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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
Came with it..not sure if I like it yet...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...cho98/Butt.jpg
I like it, and its definitely not as tall as it appears in the pictures.

Coupled with a high-rise hood it gives the car a very distinctive appearance...Here's Mine:



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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Since were on the rear spoiler/wing topic, anyone know who manufactures the wing that goes on the C5R's?
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by slolane
Mine came with this ACI. I am going to leave it on because I think it looks better than the holes that would be left behind
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MyBlueC5
Make yer own...


Very very nice . Tell us more about it Make one fer me???
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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Thank you so much for your opinions!! I'm leaning toward the Carravagio..Hope I can find a decent body shop to paint and install it. Can anybody recommend a good shop on the Eastern Shore of Maryland?? Also, does anyone have a photo of an ACI installed? Thanks again!
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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I just saw a post of an ACI installed.My apologies for asking on my previous post. I would like, however, to see the area where it joins on top...Thanks!
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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Here are a few Caravaggio shots for you


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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SJC5
Very very nice . Tell us more about it Make one fer me???
Made a few of them for fellow members. Too time consuming, too expensive...


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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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wingless FTW!
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MyBlueC5
Made a few of them for fellow members. Too time consuming, too expensive...


I still think you have the best looking product out there.
Since you don't make them anymore, I guess I'll have to buy the one from Mid America, or Carvaggio.
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if i had one i would go with the caravaggio, looks the cleanest IMO
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 02:49 AM
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Caravaggio. A couple of points in favor. The top forward edge lines up with the trunk opening so you don't have an additional seam as on the ACI which doesn't go all the way forward. It doesn't stick up as high which would make it a further reach if you like putting things in the trunk occasionally. The sides are longer giving it a sleeker look. It doesn't bolt on so, according to John Caravaggio, it is removable if the need should arise. Lastly, the reason in my opinion that it looks the most integrated with the design of the car, is because it was designed by John Cafaro, the designer of the C5.
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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 03:05 AM
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I am not too big on spoilers but if I had to do it, it would be Mark's
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Originally Posted by striper
Caravaggio. A couple of points in favor. The top forward edge lines up with the trunk opening so you don't have an additional seam as on the ACI which doesn't go all the way forward. It doesn't stick up as high which would make it a further reach if you like putting things in the trunk occasionally. The sides are longer giving it a sleeker look. It doesn't bolt on so, according to John Caravaggio, it is removable if the need should arise. Lastly, the reason in my opinion that it looks the most integrated with the design of the car, is because it was designed by John Cafaro, the designer of the C5.
Perfectly said but the only thing I don't like about the Caravaggio is the side spikes cross over the body line between the qtr and rear bumper. That drives me nuts... it looks like an aftermarket spoiler.

Having said that, I love the way the wing comes straight off the back. I used the ACI and cut the tips off and moulded it into the bumper for cost reasons... If I ever make another one, I'll cut up a Caravaggio instead.

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Originally Posted by MyBlueC5
.... If I ever make another one, I'll cut up a Caravaggio instead.

Mark

If you ever make another one, and if I could afford it, its going on MY car


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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
I am not too big on spoilers but if I had to do it, it would be Mark's
Okay Nouman, what do you want?

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Originally Posted by FactoryRaceCar
If you ever make another one, and if I could afford it, its going on MY car


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Ohhhh, nevermind...

Hope things are going well. How are the springs holding up? Fine I hope. I had someone else send me their springs to do the same thing.

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Old Nov 3, 2006 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by MyBlueC5
Ohhhh, nevermind...

Hope things are going well. How are the springs holding up? Fine I hope. I had someone else send me their springs to do the same thing.

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