Steven's C7 Corvette - More Carbon Updates & the ultimate wall art! (12-20-20)
11-22-2014, 09:38 PM
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11-24-2014, 08:06 PM
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Got something new for the Stingray today.........and yes, it IS Carbon Fiber.
Pictures to come-it's gotta warm up first before I can install.
Pictures to come-it's gotta warm up first before I can install.
11-24-2014, 08:29 PM
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Carbon? I don't believe that 
8" snow on wednesday to here
8" snow on wednesday to here
11-25-2014, 01:25 PM
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They make headers in carbon fiber now? Sweet!
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11-25-2014, 07:26 PM
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^^^^ Yes!
11-27-2014, 10:02 PM
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Carbon Fiber door kick plates!
11-29-2014, 02:06 PM
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Installation happened yesterday and went well. But, as usual, I've been working non-stop this holiday weekend.
After I get off the radio today I'll get some pictures of them. It's sunny and 66 degrees today-better take advantage of the fantastic weather.
After I get off the radio today I'll get some pictures of them. It's sunny and 66 degrees today-better take advantage of the fantastic weather.
11-29-2014, 09:41 PM
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Here ya' go......
11-29-2014, 10:41 PM
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btw, don't want to dig through threads, you done headers, exhaust, and a tune? Cam or anything yet? Curious how they do compared to the LS motors and I haven't been following much.
11-30-2014, 01:06 PM
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There was nothing there previous.
The only mod I've done to the engine is adding a hi-flow air filter.
The only mod I've done to the engine is adding a hi-flow air filter.
I'm not sure I'm feeling it.
11-30-2014, 06:49 PM
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Bad Steven...BAD! 
They certainly don't look bad but they do look a bit out of place. I would want CF to be an accent piece, not something I see everywhere I look
They certainly don't look bad but they do look a bit out of place. I would want CF to be an accent piece, not something I see everywhere I look
12-01-2014, 04:22 PM
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Stop spending money on carbon fiber tchotchkes and find excuses to have to replace rubber! Don't take this the wrong way, but it's just a corvette...drive the living piss out of the thing.
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12-01-2014, 08:04 PM
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Relax guys-this is strictly an accent piece....hardly noticeable. I like it-the Stingray is basically done.
I don't think I'm adding an exhaust without headers. I looked at a Corsa exhaust at Bloomington Gold. It was $2,000, it added 20 horsepower. I couldn't pull the trigger because I'm not paying $2,000 for only 20 HP. The car already sounds fantastic. If I'm paying $2,000, it damn well better give me more than 20 horsepower.
Headers are fine, but are not worth it unless you are going for an exhaust too. As more aftermarket companies come out with performance piece, I'm keeping my eye on what's on the market.
If I want more power, I can always trade up to a ZO6/ZO7!
I don't think I'm adding an exhaust without headers. I looked at a Corsa exhaust at Bloomington Gold. It was $2,000, it added 20 horsepower. I couldn't pull the trigger because I'm not paying $2,000 for only 20 HP. The car already sounds fantastic. If I'm paying $2,000, it damn well better give me more than 20 horsepower.
Headers are fine, but are not worth it unless you are going for an exhaust too. As more aftermarket companies come out with performance piece, I'm keeping my eye on what's on the market.
If I want more power, I can always trade up to a ZO6/ZO7!
12-02-2014, 05:59 AM
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12-02-2014, 08:27 AM
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Steven is thinking like a responsible adult. Good thinking...if it already sounds fantastic, great!
What I will say to mull over is that with intake, header and exhaust, there is likely ability to tune it to net you a LOT more horsepower than the 20 you'd get with an unsupported mod.
Looks great overall and I'm sure I'd love to own and drive one.
What I will say to mull over is that with intake, header and exhaust, there is likely ability to tune it to net you a LOT more horsepower than the 20 you'd get with an unsupported mod.
Looks great overall and I'm sure I'd love to own and drive one.
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12-02-2014, 09:17 AM
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That's 64whp Steven. SIXTYFOUR. To the wheels!
This isn't bad at all. 12s on street tires and 11s on what I can only assume are radials.
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12-02-2014, 10:38 PM
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Come on over, J-you can try mine out!
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In 2015, my New Year's resolution was to get more Carbon Fiber for the Corvette.
I've done that in fine fashion. 3 new things are ordered. I hope they'll be here by the end of the month.
I've done that in fine fashion. 3 new things are ordered. I hope they'll be here by the end of the month.
01-26-2015, 03:28 PM
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Two new additions.....
1. Carbon fiber air intake cover in Hydro Carbon Fiber:
2. ZO6 Style Air Vent Covers in Carbon Fiber:
More to come:
1. Hydro Carbon Fiber Heat extractor for hood
2. Carbon Fiber center wheel caps.
1. Carbon fiber air intake cover in Hydro Carbon Fiber:
2. ZO6 Style Air Vent Covers in Carbon Fiber:
More to come:
1. Hydro Carbon Fiber Heat extractor for hood
2. Carbon Fiber center wheel caps.
01-26-2015, 03:41 PM
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Very, very nice!!