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Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-31-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By VYL8TR

My oldest son is a Marine that was wounded during...

My oldest son is a Marine that was wounded during the invasion by and IED. At the time that photo was taken my son was nearby. One of his buddies is in the photo. That and it just looked cool. Here...
Forum: C6 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-30-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By VYL8TR

Custom painted machine silver hood for sale.

I have a C6 machine silver used hood for sale that has been custom painted. Nothing wrong with hood. It came from a car that had a modified hood put in place. The art work is an image of the 3/7...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
03-20-2008, 12:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 793
Posted By VYL8TR

Chuck COW

Airhead Kustoms would be more than happy to have Chuck COW back, long hours but a great time! :party:

The way to get him back out here to SoCal is let him know who is interested, when enough are...
Forum: C6 Scan & Tune
02-08-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,128
Posted By VYL8TR

If you truly check with any tuner, and they are...

If you truly check with any tuner, and they are honest, there is not a "huge" gain in horse power or torque on the overall unless you do some real mechanical improvements to the car. Only so much can...
Forum: C5 General
10-04-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,242
Posted By VYL8TR

Nice looking car!:thumbs:

Nice looking car!:thumbs:
Forum: C5 General
07-09-2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 947
Posted By VYL8TR

If you look at most MY cars they don't match from...

If you look at most MY cars they don't match from panel to panel from the factory. That yellow is a pain to match and in most cases you will need a blend to "hide" the difference. Most can get it...
Forum: C5 General
07-03-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 550
Posted By VYL8TR

I have the same issue, but haven't bothered to...

I have the same issue, but haven't bothered to fix it. The fix is kind of a paint. You have to put a resistor in series with at least one of the lamps so the system detects the proper resistance...
Forum: C5 General
06-29-2007, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By VYL8TR

Expect to pay $1k plus no matter the system...

Expect to pay $1k plus no matter the system installed. As for which one, everyone has their opinion based on their personal experiences. I have dealt with damn near all of them and they all do about...
Forum: C5 General
06-29-2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 220
Posted By VYL8TR

New rims, tire suggestions!

I am looking at putting 3 piece 19 & 20's on my C5. I am currently running 18 & 19's with 275s on the front and 295's on the back (11" width on rear). Anyone know largest width without spacers and be...
Forum: C5 General
05-31-2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,820
Posted By VYL8TR

I sold Corvettes for 4 years and have driven them...

I sold Corvettes for 4 years and have driven them all with all ranges of mileage on them. I personally own a '97 with 72k on it and no problems. In short, don't be afraid of any year. They all can...
Forum: C5 General
05-31-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,658
Posted By VYL8TR

There is no way to prevent the peeling short of...

There is no way to prevent the peeling short of not taking it out in the sun and don't move your car. It is a combination of UV and flexing stress on the lexan.

I have done a "repair" on one car...
Forum: C5 General
05-29-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,992
Posted By VYL8TR

Although mine is a little on the extreme side it...

Although mine is a little on the extreme side it will give you an idea of how far you can go.
http://www.airheadkustoms.com/images/top.jpg
Forum: Paint/Body
05-21-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,492
Posted By VYL8TR

As most have already identified, the cost is in...

As most have already identified, the cost is in the labor. It really depends on the condition of the car before you deliver it. The less work needed before paint means lower cost at most shops. Some...
Forum: C5 General
05-16-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 460
Posted By VYL8TR

Unfortunately I think any custom badge work is...

Unfortunately I think any custom badge work is going to end up costing you in the same ball park as a repaint.
Forum: C5 General
05-14-2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 957
Posted By VYL8TR

97' Coupe: Super charged, 80mm BBK TB, Vararam...

97' Coupe: Super charged, 80mm BBK TB, Vararam Intake, Wiend Alum Intake Manifold, Crane roller rockers, Bassani Headers and exhaust. Manual. ~16-18 city/ ~27-28 highway if I don't step on it.
Forum: C5 General
05-09-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,655
Posted By VYL8TR

Wow, it looks like that rabbit was a bit bigger...

Wow, it looks like that rabbit was a bit bigger than the cat. It almost looks like the cat was chasing rabbit and you got em both at the same time. :rofl:
Forum: C5 General
05-06-2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,218
Posted By VYL8TR

Ok, this may seem like an odd fix, but it is...

Ok, this may seem like an odd fix, but it is free. It worked for me and several others I told this to as well. No guaranty, but worth a try. If you notice when you get in and turn the key the guages...
Forum: C5 General
05-05-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,774
Posted By VYL8TR

Thanks David, to answer your first post question...

Thanks David, to answer your first post question about how many coats of clear, there are about 10 coats, but 3 to 4 are sanded back to knock down flame lines and colorsand. I'd love to take $20K...
Forum: C5 General
05-05-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,774
Posted By VYL8TR

Yes, you can visit our website at...

Yes, you can visit our website at www.airheadkustoms.com . Would love to have you stop by sometime to see our work.
Forum: C5 General
05-04-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,774
Posted By VYL8TR

Thanks for the meaningful input, but if you...

Thanks for the meaningful input, but if you recall at that show where there were 200 Vettes my car won the best paint award. I don't deny there are some flaws, all cars have them, and I am working on...
Forum: C5 General
05-03-2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,774
Posted By VYL8TR

Okay, here is some more detail. Artwork prior to...

Okay, here is some more detail. Artwork prior to covering it in kandy.
http://www.airheadkustoms.com/images/violator.jpg
Forum: C5 General
05-03-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,774
Posted By VYL8TR

Ok, now I have been thinking on what, if...

Ok, now I have been thinking on what, if anything, I could put on the back and I think you nailed it on the head. Thanks. That is my next step short of finishing out my engine pieces. I think I'll...
Forum: C5 General
05-03-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By VYL8TR

I was involved in installing the C6 lights on a...

I was involved in installing the C6 lights on a C5 and you don't want to do it. I fully suspect the picture your looking at actually aren't C6 lamps and probably copies designed to fit and look like...
Forum: C5 General
05-03-2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,774
Posted By VYL8TR

Why spawn? Primarily because he is one of the...

Why spawn? Primarily because he is one of the coolest comic book characters there is that doesn't wear some form of speedo. :ack: Spawn and all the related characters translate to a very "cool"...
Forum: C5 General
05-03-2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,774
Posted By VYL8TR

New paint. What ya think?

Ok, my car is back up an running after a 3 month vacation to the paint spa. After leaving my previous job and starting my business, my car became the first guinee pig to get the "big" treatment. I'm...
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