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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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First one isn't too bad, something about the second one sure makes it look like a ricer. :ack
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Workman
For example, If you pull the FI and bolt on a carburator and spray paint the interior, it might be peachy to you, but doing so will probably narrow the number of potential buyers.
I'll try to remember that next time I pull out the sawzall.

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If the resale value of your car and potential future buyers are your main concern... you should drive a Toyota Camry.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Personally, I think the shape of the C4 is kind of odd. it doesn't go with with aftermarket additions 99% of the time.

The one exception is I do think there are some good looking cowl hoods, otherwise hell no.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO
I'll try to remember that next time I pull out the sawzall.




If the resale value of your car and potential future buyers are your main concern... you should drive a Toyota Camry.
I really don't care for ground effects but your vette just looks tuff as hell! Its your car do it to it if it makes you happy.

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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by GKK
Two of my favorite body kits.

Both kits are Japanese made.



What brand is it?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO
I'll try to remember that next time I pull out the sawzall.




If the resale value of your car and potential future buyers are your main concern... you should drive a Toyota Camry.
There's that damn car again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE ITTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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I question why people ask these questions.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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I personally can't stand them. Changes the identity of the vette. But like everyone has said, it's your car and you're free to do what you like.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette Daddy
There's that damn car again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE ITTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Judging by your fleet, I do believe you have the means to put it in your own collection without much problem.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO
Judging by your fleet, I do believe you have the means to put it in your own collection without much problem.
Just have to tempt me, don't you???????
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Just have to tempt me, don't you???????
I'll even make you a good deal on it and deliver it seeing as you are right up the road.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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If you match them with ambient lighting , of course they're acceptable.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Vette Daddy
There's that damn car again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE ITTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't beat a steet legal race car

Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
If you match them with ambient lighting , of course they're acceptable.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Personally, I prefer the stock look......
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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Body kits aren't amateur..

Airfoils ARE!

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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 03:53 AM
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I usually don't like the seam that body kits create. They tend to add a bulky look to a sleek car.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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I'll be an echo to what has already been said 10 times:

1. It's your car, and a free country. Do whatever you decide to do and ignore those who don't like it.

2. Since you asked for opinions, here's mine. I don't like them. To me there is no need to alter or customize a Vette's looks. They look fine to me the way GM made them and I feel no need to change that. A couple years ago I was thinking of picking up a second Vette for the wife to drive. There was a decent Quasar Blue one for sale but what killed the deal for me was it had the ground effects, spoiler and such stuff added. I didn't feel like removing them and having to fill holes so I passed on it.

Your mileage may vary!
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