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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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What do you guys think about those air relief slots on the rear bumper covers of the C5s. I'm thinking off trying something like that with my 80 style cover. I don't have a good paintshop program to work with so I maybe someone can show me what one would like with the slots or, maybe a different hole pattern. As long as it don't look too ricy. Here's my stock 80 style cover.....

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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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somebody on this forum did that...search the image galleries, i think it was a convertable
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Here is a quick and crude version I made with an old Photoshop program my buddy brought over today. I'll probably make a few more but this is what I am basically want to make.

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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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Excellent idea. I have thought about ways to open that "air scoop" piece in the rear. I was thinking of verticle panels cut, but I like those low horiz. lines much better. Great photo idea!!
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...uh, "style" would be ONE word to use to describe it...


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Originally Posted by Vettebuyer5863
...uh, "style" would be ONE word to use to describe it...


.........Ok, I get it, you don't like it.
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I always wondered what it would look like with the rear of the bumper the same as the bottom of the license plate opening.
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My .02 cents, I like it.
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I've looked at the pics 20 times. 10 times I like it, 10 times I don't. I am so confused!
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Well, one day I'll draw it out on the actual bumper, stand back and take a good look at it but I think that will be the be my final choice. Everytime I try something else it dosen't present the functional appearance I am looking for. Thanks for the feedback all, and if anyone else is good at Photoshop give it a try and post it here. It will be awhile before it goes into paint so I have some time to think before I cut.
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