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View Poll Results: What do you think of ground effects kits
Love the ground effects kit - I've got one
18
13.04%
Hate the ground effects kit
78
56.52%
The kit only looks good on really well presented cars
32
23.19%
Love the ground effects kit - I wish I could afford one
10
7.25%
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Ground Affects Kit - What do you think
Thread Starter
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 45
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From: Lilydale Victoria
Ground Affects Kit - What do you think
What are the general thoughts about ground effects kits on C4's.
My personal opinion is that it takes away from the characteristics
that sets vette's apart from the rest
The full kit is just too much for me and it turns the vette into
something I'd expect from a Japanese after market shop, with
all the bulging attributes.
Now I know that there will be people who'll dissagree with me
and I'll be the first to admit that I've seen some fine examples
of C4's with the kit, but for me, in my mind, it turns them into a
custom car not a vette.
What do you think?
My personal opinion is that it takes away from the characteristics
that sets vette's apart from the rest
The full kit is just too much for me and it turns the vette into
something I'd expect from a Japanese after market shop, with
all the bulging attributes.
Now I know that there will be people who'll dissagree with me
and I'll be the first to admit that I've seen some fine examples
of C4's with the kit, but for me, in my mind, it turns them into a
custom car not a vette.
What do you think?
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,214
Likes: 65
From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Here is where i stand on that one Shayne: (they were both mine at that stage, and i loved them both equally 
)
Well not quite in the middle, the 87 had the spoiler, but it would be getting no more, and it suited the car well,
and the 94 is staying as it is....
)Well not quite in the middle, the 87 had the spoiler, but it would be getting no more, and it suited the car well,
and the 94 is staying as it is....
Last edited by Casethecorvetteman; Jun 4, 2007 at 07:56 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 794
Likes: 2
From: Allentown Pa.
Ground effects
Here we go again, When I bought my Vette a Greenwood kit was already on the car. It is a full kit and on my car it looks great. I know many members hate them and thats O.K. A Vette looks great without a kit as well. So be it, some people like Vanilla and some like Chocolate. This debate will never end. Allentown Ernie.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 5,214
Likes: 65
From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
But so is the thread starter's steering wheel too 
Race Director
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From: Overland Park Kansas
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The biggest problem with this poll is no kit is specified. There are different kinds of kits and some look better than others.
My opinion (though I'm not voting), is that the F40 shape (curved in belly) of the C4 is one of the areas where you shouldn't mess around too much. The car's general shape is much straighter than the C3 and possibly the C5/6 (depending on your persective). Also, I think of the C4 as a smoother version of the C3. The hallmarks of the C3 are the wheel flares and thin belly. That said....
The front spoiler begs for something to balance it rearward and that means putting something underneath. That's why I picked sidepipes, a hood-change, and a wing. Compared to a Greenwood kit, mine looks less "flat-sided" though. That's the biggest reason for my choice. Toledo Pro also makes a kit that leave more of the belly curves. I like it too. But...
Now that I've made that change and spent several years looking at kits, my advise is to put 315's on the rear (for visual balance) and leave the rest as-is. Don't mess with a kit. But, maybe you REALLY WANT A CHANGE. IF SO.....
If you are a good glasser or know one, consider raising the center section of the hood 1/2" to 1". Sidepipes are still way cool..... But, keep the changes subtle. Also... consider a bumper change.
gp
My opinion (though I'm not voting), is that the F40 shape (curved in belly) of the C4 is one of the areas where you shouldn't mess around too much. The car's general shape is much straighter than the C3 and possibly the C5/6 (depending on your persective). Also, I think of the C4 as a smoother version of the C3. The hallmarks of the C3 are the wheel flares and thin belly. That said....
The front spoiler begs for something to balance it rearward and that means putting something underneath. That's why I picked sidepipes, a hood-change, and a wing. Compared to a Greenwood kit, mine looks less "flat-sided" though. That's the biggest reason for my choice. Toledo Pro also makes a kit that leave more of the belly curves. I like it too. But...
Now that I've made that change and spent several years looking at kits, my advise is to put 315's on the rear (for visual balance) and leave the rest as-is. Don't mess with a kit. But, maybe you REALLY WANT A CHANGE. IF SO.....
If you are a good glasser or know one, consider raising the center section of the hood 1/2" to 1". Sidepipes are still way cool..... But, keep the changes subtle. Also... consider a bumper change.
gp
Last edited by GREGGPENN; Jun 4, 2007 at 10:54 AM.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Denver Colorado
Now where's my VB?
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 55
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From: Shawano Wisconsin
Absolutely love them if they are done right. I have one, and at shows and events, my car really stands out. Yesterday I had a bunch of people looking at mine while at a rally and a ton taking pics in order to maybe do the same to theirs. It's whatever you really like that matters. I also like a real clean car with no effects.