Corvette ZR1 Carbon Upgrades & Mods | Ideas for DRESSING up an OK C6 Interior

[@jonesygw]

I just wrapped my C6 center console with the carbon fiber wrap, looks fantastic, it’s not easy if you’ve never wrapped anything , but worth it. Now I’m doing around the gauge cluster , as you did.

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

Nice upgrades done with real skill and patience! Thanks, Franco for the touring segment of the video.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks Dennis!

[@pete7060]

Love the shifter setup, doing the same to my Z06. Is this the factory ZR1 shift boot? If not, do you know what company sells it? I love the metal ring around the top. Thanks. (Gorgeous car by the way)

[@danconlan8735]

The carbon fiber looks great John, I love that steering wheel. You did a great job on all the wraps, I’ve seen some pretty hack jobs and yours looks flawless. I guess the OCD pays off! Thanks, DC

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yes i agree wraps if done correctly should look like a factory part thats my perspective on it. The idea of someone else taking a razor blade to my ZR1. No thanks! haha

[@deancostopoulos9218]

And then I heard, "...just like a bolt action rifle." Then, I hit like and subscribe. Beautiful car and nice job on the simplistic mods!

[@JohnFrancoNH]

More videos coming. Thanks for watching!

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

damn that looks so good man. looks like it all came from the factory the way everything ties into eachother. looks reall really good

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@FromSteelToWood]

New Hampshire is a nice place where to ride this car. Beautiful landscapes! I really like your state motto: Live free or die! How did you make it to appear on your dashboard? You cover a lot of small details that count for driving experience. The old steering wheel has nothing to do with the new one! Wow, that is a big difference! Thanks for sharing!

[@JohnFrancoNH]

I totally agree, rural NH has excellent roads for a great driving experience. I programmed the car to have a personalized message at start up. Really cool feature from Chevrolet! Thanks for watching!

[@bobkin611]

Man that white is beautiful, and I think rare, I don't see any of those anywhere

[@armandoestrada8499]

You have to get the Lloyd Floor Matts for both front and trunk with the customized Zr1 logo or Corvette Logo! Its make the interior look complete!

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Armando i am not a fan of the Llyods mats, the subdued factory ones are my favorite. I also do not like overly badging a car. But I actually did purchase them for the car and gave them a try a few years back. And they do not match the rest of the factory carpet or color and the piping/stitching on the outer border looked terrible on 2 different sets i tried out. And it just looked out of place. So i just went back to factory and i am very happy. Thanks for watching!

[@kingkobetha8th]

thanks for the video, great info, the steering wheel looks amazing but damn $$, but ill definitely be getting that shift knob. did u get the wide grooves or narrow grooves on it?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

SS brushed full narrow grooves. Thanks for watching!

[@JimJoquico]

Everyone needs that CF wheel man! Got mine from SoCal Garage: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGGviHSIdtOtbrs

[@rayburton4867]

Where did you get the wrapping around your steering wheel cruise/radio controls? Did you do them yourself? Can u buy those steering wheel inserts separately ?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Its not a wrap. Its a custom wheel with real carbon. Thanks for watching!

[@FrankCastle694]

Now this is how you don nonricy mods 👍👍

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thank you sir!

[@sidnegel]

Just noticed that your wheel has paddle shifters. Do those actually work?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

not activate. Just bought steering wheel like that and left it

[@alexlanda6711]

Great video brotha! You really brightened up that c6 interior 👍🏽

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks man!

[@luisbedolla144]

Are you able to replace the thing in the middle of the wheel that says zr1?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

yes but you have to take apart the airbag module its in the way. theres tabs that fold over that hold in that center emblem

[@Baconinakan]

Where did you get the steering wheel and center cap logo? I just picked up a C6 Z06 and I’m aching to get rid of the stock steering wheel.

[@bobadams3661]

I wrapped my center console (2007). Total PITA!!! Not like yours, large sweeps and much more on sides. Driver side lower extends towards footwell. Not happy with it (even has patches) , tried twice. Will try 1 more time when I upgrade radio.

[@gavbar2950]

What is the name of the aftermarket steering wheel?

[@cleanerdetailsllc8481]

Where did you buy the leather console lid cover ? Mine is grey and plastic 😒

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Brand new on Ebay. Thanks for watching!

[@NegativoZ06]

I have a c6z, the interior is black, all black, I think that's the best option and that's why I bought the car

[@totaled2rebuilt818]

Sick ride man 👍

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Thanks for watching!

[@John-qz4cv]

Do you have a link to the steering wheel?

[@jonesygw]

Nice job

[@SpeedTeaserZR1]

How much would you sale your old steering wheel for?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Sorry not for sale. Thanks for watching!

[@40thbusa03]

Looks awesome! How about a link to the wrap you used.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Added amazon link to the description. Thanks for watching!

[@keithakui7719]

Where did you get the new steering wheel and how much did it cost ya?

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Purchased it new on ebay. It was $1300 USD. Thanks for watching!

[@JimJoquico]

It's a manual but looks like you got paddle shifters?? Sick car btw

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Yes steering wheel was purchased that way. Paddles are not functional but still look cool.

[@tlittle416]

Where did you get the steering wheel

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Hi Travis, purchased brand new from an ebay seller. Thanks for watching!

[@tlittle416]

@@JohnFrancoNH do you happen to have the link? I can only find these for a c7

[@templeglantine5]

Love the steering wheel. It came with the shift paddles?

[@abdullaalhayki1335]

Where can i get this sexy steering wheel ? Nice job btw

[@JohnFrancoNH]

It was a one off custom i purchased from ebay brand new. $1400 if i recall correctly. Thanks for watching!

[@32krazy1]

my 2010 zr1 has bluetooth

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Sweet. Thanks for watching!

[@robertchavez2048]

Shift nob is awful

[@duaneyockey5408]

I keep hoping that someday, somewhere, somebody, will modify their C6 with some sound abatement for all of the cheap plastic parts of the interior. Instead, all that is done here is yet another homage to the OVERUSE of carbon fiber CRAP. Carbon fiber is nothing but an enhancement to fiberglass technology. It is different material bonded together by different means, and is slightly stronger than fiberglass. Otherwise, it is the same concept. Big deal. I think it is as ugly as sin. I predict that someday, auto manufacturers and designers will ridicule this trend. If it were mine, I'd undo it all. I think it proves the point of many non-corvette owners say about us, that we are just too full of ourselves and too self-absorbed. That we have the kind of time, money, and effort, to pursue appearance OVER performance. I apologize for being mean and hypercritical but it's getting to me.

[@JohnFrancoNH]

Sounds like what typical people that cant afford a corvette ZR1 say. Carbon fiber when done tastefully looks great. Its the people that put corvette logo everywhere and replace every interior panel and switch with the same body color is what look terrible and tacky.

[@tomjohnson7377]

Over 5 minutes into the video before you get to the topic… sorry I’m out

[@JohnFrancoNH]

sorry its a completely free to you video. let me consult you next time bro

[@coryleeboxing3047]

Awesome video just bought a C6 video coming to SPEEDSHACK Channel sold 2 cars in 24HRS to get it before the guy sold it quick sell