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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 06:33 PM
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I saw this abomination at a car show today. What were they thinking???
http://www.retroc4-1.com/
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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That is horrible.
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looks like the rear bumper sticks out allot
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sjw91
I saw this abomination at a car show today. What were they thinking???
http://www.retroc4-1.com/
But they called it "New and Exciting" that means it must be fast and everybody will want-one. Sign up now and receive notices on when this amazing kit will be available in your town.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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hideous
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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People buy this crap?
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Holy smokes
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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wow just wow, short bus much
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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"The new and exciting Retro C4-1 Kit and accessory items are designed to fit all C4 Corvette models from 1984 – 1996. The Retro C4-1 Kit is produced in Limited Edition quantities. The concept and design of the Retro C4-1 tastefully merges a 1950’s Classic style with a Modern day twist. The front headlight rock guard bezels give a nostalgic look of the 1953-1955 Corvette, while the rear tail light section has the rocket fin appearance also reminiscent of the 1953-1955 Corvette."
I guess you can't believe eveything you read.
"Heads will turn."
Away! That's the only line I can agree with.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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I thought that the rear of the C5 was fat.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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And it actually looks even worse in person. And the left muffler is still crooked, just like the pictures on the website.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 09:44 PM
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you gotta be kidding! the `53 tailights were actualy on little fins and they looked OK. they look like pimples here.
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Florida is full of idiots. I've seen so many customs Vettes
from there that I think the humidity affects their rationality.

From their point of view that is one awesome retro-fit, and
like the liberals you can not tell him otherwise.



This is in case he drives thru an avalanche to protect the headlights.



The C1 Corvette letters costs more that the Vette itself.



Anyone in here knows Brad?

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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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Ouch!
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In defense of my fellow idiots, everyone around me thought it was awful too.

But there are a lot of Vettes around here with WAY too many stripes and graphics.
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Originally Posted by 93Rubie
People buy this crap?
I doubt it.
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wonder if this is an offshoot from the kits they made for the C-6s, kinda the same thing/idea.
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Originally Posted by mbgator
But they called it "New and Exciting" that means it must be fast and everybody will want-one. Sign up now and receive notices on when this amazing kit will be available in your town.
I'd rather be waterboarded.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sjw91
I saw this abomination at a car show today. What were they thinking???
http://www.retroc4-1.com/
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