[POLL] Keep it or lose it??
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (reidry)
Hi Olivier,
I voted "lose it", but I don't really think it looks bad. If it was mine, I would perhaps prefer a different wing design, or at least the wing a little less tall (maybe just shorten it by an inch or two)?
Granted, wings tend to look better on coupes than on verts.
Also a consideration would be which color you plan to paint it? (And will you need to change your forum nick ;)) And as somebody else asked, is the wing functional, in which case keep it!
Arto
I voted "lose it", but I don't really think it looks bad. If it was mine, I would perhaps prefer a different wing design, or at least the wing a little less tall (maybe just shorten it by an inch or two)?
Granted, wings tend to look better on coupes than on verts.
Also a consideration would be which color you plan to paint it? (And will you need to change your forum nick ;)) And as somebody else asked, is the wing functional, in which case keep it!
Arto
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (327shp)
hay
i have the same year,same color but without the stripe. I like the stripe and the letters on the back ,and i love the mags but the spoiler ?
whatever you like go for it :seeya
i have the same year,same color but without the stripe. I like the stripe and the letters on the back ,and i love the mags but the spoiler ?
whatever you like go for it :seeya
Losing or keeping the spoiler is a tough decision... I didn't like it too much initially when I bought the car.. but it kinda grew on me... Still have to make that decision.. and it's not an easy one...
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (MN-Brent)
Lose it and then do the black paint with metallic grey strips like Lasse's vette.
Add some 17s on front with 255/50s and 18s on the rear with 275/40s. Chrome roll bar hoops would be cool too. Its been said before, its fun spending other peoples money. :jester
Brent...
Add some 17s on front with 255/50s and 18s on the rear with 275/40s. Chrome roll bar hoops would be cool too. Its been said before, its fun spending other peoples money. :jester
Brent...
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (Captain Morgan)
Oliver,
Is the spoiler functional? If not, then lose it. If it actually aids in downforce, and you NEED it on the vette, then I say keep it.
Is the spoiler functional? If not, then lose it. If it actually aids in downforce, and you NEED it on the vette, then I say keep it.
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (reidry)
GSC3 ... give it up, what color are you considering? Are you looking to change or just freshen up the paint?
Ryan
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (1970 Stingray)
If it were mine and I really wanted a spoiler, I'd use one like Maurice has and use real "C-O-R-V-E-T-T-E" letters. :D
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (GrandSportC3)
I'm planning to re-paint the car with Lasse's paint scheme... Black with Silver stripes...
I got Florida dibbs on the current scheme :hurray:
Ryan
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (reidry)
I'm planning to re-paint the car with Lasse's paint scheme... Black with Silver stripes...
Whew... I really want to paint my '69 Coupe your current scheme and was getting worried my car was going to be too much of a copy of yours.
I got Florida dibbs on the current scheme :hurray:
Ryan
Whew... I really want to paint my '69 Coupe your current scheme and was getting worried my car was going to be too much of a copy of yours.
I got Florida dibbs on the current scheme :hurray:
Ryan
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (GrandSportC3)
SO, ignore the poll. paint it like Lasse's (black and silver) and KEEP THE WING.
It is your vette, if you like the uniqueness, (which is a big plus) then stay the way it is.
Since no one else has one like it, that is a big plus.
It is your vette, if you like the uniqueness, (which is a big plus) then stay the way it is.
Since no one else has one like it, that is a big plus.
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (Desertdawg)
SO, ignore the poll. paint it like Lasse's (black and silver) and KEEP THE WING.
It is your vette, if you like the uniqueness, (which is a big plus) then stay the way it is.
Since no one else has one like it, that is a big plus.
It is your vette, if you like the uniqueness, (which is a big plus) then stay the way it is.
Since no one else has one like it, that is a big plus.
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (GrandSportC3)
I'm not sure yet what I'm going to do... I might stay with the current scheme.. but I really like the black/silver scheme...
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it??
I voted to keep the spoiler but I'm really trying to be unbiased. I have a unique '69 in that it has a wraparound rear window ('78-'82 [non opening]), rear fender flares and front fenders with the egg-crate gills ('70-'72). I would like to go back to stock appearance, but I'll keep the rear fender flares; they help hide the 295/50-15s in the rear. I don't know what I'll do with the front meats, probably step down to 275 or so.
Back to your car. The only reason I would ditch the spoiler is because it kinda makes the body more "busy." Having said that, with your front tilted open, it would balance out the car in a visual aspect. In standard trim (doors closed, hood closed, trunk closed) the tail pulls a person's eyes to the back of your car (heh, damn I sound like a photographer talking...) This could be good or bad, that's up to you. I was noticing the lines of your car without the tail and everything flowed much more smoothly. I don't know how much clearance you have up front, but maybe a chin spoiler added with the tail would be an idea???
Whatever you decide- :chevy :seeya :cheers: I wanna be in that 10% "fast" category one of these days. I'm only 25 and have plans for a T56 + LS1/6 punched out to 400+ cubic inches. That's if I don't have the money for that GM ZL-1 block and some turbos :D one day, one day...
Back to your car. The only reason I would ditch the spoiler is because it kinda makes the body more "busy." Having said that, with your front tilted open, it would balance out the car in a visual aspect. In standard trim (doors closed, hood closed, trunk closed) the tail pulls a person's eyes to the back of your car (heh, damn I sound like a photographer talking...) This could be good or bad, that's up to you. I was noticing the lines of your car without the tail and everything flowed much more smoothly. I don't know how much clearance you have up front, but maybe a chin spoiler added with the tail would be an idea???
Whatever you decide- :chevy :seeya :cheers: I wanna be in that 10% "fast" category one of these days. I'm only 25 and have plans for a T56 + LS1/6 punched out to 400+ cubic inches. That's if I don't have the money for that GM ZL-1 block and some turbos :D one day, one day...
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Re: [POLL] Keep it or lose it?? (GrandSportC3)
Oliver:
Along with the majority of Forum members, I too am a traditionalist. A small spoiler on back is OK...but your current one is not to my likeing either....Loose it!!!
Eddie
Along with the majority of Forum members, I too am a traditionalist. A small spoiler on back is OK...but your current one is not to my likeing either....Loose it!!!
Eddie
