Looking for thoughts on this C5 Body kit and overall car looks
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other than the hood, which is too busy in my opinion, i like the kit.
it would look better as a solid color, though.
it would look better as a solid color, though.
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Just came back this AM to check it out again, and I really like it. I would lose the gas cap and the Corvette letters over the window, but I would keep everything else.
It is a very nice looking car IMHO, best looking body kit I have ever seen on a C5, it really gives it a C5R/Mercedes AMG Black look, between the paint and the fenders. Very tough looking car.
Did the owner do any mods on the engine??
It is a very nice looking car IMHO, best looking body kit I have ever seen on a C5, it really gives it a C5R/Mercedes AMG Black look, between the paint and the fenders. Very tough looking car.
Did the owner do any mods on the engine??
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Except for the gas cap I like it
But then again, I may be a bit bias
ACP, Rear facia, Rear Fenders, overlay splitter
and it is a spoiler, not a wing.
you dont want to slam it if you drive it, it will hit everything on the road if slammed
But then again, I may be a bit bias
ACP, Rear facia, Rear Fenders, overlay splitter
and it is a spoiler, not a wing.
you dont want to slam it if you drive it, it will hit everything on the road if slammed
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Thanks for the input all. Mea culpa on the "wing vs spoiler".
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IMO.... I love it...
If I was to add a body kit to my Corvette I would most likely buy this one.
I think this kits adds the WOW factor to the Corvette. I would change the hood on it or even keep it stock. I would add a wing to the back and leave the gas door on the car. If your trying to get the VIPER look then I would leave everything as it is shown in the pictures.
I know there are many body kits out there like the Tiger Shark Bumpers which I am not a fan of. I think it makes the Corvette look CHEAP!!!! Again this is IMO only and if you have one on your car I hope you love it, I just would never buy it. I love the way the corvette looks as is...
Like I said if I was to add a body kit it would most likely be this one...
If I was to add a body kit to my Corvette I would most likely buy this one.
I think this kits adds the WOW factor to the Corvette. I would change the hood on it or even keep it stock. I would add a wing to the back and leave the gas door on the car. If your trying to get the VIPER look then I would leave everything as it is shown in the pictures.
I know there are many body kits out there like the Tiger Shark Bumpers which I am not a fan of. I think it makes the Corvette look CHEAP!!!! Again this is IMO only and if you have one on your car I hope you love it, I just would never buy it. I love the way the corvette looks as is...
Like I said if I was to add a body kit it would most likely be this one...
#50
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IMO.... I love it...
If I was to add a body kit to my Corvette I would most likely buy this one.
I think this kits adds the WOW factor to the Corvette. I would change the hood on it or even keep it stock. I would add a wing to the back and leave the gas door on the car. If your trying to get the VIPER look then I would leave everything as it is shown in the pictures.
I know there are many body kits out there like the Tiger Shark Bumpers which I am not a fan of. I think it makes the Corvette look CHEAP!!!! Again this is IMO only and if you have one on your car I hope you love it, I just would never buy it. I love the way the corvette looks as is...
Like I said if I was to add a body kit it would most likely be this one...
If I was to add a body kit to my Corvette I would most likely buy this one.
I think this kits adds the WOW factor to the Corvette. I would change the hood on it or even keep it stock. I would add a wing to the back and leave the gas door on the car. If your trying to get the VIPER look then I would leave everything as it is shown in the pictures.
I know there are many body kits out there like the Tiger Shark Bumpers which I am not a fan of. I think it makes the Corvette look CHEAP!!!! Again this is IMO only and if you have one on your car I hope you love it, I just would never buy it. I love the way the corvette looks as is...
Like I said if I was to add a body kit it would most likely be this one...
I think it needs to be looked at for what the owner was trying to accomplish with the kit, and that was the race look. I realize everyone is not in favor of modifying the body on Corvette's, but again does this kit accomplish what it was intended to do. Almost in my opinion. There are a few items that may need to be changed, such as the wheels and it needs to be lower some.
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Don't expect to go real fast, the wheel flares, especially the fronts are a big aerodynamic drag, not digging it.
Corvette script on windshield is what we need, so we know what it is!
Corvette script on windshield is what we need, so we know what it is!
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If you like it, go for it. There are some things to that body kit I like, some I don't. It will certainly make a bold statement.
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I purchased the car back in January after my car was totaled. I have made a lot of changes and have many more to do. I love the car and have plans on changing the hood and some deep dish rims in the future. Here is a thread of heads and cam with video.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...cam-video.html
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