Ground Effects

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Aug 26, 2010 | 08:24 AM

Butterkup

Thread Starter

Intermediate

Joined: Aug 2010

Posts: 44

Likes: 0

From: NC

Ground Effects

I bought my car and it has the ground effects on it. I personally do not like them. Just getting a census of what you think.

Attached Images

Aug 26, 2010 | 08:29 AM

onedef92

Team Owner

Joined: Oct 2000

Posts: 96,443

Likes: 9

From: Fort Knox, KY

Cruise-In IV Veteran

Cruise-In VI Veteran

Cruise-In VII Veteran

Cruise-In VIII Veteran

I only like the John Greenwood kits with the full aero-body treatment, particularly the rear valance tunnel.

Aug 26, 2010 | 09:13 AM

TheDudeMatt

Racer

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 289

Likes: 0

From: NY

My opinion....

Ground effects destroy vettes.

even greenwood.

The corvette should not have a wing or sideskirts.

Aug 26, 2010 | 09:21 AM

Muffin

Race Director

Joined: Jun 1999

Posts: 14,924

Likes: 9

From: Merritt Ils Fl

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDudeMatt

My opinion....

Ground effects destroy vettes.

even greenwood.

The corvette should not have a wing or sideskirts.

To each his own. I like my Greenwood. Not sure I would do it again but am pleased with what I have.

Aug 26, 2010 | 09:25 AM

ElvisGraceBo

Burning Brakes

Joined: Jun 2009

Posts: 767

Likes: 1

From: Ponce Inlet FL

I like it. It's different. But, if you like it is the question. Nothing wrong from my perspective. Rock on. Own it.

Aug 26, 2010 | 10:28 AM

yellow87

Advanced

Joined: Sep 2007

Posts: 65

Likes: 0

From: morrisville nc

it looks good, its funny that most people say they don't like kits ;whether they have a vette or not, but then almost get into an accident starring at it

Aug 26, 2010 | 10:32 AM

GKK

Safety Car

Joined: Jan 2004

Posts: 3,783

Likes: 15

From: Northern California

The Greenwood Body kit looks Great and gives the C4 Vettes a more Muscular Aggressive stance.

Aug 26, 2010 | 10:32 AM

dukeallen

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 2,528

Likes: 2

From: PA

Personally I don't care for them. May I ask, if you don't like them, why did you buy this particular car rather than one without?

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Joe Kucinski

Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Joe Kucinski

Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Verdad Gallardo

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

Brett Foote

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Joe Kucinski

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Michael S. Palmer

Aug 26, 2010 | 11:14 AM

Butterkup

Thread Starter

Intermediate

Joined: Aug 2010

Posts: 44

Likes: 0

From: NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukeallen

Personally I don't care for them. May I ask, if you don't like them, why did you buy this particular car rather than one without?

Sure you can! I ran across this particular vette and the person was in a bind and needed to sell it. I looked at the mechanical more so than the looks. As my first one, I looked at it as a great project car.

Maybe they will grow on me as I move forward. Love it and love what it can be in the future with a little work!

My dream car is below.....

Attached Images

Aug 26, 2010 | 11:17 AM

#10

dukeallen

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 2,528

Likes: 2

From: PA

Well you have an excellent car for a project!

Aug 26, 2010 | 11:28 AM

#11

onedef92

Team Owner

Joined: Oct 2000

Posts: 96,443

Likes: 9

From: Fort Knox, KY

Cruise-In IV Veteran

Cruise-In VI Veteran

Cruise-In VII Veteran

Cruise-In VIII Veteran

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukeallen

Well you have an excellent car for a project!

Better to have a project car than a certified basket case. Looks like a nice car to me.

Aug 26, 2010 | 12:14 PM

#12

pologreen1

Team Owner

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 20,974

Likes: 261

Change your wheels, and you will have a totally different car. You might be surprised how boring the car looks with out them when you really look at it.

A zr1 is another story.

Aug 26, 2010 | 12:23 PM

#13

kenv

Le Mans Master

Joined: Feb 1999

Posts: 6,470

Likes: 2

From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work

St. Jude Donor '10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muffin

To each his own. I like my Greenwood. Not sure I would do it again but am pleased with what I have.

But I have to ask, why did you buy a car you did not like? Unless you got it for free, there have to be other Vettes in the same price range.

Aug 26, 2010 | 12:29 PM

#14

kenv

Le Mans Master

Joined: Feb 1999

Posts: 6,470

Likes: 2

From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work

St. Jude Donor '10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butterkup

I know its not a Charger, but I would bet that they would have to pick Catherine Bach up with a sponge at her age if she tried to jump through the window of that car like she, Bo & Luke used to do in the old days.

Aug 26, 2010 | 12:35 PM

#15

Butterkup

Thread Starter

Intermediate

Joined: Aug 2010

Posts: 44

Likes: 0

From: NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by pologreen1

Change your wheels, and you will have a totally different car. You might be surprised how boring the car looks with out them when you really look at it.

A zr1 is another story.

I agree on the wheels... I have been looking. A shop about a mile from my home has at least 8-10 sets to choose from. Never give a woman (as in me) that many options...

Aug 26, 2010 | 12:39 PM

#16

Butterkup

Thread Starter

Intermediate

Joined: Aug 2010

Posts: 44

Likes: 0

From: NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenv

Aug 26, 2010 | 01:26 PM

#17

GTA8500

Instructor

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 225

Likes: 0

From: wilmington De

Quote:

Originally Posted by pologreen1

Change your wheels, and you will have a totally different car. You might be surprised how boring the car looks with out them when you really look at it.

them wheels suck and one of the ugliest wheels on a C4! add some new wheels way better car! i like ground effects am going to be adding some to my vette

Aug 26, 2010 | 01:28 PM

#18

mmercer

Burning Brakes

Joined: Aug 2009

Posts: 950

Likes: 8

From: Bowling Green Ohio

I have never been partial to any ground effect additions and prefer a stock look. That being said, it's your ride...do what makes you happy.

Aug 26, 2010 | 01:38 PM

#19

thedudeman321

Racer

Joined: Jun 2010

Posts: 402

Likes: 1

From: Tabernacle NJ

To me the ground effects make it look entirely too much like an 85-90 trans am. Not saying whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.

Aug 26, 2010 | 01:41 PM

#20

mdlfcrss

Burning Brakes

Joined: Aug 2006

Posts: 1,123

Likes: 1

From: Rockland County NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butterkup

I bought my car and it has the ground effects on it. I personally do not like them. Just getting a census of what you think.

If you're unhappy with the ground effects, I wonder what you would be left with if you removed them? I don't know how they're attached, but some two sided tape and a few hidden set screws might not leave you with a big headache to try and fix. The wing, on the other hand...you'd better learn to love!

Reply Share

First
Prev
1 / 12
Next
Last

Forum Jump