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Old 02-29-2008, 04:44 AM
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Default Stalker front bumper for my '85 wanted

Hello All,
Me, here.

I've always wanted to see the stalker bumper installed on a c4 just to see what it looks like, but I have not seen a good picture of one, and the price has always been too high for my bank account. Now I have to put on another bumper, but I thought I would check first to see if anyone has pictures of one installed or knows someone who has one or can direct me to a website to get a better idea of what it looks like.

AND/OR, preferably, has or knows someone who has one for sale, new or used, preferably at less than the $850 catalog price. I have a two-tone paint job but the color doesn't matter, as I will put new paint on it anyway. I can fix scratches and cracks, but not missing pieces, although there are shops around here who can fix whatever's wrong with a used one.

I will appreciate any news - good or bad - about my need/choice for my c4 front end, especially other wind effects available for it.

TIA,
I'm tommyseventeen and I approve this message....
03/01/08

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Old 02-29-2008, 08:56 AM
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i used to have a stalker corvette, and frankly it was the ugliest piece of garbage known to man. i seriously suggest you forget about it. it turns the good looks of the factory design into a stupid looking whale.

people who design these kits for C4's oughta be put away for being severely mentally retarded.

get yourself a nice used REAL front bumper and repaint. down the road, you'll be happy you did. my firm recommendation, my $0.02.

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Old 03-01-2008, 01:17 AM
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Tanx 4 your 2 cents worth, Red Tornado. As I said, I will appreciate any thoughts on this subject.

I had a feeling it might not be as purty with that facelift, which is why I though I had better ask around first.

I've seen some advertised for a lot more for c4s called "wide-body", but I don't know what that refers to and the price for those is at least 3 times what it is for the non-wide-bodies. Anyone know what that refers to?
Old 03-01-2008, 01:20 AM
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If you want a widebody C4, just get a ZR1. Early ones are getting quite affordable. You also get the bonus that they have more ***** than the L83, L98(exc. B2K), LT1 and LT4 cars in their stock forms.
Old 03-01-2008, 08:09 AM
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Talking about a body kit on this forum is like throwing blood in the water with a bunch of sharks

I have a Stalker widebody kit on my 85, and I like it. The only place you get flamed about ANY aftermarket body kit is here







Long story short, just my $0.02, it is your ride, do what you like (but no spinners please)
Old 03-01-2008, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 85 Stalker
The only place you get flamed about ANY aftermarket body kit is here
I agree, but it's not because everyone here is mean. Someone will hate the look of every body kit (including factory bumpers). If you ask for an opinion on the forum, you reach such a large audience that you're bound to find many people who don't like it. I think it's a good thing.

My $0.02: I don't like the look. But, it's all personal preference anyway. I think the factory lines are hard to improve on, which is why most body kits don't look good.
Old 03-01-2008, 11:21 AM
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I think the front bumper looks pretty good. I'm not a fan of the stick-on hood bulges and wings though. Everybody has their own tastes, or we'd all be driving pee yellow Yugo's and wearing propeller beanies and checkerd pants.
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Personally i don't like body kits at all
C4's are nice the way they are,maybe a little touch up here and there
but look at the hood stick-on bulge...looks cheap,but it isn't.-

Here,a stalker from Chile...i guess 1984




Old 03-01-2008, 12:18 PM
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Just think how much "go fast" you could get for the price of one of those kits.
Make the stock body look nice, put the rest under the hood.
Old 03-01-2008, 02:22 PM
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see my avatar!
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Do what you want it is your car do not listen to anyone else. I wasn't a big fan of body kits, but after seeing some of them in person they are growing on me.
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my $.02: the body kit kinda makes it look like a foreign car of sorts, like a ferrari or sumthin, but i agree with puttin it under the hood b/c the car has a body kit on it
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Here is one I saw for $200. http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/593720695.html
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Originally Posted by Calderone
Personally i don't like body kits at all
C4's are nice the way they are,maybe a little touch up here and there
but look at the hood stick-on bulge...looks cheap,but it isn't.-

Here,a stalker from Chile...i guess 1984




I think I just threw up in my mouth...
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Originally Posted by Calderone
Personally i don't like body kits at all
C4's are nice the way they are,maybe a little touch up here and there
but look at the hood stick-on bulge...looks cheap,but it isn't.-

Here,a stalker from Chile...i guess 1984




I do like some body kits but not this one. also the front nose looks like its adjusted wrong on this one.

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