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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Default Chrome comeback?

This could get interesting.
Maybe they'll add some of this to the C7 and win back some of the crowd that's so disappointed with the look of Corvettes for that last couple of decades.
http://channels.netscape.com/autos/s..._autos_detroit
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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I don't care whats in vogue. Chrome doesn't belong on a sports car.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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I don't care whats in vogue. Chrome doesn't belong on a sports car.
I did'nt read that page but I think turtlevette needs a chrome bumper Corvette.
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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I like chrome on my back and rubber on my front. Im not a fan of rubber rears.
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