ground effects
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2001
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From: Winchester VA
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My feelings...
Do not like the Greenwood Motorsports kits. However, their GTR kit has nice side panel treatment, the Shinoda kit is also nice except for the rear and beat ever is the Callaway aerobody. The kits I like have a few things in common, they don't look glued on, eliminate the disappearing acts the bottom of the door and rocker do, and cost way too much.
Do not like the Greenwood Motorsports kits. However, their GTR kit has nice side panel treatment, the Shinoda kit is also nice except for the rear and beat ever is the Callaway aerobody. The kits I like have a few things in common, they don't look glued on, eliminate the disappearing acts the bottom of the door and rocker do, and cost way too much.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Philadelphia Burbs
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St. Jude Donor '06
Where's the
"not for me, but if you're sure you like it go for it, and I won't think any worse of you for it"
selection?
Corvettes are personal expressions by definition - the vast majority of folks don't drive sports cars (even in 1984, a huge model year for the Corvette, less than 1/2 of one percent of vehicles sold in the US were Corvettes). Body kits are just another form of that expression. Do what you like - lots of folks on the forum have purchased the Greenwood kits and can give you more personal plusses and minuses.
"not for me, but if you're sure you like it go for it, and I won't think any worse of you for it"
selection?
Corvettes are personal expressions by definition - the vast majority of folks don't drive sports cars (even in 1984, a huge model year for the Corvette, less than 1/2 of one percent of vehicles sold in the US were Corvettes). Body kits are just another form of that expression. Do what you like - lots of folks on the forum have purchased the Greenwood kits and can give you more personal plusses and minuses.
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Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Shindand AB
Sorry, but the transition to C4 from C3, left a lot of curves behind. The lady just looked too boxy.
If it weren't for the kits, I would have never looked twice at a stock C4 body. But don't hold it againest us C4 owners. Growing up, the mods on the C3's caught this young boys eye and I knew I would own a vette one day.
If it weren't for the kits, I would have never looked twice at a stock C4 body. But don't hold it againest us C4 owners. Growing up, the mods on the C3's caught this young boys eye and I knew I would own a vette one day.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Belews Creek north carolina
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by j3studio
Where's the
"not for me, but if you're sure you like it go for it, and I won't think any worse of you for it"
selection?
Corvettes are personal expressions by definition - the vast majority of folks don't drive sports cars (even in 1984, a huge model year for the Corvette, less than 1/2 of one percent of vehicles sold in the US were Corvettes). Body kits are just another form of that expression. Do what you like - lots of folks on the forum have purchased the Greenwood kits and can give you more personal plusses and minuses.
"not for me, but if you're sure you like it go for it, and I won't think any worse of you for it"
selection?
Corvettes are personal expressions by definition - the vast majority of folks don't drive sports cars (even in 1984, a huge model year for the Corvette, less than 1/2 of one percent of vehicles sold in the US were Corvettes). Body kits are just another form of that expression. Do what you like - lots of folks on the forum have purchased the Greenwood kits and can give you more personal plusses and minuses.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Daytona Beach Florida
[QUOTE=fastzr1]I like them. See pics.
These are actually not too bad. I am very picky about ground effects. Usually I would say no way to them, especially on vettes. I purchased a Mustang w/ them and took them off that same day, but like I said these are not too bad.
These are actually not too bad. I am very picky about ground effects. Usually I would say no way to them, especially on vettes. I purchased a Mustang w/ them and took them off that same day, but like I said these are not too bad.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Belews Creek north carolina
St. Jude Donor '05
[QUOTE=Bubba91]
that is 
Originally Posted by fastzr1
I like them. See pics.
These are actually not too bad. I am very picky about ground effects. Usually I would say no way to them, especially on vettes. I purchased a Mustang w/ them and took them off that same day, but like I said these are not too bad.
These are actually not too bad. I am very picky about ground effects. Usually I would say no way to them, especially on vettes. I purchased a Mustang w/ them and took them off that same day, but like I said these are not too bad.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Nokesville Va
Originally Posted by 1nicec4
Never liked the Greenwood kit. The Callaway Vettes look wicked. 
But I still have always belived that form should FOLLOW function!! I still almost want to leave off my canter caps and nut covers! And if you do add these to your car, secure them properly! eventhough wings are for flight, I dont want someones to come off at hwy speed in front of me! 
Last edited by 1chicken; Jan 16, 2005 at 08:14 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Belews Creek north carolina
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by 1chicken
But I still have always belived that form should FOLLOW function!! I still almost want to leave off my canter caps and nut covers! And if you do add these to your car, secure them properly! eventhough wings are for flight, I dont want someones to come off at hwy speed in front of me! 
kind of a confusing statement here
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: OKC Ok
im fond of bodykits, my car had one when i bought it... I wouldn't have spent my own money to put one of my car. only because I am just 19yr old student who couldn't afford more then performance stuff, right now for me, financially,,, buying a body kit wouldn't be right, since i much prefer to go fast, but if i was a rich man, i would choose both....
Drifting
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From: Oceansaide CA
Oooh cool plastic to glue to my car, awesome 
How about some lights underneath it? So that ants and beetles and the like can admire my grimy ZF6. Spray painted dashboards are sharp too!
No seriously guys, when you do stuff that radical to your car, it screams "I wish it was something else" NOT "I love and 'customize' my car"
How about some lights underneath it? So that ants and beetles and the like can admire my grimy ZF6. Spray painted dashboards are sharp too!
No seriously guys, when you do stuff that radical to your car, it screams "I wish it was something else" NOT "I love and 'customize' my car"
Instructor
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There are some members on this forum that have ground effects or kitted cars that look incredible-really tough. But they are rare and hard to do. They have to be perfectly installed and finished. Every other element of the car has to compliment the kit perfectly, or they can look like hell IMO. I don't have the artistic skill to know or visualize exactly which wheel/tire combination, wing size, stance set-up, and dozens of other minute details that have to all come together, or get that certain "something" they have to have to be successful. Mostly, I see cars that have been kitted, and nearly all of them just miss that "something".
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Waipahu Hawaii
I hate those damn ugly crappy looking ground effe.................... Oh damn!! I just seen my sig pic!!.............Like I was saying, I love those sexy, sharp looking ground effects on a car. 
Oh damn!! I just seen my sig pic!!.............Like I was saying, I love those sexy, sharp looking ground effects on a car.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Bowie MD
Damn - I just bought a Shinoda body kit, cause I thought they were way cool. I ordered my 1990 and saw it built on the assembly line, so i saw it born. 15 years later, 5 transmissions, 2 engines, 2 rears, 5 Blose CD radios, and a dumptruck driveshaft through the engine oil pan and passenger floor board, I am ready to update my girls looks. ShAME ON THOSE PURISTS, THAT COUNT RIVETS, CHALK MARKS, AND PURIST ORIGINALITY. Why can't we all get along and do what we want to our cars without getting negative feedback from self appointed car guru's??? 
