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Old 08-04-2012, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by paracord
Borla Stingers or B&B Bullets.
Happy with my NPP and ordered the M2W.

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Old 08-04-2012, 11:59 PM
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Lower all the way down on the stock bolts. Mild to wild as stated and you ordered. A nice coat of wax, and drive it. And maybe a K&N filter if you want to make it breathe a little better.
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Lets see if this attempt at posting a picture works?

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Originally Posted by Jim's GS
Congratulations on your new Corvette!

If the break dust is bad on like it was on my 2012 GS change the break pads it make all the difference in the world!

Drive it and don't forget to wave.
I'm very surprised at the amount of break dust!

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Old 08-05-2012, 12:16 AM
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beautiful car!


Originally Posted by luvchevs
Lets see if this attempt at posting a picture works?

Old 08-05-2012, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim's GS
Congratulations on your new Corvette!

If the break dust is bad on like it was on my 2012 GS change the break pads it make all the difference in the world!

Drive it and don't forget to wave.
What pads? Tons of brake dust on mine.
Old 08-05-2012, 12:51 AM
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Full throttle.
Old 08-05-2012, 01:01 AM
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Have the alignment checked to extend tire life.. You can do a search on the recommended specs for non track usage.

Congrats
Old 08-05-2012, 02:09 AM
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You need to get used to all of the attention you'll get!
Old 08-05-2012, 05:24 AM
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[QUOTE=luvchevs;1581489774]Lets see if this attempt at posting a picture works?

Looks like summer time now...drop the top and drive it.
Congrats
Old 08-05-2012, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonas
What pads? Tons of brake dust on mine.
I have read a few threads about the extreme break dust from the original pads. Some have changed to ceramic pads from GM, others used Hawk but I decided to use Carbotech pads- they are a CF Vendor and I am very happy with them.
Old 08-05-2012, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by luvchevs
Which ones do you recommend?

Dave

RPI just came out with their version which is slightly narrower,look here...

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...g-awaited.html


I have the Apsis ones which at the time were the only ones available for the wide body,I love em' no paint chipping on my rear brake vents after 13,000 miles.

http://www.apsisusa.com/C6%20or%20Z0...%20%20Page.htm

Old 08-05-2012, 07:50 AM
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Mod it to beat those ZO6's.It's a "almost a Z anyway. . Just kiddin.
Old 08-05-2012, 08:14 AM
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Great looking car, same color as our GS coupe. Sounds like everyone has come up with the same ideas I have so just keep driving and smiling.
Old 08-05-2012, 08:22 AM
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I added logo mats and a V-1 radar detector.

Dont want to start a radar war here....just sayin'
Old 08-05-2012, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jonas
What pads? Tons of brake dust on mine.
I hear this a lot from GS owners. I always suggest the Hawk ceramics http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...&categoryId=42

One thing not mentioned that I always suggest is the led plug n play kit. It really updates the look of the interior lighting

http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...7&categoryId=6
Old 08-05-2012, 09:14 AM
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Apsis front splash gaurds (dont want the paint chips)
Hawk ceramic brake pads (hate the brake dust)
Eagle Eye LED tail lights (very bright and look cool)
Zaino

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Old 08-05-2012, 09:27 AM
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Body color painted door handles.
Old 08-05-2012, 09:30 AM
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And have the alignment checked ASAP. mine was off on both of my new Corvettes I bought
Old 08-05-2012, 09:37 AM
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I would get the front alignment check i brought 2010 GS new 8,000 miles later front tires wore out took to Hendricks put new Michelim on front and the Vet guy change the alignment i have 10000 miles on front now hardly any wear still have goodyears on rear 18200 miles


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