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Old May 27, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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I have two accessories on my Corvette that I have never seen on another car. Does anyone have either of these? The exhaust is by Tubi and has packed tips and small mufflers. Tubi makes the exhausts for Ferrari and Lambo and attempted to get into the Corvette market but gave up early. Not too many of these systems were made and installed. The grills are stainless tubing and are in the front and rear openings.





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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Never even seen those before - cool looking!
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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Well, we now know why they didn't.

But great that you have a rare edition for sure.

You happy with it? That's all that matters.
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Well, we now know why they didn't.

But great that you have a rare edition for sure.

You happy with it? That's all that matters.
I would have to agree, Not my cup of tea.
I am sure there are things on my car that isn't for everyone.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Can't say that I have ever seen that exhaust on another Corvette. And as for the grills, haven't personally seen those either.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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never seen it, very unique...

I give it an A+ for originality
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seen some at Carlisle a few years ago
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Wow, I never knew that Tubi made catback exhausts for the C5. I always thought they were Ferrari only. Thanks for the interesting info.
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
I would have to agree, Not my cup of tea.
I am sure there are things on my car that isn't for everyone.
on the grills...and here's some history on the Tubi: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...6-and-zr1.html
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seen the front grilles a few times
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I have the same grills in the front. Didn't buy the back ones though. Get tons of compliments on them. Never have seen that exhaust you have though.
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Not digging those at all...look wrong on a C5 IMO.
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No but I have something no one else on the planet has.
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No but I have something no one else on the planet has.
You just going to leave us hanging?
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What does it sound like?
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I have seen the grill inserts on this site.
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Never even seen those before - cool looking!
nice touch
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so- I'm guessing the previous owner made those additions?

Your car - -your call . .
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