Corvette Parts Blog

C4 Corvette Door Speaker Grill

The Corvette Speaker Grill (or speaker cover) on the door of your C4 takes a beating over time.  It gets a jolt each time the door slams and it’s probably taken more than a few direct kicks over the years as you exit the Corvette.  The result: a broken, scuffed or torn speaker grill. It’s one of those Corvette Parts that will eventually need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear.

But there’s a simple fix. New replacement speaker covers from Zip will help give the interior of your 1984-1989 C4 Corvette that new car look once again. These door speaker grills are equipped with an unornamented center bar to save you the cost of replacing the emblem OR if you elect to add the emblem, simply drill two pilot holes and mount the Bose emblem. Speaker cover grills are low gloss black instead of the factory flat black for a show car look. Order a pair for your car today!

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C3 Corvette CB Microphone

Long before the days of GPS units, smart phones and satellite radio…there was the CB radio. Once a must-have for keeping tabs on road conditions, the CB beckons a simpler era of long road trips and camaraderie among drivers. Although its heyday has long since passed – the last year a CB radio was offered as a Corvette option was 1985 - this piece of Americana still has its place among Corvette restorers and enthusiasts.

If  the radio on your 1978-1982 C3 is equipped with CB functionality, Zip now offers a C3 Corvette Reproduction CB Microphone to complete the unit.  Whether you’re looking to restore your C3 to its original factory condition, or just want to pay tribute the good old days, Zip has the Corvette Parts you need to get the job done.

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DiabloSport takes extensive care in providing it’s customers with the most powerful, efficient, and warranty-safe tuning available. The Trinity’s tuning options vary depending on the vehicle that is being tuned. The DiabloSport Trinity also supports custom tuning and can hold an additional 5 custom tunes. The Trinity contains the most adjustable parameters in the market.

With over 100MB of on-board memory devoted solely to recording and playing back diagnostic PID/DMR data, it allows users to record hours and hours of continuous data streams directly from the vehicle’s PCM/ECM. The Trinity interprets PID and DMR data received from the OBD-II Diagnostic port on your Corvette and converts it into a readable format: A Virtual Gauge! Individual user customization is one of Trinity’s most recognizable features. With Trinity’s dynamic gauge layout, there is literally an infinite number of combinations/customization of gauges to view! Users can even set up gauge alarms and shift points based on precise vehicle data, using the Trinity’s LED lights.

Using parameters such as vehicle speed, peak torque, wheel speed and others, the Trinity is able to accurately compute quarter mile, 1/8 mile or 0-60 and 0-100 time trials. Keep in mind that these numbers may or may not be accurate depending on variables, but they sure are fun to see! The Trinity’s virtual tree allows users to choose to either monitor their reaction time (like the real world) or have the tree start when they press the gas from a stop. There are advantages to both!

Trinity can also be used as a diagnostic code reader. Save yourself hundreds of dollars each year by reading/clearing your own computer codes rather than paying a Chevrolet Corvette dealer to do the same. It’s as easy as a few simple steps. The DiabloSport Trinity’s diagnostic code reader function can be used on multiple vehicles at any given time.

Interested in other DiabloSport Corvette performance tuning devices? Zip Corvette also has the 2005 C6 Corvette DiabloSport Predator Programmer and the 2006-2012 C6 Corvette DiabloSport Predator Programmer available.

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57-74 Performance Spark Plug Wire Set

Looking to boost the performance of your early model Corvette? Zip has all the Corvette Parts you need to get your 1957-1974 Corvette running at its best! Consider replacing the factory installed spark plug wire set with a Corvette Performance Spark Plug Wire Set from Zip. 

Original equipment manufacturer, Packard Industries, continues to produce correct looking spark plug wires for 1957-1974 Corvettes, now with reduced resistance for increased performance. Designed for all 283, 327 & 350ci engines, these wires are manufactured from the original tooling and include low ohm perf foot resistance of 250 ohms compared to standard 4000-5000 ohms per foot. The set is made from Packard Delcore II wire, which uses a special Kevlar silicone wrapped construction to prevent breaks and cracks in the conductor. The boots are correct material and thickness; terminals are stainless steel. This is not a generic set of wires. Each set includes correct length wires for an easy, clean factory installation. Made in USA.

84-96 Corvette Removable Roof Panel

Is the roof panel on your C4 Corvette showing age? Exact reproduction Polycarbonate Removable Roof Panels for 1984-1996 C4′s are available at Zip Corvette. These roof panels include the correct polycarbonate lens with an improved coating, making them almost indestructible. Featuring Factory Blue Tint (privacy glass), a Super Abrasion Resistant (SAR) hard coated lens, correct DOT (Department of Transportation) markings and reproduction latex weatherstrips, these tops will pass NCRS guidelines. GM Licensed with the correct GM part # 12370123.

Early 1986 design measures 28 1/2″ between the mounting bolts on the front windshield; late 1986 measures 31 1/2″. Confirm measurements on 1986 Corvette prior to ordering.

Note: All factory roof panels require fitment to your Corvette prior to installation. Fitments can be handled by simply loosening all mounting points and then installing the roof panel. Once roof panel is aligned and installed – mounting brackets can be secured on the panel from the inside of the Corvette.

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Corvette Fender Mats & Covers

You work hard to keep your Corvette looking it’s best – on the inside and out. Imagine the heartbreak if the next (or first) chip or scratch comes from you – in your own garage.

Leaving your fenders unprotected while working under the hood is just asking for trouble. Tools slip out of hands, loose parts fall to the cement floor and paint jobs are ruined.  But an ounce of prevention goes a long way.  Before you pop the hood to get your hands dirty, protect your paint job with a Corvette Fender Mat or Cover. Quality “no-slip” backing ensures the mat stays in place while you work and when the job is done, the mat easily wipes clean. Available in a variety of styles for all generations, you can’t afford to be without these mats!

Stainless Trim for C6 Mirrors

Add a subtle touch of stainless to your C6 Corvette for a sleek upgrade. A quick and easy way to achieve this look is to install Corvette Stainless Mirror Trim around your interior and exterior mirrors.

Manufactured by American Car Craft and laser cut from brushed 304 stainless steel, these mirror trims will not rust, tarnish or pit. With a variety of scripts and emblems cut into the trim, you are sure to find the one that will best personalize your Corvette. The trim attaches easily with a 3M adhesive back – no modifications necessary. Sold in pairs, each includes complete installation instructions. Available for standard and auto-dimming mirrors.

American Car Craft is the premier manufacturer of Corvette stainless accessories. All American Car Craft products are proudly made in the USA.

58-60 Corvette Restoration Handbook

The 1958-1960 Corvette Restoration Handbook is a you-can-do-it manual for restoring a classic 1958-1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Written by NCRS Master Level judges Bob Baird and Tom Howey, this spiral-bound manual includes 300 pages with more than 800 detailed full-color photos, many from Bowtie cars and original Corvette Parts.

The 1958-1960 Corvette Restoration Handbook is a must-have for any early Corvette restorer who will be pursuing the certification through the NCRS or Bloomington Gold. The handbook covers all aspects of a full body-off restoration. Best of all, it’s offered in two formats: a traditional book for your garage and a CD version for your home computer or laptop. 

Topics covered in the handbook include:

• How to buy a Corvette
• NCRS/Corvette terminology
• Painting and blackout sequences
• How to make repo parts correct
• Performance Verification Test details

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1997-2004 Emblem Black Out Kit

Front and rear black-out kits have been popular for many years, but there hasn’t been much you could do with the emblems on your Corvette. Zip has Front and Rear Emblem Black-Out Kits for your C5 or C6 Corvette so you can give your ride that blacked-out attitude, right down to the smallest detail.

2005-2012 Emblem Black-Out Kit

These high quality vinyl overlays are designed to fit over the factory emblems and have just the right transparency so that the emblem details can still be seen. These kits are very simple to install and are 100% removable with no damage or modification to the OEM emblem. Overlays come on a transparent transfer film and include installation instructions and preparation wipes.  The kits provide a simple, non-permanent way to personalize your Corvette!

Corvette 100th Anniversary Emblem

Some things just get better with age, and Chevrolet is no exception! The top-selling auto brand of all time, Chevrolet has hit the century mark and you can celebrate with this 100th Anniversary Corvette Emblem for your 2005-2012 Corvette.

A perfect upgrade for the front and/or rear of any C6, these emblems feature the checkered flag and the Chevrolet bow tie. Give it as a gift to the Corvette collector or C6 enthusiast in your life, or treat yourself to one!

Over the course of the last 100 years, Chevrolet has sold more than 204 million cars and trucks and established a solid base of loyal customers. Now THAT’S something to celebrate!