Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Need opinions Pics within :)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:08 AM
  #1  
MawneeC5's Avatar
MawneeC5
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 9
From: Springhill FL
Default Need opinions Pics within :)

I had some extra vinyl from the stripes so I did the gas cap. What do you guys think ? Does it make the car look racey or ricey ?

http://www.angelfire.com/wizard/mawnee/

Last edited by MawneeC5; Apr 7, 2006 at 10:12 AM.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:10 AM
  #2  
needhlp's Avatar
needhlp
Drifting
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,502
Likes: 0
From: Sayville NY
Default

Originally Posted by MawneeC5
I had some extra vinyl from the strips so I did the gas cap. What do you guys think ? Does it make the car look racey or ricey ?

http://www.angelfire.com/wizard/mawnee/
call me a traitor but I really like the bike
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:12 AM
  #3  
dhpeck's Avatar
dhpeck
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 377
Likes: 33
From: Maple Grove MN
Default

I think it looks good from a distance (didn't have close up picture) plus you can always take it off.....I've seen cool stainless gas door covers at mid america that look sharp don't know if they still sell

dp
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:21 AM
  #4  
MawneeC5's Avatar
MawneeC5
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 9
From: Springhill FL
Default

Originally Posted by needhlp
call me a traitor but I really like the bike

Haha thanks
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:23 AM
  #5  
MYCoupe's Avatar
MYCoupe
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,490
Likes: 68
From: Hewitt NJ
Default

Doesn't do anything for me...
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:26 AM
  #6  
ben dover's Avatar
ben dover
Team Owner
20 Year Member
St. Jude 20 Year Donor
Active Streak: 120 Days
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 21,849
Likes: 140
From: When all is said and done... there is a hell of a lot more said than done. Riverside,Texas
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
Default

Like the stripes and the wheels - can't decide about the filler cap.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:29 AM
  #7  
MawneeC5's Avatar
MawneeC5
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 9
From: Springhill FL
Default

Originally Posted by ben dover
Like the stripes and the wheels - can't decide about the filler cap.
I cant either. Sometimes I think it looks great..and other times I"m kinda...eh . Since its so easy to remove, I decided to leave it on for a while and see if it grows on me or not

Thats why I figured I'd get some more opinions

Last edited by MawneeC5; Apr 7, 2006 at 10:32 AM.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:30 AM
  #8  
bb609's Avatar
bb609
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,252
Likes: 0
From: NH
Default

Looks like a used one off a black car waiting for paint? Not for me, sorry.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-5

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:33 AM
  #9  
JTJ's Avatar
JTJ
Drifting
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,393
Likes: 0
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Default

Originally Posted by ben dover
Like the stripes and the wheels - can't decide about the filler cap.
Breaks up the line of the car too much, too busy..
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:33 AM
  #10  
TPR492's Avatar
TPR492
Racer
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 377
Likes: 0
From: VA
St. Jude Donor '06
Default

Looks Better Without IMO
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:33 AM
  #11  
HP_Addict's Avatar
HP_Addict
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,285
Likes: 16
From: Nashville TN
Default

Sorry but I am going with ricey. why bring attention to the gas cap? It just breaks up the smooth lines of the car.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:35 AM
  #12  
z06cab's Avatar
z06cab
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 6,384
Likes: 0
From: Toronto,Ont.Canada
Default

oh sooo you put it on...I was going to say to find the s.o.b that did that and kick his butt..
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:55 AM
  #13  
MawneeC5's Avatar
MawneeC5
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 9
From: Springhill FL
Default

Haha fair enough guys. Just needed some more opinions to help me decide
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:56 AM
  #14  
ivandrea's Avatar
ivandrea
Burning Brakes
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
From: Poland oh
Default

Originally Posted by marlowchris
Sorry but I am going with ricey. why bring attention to the gas cap? It just breaks up the smooth lines of the car.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:03 AM
  #15  
ZBrink's Avatar
ZBrink
Pro
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 627
Likes: 7
From: Fairfax, VA and Springfield, IL
St. Jude Donor '06
Default

I think the stripes look awesome but I don't think I really like the gas cap cover. Sorry
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:10 AM
  #16  
b98's Avatar
b98
Le Mans Master
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,202
Likes: 3
From: somwhere Texas
Default

Originally Posted by bb609
Looks like a used one off a black car waiting for paint? Not for me, sorry.
nowpaint the vette BLACK to match.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:13 AM
  #17  
hdff's Avatar
hdff
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,554
Likes: 3
From: pasadena in the great state of TEXAS
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Default

stripes gas cover
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Need opinions Pics within :)

Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:17 AM
  #18  
edensknight's Avatar
edensknight
Race Director
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 11,308
Likes: 1
From: The Beautiful Greater Bay Area California
Default

Originally Posted by JTJ
Breaks up the line of the car too much, too busy..
IMHO: However, because it can be easily removed, leave it on for a while. If it really grows on you keep it, and, if not, then remove it. Remember, it is your Vette.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:11 PM
  #19  
KMeloney's Avatar
KMeloney
Drifting
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 0
From: Near Philly PA
Default

Originally Posted by MawneeC5
What do you guys think ? Does it make the car look racey or ricey ?
Yipes. Not good. But maybe I'm missing the reason you did it. Why would you bother to draw attention to the panel that covers your gas cap? I'm sure the designers of the C5 (and most cars, for that matter) wish they could visually eliminate the lid altogether. I certainly don't think it makes much sense to have your car shout "Hey, look! This is where the gas goes in!"

Despite the fact that I'm not sure they're my taste, at least the aluminum replacement caps (that do away with the stock panel) attempt to be racey by virtue of the fact that they're functional and found on many race cars. Blacking out the panel, though... I don't know. Doesn't seem to add anything "racey" at all. Just distracting.

The good part? Without that distraction, your car looks absolutely great. Love the stripes, too!



-Kirk

PS -- More info than you were looking for, I'm sure. Sorry about that.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 12:17 PM
  #20  
peter pan's Avatar
peter pan
Life Time NCM #2196
Supporting Lifetime
Veteran: Air Force
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 82,599
Likes: 1,717
From: Converse TX
Default

Originally Posted by edensknight
IMHO: However, because it can be easily removed, leave it on for a while. If it really grows on you keep it, and, if not, then remove it. Remember, it is your Vette.

It is your Vette and something different is always great, now I do not care for the black gas cover
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:42 AM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE