Steven's C7 Corvette - More Carbon Updates & the ultimate wall art! (12-20-20)
04-25-2015, 08:55 PM
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Thanks boys! It was VERY cool. The sound is great, for sure. And yea, Tyler-can you believe I really did it? Anil can't believe it, hell-I can't believe I did it!
As you might have noticed, the tips are larger than the OEM's, so they fill the space better than the OEM's.
The install was tedious! Normally, all you have to do is remove the lower rear fascia. They had to take off the entire rear end of my Stingray. That's because of my Carbon Fiber lower rear fascia with racing fins. My lower rear fascia attaches differently than because of the Carbon Fiber. It's permanently attached, where the OEM fascias snap off.
They had never done one like mine before. Luckily, the friend I was with had just taken off his entire rear end of his C7. So he helped them out! The install took 4-1/2 hours. Normal Corsa install takes almost an hour......it was scary!
As you might have noticed, the tips are larger than the OEM's, so they fill the space better than the OEM's.
The install was tedious! Normally, all you have to do is remove the lower rear fascia. They had to take off the entire rear end of my Stingray. That's because of my Carbon Fiber lower rear fascia with racing fins. My lower rear fascia attaches differently than because of the Carbon Fiber. It's permanently attached, where the OEM fascias snap off.
They had never done one like mine before. Luckily, the friend I was with had just taken off his entire rear end of his C7. So he helped them out! The install took 4-1/2 hours. Normal Corsa install takes almost an hour......it was scary!
04-26-2015, 10:45 AM
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That sounds incredible Steven! Sorry I couldn't make it up there to say hi, had to head to the in-law's in western KY. Looks like you had a great time!
04-26-2015, 11:18 AM
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That sounds raw! Awesome!
04-26-2015, 06:54 PM
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No worries, brother! Classy was going to come up too, but I left on Saturday instead of Sunday because of the bad weather.
04-26-2015, 07:49 PM
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I still remember the day I put my exhaust on the Vette. What a great feeling it was driving home that day. Enjoy in the best of health.
I will say though Steven, I would have kept the stock NPP and just added headers and a tune. I had the GMPP and they gave me no problems with warranty work. The Headers made a HUGE difference on my car. 50 whp/wtq with a tune and it transformed the sound and power band. One of the best mods I did (along with the MGW Short shifter).
I will say though Steven, I would have kept the stock NPP and just added headers and a tune. I had the GMPP and they gave me no problems with warranty work. The Headers made a HUGE difference on my car. 50 whp/wtq with a tune and it transformed the sound and power band. One of the best mods I did (along with the MGW Short shifter).
04-27-2015, 10:07 AM
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yeah, I wasnt sure on it either...but then Steven and I met yesterday and took the car for a quick spin, holy hell....it sounded sooooo nice...
buddy am glad you got the exhaust...
buddy am glad you got the exhaust...
04-27-2015, 10:55 AM
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Sad I didn't get to come up and see it in person though! I think I'll be in KC in the near future as I have many friends from KC getting married this year/next. I'll need to see y'all as well!
04-27-2015, 02:26 PM
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I still remember the day I put my exhaust on the Vette. What a great feeling it was driving home that day. Enjoy in the best of health.
I will say though Steven, I would have kept the stock NPP and just added headers and a tune. I had the GMPP and they gave me no problems with warranty work. The Headers made a HUGE difference on my car. 50 whp/wtq with a tune and it transformed the sound and power band. One of the best mods I did (along with the MGW Short shifter).
I will say though Steven, I would have kept the stock NPP and just added headers and a tune. I had the GMPP and they gave me no problems with warranty work. The Headers made a HUGE difference on my car. 50 whp/wtq with a tune and it transformed the sound and power band. One of the best mods I did (along with the MGW Short shifter).
Hey, I never say never. Maybe I'll come back around on the headers.....
Thanks, my brother! You were a motivating factor on this.
Let me know-I've got a ride with your name on it!
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04-28-2015, 12:20 PM
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am devising a plan to push the lowering and wheels agenda...
I love spending Steven's money
I love spending Steven's money
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04-28-2015, 01:12 PM
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04-28-2015, 01:15 PM
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It's not a matter of if or even WHEN to low, it's just gonna be "how much low".
04-28-2015, 02:07 PM
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04-28-2015, 03:35 PM
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Steven, I'm so glad you got an exhaust finally!! The car looks and sounds incredible. 
Hell, even after getting an exhaust for the TL, it is hands down, the best mod, whatever car comes for me next, an exhaust is at the top of the list.
Hell, even after getting an exhaust for the TL, it is hands down, the best mod, whatever car comes for me next, an exhaust is at the top of the list.
04-28-2015, 03:47 PM
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Congrats once again, Steven!
04-28-2015, 03:56 PM
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I would put the suspension on top of exhaust...
but I know what you mean
04-28-2015, 08:22 PM
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Put some money behind that idea....we'll do it!
Thank Bronco-as you can see, I have a great face for radio!
Not easy.....at all....especially with a Carbon Fiber lower rear fascia attached to it.
Thanks young squire-I'm liking it more and more each day.
Thanks brother!
04-29-2015, 09:28 AM
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04-29-2015, 11:56 AM
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And you should be smiling! Awesome sounding and great looking Vette Steven!
04-29-2015, 01:40 PM
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Sounds amazing Steven, the sweet sound of American power.
04-29-2015, 06:03 PM
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It really does, Steven.
What extra HP does that gain? Are you going full balls to the wall and doing the tune and headers too? I guess with the motor you have, you might as well. That thing makes serious power and actually REALLY opens up the motor if you let it breath.
What extra HP does that gain? Are you going full balls to the wall and doing the tune and headers too? I guess with the motor you have, you might as well. That thing makes serious power and actually REALLY opens up the motor if you let it breath.
04-29-2015, 07:57 PM
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Jeremy, the exhaust gives 20-25 more horsepower. I'm not sure of the extra torque. But the X-pipe is responsible for 4 more lb/ft of torque alone!
I'm not going to do the headers now. It requires a tune and it completely voids the warranty-I bought an extended service policy too!
I need to find out how much more torque the exhaust gives me with the extra 20-25 HP though.
However, the the Double Helix X-pipe, the car breathes MUST better. The pipes are larger than the OEM's. Plus the tips are larger as well. The Stingray really moves and glides a LOT smoother now.
I'm not going to do the headers now. It requires a tune and it completely voids the warranty-I bought an extended service policy too!
I need to find out how much more torque the exhaust gives me with the extra 20-25 HP though.
However, the the Double Helix X-pipe, the car breathes MUST better. The pipes are larger than the OEM's. Plus the tips are larger as well. The Stingray really moves and glides a LOT smoother now.
05-02-2015, 11:24 AM
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It seems to be! There is a LOT more "flow" to the Stingray now.
05-03-2015, 07:23 PM
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05-13-2015, 06:14 PM
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Guys, just received my Carbon Fiber rear tail light bezels. I put them on myself this afternoon.
I also received my Carbon Fiber paddle shifters....I don't want to install those myself. I've got an appointment with the dealership tomorrow afternoon. More pictures to follow.
I also received my Carbon Fiber paddle shifters....I don't want to install those myself. I've got an appointment with the dealership tomorrow afternoon. More pictures to follow.
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05-13-2015, 06:18 PM
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^^^^ LOL....sorry dude!
05-13-2015, 06:47 PM
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Whew.....thanks Jeremy! Now I can sleep comfortably tonight.
After the paddle shifters get installed tomorrow, I might do the side markers with LED's. We'll see-I need to pay for these bad boys first........
05-13-2015, 06:53 PM
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Looks great SB.