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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Ok Ive been curious about this ever since this body kit came out. I dont know if anyone has the answer but why is this body kit called "Tiger Shark"? In the two pics below you will see GM's Tiger Shark and White Shark. The rear I know is the same but the front body panel that is sold is actually a White Shark not Tiger Shark.

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Most concept items are never the same as the actual production items.

So what is it that you are wanting ? Your post is vague.
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Looks to me the top one is simply a customized front Tiger Shark fascia... Don't like it IMHO

The 'White Shark' has the standard 'Tiger Shark' fascia.

Did I just repeat what you originally stated?
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Looks to me the top one is simply a customized front Tiger Shark fascia... Don't like it IMHO

The 'White Shark' has the standard 'Tiger Shark' fascia.

Did I just repeat what you originally stated?

The top picture is the factory GM prototype. The second is the actual tiger shark kit being sold to the general public.
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The top picture is the factory GM prototype. The second is the actual tiger shark kit being sold to the general public.
Gotcha, didn't know GM made a 'Tiger Shark' prototype, thanks for clearing that up
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Originally Posted by ajg1915
The top picture is the factory GM prototype. The second is the actual tiger shark kit being sold to the general public.
No, both are GM prototypes. The first one is the "Tiger Shark" and the second is the "White Shark".

But my question is why isnt the aftermarket "Tiger Shark" front fascia actually called a "White Shark"? Since its from the "White Shark" and not the "Tiger Shark".
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Anyways, here is the rear of the White Shark also. As far as I know, no aftermarket company has the rear "Tiger Shark" fascia with the "Corvette" text indented into the rear. Both the "Tiger Shark" and the "White Shark" from GM do.


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The tigershark front and rear were made for a very special type of vette owner and not everyone. Sorry.
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