[Z06] *** The Official C6 Z06 DIY Thread ***UPDATED 08/25/13**
09-11-2009, 01:02 AM
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*** The Official C6 Z06 DIY Thread ***UPDATED 08/25/13**
The purpose of this thread is to consolidate all of the DIY and How To's posted here in the C6 Z06 section.
C6Z06 FAQ (former sticky)http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...tions-faq.html
Please post your DIY procedures or links to DIY threads... only.
Clutch Pedal Issues http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html
LS7 Broken rocker arm needle bearing issues http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ngs-issue.html
I'll keep a table of contents in this post:
Post #2: Diff Fluid Change *Z06 Specific*
Post #2: Transmission Fluid Change *Z06 Specific*
Post #2: Changing Stock Air Intake Filter Element *Z06 Specific*
Post #2: Steering Wheel Replacement (or side-spoke cover replacement)
Post #2: Brembo Big Brake Kit Install
Post #2: Caravaggio Race Seat Install
Post #2: Accurate Oil Pressure Logging (aka checking for oil starvation)
Post #2: LPE High Capacity Oil Tank Installation
Post #3: Shock Removal & Replacement
Post #4: Oil Change
Post #4: Brembo BBK pad change
Post #5: Properly change the color of the interior accent LED
Post #6: Wheel Center Cap Painting
Post #7: Kenwood Navigation Install
Post #7: Factory Navigation Mod to change destination without stopping the car
Post #7: Disabling Onstar
Post #7: Muffler Mod-Improved Sound, Reduce Drone, Possible increase in Power
Post #7: Muffler-Exhaust Controller
Post #8: Paint Your Hoodliner
Post #9: XM receiver disconnect/removal
Post #10: Battery tender outlet/connection
Post #11: Removal of Visor Warning Label
Post #12: ZR1 Splitter Install
Post #13: Cabin Insulation
Post #14: C6 Z06 Torque Specs
Post #15: 'Rolling' Rear Fender
Post #16: Foglite Brake Duct fabrication
Post #17: Changing Brake Pads / Rotors on Stock Calipers
Post #18: Front Bearing Replacement
Post #19 Vararam Snake Charmer Air Intake & Ported throttle body install
Post #20 How to bleed clutch
Post #21 DIY LS7 Head swap
Post #25 Clutch Pedal Issue how to prevent/cure
Post #26 LS7 Broken Rocker Arm Needle Bearings Issue
C6Z06 FAQ (former sticky)http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...tions-faq.html
Please post your DIY procedures or links to DIY threads... only.
Clutch Pedal Issues http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html
LS7 Broken rocker arm needle bearing issues http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ngs-issue.html
I'll keep a table of contents in this post:
Post #2: Diff Fluid Change *Z06 Specific*
Post #2: Transmission Fluid Change *Z06 Specific*
Post #2: Changing Stock Air Intake Filter Element *Z06 Specific*
Post #2: Steering Wheel Replacement (or side-spoke cover replacement)
Post #2: Brembo Big Brake Kit Install
Post #2: Caravaggio Race Seat Install
Post #2: Accurate Oil Pressure Logging (aka checking for oil starvation)
Post #2: LPE High Capacity Oil Tank Installation
Post #3: Shock Removal & Replacement
Post #4: Oil Change
Post #4: Brembo BBK pad change
Post #5: Properly change the color of the interior accent LED
Post #6: Wheel Center Cap Painting
Post #7: Kenwood Navigation Install
Post #7: Factory Navigation Mod to change destination without stopping the car
Post #7: Disabling Onstar
Post #7: Muffler Mod-Improved Sound, Reduce Drone, Possible increase in Power
Post #7: Muffler-Exhaust Controller
Post #8: Paint Your Hoodliner
Post #9: XM receiver disconnect/removal
Post #10: Battery tender outlet/connection
Post #11: Removal of Visor Warning Label
Post #12: ZR1 Splitter Install
Post #13: Cabin Insulation
Post #14: C6 Z06 Torque Specs
Post #15: 'Rolling' Rear Fender
Post #16: Foglite Brake Duct fabrication
Post #17: Changing Brake Pads / Rotors on Stock Calipers
Post #18: Front Bearing Replacement
Post #19 Vararam Snake Charmer Air Intake & Ported throttle body install
Post #20 How to bleed clutch
Post #21 DIY LS7 Head swap
Post #25 Clutch Pedal Issue how to prevent/cure
Post #26 LS7 Broken Rocker Arm Needle Bearings Issue
Last edited by pewter99; 06-22-2014 at 07:17 PM.
09-11-2009, 01:02 AM
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Melting Slicks
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DIY - Diff Fluid Change *Z06 Specific*
DIY - Transmission Fluid Change *Z06 Specific*
DIY - Changing Stock Air Intake Filter Element *Z06 Specific*
DIY - Steering Wheel Replacement (or side-spoke cover replacement)
DIY – Brembo Big Brake Kit Install
DIY - Caravaggio Race Seat Install
DIY - Accurate Oil Pressure Logging (aka checking for oil starvation)
DIY - LPE High Capacity Oil Tank Installation
DIY - Transmission Fluid Change *Z06 Specific*
DIY - Changing Stock Air Intake Filter Element *Z06 Specific*
DIY - Steering Wheel Replacement (or side-spoke cover replacement)
DIY – Brembo Big Brake Kit Install
DIY - Caravaggio Race Seat Install
DIY - Accurate Oil Pressure Logging (aka checking for oil starvation)
DIY - LPE High Capacity Oil Tank Installation
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09-11-2009, 01:06 AM
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DIY - SHOCK REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...tallation.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...tallation.html
Last edited by dvandentop; 09-11-2009 at 01:09 AM.
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09-11-2009, 01:15 AM
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Melting Slicks
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DIY - Oil Change: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...il-change.html
DIY - Brembo BBK pad change: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-pad-swap.html
DIY - Brembo BBK pad change: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-pad-swap.html
09-11-2009, 01:24 AM
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Drifting
DIY - Properly change the color of the interior accent LED (author DSteck): http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ccent-led.html
09-11-2009, 11:28 AM
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09-16-2009, 11:30 PM
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Diy
DIY-Kenwood Navigation Install
http://www.dfwcorvettes.com/dnx8120install.asp
DIY-Factory Navigation Mod to change destination without stopping the car
http://www.kawal.net/navigation.htm
DIY-Disabling Onstar
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ng-onstar.html
DIY-Muffler Mod-Improved Sound, Reduce Drone, Possible increase in Power
http://members.***.net/frank.patry/vette/z06muffmod.pdf
DIY-Muffler-Exhaust Controller
http://www.dfwcorvettes.com/DIYWirel...Controller.asp
http://www.dfwcorvettes.com/dnx8120install.asp
DIY-Factory Navigation Mod to change destination without stopping the car
http://www.kawal.net/navigation.htm
DIY-Disabling Onstar
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ng-onstar.html
DIY-Muffler Mod-Improved Sound, Reduce Drone, Possible increase in Power
http://members.***.net/frank.patry/vette/z06muffmod.pdf
DIY-Muffler-Exhaust Controller
http://www.dfwcorvettes.com/DIYWirel...Controller.asp
Last edited by donavonknight; 09-16-2009 at 11:34 PM.
09-29-2009, 10:35 AM
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Burning Brakes
11-18-2009, 01:04 PM
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Pro
DIY Removal of Visor Warning Label
I posted this a while ago, but it stil works! Get rid of those pesky warning labels!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...finitive+visor
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...finitive+visor
12-02-2009, 09:56 PM
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Melting Slicks
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02-22-2010, 10:35 PM
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Melting Slicks
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The ultimate cabin insulation DIY:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ct-begins.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ct-are-in.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ct-begins.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ct-are-in.html
Last edited by Dreamin; 03-02-2010 at 07:23 PM.
03-17-2010, 01:22 AM
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03-17-2010, 11:35 PM
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05-10-2010, 12:54 PM
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05-24-2010, 09:12 PM
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Melting Slicks
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DIY - Changing Brake Pads / Rotors on Stock Calipers
Great pictures and writeup in these two threads:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ng-rotors.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...rake-pads.html
Great pictures and writeup in these two threads:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ng-rotors.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...rake-pads.html
09-24-2010, 01:27 AM
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Vararam snake Charmer air intake & Ported intake & throttle body install:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...s-of-pics.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...s-of-pics.html
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