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Old Aug 2, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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Default Quick Silver vs. 2004 Machine Silver?

Are they identical or are there a slight differences. Has anyone actually compared them side X side?
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 03:01 AM
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Machine silver has more flake in it
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IMO, the quicksilver is slightly lighter in color.
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Old Aug 3, 2006 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by TAGVETTE
IMO, the quicksilver is slightly lighter in color.
, MS is darker and quite noticeable, 3 different silvers on the C5's, SS,QS,MS
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Originally Posted by RABVET427
Are they identical or are there a slight differences. Has anyone actually compared them side X side?
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The one thing I know (IMO) is that both are just beautiful.
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Heres StuzVette and JamiC6 side by side...





...and in the same sunlight up close...



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StuzVette --

Thanks for the comparison pics of the C5 and C6 Vettes. They are the best I've seen. They really illustrate the differences (and similarities).

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