Steven's C7 Corvette - More Carbon Updates & the ultimate wall art! (12-20-20)
02-23-2015, 08:03 PM
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I've had her out only one week since December 1st......this sucks.
Thanks brother!
02-24-2015, 08:10 PM
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Thanks!
03-08-2015, 09:57 PM
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^^^ Dude, sorry you missed all 40 pages!
Just so you know, the Stingray is now home. I picked her up from Swoosh on Thursday night. I plan on keeping her home until the next Winter (which I hope does not come too soon).
I'll try to get some new pictures of her this week or next weekend. I've got two engine compartment piece being painted. This is no big deal though-they are flat black trim pieces that should have come from the factory color keyed. But they weren't-I should have them later this week or weekend.
Just so you know, the Stingray is now home. I picked her up from Swoosh on Thursday night. I plan on keeping her home until the next Winter (which I hope does not come too soon).
I'll try to get some new pictures of her this week or next weekend. I've got two engine compartment piece being painted. This is no big deal though-they are flat black trim pieces that should have come from the factory color keyed. But they weren't-I should have them later this week or weekend.
03-08-2015, 09:58 PM
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Aww yeah 
03-09-2015, 07:02 PM
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Today.......a quickie!
03-09-2015, 07:44 PM
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Here is the Mod List I use for Car Shows.........
Here is the Mod List I use for car shows:
--6.2 Liter Engine (460 HP, 465 lb/ft Torque)
--7 Speed Manual Transmission
--Z51 Package (Performance Suspension)
--3LT Interior Trim Package (Napa Leather)
--Dual Mode Exhaust
--Lowered on Stock Bolts
--5 Mode Magnetic Ride Control
--Chrome 19” & 20” Wheels & Tires
--Dry Sump Oil System
--13.6” Brembo Brakes & Slotted Rotors
--20% Tint
--Electronic Limited Slip Differential
-- In CARBON FIBER: Front Splitter, Racing Side Skirts, Lower Rear Fascia (with racing diffuser fins), Engine Hood Vent, License Plate Frame, Front Grill Center Overlay, Rear Air Vent Covers, Wheel Center Caps
--Splash Guards (painted Torch Red)
--C7 logo’d Valve Step Caps
--Jacking Pucks
--Expel ClearCoat
--LED License Plate Bulbs
-- In CARBON FIBER: Plenum Cover, Throttle Body Cover, Air Intake Cover, Heat Extractor Hood Vent, Oil Cap
--Stingray Engine Hood Liner
--Torch Red Fuel Rails with Stingray Logos
--AirRaid Hi Flow Air Filter
--Stingray Engine Fluid Caps
-- In CARBON FIBER: Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Dash, Center Console, Waterfall (behind armrest), Door/Window Switches (both doors), Door Sill Frames, Key Fob, Door Kick Plates, Sun Visor, Turn Signal End Caps
--Stingray Door Sills
--Stingray Trunk Mat
--C7 Crossed Flag Floormats w/”Stingray” script
--C7 Crossed Flags (between seats)
--LED Trunk Bulbs
Here is the Mod List I use for car shows:
2014 C7 CORVETTE STINGRAY (Torch Red-Z51)
--6.2 Liter Engine (460 HP, 465 lb/ft Torque)
--7 Speed Manual Transmission
--Z51 Package (Performance Suspension)
--3LT Interior Trim Package (Napa Leather)
--Dual Mode Exhaust
--Lowered on Stock Bolts
--5 Mode Magnetic Ride Control
--Chrome 19” & 20” Wheels & Tires
--Dry Sump Oil System
--13.6” Brembo Brakes & Slotted Rotors
--20% Tint
--Electronic Limited Slip Differential
Exterior Modifications
-- In CARBON FIBER: Front Splitter, Racing Side Skirts, Lower Rear Fascia (with racing diffuser fins), Engine Hood Vent, License Plate Frame, Front Grill Center Overlay, Rear Air Vent Covers, Wheel Center Caps
--Splash Guards (painted Torch Red)
--C7 logo’d Valve Step Caps
--Jacking Pucks
--Expel ClearCoat
--LED License Plate Bulbs
Engine Modifications
-- In CARBON FIBER: Plenum Cover, Throttle Body Cover, Air Intake Cover, Heat Extractor Hood Vent, Oil Cap
--Stingray Engine Hood Liner
--Torch Red Fuel Rails with Stingray Logos
--AirRaid Hi Flow Air Filter
--Stingray Engine Fluid Caps
Interior Modifications
-- In CARBON FIBER: Flat Bottom Steering Wheel, Dash, Center Console, Waterfall (behind armrest), Door/Window Switches (both doors), Door Sill Frames, Key Fob, Door Kick Plates, Sun Visor, Turn Signal End Caps
--Stingray Door Sills
--Stingray Trunk Mat
--C7 Crossed Flag Floormats w/”Stingray” script
--C7 Crossed Flags (between seats)
--LED Trunk Bulbs
03-10-2015, 01:04 PM
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steven, I went through ALL 40 pages . mostly just scanned through it looking at the pictures and what not, please excuse me if I missed it but is there a pic of the engine bay. Again what a beautiful car man. Question though, the orange reflectors on the front wheel wells have you ever thought of blacking those out?
03-10-2015, 07:31 PM
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^^^ Brother, there is black out's for the side reflectors. On your suggestion, I'll look into them. Here are pictures of the engine bay.
03-10-2015, 09:23 PM
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omfg whoa that is certainly something else under that hood, simply amazing man. is that carbon fibre custom work or did she just come like that?? and yes I think the blackout on the side reflectors would look AWESOME ... Im not sure why all these brand new cars are coming out with them fender reflectors.
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03-11-2015, 09:35 AM
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Damn 
03-11-2015, 02:10 PM
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You wanted new pictures? You've GOT new pictures.
It is finally Springtime here in Kansas City. Got some new pictures over the lunch hour.
I'll order the blackouts for the reflectors too!
I finally had a chance to shoot some new pictures......
I'll order the blackouts for the reflectors too!
I finally had a chance to shoot some new pictures......
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03-11-2015, 02:23 PM
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Fantastic new pictures! Glad to see you're putting that DSLR to work 
03-11-2015, 07:29 PM
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Steven...YES.
Start using Flickr...photobucket takes your work and smears melted pig shit onto it to ensure the quality isn't at it's finest.
you're getting your angles right
Picture like this...you set your F to low...as low as the lens will go...in such great lighting, with a prime (fast lens) you'll shutter fast enough to not be blurry and end up with a crazy shallow depth of field to blur out the two dudes (Anil and his cousin, presumably) and make the engine the clear focus. It's what'd set this shot apart and make you go AHHHHH GORGEOUS
On this one...get lower...so that the silhouette of the car hides that sonata in the background...and it'll look meaner. Pay attention to how you frame your shots.
lastly...get lightroom...it'll make you an artist. You can add contrast and darken the sky and vignette...it's not like Photoshop, which is VERY hard to understand and use. It's PS for dummies...lightroom.
You're well on your way...don't get discouraged, this is BY far the best set you've taken and posted...kick ass and keep on trucking.
I'm no expert, just sharing the little turd of a wealth of knowledge I've managed to gather from my close friends that bothered helping me along. Hope you don't mind.
Start using Flickr...photobucket takes your work and smears melted pig shit onto it to ensure the quality isn't at it's finest.
you're getting your angles right
Picture like this...you set your F to low...as low as the lens will go...in such great lighting, with a prime (fast lens) you'll shutter fast enough to not be blurry and end up with a crazy shallow depth of field to blur out the two dudes (Anil and his cousin, presumably) and make the engine the clear focus. It's what'd set this shot apart and make you go AHHHHH GORGEOUS
On this one...get lower...so that the silhouette of the car hides that sonata in the background...and it'll look meaner. Pay attention to how you frame your shots.
lastly...get lightroom...it'll make you an artist. You can add contrast and darken the sky and vignette...it's not like Photoshop, which is VERY hard to understand and use. It's PS for dummies...lightroom.
You're well on your way...don't get discouraged, this is BY far the best set you've taken and posted...kick ass and keep on trucking.
I'm no expert, just sharing the little turd of a wealth of knowledge I've managed to gather from my close friends that bothered helping me along. Hope you don't mind.
03-12-2015, 09:22 AM
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Thanks J! I appreciate all your input.
By the way, the blackouts for the sidemarkers ship today.
By the way, the blackouts for the sidemarkers ship today.
03-12-2015, 04:38 PM
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Can you get custom plates in Kansas? A red or black plate would be
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03-12-2015, 10:06 PM
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You can get custom plates, but not in a specific color.
I had the 2 engine compartment trim pieces painted Torch Red....
I've also order blackouts for the side markers. They should arrive on Monday. I'll keep you posted on those.
03-14-2015, 01:00 PM
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03-14-2015, 01:17 PM
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Love this car!
03-14-2015, 01:40 PM
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MEKO!!!! Where have you been?
03-14-2015, 01:52 PM
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Buried under snow 
Slowly getting back to life now haha
Slowly getting back to life now haha
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03-14-2015, 05:49 PM
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Miss you guys too 
We were talking about the national meet with Morgie and Anil... looks like we won't be able to make it
Yes Anil is after us 
No FL this summer too J., because west coast trip is in the plan currently. Around 3k miles at west.
We were talking about the national meet with Morgie and Anil... looks like we won't be able to make it
Yes Anil is after us No FL this summer too J.
, because west coast trip is in the plan currently. Around 3k miles at west.
03-14-2015, 09:41 PM
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Looking good Steven. By end of summer I expect the whole vert to be cf out.
Looking good Steven. By end of summer I expect the whole vert to be cf out.
03-14-2015, 09:50 PM
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03-15-2015, 04:36 PM
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Thanks Majofo.....
I was part of the KC Exotics Meet & Cruise today. Here's a few photos from the event.....
Here is a Laguna Blue ZO6 with the ZO7 Aero Package on it.
I was part of the KC Exotics Meet & Cruise today. Here's a few photos from the event.....
Here is a Laguna Blue ZO6 with the ZO7 Aero Package on it.
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03-15-2015, 10:25 PM
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03-16-2015, 08:40 PM
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Sidemarker blackouts arrived today. Planning on the install tonight.