From Bland to Grand! C7 Corvette With 31 MODS!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Today's video we discuss all the mods that Steve from Protective Dad Pranks has done to his Corvette to take it from a Stingray to the look of a Z06. Plus we congratulate him on his massive achievement of 100K TH-cam subscribers. Subscribe to his channel. Link Below.
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Congrats, Steve. Awesome to see you 2 rocking the C7's again!
For sure!
I love the breakdown on of all that had been done. Really cool for you to walk through all this.
Luckily he keeps good records with all that stuff. Lol
@@FrontSeatDriver no kidding. I’m impressed.
I’ve seen hundreds of these c7 mod videos but this one was the most entertaining I’ve seen so far. Well done.
Thank you!
Both cars are smoking hot! And i guess congrats Steve. Lmao!!😆🙂
Jody you’re a trip!
I'd leave the stingray emblems. Stingray is an iconic brand.. I've had friends that are not Vette nerds say how cool the "Stingray" name is. But it looks awesome overall.. love the red and black.. chrome is so 80s.
That's an awesome c7 you hit it out of the park great job your car looks awesome enjoy it and be safe
Great video! One of the boldest upgrades on my C7 was installation of Victor racing Smart active wing.
Had a live crowd cheering. I’m so disappointed I wasn’t invited.
I know right! Lots of fans sitting in bleachers outside the garage. 🤣🤣🤣
The only thing you need to mod is swapping out for a LT4 to make this car a Z06 lol
😂
Hi
Can you tell me what are the size of the rims and also what are the size of the tires
thank you
Nice great job,
Hi, I noticed you removed the airbag decals. Did you have any issue completely removing the adhesive? I have watched a few videos and would like to remove them but it seems like some people don’t know how to do it correctly. Yours looks perfect!
Beautiful
Thank you. Thanks for watching, too. 🙏
Can't even lie, she clean af 🔥
Always. Lol.
Thanks for watching.
What do you use for your tires?
Thanks for sharing. What phones mount did you use?
Pro Clip phone mount.
www.proclipusa.com/products/511698-adjustable-holder-with-tilt-swivel-apple-iphone-12-12-pro-12-pro-max-with-small-to-medium-sized-cases
do you have problems passing inspection with 15% tint on front windows?
He never did when he owned it.
I gotta know where he gets (or got at this point 2 years later) his inspected lol. Have 2017 z51 and GR86 with 12.5% :D and it has been "difficult" to find registered businesses these days to pass inspection simply due to damn interior protection tint! maddening. Local DFW resi requesting aid😅 @@FrontSeatDriver
nice car
hello , I want to ask , what the wheels size , on z06 is 335/25/20 , and on it are placed good , or no ? thank you
No red leather inside ??😢
No. No red interior
Thank You
Love Pedal Commander but mine always puts me in “Limp Mode”…
Interesting. Have you reached out to Pedal Commander to see if it could be an issue on their product?
@@FrontSeatDriver
Yes
I had one replaced
Then when it happened again I was advised to reinstall
I did that a few times
And finally DC’d it
Looking at other modules
Sucks, cuz I like Pedal Commander
@@lancekeeble628 That's too bad. I wonder how many other people have had that issue.
@@FrontSeatDriver
Actually I just emailed them.
Last communication was May 2020
We had moved during the Zombie Apocalypse and I had to table my baby for family priorities
@@lancekeeble628 Let me know what they say. I'm curious.
So how much money you got tied up there......?
All of it. 😆
it's actually funny how you say that you build your own car the way you want it, and then you say that you wanted chrome from the beginning, but then went black because everybody else do that, that is not building your car the way you want it! but it look nice.
Sometimes people don’t relay their intent when doing videos. I know he liked chrome until he started seeing black on everyone’s cars and it changed his opinion of chrome but your point is correct on what he actually said.
Rest assured speaking from experience no matter what you spend on the car and even had you spent more for a Z06 you'd still be looking at mods. Not that the car needs anything to be satisfying, perform, or look great but it's just the way some of us are wired. I find myself trying to figure out how to get one of Vengeance Racing's packages and they are NOT cheap but I gotta have that cam lope.
You are 100% correct.
Good point....I just got a Z51 3LT and I still want to do some of the stuff in this video.....regardless of the trim, you'll still want to make it your own eventually....I guess the lower trim just gives you a more blank of a canvas, but some of the add ons the higher trims give you won't be easy or cheap to add - I prefer some of those to be on my canvas to start with.
All you did was make your stingray attempt to look like a z07. Should have just bought that and saved money.
Well, it’s not mine but I assure you he didn’t spend what it would cost to upgrade to a Z06 from a Stingray.
These are upgrades not mods. I’ll never understand it.
Best Corvette DUO on TH-cam! But a 3 Musketeers with @Horsepowerobsessed would be the ultimate TH-cam Channel!
Great video! Also glad to see you left Jason’s nose hair alone.
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LOL!
LOOKS GREAT. My dream car. Only difference for me would be the red interior leather! Other than that it's perfect! I'm saving up for the downpayment. $45k is what I think I can afford for the C7.
That's nothing. I have 32 mods...
🤣🤣🤣
Great video, Gorgeous Vette and by far the cleanest garage I've ever seen.
I know, right! Steve’s garage makes me embarrassed of mine. Lol
What tire dressing is that, looks so glossy?
Griot’s Black Shine High Gloss Tire Gel
What a fantastic Video! It took awhile to film. And the Vette is 🔥 if I do say so myself!
Absolutely agree!!
You aren’t biased are you?
I didn’t know you ordered a C8.
@@DadsGarageDIY Shhhhhh 🤫
How does he keep the engine so clean??? Well, it doesn’t get dirty when you don’t drive it. Lol. Love you Steve. Lol
Doesn't matter if base or z06 lol? That's like saying don't care if I get base civic or type r. A z06 is a completely different car than c7 stingray. But if you want to believe they're similar as long as they're red then more power to ya. I would be so disappointed to have a base over z06
For most the stingray is more than enough lol. No need to overpay for something you’ll never use especially if it’s to impress people called Clayton Yates
Your garage is AWESOME 👏🏾
Love this C7!! What a great job you did with it !
Most of the links of your amazon store are not working
Okay, thanks!! I will check and delete the old ones. No reason to have them if they’re no longer working.
Cool, I have C7 2019 Stingray.
What a beautiful Vette! Great review of all your awesome MODs.
I love the Grill and the black wheels. Can I get that grill for my 2019 Grand Sport? And how much for the grill and the wheels?
Enjoyed the video. I have taken the same approach with my C6 and C7. I made the car unique and have won several car shows for that reason, besides the fact that the C7 is a 2016 has low milage and looks brand new. I have subscribed so looking forward to more videos like this one!
Thank you and thanks for watching.
I would not buy a base car without Z51 and magnetic ride.
Agreed.
Let's quit trying to justify your wife buying the wrong car. She got you a base model, you better be divorced by now.
sick car bro🚗🚗
Thanks!!
Have you tried grabbing his hands to see if he could still talk? lol
I love all the should have just got the grand sport or z06 comments lol. First off Grand Sports aren’t worth the money. They are cool cars but you wanna talk about a z06 wannabe that’s literally what that car is lol. Guys any model of stingray is still exotic looking and going to get attention. This base Stingray is badass. I have a z51 with almost the very same upgrades but mine has ZR1 wheels and splitter. I’m gonna be honest I test drove the z06 and it wouldnt hook for sh!t even after warming up the tires. I was more impressed with an NA z51 stingray with cam and headers. What good is that power if you can’t plant it lol. You did good man car looks great and hot color 👌🏽
Jesus releax, I just purchased a 2017 grand sport. I love the looks, can't quite afford the z06, know I have no use for 650 hp. It's it's own car, just like the stingray is, just like the z06 is. I had this same bullshit when I drove an STI. Guys with a WRX would put an STI wing on it & I would say "looks awesome man" not "you wannabe!!!!"
You can make a stingray a Z06 + some, folks that say why not just get this or that, maybe can’t even afford a Stingray to begin with, some folks can’t afford the Z06 up front so get the base & build it up once you have the money for parts to build it up, simple.
Is the Carbon Fiber in the interior aftermarket? if so, where from? Looks good… I got some but seems to be a bit too… glossy for me personally…
No. It was added later but it is GM OEM Stock. Not from an aftermarket company.
Great Mods! I will start with the phone clip and work my way through the process! I have a C-7 and I love the information!✌🏽WAWA Vette Queenz of ATL
Thanks for watching and commenting!! 🙏
I wish yall talked about his wheel specs, that would be good 👍
How much cash was spent on these modifications? $
It's hard to say because ACS gives us discounts on their accessories. Plus this was done over a 2 year period. The dash was $750. A GM part. MGW gear shifter was $350. You can find pricing to ACS products at ACSComposite.com. The wheels are from Corvette World Dallas.
Where is your shop? I see you do ceramic coating. C.C. makes a huge difference in my opinion.
@@FrontSeatDriver I'm in northwest Indiana. Ceramic Coatings are a must for ease of maintenance washing and gloss retention IMO. Love the car BTW!
Not really sure how a stock C7 is bland but ok. 🤘🏼
It’s just a title. Far less views with “From Awesome to more Awesome”? Sad but true. If I had 100k followers then maybe.
@@FrontSeatDriver nah. I got u. 🤘🏼😂 Do your thing !! 🤩 I ain’t mad at ya 😌
But what did he do to the engine ? 🙄😒🙄😒🙄😒🙄
Magnusson supercharger.
I’m kidding of course. He was only trying to change the appearance, not the performance. Which is his right to do as the owner. To each their own.
@@FrontSeatDriver I’m in Michigan and here we have this guy Lingenfelter he has all the performance parts 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
Yes. They're awesome. I have met them a couple of times. We follow each other on IG as well. Good stuff!!@@HighPowerOptionsTrades
"induction noise" lol sucking sound. Sounds diiiiirty.
Why would you put a phone clip on a car that has Apple CarPlay?
Me personally, I prefer to work through my phone and it’s a good place to hold your phone. My C7 also did not have wireless car play. My C8 does but I still prefer to have my phone in a holder. Just preference I guess. Plus it charges faster there than in the silly GM charger that is nearly behind you.
Are you using Z06 wheels/tires or are those stingray sized reps? If you are using Z06 wheels did you change all 4 fenders to avoid rubbing/fitment issues?
Replica Z06 wheels. Sized for Stingray.
Wanna be z06
Not everyone wants to spend Z06 money.
@@FrontSeatDriver very true. Car looks great
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Where the specs on the rims?
20x12 in the rear 19x10” in the front?
Not sure. This is not my car. I do know they’re 20 and 19. They’re Z06 replicas for a Stingray.
Got some great ideas...love the waterfall...wow..sharp..I need one now for my c7...thank you for the video
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
😎💯🔥👍🏾…..looking to do some of those mods on my 2019 c7 Grandsport, here in DFW area
Much of this is easy to do. Corvette World helped with some as well. If you have questions just let me know.
Manual transmission rocks!
Agreed on that too!! 😄
Nice mods/ blackout of the side marker lights is a must/ how hard is it to change out the vents on top of the tear wheels?
Not too hard. Here's Steve's install.
Watch "I GOT PRANKED! Corvette Z06 Upper Vent Install FAIL!? | ACS Composite" on TH-cam
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Red and black with a manual. Yes that is the way to go.
Agreed.
Should have bought a zo6 and saved some money lol!!
Except that he wouldn’t have.
It's beautiful but you have depreciated the value
It actually added to the value. It has sold and the mods that were done added value. Not as much as was spent but a fair amount over a standard 1LT C7. Plus he enjoyed it while he owned it.
What make people cover the tag up? just a question. I never cover mine and I wish MF would.
Which tag? I don’t remember everything in this video.
I have a 2019 base as well. I’m looking for a rear spoiler, which one is that?
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How does the pedal commander work for the corvette have a dodge charger plan on getting it
I didn’t have it on my Z06 but this is Steve’s car and he loved it.
Beautiful car.
Absolutely beautiful C7!
best video I’ve seen so far about anything C7 related 🔥🔥❗️
🙏
Gorgeous ride.
To each their own
I love my chrome wheels
Chrome is making a comeback! I’ve even gone away from black on both of my Vettes. I still like black but I was ready for something different.
wood love u 2 emphasize on the pedal commander.
Will do.
To be fair, for someone who doesnt own a corvette c7, that car can never be bland! 😂 it is also my dream car!
Any Torque tube problems ??
None as of yet.
Love how this car looks!! What are the specs on the z06 replica wheels? TIA
Let me check with Steve. I’ll let you know.
factoryreproductions.com
Search Z06 wheels. They’re the same size as what the Stingray comes with.
@@FrontSeatDriver thank you sir !!
@@SuncityDirtMachine Yes sir. Any time.
Car looks amazing
🙏
Awesome car.
🙏
nice!
Thank you.
Where did you get the corvette racing badge on the interior?
Not the pedal commander 😂😂🤭👎🏼😔
Steve likes it so…I guess it works for him. I can’t say. Never had one.
I have a Vitesse controller on mine. Originally had it on my 2016 V6 Camaro where it made a HUGE difference. I emailed them and said they'd re-flash for the Vette for like $25 (was awhile back, fuzzy memory but was cheap) if I sent it back to them. Usually keep it set @ 4 outta 9 levels. Instant throttle response, no lag or feeling like you're towing a boat when accelerating at less than 1/2 throttle. Takes the low end reduced/curved throttle response (fuel saving attempt by GM) and straightens it out to just about linear. Highly recommended.
imho and in one word : frustration... dripping from every sentence and every mod.
In my actual knowledge. 1 word. Incorrect. I can understand your feeling but I know him and that is incorrect. It’s like when I had my Lamborghini Gallardo. Would I have been happier with a Huracan? Sure. Was I frustrated I didn’t have one? No. I could have bought a Huracan but I just didn’t want to spend more than I did because I have other investments that mean more to me. I believe frustration comes in living paycheck to paycheck no matter what you possess.
@@FrontSeatDriver Thanks for your input. I waited some - very long - weeks, in 2018, to get my C7 Z06, M7, torch red inside, adrenaline red inside to be delivered. Worth the waiting. Didn't change one single. My dreamcar !
@@MonsieurLeRobot That’s awesome! Congrats! I have yellow but I absolutely love Torch Red as well!! Such an awesome color.
@@MonsieurLeRobot Oh yeah, M7!! Well done. 🔥
Thought it was a z 👍
As close as you can get without the performance.
gorgeous