THE first MODS you NEED for your C7 Corvette!!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

What do you guys think of these mods? I wanted to try to mix it up a bit so I have a little of everything on this list. I have more mods planned to be going on during the winter months here in PA so stay tuned!

[@its187inc]

hello, just got a 2017 Stingray, and want to do some things, I am going to get new tires ect. what do you recommend for size on a stingray, I was hoping to go a little wider on the rear any suggestion ? I do not want to have to modify the wheel well. Thank you, your vette is beautiful nice video.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! These cars are amazing! I don't think I'd go any wider on the stock rim, but you might be able to squeeze one size up (295) on there.

[@TheKoreanSavage]

Just bought my grand sport a few weeks ago. This video helped out a lot!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Awesome! I'm glad I could help! Enjoy that car, they're amazing machines!

[@sgc2008raq]

Like the video and sharp car! One thing though... “throwing mods on a car that don’t do anything but look good, or look bad, is stupid... but 5 minutes ago I was bragging about my marker tint really bringing the car together.” My biggest peeve in the car community is that people are too eager to judge other people’s cars. You don’t lift yourself by putting others down, and you definitely don’t make their car payment. What is attractive and classy in your eyes on your car is exactly that, yours. Just my $0.02 worth of good will towards fellow man.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Very true. I'll choose my words more wisely in the future. 👍

[@thephenomkid24]

Great video! Those are must things to do in my opinion.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you!

[@DZRIDEZ]

Getting a chance to go through some videos I've not seen. Also since I've finally gotten my Corvette I'm looking for some ideas. I purchased the Sandy Eggo shelf back in May of last year in anticipation for the vette as well as the side markers. Car looks sooo good with those blacked out markers. Soon I'll be adding on my rock guards once the Xpel has been completed. Great video brother! Can't wait for Spring to be upon us!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Totally agree, man. The dark side markers really make the look of the car. That Sandy Eggo shelf is freaking awesome, isn't it? 🤣

[@DZRIDEZ]

@@HorsePowerObsessed 😂 as far as it sitting pretty behind the infotainment screen..yes! hahah. But I think it's nice to not have to put stuff on top of one another in there. As for now..I'm keep the exhaust stock. Definitely the loudest stock exhaust I've ever heard.....however...only time will tell.

[@DZRIDEZ]

I also just received my pro clip cell phone mount that attaches to the "oh shit bar". I haven't put it on but seen it before and it looks pretty sweet.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Agreed! I love the stock exhaust with the xpipe but I know the ZR1's are a little louder and I'm sure it sounds gooood.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

@@DZRIDEZ I looked into those and I was interested in getting one but I don't want to stick anything to the back of my cell phone. 😕

[@anthonycelano165]

Beautiful car love all the mods. I have a 17 GS . I put on a carbon fiber front splitter CF side skirts and getting cf stage 2 rear spoiler . Not crazy about the cheap plastic they call front fender flares thinking about replacing those were carbon fiber ones.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! That's the next mod on my list as well. The fender "spats" are getting replaced with carbon flash painted ones to match my side skirts. They really don't fit the look of this car.

[@mr.bulldog932]

Exactly how mine is set up. But I have the carbon fiber front canards and Corsa exhaust. I wanted more muscle sound. Beautiful.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Sounds awesome!

[@FrontSeatDriver]

Great video. I think it sounds really good! I'm thinking I'll add the X pipe eventually since I already did the Corsa exhaust.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yeah I probably would as well!

[@Nocturn614]

I like the sound. From the angle of the camera, it looks like you exhaust tips stick out more on one side. Is that just an illusion?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yes it's just the angle. They are perfectly aligned I spent hours making sure 🤣🤣🤣

[@carzguyz5142]

Your Vette is perfect J. Gotta get Zeus up to speed. Gonna join "Mod Squad". Would love to get those rear diffuser find from ACS Composite. What a treat that vid was. Great camera work also. Thx man...

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks, man! I can definitely help you with any installs you wanna do on Zeus!

[@joecruz6238]

just recently bought a 2016 ZO6 with the ZO7 package.same color as yours. It only had 1800 miles. i enjoy watching your videos and also have learned quite a bit. Living in NJ i saw one of your videos and I purchased the same tires that you currently run. Thanks for that great advice. I just ordered the AFE cold air intake. My question is what made you choose the borla x pipes over any other exhaust.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

That sounds like a great car! 😉 I went with the borla because it was cheaper, lighter weight, had a little bit better performance, and I liked the way it sounded better. Being as close as you are you're more than welcome to come down and listen to the car someday if you want to try to hear the difference in person! 👍

[@joecruz6238]

@@HorsePowerObsessedthank you very much. that sounds great. as soon as this weather breaks.

[@kenhowser7672]

where did you by your splitter skirts and spoiler

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

They were stock. They came with the car. You can buy it directly from GM though.

[@Building_America]

Hi Justin, can you tell me where you got the Z06 decal that is on the clear section of the spoiler?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

It's actually not a decal. It's stamped into the plastic. Depending on the year of the car they were different or non existent.

[@Building_America]

@@HorsePowerObsessed Thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I just picked up my Z06 last month and I'm looking to do a few things to it. You have some really things done to your car. I actually changed the black rev match paddles to red just like you. I made a video but just haven't posted it yet. When you get a chance take a look at my channel so you can see my car too. My channel is mainly about model trains but I'm going to be adding Z06 content now. Thank you again.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

You're quite welcome! If you have any questions feel free to ask, I'm happy to help. I'll check yours out here in a sec. 👍👍

[@generallee3186]

Great Vlog Justin! I'm seriously thinking about doing the Borla X-pipe to add like you said "Just a Little more sound!" Man your car looks flawless! General Lee Out!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks, man! The x-pipe really did help wake it up. It gave it that little bit extra I was looking for.

[@fl2779]

Hi ... Great video, great channel. Where did you get the Z07 style canards for the front lip.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you. They were stock on the Z07.

[@fl2779]

@@HorsePowerObsessed thanks .. do you know if they can be purchased separately?

[@jasonwilson9775]

Do you have an updated link for the pipes? Also do the pipes and cat delete effect emissions test?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Unfortunately, no. The EPA has stopped production of Xpipes for the Corvette so if you find one it won't be on the normal performance websites.

[@edwardmonaghan3579]

Quick question for you - do you have ceramic coating or xpel on your car? What do you find works best for rock chips, etc?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I do have xpel and ceramic coating on my current black ZR1 but I never had any done to my Z06. I would definitely recommend xpel for the wide body cars because of all the chips that you'll get in the rear.

[@jamesparkins9244]

Love your video. I have a 2016 stingray which I recently did a few mods to - mostly appearance; however, Borla X pipes - OK for my stingray? and what would the part no. be? Your car sounds like my 07 shelby gt500 which I did several mods to including MAC exhaust. I like the front overhand (cunards?) ACS for a lot of your stuff?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I have almost every part ACS offers on my Vette and I love their quality. Unfortunately, Borla and all exhaust companies have been forced to stop making X-pipes here in the states so I'm not sure if you'll be able to find them anymore.

[@jeffufcfanaticrosenberg]

interior mods - new loyds floor mats - rear cargo mat, ALP radar jammer for cops , better stereo then crappy stock one (TBD) exterior - killer aftermarket wheels (TBD) to replace stock black fugly wheels , maybe body kit (TBD). Engine - Cam/headers/heads/throttle body/dual meth/low side fuel/maggy blower with just 12lbs - easy 800 whp - suspension - lowering bolts or coilovers (TBD)

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Nice. I don't have any issues with the stock stereo system but I am planning some performance mods soon!

[@avatarjo1]

Had to chuckle when you said it was cold. It’s -7 and snowing here opps sorry that’s 19 deg F. Love the sound of your car.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks,man! That's too cold for me!

[@scottbarker9058]

nice vid..im getting my 18 grandsport tomm...1 quest...will the exhaust mods you did void the warrenty?? does it require a tune?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you. No it will not void warranty and it does not require a tune. 👍

[@robertstarner8083]

Awesome videos Justin!! My first corvette was 93 LT1....arctic white exterior and torch red interior. I just purchased a Z06 very similar to yours but with the black rear mirrors. I am picking it up Saturday!! That is if the weather cooperates since I live in Kennett Square, a superb of Philadelphia. I know what the PA weather is like since I recently moved from the Poconos. Where in PA do you live?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I live near Pittsburgh. I'm out that way every now and then for collaborations with other KZbinrs. Congratulations on the new car!

[@joemessman1]

The Borla Xpipe is my favorite on mine by far. Living in AZ I have a lot of opportunities to go wide open throttle, and to hear the roar and the pops on gear changes is addicting! I like the diffuser fins. I almost forgot. The 3M paint protection film I have on the main areas in the front has been a good addition. I can see where it has taken a few hits and any nicks are on the film only. The Range technology plugged into the OBD port prevents my car from going into V4 mode. That has worked out very well for me. My next one is going to be a torch red like yours. You can't beat it in my opinion, although I have enjoyed the Long Beach Red. Too hard to keep clean. Slowing down on my mods for now. I smell a C8, or a Z06 in my future.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I hear you! Love the x pipe. The Z06 is such a beast!

[@shafto.6648]

With rhe X pipe and cat delete would it affect the annual emissions testing?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

It didn't for me.

[@MillCreekMafia]

Love the video. I'm still looking for a Red c7 z06 like yours. They are harder to come by than i thought. Your modifications are so tasteful. I absolutely love the car.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! I got really lucky and found the exact car I wanted within 3 weeks of looking. I have checked every now and then and haven't found the exact car again so I'm glad I pulled the trigger on this one when I did! Thanks for the kind words and definitely let me know if you get one, I'd love to see it! 👍

[@robertstarner8083]

Justin.... what is the approximate cost and procedure for the application of 18% tint for the Z06? Thank you!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Local tint place charged me 180.00 for the application.

[@stevefowler2112]

Nice video but I disagree about the side skirts...my Z06 has the painted body parts option and I did not want the black side skirts (mine has Aero package 1) to breakup what I think looks very elegant with the all white hood and white side vents...granted most Z06 owners want the more aggressive aero 2 or 3 but I was after elegance not Boy Racer. As for the other options, I agree a cat delete xpipe would be efficient and the rear diffuser does look better but having owned a few high end sports cars I have learned my lesson and am keeping this one OEM.

[@briantoye]

Did you lower it or would you? Do you have the air dams installed in front of front wheels under front splitter? Some have some dont.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I lowered it all the way down on the stock bolts. The air dams in front of the front wheels are still there.

[@chrisbimbo3217]

I live in md I was thinking of doing Borja xpipe what did it cost to install

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I installed it myself so it cost me nothing.

[@petercarey6883]

Just wondering about what PennDOT regs are on window tinting and whether you get pulled over much, or are you in compliance. Don't worry, even under threat of torture, I won't tell. But I do have a low pain threshold. LOL Save the Wave.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

lol PennDOT's official stance on window tint is pretty much ANY tint is "illegal" but with that being said, I've always had tint on my vehicles and *knock on wood* I have not ever been pulled over for it. There are a lot of people in this area that tint their cars even darker than I have so it's one of those semi unenforced rules. Now if you are caught breaking 100 other rules odds are good they'll throw that on the list as well.

[@petercarey6883]

Thanks Jason. I think I'll just stay with using my welder's glasses in case I want to go to the dark side. :-)

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

@@petercarey6883 🤣

[@james-ww3ot]

LMAO! Pretty cold there in pennsyltuckey huh...used to live there, glad I left my vette performs way better here in Arizona.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Don't rub it in, man! 🤣🤣

[@SonoCars]

Car looks great. Just picked up a 16 z06 with z07 package. I will most likely do all of the mods you mentioned. Curious, why not the corsa x pipe. From what I hear it sounds better than the borla.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

They are beautiful cars! I went with the borla for a few reasons. In person I like the way it sounded better, it's cheaper, it's lighter, and it produces slightly more power.

[@redstingraycorvette]

The car looks great did you tint the windshield at all

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! No tint on the front windshield.

[@johnglynn7795]

Appreciate the Vlog. May I suggest either a clear bra for protection on the front of the vehicle along with ceramic coating which has been a bonus when it comes to cleaning the vehicle. Blue skies, Jg

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks! I'm still going back and forth with the idea of clear bra. I might be doing ceramic coating soon.

[@devindevries9733]

Hey quick question I'm 6'3 and beginning to look into a sportier car. That being said would the Corvette be a good option for someone my size?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

My friend is 6'4 and he fits in the car just fine without being cramped or anything so you should be fine.

[@SUBIESAMURAI07]

Is iT lower now with the frontsplitter?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

The front splitter came stock with the car but I'm sure it makes the car lower by an inch or two in the front end.

[@kirkendicott5521]

does the x pipe effect going through inspection for the emissions?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

No, the main cats of the car are still there. There are no check engine lights and since the main cats are still there it passes visual inspection without issue.

[@kirkendicott5521]

@@HorsePowerObsessed thanks

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

@@kirkendicott5521 No problem!

[@thomasbell999]

@@HorsePowerObsessed Car looks fantastic;makes me want to rethink my Arctic White with Carbon Flash Trim. I have FLA plates but car is in PIT. Any affect on the Driver Mode Selector Modes (WX,Eco,Tour,Sport,Track) when installing Borla Pipes? Great Video!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks! No affect on anything else. You can still close the baffles to quiet it down.

[@Solid_Snack]

Is it illegal to tint the red markers?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I don't see why it would be as long as they are still visible at night.

[@Solid_Snack]

@@HorsePowerObsessed if it's black then it won't reflect light back... im not sure but blacked out sure does lokks cool

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

The tint doesn't completely black it out, the reflector underneath still reflects light at night.

[@meshalm3794]

a Zo6 c7 does not need any mods , but you made even perfect and still clean

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Totally agree. The car is very close to perfect as it comes from the factory.

[@Easley14]

What are the plans for future mods? I love the look of your Z! Perfection.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! I am planning an 18% overdrive pulley for the supercharger, possibly long tube headers, an air intake, and a tune. Depending on how much room is left I may look into an E85 sensor.

[@Easley14]

Definitely some tasteful add ons. Looking forward to seeing the build and your results!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I am planning a trip to the dyno hopefully this weekend. it will kind of give me an idea of what the little bit of performance mods I have now have added and also give me a baseline for whenever I change over to all the other stuff I just listed

[@Easley14]

Great plan. That’s what I did with my build. It’s always cool to see how each modification changes the car and impacts power.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

@@Easley14 Definitely! I'm pumped to see what I do on the dyno this weekend and then what the difference is after those mods.

[@brin3535]

Tint looks great on your car.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you!

[@Terry-Hairfinatic]

It would have been great if you would have shown the parts separately before you installed them.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Pretty sure I have an install video for all of these items separately now. 👍

[@medicmike4906]

Very nice Vette!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! 👍👍

[@gixxerrider2825]

if anyone in this community has a set of side skirt rockers for sale for a c7 z06 let me know? i have this car and im the second owner. previous owner didnt order them from factory and it is starting to bother me after the second season of driving it. yes i know there are places online to buy them but it does freak me out a bit buying without knowing the fitment from after market resources.

[@TheFlameFamily]

Please keep the videos coming i have always wanted a corvette so me seeing yours i feel like its our but i didn't pay all that money lol lol

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I will keep making content as long as you guys keep watching! I appreciate the feedback and you can live vicariously through me any time you'd like! 😊

[@jeffufcfanaticrosenberg]

A borla wont buy you much guys. You need to go big or go home. get rid of the 1.7 for a maggy which is PnP. If you really want power do the low fuel for E85 and Cam it and do headers/heads etc (see below) . my car is running 1700 rpm at 90 mph. truly nuts

[@anthonycosta1776]

Canards are wack looking and severely slow the car down north of 90 mph. If you don't track it then not an issue. But between the stage 3 spoiler and those canards you really kill the speed and quarter mile time.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

This is why we get options. You think they look "wack" and I think they are awesome looking. 😁

[@kevinryan3656]

Car looks awesome!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thanks! 👍

[@serjeynoga3212]

Love your Z! Beautiful

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you!

[@bennybodash855]

Wow, I thought this car was orange. Great video, thanks!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. 👍

[@david3077]

I must be color blind the color looks orange to me...is my phone not calibrated or what lol

[@rosskantenberger5775]

You mean your .45?

[@blazing9034]

Great video, keep those Corvette videos coming....

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Will do! Thank you!

[@rich0ne]

Great video but will people stop saying secondary cats.. They are resonators, not cats. If they were cats (whether monitor or not) and you tampered with them that is illegal and GM can void your powertrain warranty. But, they are resonators which only has one job, is to resonate and muffle the sound.

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Everything I've ever seen refers to them as secondary cats. Companies won't even ship the xpipes to California due to their regulations of "cleaner air" so they must be doing something more than muffling sound.

[@rich0ne]

@@HorsePowerObsessed dont take my word for it and look inside them and you can see that they are resonators.

[@Dance1617]

I hate those sunglasses so much it's so irrational lmao

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Sunglasses are irrational? Please explain...

[@AA-BB]

Wrap that roof and mirrors black

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

I've contemplated doing the mirrors. Might fit nicely with the other carbon flash stuff. 👍

[@perditionluc]

6:38 "Throwing mods on a car that don't do anything other than look good is just stupid". Right after you tell us one of your top five mods is a tinted marker light that doesn't do anything except look good. Maybe you should have thought about that for a second before you said it?

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Yeah it's not exactly what I meant but I definitely could have worded it better! 👍

[@DrNo-uq7xx]

POS.....MOPAR RULES!

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

🤣

[@jamesd2277]

I traded a mildly modded 16 Challenger RT Shaker for an 18 C7 Stingray. Stingray blows the Challenger away. The only thing I miss on the Challenger is the interior space. But with the roof, on a hot summer day, I forget all about the Challenger.