C5 split window!
Aug 25, 2006 | 12:23 PM
Pro
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From: Toronto Ontario
Sorry, just looks like a cheap immitation of the classic.
Aug 25, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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From: Los Angeles
Aug 25, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09
Aug 25, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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From: London(UK)/Troyes(France)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nithros
I hope I never have to see one of those in person...
Aug 25, 2006 | 12:50 PM
Pro
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From: Wernersville PA
Thumbs down, though the concept is ok.
Aug 25, 2006 | 12:56 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Columbia MO
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vega$Vette
Seems like a good idea. Just doesn't work.
I agree. In theory I would have been very enthusiastic,
but in practice it looks like what it is. A cheap, stick on
piece of plastic.
I've gotta vote no.
But like in all appearance mods, to each his own,
I certainly wouldn't shake my finger at any one who
wanted that on their car.
Aug 25, 2006 | 01:32 PM
Le Mans Master
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From: Conroe Texas
back in the day, some of the 63 coupe guys were cutting out the bar and installing the 1 piece rear window from the later years.
Aug 25, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nithros
I hope I never have to see one of those in person...
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Aug 25, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nithros
I hope I never have to see one of those in person...
lol
Aug 25, 2006 | 03:02 PM
Drifting
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From: Clanton AL
Quote:
Originally Posted by TroutFisher
Maybe if it were a complete redesign / new entire hatch it could work. That one just looks too cheap, a stick on after thought. If it were truley designed as a complete replacement the idea could have potential.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Aug 25, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Aug 25, 2006 | 04:25 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Jensen Beach FL
Aug 25, 2006 | 04:36 PM
Melting Slicks
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Ralph Nader is gearing up another debate.......It will be produced for only 1 year!
Aug 25, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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You could do the samething with some duct tape!
Aug 25, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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Aug 25, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
It would look a heck of allot better if the frame for the split window was about 1/2 the current width??
Sep 13, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Sep 13, 2006 | 04:29 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: Rhode Island
Don't do it.
Sep 13, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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From: Brentwood CA
I Think It Loogs Fugly
Fugly!
Sep 13, 2006 | 04:47 PM
Instructor
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From: Charlotte NC
Well, it
IS different............................... Think I'd have to see it in person to render a final judgement....
