I have a '01 and haven't gotten on the "mod wagon" yet. The only thing I have done is an cat back exhaust. Everything else is stock.

Am I alone?

Big N-O here

Other than some bling, mine is stock :D

other than steering wheel and airbag decals, tail lettering, mats, and of course, the "performance hood seal", mine is all stock. it's already a great car and don't really need to spend a lot of money on it. :burnout:

Just a couple of cosmetic things...Steering wheel decal, airbag decal, cargo partition. I also painted the embossed emblem on the hood insulation. I may do some more under hood dress up in the future as I do show the car quite often. And of course the vanity plate.......FUN IS.
Also quad tip B&B Bullets for looks and the sound....er...NOISE:burnout: !!
A Z06 is a great machine the way it is, no need to MOD it.:)

Heck your new mufflers are a Mod! :lol:

I agree the car is already great! I guess, for me anyway, it's a form of personalizing it, making it MINE. Kind of like a house, I damn sure haven't left my house stock...

I have a 2003 that I have kept stock. I have been tempted during some of the Vette meets I have to admit. After seeing what some of these people have spent on their Vettes. I'll stand clear of that!

I have a set of Corsa Indy Pace Car exhaust on my 04. I like the sound and the car has enough power for a old man. Chuck

Heck your new mufflers are a Mod! :lol:

I agree the car is already great! I guess, for me anyway, it's a form of personalizing it, making it MINE. Kind of like a house, I damn sure haven't left my house stock...

Your correct, the muffler was a mod, but its only one! :smack:

I consider my car to be stock, I am glad to see I'm not along on this!

Totally stock other than a catback,
CAI and bling on taillights, side markers,
license plate ring and Z06 front and side
screens and brake duct, side vent and
rear bumper vent stainless screens.
Chrome hub covers. C6 Z06 style wheels

I kept my first C5Z stock except for SLP Bellos and Black wing. The C5Z I have now, is about as far from stock as you can get.

I loved driving the stocker as it was so well balanced from the factory.

Mine 02 Z06 is stock. (don't mind my avatar over there on the left...lol)











okay a few mods.... :party:

MODIFICATIONS

* Polished Magnuson Supercharger
* 2.7" smaller Billet aluminum pulley
* Methanol Injection system, with progressive injection control
* Dual coolant to air intercoolers, with seperate coolant and pump
* LS6 crank pinned
* Performance X-pipe
* Dual 4" Borla Stingers
* Dry cell light weight heavy duty battery
* MSD Boost-a-pump
* MSD Ignition wires
* Dual a-pod pillar with Magnuson boost + fuel pressure guages
* 2 piece aluminum hat Baer rotors - 14" big brake rears, 13" fronts
* CCW SP500 one piece forged aluminum polished wheels -
18" x 10" fronts, 19" x 11" rears
* BF Goodrich Potenza tires - 305/30/19's rear, 275/35/18's front
* Vara-Ram cold air intake
* B&M short throw shifter
* Custom 1 piece Billet Aluminum pistol shifter
* Lingenfelter fuel rail/coil covers - custom painted
* Billet aluminum oil catch can
* Caravaggio supercharger hood - custom painted
* Clear front corner lens
* Lowered on the stock bolts
* HALO LED tail lights
* Clear LED third brake light - lights red
* Polished stainless C O R V E T T E letters front and rear
* Caravaggio custom Race seats
* Professional Custom Tune
* Lloyds Embrobered "Z06 405HP" Floor mats
* Lloyds Embrodered "Z06 405HP" Trunk mat
* Andy's Partition

I kept my first C5Z stock except for SLP Bellos and Black wing. The C5Z I have now, is about as far from stock as you can get.

I loved driving the stocker as it was so well balanced from the factory.

Performinnorman,
I looked at your link and that is an
impressive collection of cars. :thumbsup: Where do you keep
all of them??? I wouldn't know which one to drive!! :smack:
The 440 Cuda is a sweet ride. I'm suprised you didn't go for a Hemi!!!

Heck your new mufflers are a Mod! :lol:

I agree the car is already great! I guess, for me anyway, it's a form of personalizing it, making it MINE. Kind of like a house, I damn sure haven't left my house stock...

:iagree: stock is none, zero, natta mods guys! :smack:

I don't think that many Vette owners keep any of thier vettes stock. Maybe just the older vettes.

I don't think that many Vette owners keep any of thier vettes stock. Maybe just the older vettes.

I beg to differ a bit. Most Vette owners don't keep their Vettes "bone stock" (no mods whatsoever, including strictly visual mods) but as far as power mods are concerned, most keep them close to stock, nothing beyond a Catback or maybe a CAI. Unless you are a die-hard racer, I don't see the point of S/Cs or H/C swaps (all of which cost big $$$$$ on a C5/C6). These cars are too fast for public roads in stock form and are already :cool: Just my .02 Peace:cheers:

I beg to differ a bit. Most Vette owners don't keep their Vettes "bone stock" (no mods whatsoever, including strictly visual mods) but as far as power mods are concerned, most keep them close to stock, nothing beyond a Catback or maybe a CAI. Unless you are a die-hard racer, I don't see the point of S/Cs or H/C swaps (all of which cost big $$$$$ on a C5/C6). These cars are too fast for public roads in stock form and are already :cool: Just my .02 Peace:cheers:

Good point they are already cool in stock form, I think especially a Z06 like my 02. But then again I think the second picture is 'cooler' then the first, just my opinion, and yeah you have another good point who really needs to smoke the tires at 55 MPH when pushing that go pedal a little harder in third :burnout:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p141/ronvette/cf1.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p141/ronvette/clean-Z06-12.jpg

Good point they are already cool in stock form, I think especially a Z06 like my 02. But then again I think the second picture is 'cooler' then the first, just my opinion, and yeah you have another good point who really needs to smoke the tires at 55 MPH when pushing that go pedal a little harder in third :burnout:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p141/ronvette/cf1.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p141/ronvette/clean-Z06-12.jpg

Nice ride:thumbsup: I know that set up cost about $12k or more. I wasn't dissing guys who make mods. I like hearing about and seeing rides that have well built power mods on them:party: Just saying that I personally don't see the point of doing that for myself seeing that I don't use the car that way. Additionally, I am investing and trying to buy a new home and can't really function spending that kind of coin on mods.

I think most Vette owners (at least the ones I have come across in person, in the hundreds) don't go any further than intake and exhaust.

Engine Performance mods are not the only mods around! Personally I'm into lighting;

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/a16594ca.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/DSC01141.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/DSC01143.jpg

I like more subtle exterior mods, Front Black outs, Reverse light Blackouts, Full screens (Minus Fogs) Painted Calipers, Chrome Wheels ect...

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/Vette%20Pics/FrontclipNikBWstamped.jpg

I've got full bolt-ons and probably will stay that way... At least for now! ;) Next are custom interior Leather parts... :thumbsup:

Shake it up! No production car is made to your exact liking! I hated the fuel door release button location so I put a new one where I wanted it;
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/TCS%20Button/FuelReleaseLights.jpg

Shake it up and make it YOURS! :cheers:

Engine Performance mods are not the only mods around! Personally I'm into lighting;

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/a16594ca.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/DSC01141.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/DSC01143.jpg

I like more subtle exterior mods, Front Black outs, Reverse light Blackouts, Full screens (Minus Fogs) Painted Calipers, Chrome Wheels ect...

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/Vette%20Pics/FrontclipNikBWstamped.jpg

I've got full bolt-ons and probably will stay that way... At least for now! ;) Next are custom interior Leather parts... :thumbsup:

Shake it up! No production car is made to your exact liking! I hated the fuel door release button location so I put a new one where I wanted it;
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r117/tstar99/LED%20Mod/TCS%20Button/FuelReleaseLights.jpg

Shake it up and make it YOURS! :cheers:


Nice ride:thumbsup: Like I said, I am not dissing mods. I have subtle visual mods and a Corsa Touring exhaust, so I am not "bone stock". I just happen to think my car is fast enough as is and I have a GMPP service plan so power mods are out of the question for me.

That said, I have no problem with people making their ride uniquely their own:cheers:

I have a torch red 2001 C5 coupe. And I have installed magnaflow exhaust with cross over, blackwing air filter with smooth coupling, Hypertech Max Energy, C6 wheels, chrome taillight and license plate bling, and a rear spoiler. I feel that I have done all that I want to this car. I plan on giving my 2001 C5 with 24,000 miles on it to my wife when I get my new Z06.:thumbsup:

Nice ride:thumbsup: Like I said, I am not dissing mods. I have subtle visual mods and a Corsa Touring exhaust, so I am not "bone stock". I just happen to think my car is fast enough as is and I have a GMPP service plan so power mods are out of the question for me.

That said, I have no problem with people making their ride uniquely their own:cheers:
:thumbsup: :cheers:

I have a torch red 2001 C5 coupe. And I have installed magnaflow exhaust with cross over, blackwing air filter with smooth coupling, Hypertech Max Energy, C6 wheels, chrome taillight and license plate bling, and a rear spoiler. I feel that I have done all that I want to this car. I plan on giving my 2001 C5 with 24,000 miles on it to my wife when I get my new Z06.:thumbsup:
Geez, I should have married YOU!!!!!!

:rofl:

Tim

Big N-O here

Alot of those here! :party:

No you are not alone . My 2002 is completly original .

Oh I am sure that there are alot of people with stock vettes, probably the smart ones! Because they know that when they start the modding the vette it won't end!

I had a 94 red on red pure stock and that was great , even won many awards. I now have a 2004 and am changing the wheels and adding a few emblems adding small personal touches . The little I change is for me so as long as I drive it I will enjoy it.

I've done simple mods on my car. Intake, exhaust, wheels & tires. It's a great car stock but it's fun adding some touches that make it just a little different. Mines a DD so I wanted to keep it sane. Overall I love a totally stock, clean vette but am facinated by others ideas and modifications. I really love some of the lighting ideas above and that supercharger is freakin beautiful. You know when you start modifying from such an elevated point (like our vettes) you can create something truly amazing.

I wonder what the percentage is on that? From modded to stock what is the difference between the folks who mod to the guys who stay all stock.

I wonder what the percentage of Vette owners don't do a single mod to those that do mods?

Nice ride:thumbsup: Like I said, I am not dissing mods. I have subtle visual mods and a Corsa Touring exhaust, so I am not "bone stock". I just happen to think my car is fast enough as is and I have a GMPP service plan so power mods are out of the question for me.

That said, I have no problem with people making their ride uniquely their own:cheers:

Cool!! I think that is very tasteful!

I wonder what the percentage is on that? From modded to stock what is the difference between the folks who mod to the guys who stay all stock.

About $10,000 more a year:smack:

In all seriousness, I don't plan any power mods for two reasons:

1. I am investing my extra coin into my home

2. I really wouldn't use the additional HP.

Heck, you can go to jail without trying in a stock Vette.

I'm planning on keeping my 01 stock except for some minor additions to help protect the car. (Splash guards, Nose mask, seat covers.)

The vette is a hobby... GM didn't make my Vette specifically for me, hence the mods I've done to make it mine. For other's it's perfect out of the box, and that's great!

But I'm am modder by heart, heck I even installed a urinal in my upstairs bathroom! :thumbsup:

The vette is a hobby... GM didn't make my Vette specifically for me, hence the mods I've done to make it mine. For other's it's perfect out of the box, and that's great!

But I'm am modder by heart, heck I even installed a urinal in my upstairs bathroom! :thumbsup:

Nothing wrong with mods. Heck, like I said, I have some exterior and interior visual mods and a Corsa Touring catback (I don't like the look or sound of the stock exhaust on the C5) If money were not a consideration, I would take it to Lingenfelter and add the works to my car. I guess I just have to be satisfied with 350 HP to the crank and a top end of 175:smack:

Outside of some wheels I bought a few days after buying it, they dont get much stocker than this. If I had known about the fun factor beforehand this would be a 700rwhp car. But Ive dumped plenty into other cars so this is not one I cared about modifying really outside of maybe a catback for sound. Its a dependable car that gives me no trouble and is faster than most of whats out there. Better than driving a honda.

http://www.corvettekillstories.com/photogallery/albums/Aint%20hot/corvette/Picture_009_Medium.jpg
http://www.corvettekillstories.com/photogallery/albums/Aint%20hot/corvette/Picture_012_Medium.jpg

Nothing wrong with mods. Heck, like I said, I have some exterior and interior visual mods and a Corsa Touring catback (I don't like the look or sound of the stock exhaust on the C5) If money were not a consideration, I would take it to Lingenfelter and add the works to my car. I guess I just have to be satisfied with 350 HP to the crank and a top end of 175:smack:
Very well stated!!! :thumbsup: I wish I had the money to do all the things I wished I could...

Anyway, your Vette sounds great! Enjoy it!!!!! :cheers:

Tim

If everyone kept their Vette un-modded none of the vendors here would exist. :D Thank God for Mods!

I've run big Merc's (560 sel and 500 sel) and 750 BMW's and always kept them stock right down to original equipment hoses, wiper blades and spark plugs.

I no have a red 87 and a white 03 vette and can't seem to stop throwing money at them.:banghead: Like someone else said, it is a hobby.
The red vette was bought just to keep me occupied in the evenings.
Have added new carpts, alternator, a/c, retrimmed seats, c6 rims, the usual.

The only mod to my '01 Coupe is the chrome plate with the crossed flags between the exhaust pipes.

Do I want to do more? Yes.. maybe a CAI.. but little more than that. I've been a "dead stock" person for years, but I'm starting to want to make it "mine".

This time around I have done very little modding on my C5, primarily because of the gas prices, I want to keep the mileage as high as possible!:cheers:

Very well stated!!! :thumbsup: I wish I had the money to do all the things I wished I could...

Anyway, your Vette sounds great! Enjoy it!!!!! :cheers:

Tim

Thanks:thumbsup: Gotta save my bread to keep my new townhouse up to date. Maybe a S/C is in my future, but for now, I gotta stay focused. I'll live the mod dream vicariously through you guys:smack:

I've run big Merc's (560 sel and 500 sel) and 750 BMW's and always kept them stock right down to original equipment hoses, wiper blades and spark plugs.



Want to waste money. Try their 600 series V12's. Same as owning an exotic. Ridiculous maintenance schedule.

Want to waste money. Try their 600 series V12's. Same as owning an exotic. Ridiculous maintenance schedule.

I will take your word on that one! I have heard some horror stories!

I like the mild mods I done would love to have ron's setup $$$$...... .:patriot:

Other than some bling, mine is stock :D

mINE TOO

My radio is stock does that count?

My radio is stock does that count?

lol! Sure that counts! Now when are you going to put an aftermarket one in? lol

Keep it stock? Sorry not for me :burnout: