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Mod Poor
I have heard of "House Poor" or "Car Poor" but I have now decided that I am "Mod Poor". After buying the Z51 in February the mod bug bit me, so I did some:
Carbon Fiber Door Kick Sills and Speaker Trim
Stingray Door Sills
Z06 Grill
Z06 Tail Lights
VettteCandy Butterfly Steering Wheel
Blacked Out Side Markers
MGW Shifter
APR Type II Spoiler
Borla ATAK Exhaust
Oil Catch Can
Air/Oil Separator
Under Hood Cap Covers
aFE Cold Air Intake
My next purchase is a sleeping bag so when I am homeless I will at lease have a nice car to sleep in
Carbon Fiber Door Kick Sills and Speaker Trim
Stingray Door Sills
Z06 Grill
Z06 Tail Lights
VettteCandy Butterfly Steering Wheel
Blacked Out Side Markers
MGW Shifter
APR Type II Spoiler
Borla ATAK Exhaust
Oil Catch Can
Air/Oil Separator
Under Hood Cap Covers
aFE Cold Air Intake
My next purchase is a sleeping bag so when I am homeless I will at lease have a nice car to sleep in
Last edited by digbyamb; 09-23-2015 at 11:41 AM.
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digbyamb (09-24-2015)
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Sharp looking car! At least you'll sleep in style.
How do you like the Borla ATAK exhaust? Do you still have the NPP valves and controls in place and are you satisfied with the way that works?
How do you like the Borla ATAK exhaust? Do you still have the NPP valves and controls in place and are you satisfied with the way that works?
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2022 C7 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
Finalist 2020 C7 of the Year -- Modified
2018 C7 of Year Winner
2017 C7 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
I like that spoiler! The Z06 taillights also look great.
What does that Z06 grill cost and how much of a PITA is it to install?
What does that Z06 grill cost and how much of a PITA is it to install?
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Looks sharp, good job! How do you like the shifter? I've read really nothing but good reviews on it.
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Yes the NPP valves are still attached. You can tell a big difference from outside the car - especially when it starts in Track Mode Exhaust setting. From inside the car, I notice a lower drone at highway speeds in track mode - not unpleasant, I just notice it more than the NPP system. I am very happy with the product, fit and finish is great.
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Z06 grill is about $350. I have an installer here in San Diego that does everything for me (I am mechanically challenged), as I recall it took him about 90 minutes to get it done. I love the look over the standard C7 grill.
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The grille costs around $250-300 depending on where you get it. I recommend Cultrag which is where I and many of CF members got theirs. The install wasn't terribly difficult. There are a few videos on YouTube that you can find. I think I used the one with the yellow Corvette. It can be tricky at times. I have pretty limited auto mechanic experience so I figured if I can do it, most people can. It helps to have second person and an electric screw driver/drill with the amount screws that you have to take off.
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You may be mod poor but you got that baby looking good.
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How much did he charge you to install it?
Which dealership do you take your car for service?
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Okay, so the car is kinda cool...() But is that a flush mounted electrical outlet in your garage floor? Cuz that would be really cool.
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PM me for the name of the dealer (they are not supporting). As well I use a specialty corvette only mechanic who does ALL of my aftermarket stuff......THE ONLY GUY WHO TOUCHES MY CAR!