Exhaust Plate Input
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Melting Slicks
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Exhaust Plate Input
Shopping for an exhaust plate & I can't decide. Do I spend $35 or $150? I realize there's a dramatic difference in quality, but would the cheaper one work just as well?
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I have a $35 exhaust plate with the C5 emblem that I bought on Ebay almost 2 years ago. It looks as good now as it did the day I put it on. It is a chrome finish and looks great. Good luck with your decision. 
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Originally Posted by charliesc5
go with the 35, and use the rest towards another mod
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I bought one from WCC for $59.00 (If I remember correctly). It was a Z06 emblem on polished SS. When I got it, I thought it looked terrible and almost sent it back. However, once it was on the car, it looked good. Something about it set against the polished GHL Bullets fit well.
I am glad I didn't spend $150 on one of the billet ones.
I am glad I didn't spend $150 on one of the billet ones.
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Originally Posted by diverdan
I am glad I didn't spend $150 on one of the billet ones.
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/sho...il.cfm?id=1029
Sure looks good but I agree that's a lot of $ for a exhaust plate.
These guys are right you could spend it on other mods.
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I got one for $89 and am happy with it but you don't have to spend that much and you can spend much more it's just what you want and how much you want to spend.
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I've got one that I paid $70 at Xtreme Motorsports - works just as good as the fancy billet ones - although the fancy one does look nice! 
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I just got mine in from this place. Nice. Good price, arrived 2-days later.
http://www.licenseplates.tv/product_...293c28aa893cc9
http://www.licenseplates.tv/product_...293c28aa893cc9
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Nothing wrong with the $35 plate - I have one on mine and it looks very good. Use the difference for some other mod.
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Originally Posted by pcfred
I wondered the same thing and on the advice of some forum members ordered one from Licenseplates.tv for $38 shipping included, got it today and very happy with it.
Put mine on last night from Licenseplate.com. Looks very good. I could not justify spending $75-$150 for a stinking exhaust plate. Save your money.
