I am ok with it 
**RANT** Why do C5 owners do the craziest mods
Pro
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From: 15 miles south from the Raisin Capitol of the World Caifornia
Safety Car
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
You must have some pretty weak competition in Cali, cause that looks like a$$. Its cars like yours that made me create this thread in the first place. Thank you for proving my point
Your car has at least 6 of the points I made in my first post.. Including the faux split window
Your car has at least 6 of the points I made in my first post.. Including the faux split window
Its not that I am the mod police, I am just not one to participate in a circle jerk of telling someone how great their modification is, when I do not agree that it looks good. Do what you want to your car. It just amazes me what passes for a quality modification these days.
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should
Safety Car
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From: Ravensdale WA
That's what they said about the '57 chevy, 63 split window, 64,65,66 mustang, 67 vette, 69 lt1 and so forth. Collectible "American" cars did not become collectibles because of the number made or wasn't made, but by their popularity and demand in the later years. If you're that good that you can tell this already, you need to be on wall street. I grew up with those cars and they were modded & raced to the hilt, just like the cars today. The modds today were not available back them. In 1962 you could buy a '57 chevy vert for $500-$600. I know because I did. It was just a chevy that wouldn't amount to anything. Don't be so fast to give the C5 away, it may just fool you.
Instructor
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From: Dunkirk Maryland
St. Jude Donor '11
All I have to say is build your car to your taste and tell everyone else to pound sand. On another note my car will never see more then a set of chrome or polished tasteful wheels (I.E no fake bolts) , black out kit for the lights , 20% window tint all around minus windshield , tasteful stock appearing stereo upgrade with ipod mounted in glovebox out of view, and maybe a full interior swap to all black. I love the look of the c5 and it is one of the few cars that need little change.
Burning Brakes
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From: Middle Tn
Since I have had my C5, going to cruise-ins and car shows I have noticed that the majority of non-Vette owners at the shows look at Vette owners as obnoxious, arrogant jerks! Based on a few of the attitudes I have seen in this thread, they are right! I can't believe some people would just blatantly tell someone their car looks bad! Even if I don't think it looks good, I would never step low enough to say it to them. Not saying I am better than anyone, I had good manners instilled in me at a young age and I still live by them today. I know no one cares, but I think it is time I go find me another forum! So long CF!!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Aiken SC
Maybe but there were not that many cool cars back then. Now there are and many have much more limited numbers. But then again the C5 is a very well liked car so who knows. I would say my Sky has a better chance and I don't think it will be either. But I have been wrong before. I sold a Buick GS 455 Stage 1 in the late 70s thinking no one would want a Buick. Its was not even yellow. It was blue the most rare color.
Burning Brakes
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From: Aiken SC
Since I have had my C5, going to cruise-ins and car shows I have noticed that the majority of non-Vette owners at the shows look at Vette owners as obnoxious, arrogant jerks! Based on a few of the attitudes I have seen in this thread, they are right! I can't believe some people would just blatantly tell someone their car looks bad! Even if I don't think it looks good, I would never step low enough to say it to them. Not saying I am better than anyone, I had good manners instilled in me at a young age and I still live by them today. I know no one cares, but I think it is time I go find me another forum! So long CF!!
Those days are long gone!!!!!!!! But don't give up, stick around. You're one of the few with my principles.
Advanced
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I semi-agree. I get sick of seeing z06 wheels on coupes and verts. Not that it doesn't look good- just that everybody does that. I'm putting MRR wheels on this month. I love the red calipers- looks great on any car. I did it because it goes with my mod theme of adding some red under hood/mechanical parts. I think z06 ducts look stupid. They look stupid on a z06 so they would look stupid on any vette. They look like what they are. Cheap plastic stick on junk.
I am against almost any stick-on mod. There are way too many things you can stick on a vette. Most of them fall of eventually- but that deserves a thread of it's own.
I love seeing people mid their vettes. These are just my opinions which don't mean crap Anyhoo- so mod away. Have fun with it.
I am against almost any stick-on mod. There are way too many things you can stick on a vette. Most of them fall of eventually- but that deserves a thread of it's own.
I love seeing people mid their vettes. These are just my opinions which don't mean crap Anyhoo- so mod away. Have fun with it.
Race Director
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
OPs car is nice. Not the best but nice.
IMHO the side skirts look a little cheesy and a couple other things but still way better then the Red Vette trophys not withstanding.
Show judging is hard to figure. Usually bling wins over substance.
IMHO the side skirts look a little cheesy and a couple other things but still way better then the Red Vette trophys not withstanding.
Show judging is hard to figure. Usually bling wins over substance.
Le Mans Master
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So why bother?
So you consider putting couple of badges on your car to be crazy!? Man you must really live on the edge...
Some people just like the looks of it and are not willing to pay the hefty price tag that comes with real carbon fiber. So why bash them? Is you taste the only one that really counts?
Hmmm... That must be the worst crime in history!!! Getting another set of wheels for your car is just wrong.
C'mon, are you serious. Somebody plugs their MP3 player in to their stereo and you have to get all
about it. I'm sure there are bigger things in life to worry about.
Each to their own, this used to be popular back in the 70's and 80's, just like black out kits...
So you are big fan of interior decor eh?
I just hate when people do that, can't believe how angry it makes me to see them put on none Z cars.
I'm no expert but when done right they do serve a purpose, so pretty cool mod if you ask me.
See no. 6.
I can appreciate the art form as such.
Mr. Yes my car has an body kit too...
Just relax I'm sure you have earned a little little break now.
So you consider putting couple of badges on your car to be crazy!? Man you must really live on the edge...
Some people just like the looks of it and are not willing to pay the hefty price tag that comes with real carbon fiber. So why bash them? Is you taste the only one that really counts?
Hmmm... That must be the worst crime in history!!! Getting another set of wheels for your car is just wrong.
C'mon, are you serious. Somebody plugs their MP3 player in to their stereo and you have to get all
about it. I'm sure there are bigger things in life to worry about.So you are big fan of interior decor eh?
I just hate when people do that, can't believe how angry it makes me to see them put on none Z cars.
I'm no expert but when done right they do serve a purpose, so pretty cool mod if you ask me. See no. 6.
I can appreciate the art form as such.
Mr. Yes my car has an body kit too...
Just relax I'm sure you have earned a little little break now.
Last edited by groovyjay; Jan 18, 2011 at 08:54 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Arizona
The sideskirts were not my original idea, but with how low the tigershark splitter comes down the sides look unfinished without something to tie it in.
Safety Car
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From: North Texas
Op you have a nice car but there are some things I would not have done ie: the wheels not my taste, blackout lights, window tint is to dark and some of the body kit below the doors (that's something from the ZR1). Your engine modifications are more for the performance section and the same goes for your 10 second time slips.
Tech Contributor
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
I think you have a bad *** ride there. Your car is heavily modified, but it all seems to work together as a whole package look. Love the wheels, Fender flares, TS front and hood. If your running 10's then you are like me. Most of our mods are under the hood....
Toque
Racer
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From: Hilton Head Island, SC
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Is it proper etiquette to have a front chin spoiler without a rear spoiler, or visa versa? I always hesitate on the rear spoiler because my nose gets beat up bad enough with stock clearance.
My own mod that I am most unhappy about are the blackouts. I went with the lower cost smoke acrylic and am very unhappy with the fit and looks.
ICULUKN, I do like your tiger shark front end, and what did you use for blackouts? I have a triple black and am always looking for nice DARK mods!!
My own mod that I am most unhappy about are the blackouts. I went with the lower cost smoke acrylic and am very unhappy with the fit and looks.
ICULUKN, I do like your tiger shark front end, and what did you use for blackouts? I have a triple black and am always looking for nice DARK mods!!
Race Director
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
It is sort of like when some black people get frustrated seeing other black people taking on the thug culture because it can bring the entire race's image down.
If too many people are adding cheesy chrome doo-dads to their Corvette's we all acquire too much of that image. Similar to the way many of you probably think of a Honda Civic driver.
If too many people are adding cheesy chrome doo-dads to their Corvette's we all acquire too much of that image. Similar to the way many of you probably think of a Honda Civic driver.
I look at it like we are all friends and if something looks A** we have an obligation to let them know. Because we care about them
Drifting
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From: Driftwood PA
Since I have been on this forum I have only seen two mods that really make me ask why? Exposed headlights and the Tigershark read bumper.
But if you like it that is all that matters. It would be pretty boring if we all liked the same things.
I like front and rear spoilers and C6 wheels!
But if you like it that is all that matters. It would be pretty boring if we all liked the same things.
I like front and rear spoilers and C6 wheels!