by "PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
Published 06/15/2017 at 09:15
by "PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
Published 06/15/2017 at 09:15
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So I have the C5 corvette. I looked at it from every corner now.
It’s got upgraded exhaust. It’s got upgraded rims. Color is good.
I need to make modifications to it to... own it... make it mine.
I’ve looked for ideas online and I can’t find anything I like.
I don’t really like how the wide body kit looks on C5 - compare that to 911.
It’s already got all the lights i can add to it. Rally lights don’t really belong on a corvette.
Things I was contemplating: add vents to the hood. Add big wing on the back. Throw up. Sell it. Buy a different C5 that has not yet been molested by me.
"itschrome" (itschrome)
06/15/2017 at 09:19, STARS: 0
turbo? super charger? big brake kit? shag carpet? swap the LT for something silly like a turbo 4? a G.I joe themed wrapped? roof mounted compressed air cannon... I dunno man. what do you like?
"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll)
06/15/2017 at 09:20, STARS: 0
Any pictures?
"Aremmes" (aremmes)
06/15/2017 at 09:20, STARS: 0
Better tires. Suspension. Engine mods. Maybe a racing stripe or two. Leave the bodywork alone.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
06/15/2017 at 09:21, STARS: 0
Screw aesthetics. Pour the money under the hood instead.
Intake, cam, boost, etc etc etc...
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
06/15/2017 at 09:26, STARS: 1
Short throw shifter (if it’s a manual). MGW makes some really good stuff, still the best shifter I’ve used on my Mach 1 (when I had it).
Figure out how to lighten it. Maybe swap in some sport seats. Upgrade bushings or shocks to make it feel tighter.
I’m a huge fan of the non-visible changes that make a difference.
"Wacko" (wacko--)
06/15/2017 at 09:27, STARS: 1
here you go.
Now we expect one of each on your car
https://www.pepboys.com/accessories/fashion_exterior/chrome_accents/00314/
"LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
06/15/2017 at 09:27, STARS: 3
LS swap
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:33, STARS: 0
I think it already has an LS
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:35, STARS: 0
MGW shifter is on my radar. I haven’t made a decision yet. 300 bucks.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:36, STARS: 1
90's called almost immediately and wanted all of their stuff back.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:36, STARS: 1
eh. it’s fast enough. I already struggle keeping the speed down.
"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
06/15/2017 at 09:39, STARS: 0
C5R diffuser? Paint the rear end black? Center lock wheels? Mickey Thompsons? (I guess you need the power to warrant those tho, idk)
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
06/15/2017 at 09:43, STARS: 0
wrap it in a hideous colour.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:45, STARS: 0
see that hump around the rear wheel. That looks nice. I want it more enhanced. it looks like a properly done wide body.
Stock - the butt is way too high and flat. She needs hips and bubble butt
"Aremmes" (aremmes)
06/15/2017 at 09:46, STARS: 0
LS-ception.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:47, STARS: 0
hmmm. pink with yellow polka dots.
"Wacko" (wacko--)
06/15/2017 at 09:48, STARS: 1
Personally I am stuck in the 90s but will never put any of those on my car/truck....
and would never dress like the 90s again either.
but my music choice is still stuck in the 90s
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:50, STARS: 0
people will say what they will say, but you listen to me - none of that makes you a bad person.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
06/15/2017 at 09:51, STARS: 0
metallic pink with purple polka dots or maybe, rainbow colour scheme??
8)
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:54, STARS: 1
without a doubt. I will do this.... as soon as you come over. Then you have to drive it around for a while.... and pick up chicks! If you don’t pick up chicks, you pay me to undo the hideousness and repay for doing the hideousness.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
06/15/2017 at 09:54, STARS: 0
Then personally, I’d just drive the thing and forget it... but that’s just me.
I’m not going to be much help here :)
"Wacko" (wacko--)
06/15/2017 at 09:55, STARS: 0
I was a teen and became an adult in the 90s so the Tunes stuck with me.
I now know why my parents were stuck with the 70s-80s music
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
06/15/2017 at 09:55, STARS: 1
agreed.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 09:58, STARS: 0
I think that’s a cycle of life.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
06/15/2017 at 09:58, STARS: 0
Add a second one
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 10:01, STARS: 0
where? On top of existing one? In trunk? On the roof?
I would... but I don’t have much room.... unless... passenger seat.... sorry wife.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 10:02, STARS: 1
Then a beige corolla is for you.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
06/15/2017 at 10:04, STARS: 0
Yeah, it was about $80 or so cheaper for my Mustang than the Vette, but it also didn’t have a ball and wasn’t the cool looking flat stick.
I’m sure it’s not the only good shifter out there, the Steeda Triax I had for the T5 in my Thunderbird was 90% as sharp for half the cost. However, it just didn’t have that “Holy crap this is amazing!” feeling that the MGW had.
Granted, both were miles ahead of the stock shifter, and in both cases a shifter swap was one of the more satisfying mods I did. (Though it reminds me about how sad and sloppy the shifter is in my Legacy GT that I have now.)
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
06/15/2017 at 10:07, STARS: 0
I actually was going to suggest passenger seat.
Since the second line doesn’t have room to show in the notifications, I must come up with another option... how about in one of
these
?
"ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com" (ita97)
06/15/2017 at 10:09, STARS: 0
There is a dude in my town who wrapped his C6 in chrome. It... attracts attention as it goes down the road blinding people with the glare during the day.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
06/15/2017 at 10:09, STARS: 0
I once had an idea along those lines... I figured my ideal vehicle, if it could possibly be pieced together, was going to be a 90's Toyota Echo body shell, with a WRX driveline mated to a blown 454 BBC.
"Roadster939" (roadster939)
06/15/2017 at 10:14, STARS: 0
Clean it. Get the interior spotless, the exterior to shine. Pay someone to do it this one first time if you have to.
The therapeutic “clean car” feeling will curb the urgency to modify and keep you from making desperate and costly decisions.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 10:17, STARS: 0
yeah. I have issues with a window. I need to adjust it. Just got my torx socket set last night. Otherwise window glass doesn’t sit right on the weather stripping. I didn’t want to take it to a car wash till i fixed it.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
06/15/2017 at 11:05, STARS: 0
What body style is it? I just had to reseal some spots on my Z06 and considered adjusting the window but didn’t know where/how.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
06/15/2017 at 11:06, STARS: 1
I can second the MGW shifter on this car. Also google the Anti venom mod, pretty interesting regarding short throws on the T56.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
06/15/2017 at 11:07, STARS: 0
I’ve heard replacing the shifter bushings helps the LGT shifter immensely. Also heard it’s a complete bitch of a job.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 11:09, STARS: 0
it’s a removable top. not convertible. there are instructions all over the place.
There is the tilt adjustment and I think there is also a window glass height adjustment.
If you ask me, it’s a silly thing for an owner to have to fiddle with... but that’s the hand we’re dealt
"Future next gen S2000 owner" (future-next-gen-s2000-owner)
06/15/2017 at 11:11, STARS: 0
Upgrade the rear end links to metal. Buy stickier tires. Rear window louvers. Vette Kart C5 version. Z06 Body mods.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
06/15/2017 at 11:15, STARS: 0
Appreciate it! I never thought I would have to deal with leaks on a hardtop but it is what it is and I still love this damn thing. Seats is another common upgrade for these cars.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 11:18, STARS: 0
This anti venom mod thing is curious to me.
I sometimes find it hard to get into 2nd and reverse. I saw a video of a guy adjusting shifter. I was considering doing that. Froggy on youtube or something.
I don’t know if I should do this venom mod thing now.
"CobraJoe" (cobrajoe)
06/15/2017 at 11:22, STARS: 0
The rubber bushings have already been replaced with poly bushings (a bit of grease and a vise helped a lot), but I still have some slop in the U-joint.
I’m currently researching to see if I can replace the worn out plastic bushings for some metal ones. I really miss the feeling that the RWD internal shift linkages give.
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
06/15/2017 at 11:29, STARS: 0
I believe it’s only noticeable with a short throw shifter installed. I haven’t had any problems getting into 2nd or reverse, that may require the adjustment. I do have to clutch out/in to grab 1st sometimes.
"nafsucof" (galinskiomatic)
06/15/2017 at 11:55, STARS: 0
Brake upgrade? Those always look awesome through a set of aftermarket wheels. Front lip? C5-r vinyl livery?
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 11:59, STARS: 0
lol who wants to go slow in a vette? :P
Front lip will get promptly sheared off by the first bump in the road.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
06/15/2017 at 11:59, STARS: 0
Some vinyl stripes? Best part is they are temporary.
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 12:00, STARS: 0
I know there is a centering spring that pushes the shifter into the center-between 3rd and 4th. I am wondering if that spring is causing me to have issues when i go from 1st to 2nd, it wants to push it to center so I end up going from 1st to 4th
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 12:02, STARS: 0
I did that to my integra back in the 90s. the color faded over the years and i had it on a bit crooked. you wouldnt know it unless i pointed it out... but I don’t want it again
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 12:04, STARS: 0
Yeah. I am not thrilled with the seats but they are OK for now.
Good luck with the window
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
06/15/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 0
And you’re sure it’s not the skip shift system?
"PartyPooper2012" (PartyPooper2012)
06/15/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 0
I am sure of nothing, but i have seen light come on 1st to 4th shift. I am guessing that would be the skip shift gizmo you’re talking about.
In those cases, I shifted to 4th and all was fine.
I am not racing or revving high. There is no reason to skip shift
"BeaterGT" (beatergt)
06/15/2017 at 12:46, STARS: 0
They implemented the skip shift system for emissions. I believe it can be tuned out or you can buy a little eliminator kit that disables it. Gotta love all that torque!
"Rock Bottom" (rockbottom81)
06/15/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 1
Small details: When I had my C5, the first thing I did was flush the tail lights.
Second thing was bite the bullet and install the MGW shifter. Yes, it’s totally worth the money.
C5 Z06 brake calipers (purely for the color change), Koni Yellows, and gummy tires made it a great car. Kept it super clean and low-key, which is my jam.