Tigershark Replica ???????????
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There are several vendors that sell the TS front and rear. It is not a replica of the GM Tiger Shark. As far as I know, no one makes a replica of that one. You can see the differences in the pics below.
Reproduction TS front.
GM Tiger Shark
This is what its actually a replica of. The GM White Shark.
Reproduction TS front.
GM Tiger Shark
This is what its actually a replica of. The GM White Shark.
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Depends on how good a quality you want. I have the Duraflex one I bought here on the forum(Quik Z06). If your car is a DD and you just want a different look, it's a nice/cheaper alternative. I will tell you that my car is in the paint shop now, and I've taken to someone who's already fit/painted one of these replica bumpers. Although I know he'll make it look good, I'm debating ordering the real one from Jhonathan(JW Motoring) instead. I've replaced both my bumpers & the rear quarters. Being my car is pewter & difficult to match, I'm basically getting a whole paint job. My concern is down the road needing a repair on the bumper because I crack it since it is still fiberglass, and having paint match issues. I'm debating whether to just bite the bullet, and get the real one. Here's some pics of mine installed, but not touched otherwise:
It will need some work where it meets the headlights/hood, and where it meets the fenders. Also, the DRLs don't have any mounting provisions, and they must be fabricated. I know nothing about body work, and needed my car to be driveable, so I cut the mounting locations out of my stock bumper, and epoxied it to the new one. My factory bumper was damaged anyway.
You're looking at about $1400 shipped for the real one with the chin spoiler, and about $700 for the Duraflex one. Although they both need some work for fitment, I would tell anyone that if you can afford it, get the real "Starcraft" one. If you, or someone you know is great at custom body work, the Duraflex one may be for you.
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It will need some work where it meets the headlights/hood, and where it meets the fenders. Also, the DRLs don't have any mounting provisions, and they must be fabricated. I know nothing about body work, and needed my car to be driveable, so I cut the mounting locations out of my stock bumper, and epoxied it to the new one. My factory bumper was damaged anyway.
You're looking at about $1400 shipped for the real one with the chin spoiler, and about $700 for the Duraflex one. Although they both need some work for fitment, I would tell anyone that if you can afford it, get the real "Starcraft" one. If you, or someone you know is great at custom body work, the Duraflex one may be for you.
That's my opinion
Erik
Last edited by Jaquess; Aug 9, 2009 at 05:48 PM.
