[Z06] Look what santa dropped off today!
12-20-2013, 07:22 PM
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w00tw00t's z06 track and mod journal
I am on Christmas break next two weeks and will be installing these goodies soon!!
Last edited by w00tw00t; 12-28-2013 at 12:01 PM.
REALLY NICE! 
12-20-2013, 07:57 PM
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12-20-2013, 08:43 PM
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Jealous here. Nice mods!
12-20-2013, 08:57 PM
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Nice presents!! Those coilovers look sweet! Don't forget the video upload of before/after with the new exhaust. Happy Holidays
12-20-2013, 10:25 PM
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haha ...thanks folks - I'll install the exhaust on Monday... coilovers are on a holding pattern until later next week.. and yes I'll take before/after videos..
12-21-2013, 01:15 AM
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You will not be disappointed! I installed my Akras 2 weeks ago and find myself driving with the stereo off much more now. Let me know if you have any install questions. A few tips...
1) if you are not using a lift, loosen the carriage bolts as described in the instructions. Jack the frame up from the lift points just in front of the rear tires (I actually used 1 jack on each side). This will allow the rear carriage to hang down another 3/4" (every little bit counts). Just be sure to follow instructions and do not completely remove carriage nuts (there are 4).
2) The instructions say it's not necessary to loosen h-pipe, but for the 5 minutes it takes to remove the bolts, it's much easier to get everything aligned if you remove the h-pipe.
3) I have an 08 Z, so this may not apply to you (I have heard varying opinions)...remove the 6 bolts holding the tray above the mufflers. It makes putting the new pipes in much easier.
Good luck! I probably make it sound more difficult than it rally is, but those tips woulda saved me an hour or so if I didn't have to figure that out myself.
1) if you are not using a lift, loosen the carriage bolts as described in the instructions. Jack the frame up from the lift points just in front of the rear tires (I actually used 1 jack on each side). This will allow the rear carriage to hang down another 3/4" (every little bit counts). Just be sure to follow instructions and do not completely remove carriage nuts (there are 4).
2) The instructions say it's not necessary to loosen h-pipe, but for the 5 minutes it takes to remove the bolts, it's much easier to get everything aligned if you remove the h-pipe.
3) I have an 08 Z, so this may not apply to you (I have heard varying opinions)...remove the 6 bolts holding the tray above the mufflers. It makes putting the new pipes in much easier.
Good luck! I probably make it sound more difficult than it rally is, but those tips woulda saved me an hour or so if I didn't have to figure that out myself.
12-21-2013, 07:41 AM
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You will not be disappointed! I installed my Akras 2 weeks ago and find myself driving with the stereo off much more now. Let me know if you have any install questions. A few tips...
1) if you are not using a lift, loosen the carriage bolts as described in the instructions. Jack the frame up from the lift points just in front of the rear tires (I actually used 1 jack on each side). This will allow the rear carriage to hang down another 3/4" (every little bit counts). Just be sure to follow instructions and do not completely remove carriage nuts (there are 4).
2) The instructions say it's not necessary to loosen h-pipe, but for the 5 minutes it takes to remove the bolts, it's much easier to get everything aligned if you remove the h-pipe.
3) I have an 08 Z, so this may not apply to you (I have heard varying opinions)...remove the 6 bolts holding the tray above the mufflers. It makes putting the new pipes in much easier.
Good luck! I probably make it sound more difficult than it rally is, but those tips woulda saved me an hour or so if I didn't have to figure that out myself.
1) if you are not using a lift, loosen the carriage bolts as described in the instructions. Jack the frame up from the lift points just in front of the rear tires (I actually used 1 jack on each side). This will allow the rear carriage to hang down another 3/4" (every little bit counts). Just be sure to follow instructions and do not completely remove carriage nuts (there are 4).
2) The instructions say it's not necessary to loosen h-pipe, but for the 5 minutes it takes to remove the bolts, it's much easier to get everything aligned if you remove the h-pipe.
3) I have an 08 Z, so this may not apply to you (I have heard varying opinions)...remove the 6 bolts holding the tray above the mufflers. It makes putting the new pipes in much easier.
Good luck! I probably make it sound more difficult than it rally is, but those tips woulda saved me an hour or so if I didn't have to figure that out myself.
Thanks for the tips, I do have a scissor lift in my garage but will need all the help I can get...
12-21-2013, 08:14 AM
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Nice Christmas presents. Will be good additions to your car.
