***Should I Install HOOPS???***
Burning Brakes
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Do it---They look GREAT!
But that's a real dangerous area for screws--ask me how I know (Thank you Best Buy for the new gas tank).
P.S. Your Vararam is thoroughly enjoying its new home...........
But that's a real dangerous area for screws--ask me how I know (Thank you Best Buy for the new gas tank).
P.S. Your Vararam is thoroughly enjoying its new home...........
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I think they look great in your car. I'd say go for it.
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Burning Brakes
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IMHO
I don't like them. With the Yellow, Black and Oak in your car already (which looks beautiful) I think the chrome hoops make it all too busy.
Plus they are cosmetic and look like a tight fit, I can just see one getting installed slightly off and being a rub point or rattle point which would drive me nuts.
Not for me, sorry.
Your car is beautiful already
, don't need no chrome jewelry.
To be honest, I am just not one for cosmetics, yet.......
I don't like them. With the Yellow, Black and Oak in your car already (which looks beautiful) I think the chrome hoops make it all too busy.
Plus they are cosmetic and look like a tight fit, I can just see one getting installed slightly off and being a rub point or rattle point which would drive me nuts.
Not for me, sorry.
Your car is beautiful already
, don't need no chrome jewelry.To be honest, I am just not one for cosmetics, yet.......
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i am biased as i have the installed on my 04 ce convertible and i love the look. the adhesive install kit that WCC sells worked great and made the install extremely simple. one work about after the install, and just a suggestion on my part, pay the few dollars to have the rear carpet professionally cut around the hoops and trimmed out (i had mone done in a shale color to match as closely as possible the carpet color. you won't be sorry and it really finishes the whole install perfectly. i say go for it you'll love the look.
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Yours stick up higher than mine - more than just the carpet yours are setting on? Must be a different manufacture
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C5 Hoop Installation
I installed them in our 2001 Roadster and we love them. I used several packages of JB Weld for the installation rather than the Bondo that is suggested for the installation.
They are pretty much attached "permanently" without a lot of cutting and labor to remove, so be sure. Your gas tanks are just below the panel to which they are mounted. Do not drill and use sheet metal screws!
Pay particular attention to the clearance between the convertible cover door, as it can come into contact with the bars if they are not properly aligned. Brace, tape or otherwise tie and secure the bars just forward of the door while the glue sets. Otherwise, you may have door closure issues afterwards.
DB
They are pretty much attached "permanently" without a lot of cutting and labor to remove, so be sure. Your gas tanks are just below the panel to which they are mounted. Do not drill and use sheet metal screws!
Pay particular attention to the clearance between the convertible cover door, as it can come into contact with the bars if they are not properly aligned. Brace, tape or otherwise tie and secure the bars just forward of the door while the glue sets. Otherwise, you may have door closure issues afterwards.
DB
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Cosmetic mods are based on the individual's preference. What might look bad to one person, looks great to another. I love my seat hoops and have received many positive comments over the years. The same "fake" argument could be made for Z06 fog light screens and even the GM OEM C6 Z06/Grand Sport hood vent. Many of the aftermarket hoods, etc. have non-functioning cosmetic enhancements, grills, etc.
However, the OP asked for opinions...
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