2012 Corvette Grand Sport Transformation!
03-12-2014, 11:32 AM
#1
Track Addict
Thread Starter
2012 Corvette Grand Sport Transformation!
Greetings!
It's been a while since I posted! I'm executing a transformation project on my '12 GS and wanted to share progress on it here! But first, what's already been done!
Here's the car as I purchased from Mike at Boardwalk Chevrolet in 2011:
Then, sometime between then and now, I addded:
-Edelbrock 599 HP supercharger (custom tuning by Synergy Motorsports), measured 522 RWHP, 523 ft/lbs torque
- Yellow brake calipers
- M2W switch (NPP fuse pull was actually the first thing I did after signing)
- ZR1 front splitter, side skirts, spoiler
- Blacked out side markers w/ nightshade, eagle eye taillights w/ smoked cover
- Custom speaker box housing two SWR-T10 subwoofers and a PDX-M12 amplifier, Alpine INA-W910 receiver/w rear assist camera
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires
- Window tint, 35% side, 5% rear
She's run twice at Thunderhill Raceway and once at Laguna Seca. Best lap 2:20 at thill and 1:58 at Laguna -- I still have a lot to learn out there
But that's what is -- here's what's currently on order for her:
- Z06 exhaust replacement from the block to the X pipe
- Akrapovic Titanium axle-back w/ 5" carbon tips
- Replacement splitter (cracked
)
- GM carbon fiber halo
- Carbon ZR1 splitter
- Carbon license frame
- Carbon mirrors
- Custom racing numbers
- Carbon GS markers w/ yellow lettering
- Oracle side markers, ghosted lenses, black housing
- Complete incandescent (interior/exterior) light replacement w/ Oracle LED
- Oracle lighted rear Corvette emblem
- APR carbon rear diffuser w/ LED reverse light kit
- Complete custom Caravaggio interior with 2-pillar gauge pod, tan/black/carbon fiber leather/alcantara color scheme, daytona seats with embroidered Grand Sport headrests & carbon shells
The exhaust is currently being installed -- the diffuser, lighting, and spoiler should be in in about 5 weeks.
The interior will probably take the longest.
I'll keep updating with pictures as I get the parts installed
SUPER excited about the interior -- I've seen dozens of pictures here of John Caravaggio's work.
It's been a while since I posted! I'm executing a transformation project on my '12 GS and wanted to share progress on it here! But first, what's already been done!
Here's the car as I purchased from Mike at Boardwalk Chevrolet in 2011:
Then, sometime between then and now, I addded:
-Edelbrock 599 HP supercharger (custom tuning by Synergy Motorsports), measured 522 RWHP, 523 ft/lbs torque
- Yellow brake calipers
- M2W switch (NPP fuse pull was actually the first thing I did after signing)
- ZR1 front splitter, side skirts, spoiler
- Blacked out side markers w/ nightshade, eagle eye taillights w/ smoked cover
- Custom speaker box housing two SWR-T10 subwoofers and a PDX-M12 amplifier, Alpine INA-W910 receiver/w rear assist camera
- Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires
- Window tint, 35% side, 5% rear
She's run twice at Thunderhill Raceway and once at Laguna Seca. Best lap 2:20 at thill and 1:58 at Laguna -- I still have a lot to learn out there
But that's what is -- here's what's currently on order for her:
- Z06 exhaust replacement from the block to the X pipe
- Akrapovic Titanium axle-back w/ 5" carbon tips
- Replacement splitter (cracked
)- GM carbon fiber halo
- Carbon ZR1 splitter
- Carbon license frame
- Carbon mirrors
- Custom racing numbers
- Carbon GS markers w/ yellow lettering
- Oracle side markers, ghosted lenses, black housing
- Complete incandescent (interior/exterior) light replacement w/ Oracle LED
- Oracle lighted rear Corvette emblem
- APR carbon rear diffuser w/ LED reverse light kit
- Complete custom Caravaggio interior with 2-pillar gauge pod, tan/black/carbon fiber leather/alcantara color scheme, daytona seats with embroidered Grand Sport headrests & carbon shells
The exhaust is currently being installed -- the diffuser, lighting, and spoiler should be in in about 5 weeks.
The interior will probably take the longest.
I'll keep updating with pictures as I get the parts installed
SUPER excited about the interior -- I've seen dozens of pictures here of John Caravaggio's work.
Last edited by PSTOUT1; 03-13-2014 at 12:28 PM.
03-12-2014, 11:52 AM
#3
Team Owner
Outstanding.
03-12-2014, 12:00 PM
#5
Track Addict
Thread Starter
Thanks! I can't afford a haircut right now after putting the deposit on the interior but I'll get to that
@mcandrew67 - my head doesn't fit in with the rental helmet I had and the stock seats. The Caravaggio seats are supposed to be lower and I'm going to pick up a helmet of my own for the next track day as it's kinda freaky to look back at the pics and see how much it stuck out
@mcandrew67 - my head doesn't fit in with the rental helmet I had and the stock seats. The Caravaggio seats are supposed to be lower and I'm going to pick up a helmet of my own for the next track day as it's kinda freaky to look back at the pics and see how much it stuck out
03-12-2014, 12:06 PM
#6
Tech Contributor
What size Pilot Sport Cups are you running?
03-12-2014, 12:40 PM
#8
Burning Brakes
[QUOTE=NoeJeko;1586385237]Thanks! I can't afford a haircut right now after putting the deposit on the interior but I'll get to that
If your going to drive a beautiful car. You have to look the part also
If your going to drive a beautiful car. You have to look the part also
03-12-2014, 01:16 PM
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Way to use your car for some real fun! 
It looks awesome.
And dont let all the fuddys tell you to get a haircut. They're all just jealous of someone that has all their hair.
It looks awesome.
And dont let all the fuddys tell you to get a haircut. They're all just jealous of someone that has all their hair.
03-12-2014, 01:27 PM
#11
Team Owner
You have been busy with the mods, you got yourself one awesome looking Vette and I am certain it runs pretty strong. Have fun!
03-12-2014, 01:40 PM
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03-12-2014, 03:45 PM
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Thanks to all! Really looking forward to how the next round of mods turns out
Also, my hair doesn't look bad at all when its not in a Pyrotec all day
Also, my hair doesn't look bad at all when its not in a Pyrotec all day
03-13-2014, 12:14 AM
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Thanks! I can't afford a haircut right now after putting the deposit on the interior but I'll get to that
@mcandrew67 - my head doesn't fit in with the rental helmet I had and the stock seats. The Caravaggio seats are supposed to be lower and I'm going to pick up a helmet of my own for the next track day as it's kinda freaky to look back at the pics and see how much it stuck out
@mcandrew67 - my head doesn't fit in with the rental helmet I had and the stock seats. The Caravaggio seats are supposed to be lower and I'm going to pick up a helmet of my own for the next track day as it's kinda freaky to look back at the pics and see how much it stuck out
Bill