Quarter windows. For sure or no ?
09-03-2012, 10:27 AM
#41
I doubt that, but we will just have to wait to see the final C7 tail lights.
09-03-2012, 10:43 AM
#42
Team Owner
09-03-2012, 11:02 AM
#44
Race Director
I think there is a spoiler on the rendering. The LED brake lites along the top of the rear are integrated into the molded spoiler. I will admit it doesn't look like much of a spoiler...and so much for aftermarket spoilers! Maybe it isn't molded in afteral...hard to tell.
I think this pic just shows tape covering the wire from whatever sensor that is on top of the car. The hatch lines do appear to match the rendering.
I think this pic just shows tape covering the wire from whatever sensor that is on top of the car. The hatch lines do appear to match the rendering.
Looking at the rendering closely, I agree there is a spoiler behind the rear window. It is hard to see due to glare, but there is a definite height change from the outboard fender towards the third stop light. Tape covers the panel line to an antenna (probably GPS). This proves the rear of the roof panel is like the C 6. Something doesn't look right with the rear window; flat and flanked with extended raised roof protrusions?
09-03-2012, 11:43 AM
#45
Melting Slicks
Thread Starter
Looking at the rendering closely, I agree there is a spoiler behind the rear window. It is hard to see due to glare, but there is a definite height change from the outboard fender towards the third stop light. Tape covers the panel line to an antenna (probably GPS). This proves the rear of the roof panel is like the C 6. Something doesn't look right with the rear window; flat and flanked with extended raised roof protrusions?On quite a few pics of the new Ferrari F12, the quarter windows are tinted darker than the side windows. I find this extremely unattractive and pray GM doesn't do this with the C7.
09-03-2012, 12:27 PM
#46
Race Director
I think it is a dark tint, notice the side window has no frame between the glass panels. The renderings show a painted frame. Also notice the hook at the upper forward edge of the quarter window holding the cover. Has the side window been lowered because of this hook? Will this design be the production version?
09-03-2012, 12:31 PM
#47
Early in the game, somone from the Grand Am race tean said that the tail lights were supplied by GM and the team was told to use them on the car.
Sounds an awful like they're from the C7?
Sounds an awful like they're from the C7?
09-03-2012, 12:35 PM
#48
Looking at the rendering closely, I agree there is a spoiler behind the rear window. It is hard to see due to glare, but there is a definite height change from the outboard fender towards the third stop light. Tape covers the panel line to an antenna (probably GPS). This proves the rear of the roof panel is like the C 6. Something doesn't look right with the rear window; flat and flanked with extended raised roof protrusions?
09-03-2012, 11:21 PM
#51
Safety Car
Those dark tinted windows could actually be solid black plastic panels to give the look of quarter windows, as was done on the Fiero. No matter what they are made of there'll be a major blind spot.