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Feb 19, 2012 | 10:22 AM

#41

sbulla

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Originally Posted by JM20

Maybe it's my eyes...but were you trying to match the car color? Or intended for it to be different?

I like the look...but think it would look way better if it was more color matched.

I guess every computer monitor gives a different representation of color but, for me and my Mac....it looks darn close if not perfect!

I do like the look too. I may just have to be a copycat in the future.

Sonny

Feb 19, 2012 | 10:27 AM

#42

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

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Originally Posted by sbulla

Sonny

Thanks, It is darn close in color, In person it looks even closer than in the picture.

Feb 19, 2012 | 10:43 AM

#43

Hauln1203

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Just wondering where do you put your front license plate, Nev. must not require it. Looks good Bill. In Wisc. a front plate is required however most law enforcment ignores it.

Feb 19, 2012 | 10:50 AM

#44

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

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Originally Posted by Hauln1203

Just wondering where do you put your front license plate, Nev. must not require it. Looks good Bill. In Wisc. a front plate is required however most law enforcment ignores it.

In Nevada a front plate is required, Have never been stopped for it.

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:01 AM

#45

Hauln1203

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I have never been stopped for it myself, have heard of a few overzealous state troopers in our fine state that use it for an excuse to check out our fine C-5s.

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:01 AM

#46

Shirl

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Looks good Bill!

I just did the same mod in cf. Did you cut the panel behind it yet? If so, how did you do it?

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:05 AM

#47

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

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Originally Posted by Shirl

Looks good Bill!

I just did the same mod in cf. Did you cut the panel behind it yet? If so, how did you do it?

Thanks, Yes I did, I used a 2 inch hole saw in about 6 places and then used a small saw to clean it up, Here is a picture that I used to cut mine out.
Be careful, There is a wiring harness at the bottom of the cutout.
Mr.Bill

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:08 AM

#48

Blitzkrieg

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Looks good Bill, But I'm just curious as to why people spend so much money on this mod? I did my own for about $30 and the color matches perfect as it's the stock plate filler

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Feb 19, 2012 | 11:09 AM

#49

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Looks good!!

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:13 AM

#50

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14

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Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg

Looks good Bill, But I'm just curious as to why people spend so much money on this mod? I did my own for about $30 and the color matches perfect as it's the stock plate filler

First off I got a great deal on the Tunnel Plate from a forum vender, I would of never paid to buy one new, Also some are just not DIY people, Plus I still have my filler plate.
Mr.Bill

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:27 AM

#51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Bill

That looks good. You can still put your front plate back on, if need be. Are you getting more dirt in the engine compartment with it opened up in front? (I have an intercooler, so maybe it won't be too bad).

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:31 AM

#52

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

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Originally Posted by Shirl

I haven't put many miles on it yet so I can't answer that, I wouldn't think it would get much more dust than before.

Feb 19, 2012 | 11:38 AM

#53

C5 4me

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I love it Mr B!

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:28 PM

#54

homewrecker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Bill

Looks great! I appreciate the picture of the hole (that didn't sound right)

Looks like I'll be doing this mod soon! Thanks for posting!

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:39 PM

#55

trainor

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Quote:

Originally Posted by homewrecker

Looks great! I appreciate the picture of the hole (that didn't sound right)

Looks like I'll be doing this mod soon! Thanks for posting!

Looks great Bill, just wondering if you cut the inserts out beside the fog lights before you installed those inserts. If so did you notice any temps different.

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:43 PM

#56

Mr.Bill

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From: Reno is so close to Hell you can see Sparks , State Of Confusion

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Quote:

Originally Posted by trainor

Looks great Bill, just wondering if you cut the inserts out beside the fog lights before you installed those inserts. If so did you notice any temps different.

Behind the fog screens I did not.
Thanks

Feb 19, 2012 | 12:51 PM

#57

Curvette1

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From: Rainier Oregon

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Originally Posted by realvc

Very nice.

When I first looked at the picture I could not figure out the two loops were on your vette's roof. Then I saw it was the wheel well flares on the SUV across the street.

I thought they were those fog/or hunting lights!

Sorry, my eyes aren't awake yet.

I like your car, and the screens on the front for sure.

Feb 19, 2012 | 01:58 PM

#58

scott1094

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From: Roseville MI

Mr. Bill, the mod is great and you really have to look hard to see any difference in color. However, I am disappointed in that photo. I think this is the first time I've seen a photo from you that I might have taken, rather than all those beautiful and dramatic shots you keep gracing your posts with.
Scott