My SEMA C3 Favorite
Racer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 319
Likes: 65
From: Spring TX
I like the whole front end treatment, stayed close to original design/concept, but cleaned it up. I don't much care for the color though. If the lights are actually functional (vs just looking cool), then that would be a good option
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2012
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Someone posted a youtube video last week of the making of the car.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 269
Likes: 52
From: Springfield, TN
I think that a set of headlight doors that drop down at the back to reveal some short headlights like this would be pretty awesome. They'd look original when closed, but modern and cool when open.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,541
Likes: 268
From: iowa city iowa
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
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For me there is a lot to like about this car. The color has presented better in other photos that i have seen.
I like the car because it is a beast set up to race, but it also shows really well. Don't know if you have seen other coverage of the car, but it has a lot of unique features. Like a trunk. :-)
I like the car because it is a beast set up to race, but it also shows really well. Don't know if you have seen other coverage of the car, but it has a lot of unique features. Like a trunk. :-)
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Pro
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 518
Likes: 365
From: San Diego
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
For me there is a lot to like about this car. The color has presented better in other photos that i have seen.
I like the car because it is a beast set up to race, but it also shows really well. Don't know if you have seen other coverage of the car, but it has a lot of unique features. Like a trunk. :-)
I like the car because it is a beast set up to race, but it also shows really well. Don't know if you have seen other coverage of the car, but it has a lot of unique features. Like a trunk. :-)
I seem to remember him saying he got a 16 or 20 gallon tank down under the trunk with a cool little access panel to get to it.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 14,959
Likes: 3,354
From: NYC NY
I like it....a lot! It's a high dollar high end build that's very current but IMCO not as far over the top as some of the others that has been posted lately. This one seems to have the bite to match it's bark. 
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 19,234
Likes: 1,672
From: Long Island
Interesting build, not fond of the color, Like the hood.
I saw a drop down panel in the 80's on a C3 for the headlights, it was cool, I kind of remember he used the Ecklers Kit for the headlights and a small actuator to raise / lower the panels which were hinged in the front.
The electric actuator (s) was a small version of the ones used to raise / lower the hood on show cars.
I saw a drop down panel in the 80's on a C3 for the headlights, it was cool, I kind of remember he used the Ecklers Kit for the headlights and a small actuator to raise / lower the panels which were hinged in the front.
The electric actuator (s) was a small version of the ones used to raise / lower the hood on show cars.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 3,232
Likes: 1,232
From: PHX AZ
I know I'm 'Different' lol
1. Sick and bilious color...many retching yuchs!
2. Why would you take the 'big brother' car, the C-3 corvette and make it look like an Opel GT...same slits in the nose...EXACTLY.
3. I used to be the Pres of the Opel GT club and I DON'T LIKE IT ONE BIT.
4. SEMA= where teen-age masturbation meets sheet metal (fiberglas).
OOOF! TERRIBLE!
okay I'm warming up a bit...I do like the carbon fiber bumper....where can I get one!
1. Sick and bilious color...many retching yuchs!
2. Why would you take the 'big brother' car, the C-3 corvette and make it look like an Opel GT...same slits in the nose...EXACTLY.
3. I used to be the Pres of the Opel GT club and I DON'T LIKE IT ONE BIT.
4. SEMA= where teen-age masturbation meets sheet metal (fiberglas).
OOOF! TERRIBLE!
okay I'm warming up a bit...I do like the carbon fiber bumper....where can I get one!
Last edited by L-46man; Nov 8, 2017 at 03:08 PM. Reason: relenting!
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 212
Likes: 18
From: Bucks County, PA
I would like to learn more about the front bumper cover as that is the second one I've seen like that and love it. Do they just take a Lambo style kit bumper cover and graft it on??
Last edited by M Pete; Nov 9, 2017 at 12:39 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,541
Likes: 268
From: iowa city iowa
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (appearance mods)
C3 of Year Winner (appearance mods) 2019
some video of The Green Mamba. It shows how he built the front.
Edit: i just watched this video again and noticed at 7:38 how much these cars flex under stress.
Edit: i just watched this video again and noticed at 7:38 how much these cars flex under stress.
Last edited by brent319; Nov 9, 2017 at 02:40 PM.
