A cool stripe down the hood
2. Lambo doors
3. Lots of badges so people know what I've got
4. Spinners
5. The seats from a 1972 Datson B210 -- green


Also neon running lights under the car
Exhaust that shoots fire
Train horn
Curb feelers
28" rims


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