Howdy,
On Fri, 26 Mar 2004 Stlandstra@aol.com wrote:
> The question is related to a 2003 Z06 modification. The person
> purchased a GM carbon fiber hood and had it painted to match his 2003
> yellow Z06. This hood is available as part of the 2004 limited addition
> Le Mans look-a-like Z06.
>
> My intial response was that this is an illegal modification in SS.
> However, the car owner was told by Doug Gill that as long as the car has
> been updated in every regard to match an available package, it is legal.
> We know the shock valving was changed on the 2004, but it is legal to
> run aftermarket shocks anyway. The special addition had specific
> embroidery on the seat backs and a decal package, but other than that,
> there were no other changes to the car as far as I am aware.
>
> So, on the surface of it, the GM carbon fiber hood would be legal on the
> 2002, 2003 and non-special addition Z06.
>
> Is that right?
If the car is updated to _be_ a 2004 model year car, I believe its legal.
I don't believe that a VIN plate is required. The shock allowance would
cover the different valving and I would think C&C would certainly cover
the decal kit and probably would cover embroidery on the seats.
Now, how you prove that is anyone's guess. I don't think the FSM is going
to show _any_ unibody difference between a 2002 and 2004 z06, whether
they're there or not...
I seem to recall hearing that this has happened in the past at the
national level however... Anyone know?
Mark
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