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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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So I need some input in the quest of a C5R gas cap and would it look good on a C5 Vette with L5 motorsport fender flares.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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If you are talking about the big chrome one.....not very many on the forum like it. It really takes away from the clean lines the car has.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by c5blkvetteguy
If you are talking about the big chrome one.....not very many on the forum like it. It really takes away from the clean lines the car has.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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trashy.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Yes it is the one that Breathless performance has the base is carbon fiber and the cap is polished aluminum.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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I don't like it it sticks out to much looks odd.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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that looks like C5Rice.
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:57 PM
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that looks like C5Rice.


If you ask an opinion you will get an answer ......
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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Well my wife looked at a photo of a vette with it on and the verdict is in and she said HELL NO so I guess no gas cap, thanks to all for your input.
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That was a close one!
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DRKANGEL
Well my wife looked at a photo of a vette with it on and the verdict is in and she said HELL NO so I guess no gas cap, thanks to all for your input.
Smart Woman you've got there!!
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Now if only the louver guys seen the light.
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Originally Posted by c5blkvetteguy
If you are talking about the big chrome one.....not very many on the forum like it. It really takes away from the clean lines the car has.


+1 on that point of view
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Looks good on my Hummer but not the vette
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