84-96 C5 Conversion Kit
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BTW, I did a search and didn't see any topics regarding a C5 Conversion so I thought I'd post it up...
To be perfectly honest I don't see anything wrong with this kit, granted I don't like the C4 fender flares...
BTW, I did a search and didn't see any topics regarding a C5 Conversion so I thought I'd post it up...
To be perfectly honest I don't see anything wrong with this kit, granted I don't like the C4 fender flares...
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I don't think you're going to get a lot of favorable opinions on that kit here. It has been discussed in the past. The fit and finish of the product leaves a lot to be desired. I feel that if you want a C5, you should get a C5, not dress up a C4 to look like one.
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Originally Posted by longhorn_C4
I feel that if you want a C5, you should get a C5, not dress up a C4 to look like one.
Dressing up a C4 to make it look like a C5 is rice, plain and simple. C5 prices are starting to drop, maybe it's time to look at trading up to something newer. You get a modern vehicle with all the updates, and you don't destroy a classic C4 in the process. Win win situation.
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I'm guessing that this is your first Vette. when I first bought mine I went through "looking at every catalog and website and wondering about the mods" syndrome, too. I eventually came back to earth and made a plan to add things that kept it's original appeal, but personalized it to my tastes. I'm not going dramatic, and it will always be a 
C4.
C4.
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Those kits always look terrible and never fit right. It will instantly kill the value of your car and you will spend tons of money on doing it. Everyone who sees the car will consider it junk. I know this is not what you want to hear, but you NEED to hear it.
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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak
Dressing up a C4 to make it look like a C5 is rice, plain and simple. C5 prices are starting to drop, maybe it's time to look at trading up to something newer. You get a modern vehicle with all the updates, and you don't destroy a classic C4 in the process. Win win situation.
Cheaper to buy the real thing
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Im one of those that like that kit,but its only if youre going to take a C4 that needs alot of bodywork to be fixed right and you can do it real cheap,such as doing it all yourself.I dont think it looks bad at all.However,alot of body work is required with most bolt on kits.Alot of gridning,sanding,adding or removing glass to make it look like it belongs there.
That being said,if you have a perfectly good C4,body and all,theres not much sense in spending all that money and then having the car possibly lose its value more than it needs to.
That being said,if you have a perfectly good C4,body and all,theres not much sense in spending all that money and then having the car possibly lose its value more than it needs to.
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Originally Posted by mash2k
Poor guy didn't realize that he was walking into a minefield.
I just realized that modifying a C4 to look like a C5 is a no-no...
My main reason for asking is I have decided to purchase a Corvette, but I was caught between 2 dilemmas:
A) Use my $15,000 and buy a C4, pour the rest into the engine and into a C5 kit (because I love the looks, hence this post)...
or
B) Use my $15,000 and pick up a C5 and have no money left for nothing... for awhile that is!
