New V1 owner
10-08-2012, 01:49 PM
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New V1 owner Picked this up a few weeks ago, just gave it a good wash and wax. In a few weeks Im going to hit it with a clay bar and some touch up paint. So far Ive put in a K&N seres 63, and a magnanaflow cat back. Next on the list is a cam, looking at a 228 to a 233 with moderate lift, low profile e-cutouts, dyno tune and some thing to fix the wheel hop. Ive already hit the mountians and I dont know how accurate the g meter is but I pulled a 1.07, and had to pull over to pick leather out of my ***. When I got out of the car it looked like I was sitting on a unicorn.
10-08-2012, 02:04 PM
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Glad to have you. What's that thing above the passenger side headlamp? Standard list of supporting mods:
- Short shifter, V2 shift ****, CS shifter bushings, LS7 F1 Racing clutch ($800 total)
- Ground Control coilover conversion kit, Hotchkis sway bars ($1000 total)
- PA15-VETTE if you have an iPod/iPhone, MounTek, NAVTEQ 6.10 DVD, Boss R1100M, Infinity 1062w, LOC ($400 total)
As far as appearance goes, I recommend hitting Home Depot and nailing the inner grilles with Plasti-Dip. It'll take about three hours if you work carefully. Here's how it should look when you're done:
If you have questions about little incidental parts that may need refreshing, hit us up.
- Short shifter, V2 shift ****, CS shifter bushings, LS7 F1 Racing clutch ($800 total)
- Ground Control coilover conversion kit, Hotchkis sway bars ($1000 total)
- PA15-VETTE if you have an iPod/iPhone, MounTek, NAVTEQ 6.10 DVD, Boss R1100M, Infinity 1062w, LOC ($400 total)
As far as appearance goes, I recommend hitting Home Depot and nailing the inner grilles with Plasti-Dip. It'll take about three hours if you work carefully. Here's how it should look when you're done:
If you have questions about little incidental parts that may need refreshing, hit us up.
10-08-2012, 02:06 PM
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Before I forget, pick up a CG Lock for your seat. It'll help keep you planted.
When you get tired of the Magnaflow drone at 1800 RPM, let me know and I might take that opportunity to explain how to properly apply structureborne and airborne noise treatments to the trunk.
When you get tired of the Magnaflow drone at 1800 RPM, let me know and I might take that opportunity to explain how to properly apply structureborne and airborne noise treatments to the trunk.
10-08-2012, 02:09 PM
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that little thing above the head lamp is a gopro mount, willow springs race way is right up the street from me. Ill post some videos when I make it up there.
That car is beautiful, I will have to check out that stuff.
Im not to concerned about the exhaust, there is no drone yet. Im sure once I throw some headers on it things will change though.
That car is beautiful, I will have to check out that stuff.
Im not to concerned about the exhaust, there is no drone yet. Im sure once I throw some headers on it things will change though.
10-08-2012, 02:33 PM
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I would definitely get rid of the permanent GoPro mount and go with one of the suction cup mounting setups, it will give you more options as where to mount it and give you a lot cooler angles and such. Also, it pulls on and off in a matter of seconds and doesn't leave you with the gaudy mount stuck to your passenger fender all the time.
