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Old 08-28-2008, 01:32 PM
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Default C6 front bumper available in Z06 style?

I'm aware that the C6 front fascia can be swapped out for the Z06 front, but only with the R & L fenders being replaced for a proper fit.

My question is if there is an aftermarket front bumper that looks like the Z06 front, but isn't as wide, and fits the C6 without other modification?
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nope. i wish.
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Some one would probably make a killing if they did come out with one.
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We've discussed this many times. Do a search. The Z bumper WILL fit on a standard C6 with a little modification.
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Originally Posted by Nd4spd2
We've discussed this many times. Do a search. The Z bumper WILL fit on a standard C6 with a little modification.
I though there was still a pretty noticeable distortion on the corners at the side marker lamps?
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Doesn't that company that sells Z06 splash guards for the C6 (not GM Parts), sell the bottom piece that looks like the bottom of the Z06?
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Originally Posted by Nd4spd2
We've discussed this many times. Do a search. The Z bumper WILL fit on a standard C6 with a little modification.
It will bolt on. This is true. "Fit" is clearly a matter of personal taste.

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It's hard to believe that with all the tacky bolt ons and strange looking hoods some one hasn't made a Z06 style front bumper cover.

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It's hard to believe that with all the tacky bolt/tape ons like mud flaps and strange looking hoods some one hasn't made a Z06 style front bumper cover.

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Originally Posted by talon90
It will bolt on. This is true. "Fit" is clearly a matter of personal taste.

I agree with you Talon, especially on your example shown. I have however seen one fit very nicely where they took the time to fit it right. It actually looked pretty good. I should have kept the link for it, I knew this would come up again.
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Here are pics of my car with a z06 front bumper



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val123 you have 1 nice lookin ride
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NICE CAR,

WAS THE MODIFICATION DIFFICULT. PLEASE ELABORATE ON COST AND WORK.

THANKS AHEAD OF TIME,

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[QUOTE=cya;1566911671]NICE CAR,

WAS THE MODIFICATION DIFFICULT. PLEASE ELABORATE ON COST AND WORK.

THANKS AHEAD OF TIME,:

CYA[/QUOTE
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Originally Posted by val123
Here are pics of my car with a z06 front bumper



With all due respect to the poster here, this still does not look right. You can see the fender is buckled just below and behind the headlight and the gap is still way too large. This is one of the better fitments that I've seen but it isn't enough for me to put it on my car.



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I just might have to bite the bullet and do the whole front Z conversion.

I did the rear in the spring and it looks great. I love it and get lots of complements on it. But with mod sickness, always looking to change things.
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In my opinion this bumper looks much better than the stock one even with the fitment not being 100%. Its fit close enough that you or other people dont even notice, and trust me you get alot of good complements. I have yet to have someone say anything negative of this look. Its definetly worth the money cause it really change the look of the car. The only people that will have a negative comment would be the hardcore vett guys, they would most likely not like the look, but you dont have to worry about their opinion because the other 99.9% percent people in the world will give you a thumbs up
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Originally Posted by Pocket Aces
Some one would probably make a killing if they did come out with one.

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