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C4/C5 - Same frame?

Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:11 PM
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Hey all. I have a wierd question. Some guy I know is trying to push a C5 kit for my C4 on me. Of course, that looks lousy and I'll never do that. But a silly thought crossed my mind. Can I actually bolt on the real C5 body parts? I mean, heck.. The cars look pretty damn close to me. But what do I know.

And please, don't kick my a*s to next Wednesday for asking this. :boxing I'm just curious, for God's sake! :lol:
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:21 PM
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The kit is just some poor fitting rice made by a company called c5 west.

the c4 has a weak birdcage frame, and the c5 has a high tech super stiff frame w/hydroformed rails.





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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:22 PM
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I would say no, the C5's dimensions are very different as well.
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:33 PM
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Thanks.. The C5 is wider - isn't it...
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:41 PM
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c4 to c5 frame, total redesign.
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 01:42 PM
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c4 to c5 frame, total redesign.
:yesnod: It sure is!
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