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Hey guys, it's been a while since I've had new parts made. I have a new manufacturer that I'm going to be working with for everything from the C5 thru the C7. The thing that I love about these guys is they are somewhat local to me, parts are made in the US, AND parts are made out of urethane, not fiberglass. I've been holding off on making flared fronts because I wanted to find someone that would give us oem fit and finish and would produce parts quickly, well that's what I've been promised. The awesome part about urethane is obviously the durability, if you get slightly bumped, it may damage your paint, but the part should be fine.
I've had Rob (Stealth02) offer to let me use his flared rear fenders (pictured below) to make a mold for our new fenders, I wanted to see what your guys thoughts were. If you'll remember he has the C6 Z06 scoop molded in and personally I think they look great. I could make those easily and then make a front that has the same overall shape as the flare for a matching set. Please post your thoughts. Thanks
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Originally Posted by Quik Z06
........he has the C6 Z06 scoop molded in and personally I think they look great. I could make those easily and then make a front that has the same overall shape as the flare for a matching set. Please post your thoughts.
I like the rears with the molded in C6 scoop. Looks very good.
My vote is for NO rear C6Z-style scoop, as they will look very out of place on cars equipped with OEM C5Z rear brake ducts. Besides, not many C5 owners are interested in replica C6 parts.
Interesting to see how urethane quarter panels turn out...
My vote is for NO rear C6Z-style scoop, as they will look very out of place on cars equipped with OEM C5Z rear brake ducts. Besides, not many C5 owners are interested in replica C6 parts.
Interesting to see how urethane quarter panels turn out...
I had the C6 Z06 brake scoops worked into the flared fenders because I did not want to cut holes into my rocker panels. My car is a coupe and I felt the C6 style scoops looked better than the C5Z ducts on it. They utilize all of the factory C6 air ducts and inserts and are fully functional. With the scoops made into the rear quarters it offers another option that is totally bolt on. No need to buy and cut the rear quarters up with the C5Z brake ducts. I have been very pleased with how the fenders turned out and have people all the time giving compliments and asking questions about them. I think they flow great with the C5 lines. But that's me everyone has there own taste and views.
That's great that you like them and it worked out for you. Unfortunately, for a mass-produced item to sell well, you sometimes have to take your personal taste out of the equation. The more "added stuff", the less likely it may be to sell them to a larger audience. Personally, the added brake ducts might have been an attractive addition to me if a) my car wasn't a Z06 with OEM brake ducts, and b) they didn't look exactly like C6 ducts. I am a huge hater of wannabe and replica parts, especially from other Corvette generations. Original designs are much more attractive to me. Either way, good luck with whatever you guys decide to run with.
I am more interested to see what the front fenders end up looking like. The current L5 offerings are a decent option, but their 3/4" added width only allows for a C6Z-fitment wheel and tire combo. I am hoping to see a front fender option in the additional 1-1.25" size to accommodate wider and more aggressive offset fitments!
I had the C6 Z06 brake scoops worked into the flared fenders because I did not want to cut holes into my rocker panels. My car is a coupe and I felt the C6 style scoops looked better than the C5Z ducts on it. They utilize all of the factory C6 air ducts and inserts and are fully functional. With the scoops made into the rear quarters it offers another option that is totally bolt on. No need to buy and cut the rear quarters up with the C5Z brake ducts. I have been very pleased with how the fenders turned out and have people all the time giving compliments and asking questions about them. I think they flow great with the C5 lines. But that's me everyone has there own taste and views.
I vote NO on the C6 scoops. They will look out of place with the C5Z scoops right below it.
I would absolutely love to have urethane parts! They are really indestructible, especially if you make front lips out of them (every C5 owner scrapes pretty much from being so low). But please don't put that C6 scoop on there, it messes with the flow of the C5!
That's great that you like them and it worked out for you. Unfortunately, for a mass-produced item to sell well, you sometimes have to take your personal taste out of the equation. The more "added stuff", the less likely it may be to sell them to a larger audience. Personally, the added brake ducts might have been an attractive addition to me if a) my car wasn't a Z06 with OEM brake ducts, and b) they didn't look exactly like C6 ducts. I am a huge hater of wannabe and replica parts, especially from other Corvette generations. Original designs are much more attractive to me. Either way, good luck with whatever you guys decide to run with.
I am more interested to see what the front fenders end up looking like. The current L5 offerings are a decent option, but their 3/4" added width only allows for a C6Z-fitment wheel and tire combo. I am hoping to see a front fender option in the additional 1-1.25" size to accommodate wider and more aggressive offset fitments!
i would have to see more pics at different view points before i would be sold on the c6 z06 vents, i like them and will be in the market soon for widebody fenders..
Thanks guys for all the comments. I know everyone has their own opinions. I will agree that on a Z06 the two scoops next to eachother might be too much. I'll talk to manufacturing about several different uptions if they want to go that route, and what I mean by that is with or without scoop.
IF the c6 scoop was blended into the flare it would look way better. Just looks unfinished at that seam now. If those were blended those would look awesome.
Last edited by Violence.Z06; 12-29-2015 at 09:24 PM.
My vote is for NO rear C6Z-style scoop, as they will look very out of place on cars equipped with OEM C5Z rear brake ducts. Besides, not many C5 owners are interested in replica C6 parts.
Interesting to see how urethane quarter panels turn out...
I agree, and I don't like the flare style. Make something like the old TPE design, maybe with an extended rear side of flare, so you don't need to add C6 z extensions.
I am glad that you decided to chnage suppliers, I will consider purchasing now. The old supplier just had too many QC issues. I hope you have the current designs made by them too, and offer eurothane. I take it this is the same mfr that is producing the diffuser?
Id like to see a 2.5-3"" rear flare. L5 used to do it IIRC from reading on here and it looked awesome. Most do 2" flares now. Gives you a little more with a 345 tire.
Last edited by Violence.Z06; 12-29-2015 at 08:41 PM.
12-29-2015, 02:34 AM
New C5 Widebody front and rear fenders
I like the rears with the molded in C6 scoop. Looks very good. 
you are correct my bad Rob 
Unfortunately, for a mass-produced item to sell well, you sometimes have to take your personal taste out of the equation. The more "added stuff", the less likely it may be to sell them to a larger audience. Personally, the added brake ducts might have been an attractive addition to me if a) my car wasn't a Z06 with OEM brake ducts, and b) they didn't look exactly like C6 ducts. I am a huge hater of wannabe and replica parts, especially from other Corvette generations. Original designs are much more attractive to me. Either way, good luck with whatever you guys decide to run with. 
