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Hi!
So..i have a Base ls2 coupe and always liked the wider stance to the narrow body that the base C6 come with from factory. I need so guidance onto if it is worthy doing such conversion on said car...i know, i know there are threads out there but none speak from heart like you guys would, right?!
I am being offered the (2)front zr1 Carbon fiber fenders with inner liners, zr1 bumper, zr1 (2) quarter panels with inner liners and zr1 spoiler for,$3500 shipped to me...Oh yeah they are all OEM parts. Is it a good price?
What would you guys think of such conversion? taking in consideration paint which the original color is grey and they will have to be matched to black, installation time, do i need a installation kit to make the conversion?? or it just bolts on to the existing brackets and reinforcement(bumper).
Any thoughts? Thank you in advance guys!
Last edited by StallionCorvette; 10-13-2016 at 03:26 PM.
I think it is worth it. $3500 is not bad for all 5 panels. When i did my conversion I called Gene at Cultrag and told him what parts I did have and I think i had around $1000 in misc. parts to finish. Just depends on what hardware comes with it. Plus of course wheels and tires.
[QUOTE=ncvette_1FUNRIDE;1593248669]You will definitely need a few more parts in addition to those you listed. Air ducts and other misc. parts.
Also, paint and install of course.
Also, factor in either new wheels and tires or you will have to use 1.5" wheel adapters to push your wheels out the the edge of the new body panels.
What about the grills (fender, front lower and upper, rear), are they included?
Wow your car looks awesome!
Yes these are the parts that i am thinking of getting, just as it shows on the pics.
Also i think that i will save my coins and try to go with a bigger rim, i am pushing a little power that i i don't know if i would feel confident with the spacers. The brake ducts its definitely a must
Last edited by StallionCorvette; 10-13-2016 at 04:12 PM.
I did it and I would do it over again in a second if I already had a base. Buy new rims and forget about using spacers. You don't have to upgrade the brakes and if you want them, you can always do it later.
Call Gene Culley and tell him exactly what you have and he can assemble a "kit" for you to complete the install.
I did the same mod (with aftermarket ZR1 fenders) in two stages over a couple years, and would absolutely do it again.
Just be prepared to be derided as a poser on the Forum, especially from GS owners. And take the ZR1 emblems off the fenders or you will really **** them off.
I did it also and would do it again. I changed my paint color from black to a jet black pearl too. I think the price is good on the OEM panels you are getting.
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Last edited by mcandrew67; 10-14-2016 at 07:46 AM.
I did it also and would do it again. I changed my paint color from black to a jet black pearl too. I think the price is good on the OEM panels you are getting.
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Nice car man!!! Came out exactly like the idea that i have!!! Stunning! If you don't mind me asking i notice you are in Miramar FL also, what was the damage to get the car repainted to jet black and by who?
Wow nice!!! Really sexy!! It is such a great change to see grom factory look to the wide body, it makes the car look more planted to the ground also. Good job man!
Nice car man!!! Came out exactly like the idea that i have!!! Stunning! If you don't mind me asking i notice you are in Miramar FL also, what was the damage to get the car repainted to jet black and by who?
Tks
Thanks,
I had some body work done too at the same time as I had crashed at homestead Miami speedway. The repaint was about $4500 I think... maybe less. Hard to tell with other stuff I had done.
I got it done at Ace Sullins Carstar in Miramar on 441. They also do a Ferrari race teams body work and paint. The paint was a complete off body paint job as well as doing the door jams, and color sanding for no orange peel. I also had them paint the side and rear lights body color with clear. Reflectors still work and is bright when on
Last edited by mcandrew67; 10-14-2016 at 08:18 AM.
With a stock power train I'd say no....swapping the body panels would be a loser deal...but since you have invested in a supercharger etc and plan to keep the car...
Go for the zr1 body panel swap at 3500 bucks...
I'm happy with my c6 "narrow body" and I believe with the blacked out c7 z51 19/20 inch rims I've altered the looks to slightly more contemporary appearance...and I personally wouldn't spend the coin for the wide body look...myself...even as nice as it is...I've achieved the look I wanted with just those rims on my black z51...
I'm leaning towards a c7 z06 as my next sports car as opposed to putting cash in my present black corvette 2008 z51 m6 npp
Last edited by JerriVette; 10-14-2016 at 12:22 PM.
10-13-2016, 03:24 PM
To ZR1 or not to ZR1 wide body conversion
