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Brakes
High-Temperature Brake Fluid
Garage Standard

A glycol-based, high-boiling-point fluid for spirited and track driving. Confirm it meets the fluid type listed in your owner's manual before use.

$15–$40approx.Moderate
Fits: C5, C6, C7, C8Sample
Brakes
Track Day Brake Pad Set
TrackWorks

High-temperature front and rear pads for HPDE use. More fade resistance than street pads, with more noise and dust when cold.

$250–$600approx.Moderate
Fits: C5, C6Sample
Detailing
DIY Ceramic Coating Kit
Garage Standard

A consumer-grade ceramic coating kit for paint, wheels and trim. Paint must be fully cleaned and decontaminated first for best results.

$50–$150approx.Moderate
Fits: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8Sample
Electrical
Smart Battery Maintainer
Garage Standard

An automatic charger and maintainer with an AGM mode and a quick-connect pigtail. Safe to leave connected for long-term storage.

$40–$120approx.Easy
Fits: C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8Sample
Electrical
Steering Column Lock Bypass Module
Garage Standard

A plug-in module that owners use to prevent no-start conditions from the C5 electronic column lock. Check for open recalls with a dealer first.

$50–$150approx.Moderate
Fits: C5Sample
Engine
Performance Harmonic Balancer
Northfield Performance

A replacement crankshaft damper for LS1 and LS6 engines, built with a durable elastomer and clear timing marks. Install with a proper LS balancer installer and follow the factory service manual.

$250–$500approx.Hard
Fits: C5Sample
Intake
Cold Air Intake
Apex Line

A smoother intake tube and filter for the LS1. Adds intake sound; owners commonly report modest gains at best, and results vary with tune and supporting mods.

$250–$500approx.Easy
Fits: C5Sample
Interior
Seat Bolster Repair Kit
Garage Standard

Foam and cover material to repair worn driver-side seat bolsters, one of the most common C5 interior wear areas.

$100–$300approx.Moderate
Fits: C5Sample
Performance
Handheld Tuning Device
Northfield Performance

A handheld programmer for loading tunes and reading codes. Gains depend on the tune and supporting mods. Check emissions legality before tuning a street car.

$400–$900approx.Moderate
Fits: C5, C6, C7Sample
Suspension
Adjustable Sway Bar Set
TrackWorks

Front and rear hollow anti-roll bars with multiple adjustment holes, plus bushings and end links. Reduces body roll for street and autocross use.

$500–$1,000approx.Moderate
Fits: C5, C6Sample
Tires
Max Performance Summer Tire Set
TrackWorks

A non-run-flat summer tire set for street-driven Corvettes, with a focus on dry and wet grip. Plan for a sealant and inflator kit, as this tire is not a run-flat.

$900–$2,000approx.Easy
Fits: C5, C6Sample
Tools
Jack Pad Set
Garage Standard

Four rubber pucks that fit the factory lift points, so you can raise the car without damaging the frame rails or rocker panels.

$30–$80approx.Easy
Fits: C5, C6, C7Sample
Transmission
Short-Throw Shifter
Apex Line

Shortens shifter travel and tightens the feel of the rear-mounted six-speed manual. Expect slightly higher shift effort than stock.

$200–$450approx.Moderate
Fits: C5, C6Sample