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Dec 25, 2013 | 05:19 PM

Rj-lo

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visual changes to my C5

Did some work with plastic dip and changed the color of the wheels. I did paint the calipers and the rear valance. Really see how much I need a window tint now! Before and after:

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Sent from the drivers seat of my corvette

Dec 25, 2013 | 06:37 PM

SuperTom

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looks much better. Now you can lower it for free as well

Dec 25, 2013 | 06:55 PM

FrankLP

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looks much better. Now you can lower it for free as well

Dec 25, 2013 | 09:29 PM

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Nicely done. The changes go well with the car.

Dec 25, 2013 | 09:38 PM

darkstar.c5

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black on silver (pewter or whatever that shade is called).

Dec 25, 2013 | 09:38 PM

skydiven4fun

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Yeah lowering it really gives the car a better stance,, what you have done looks great though, don't forget about the BSM either.

Dec 25, 2013 | 10:29 PM

Rj-lo

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Thanks everyone. I'm new to this so what's this free lowering mod and what is BSM?

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Dec 25, 2013 | 10:40 PM

leebay

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Originally Posted by Rj-lo

Thanks everyone. I'm new to this so what's this free lowering mod and what is BSM?

Sent from the drivers seat of my corvette

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Dec 25, 2013 | 10:41 PM

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Nicely done. The changes go well with the car.

Dec 25, 2013 | 10:55 PM

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looks nice

Dec 25, 2013 | 11:24 PM

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LMFD296

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I cant believe how high the rear sits.

Dec 25, 2013 | 11:54 PM

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Zr-1Mike00

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Lookin' good. Cant beat the price either!

Dec 25, 2013 | 11:57 PM

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I cant believe how high the rear sits.

almost as high as the pickup across the street.

Dec 26, 2013 | 12:02 PM

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Nice job.

Dec 27, 2013 | 08:34 AM

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Plasti dip makes the wagon wheels look 100x better.

Dec 27, 2013 | 07:34 PM

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Plasti dip makes the wagon wheels look 100x better.

Unless they're chrome! Otherwise,

Dec 27, 2013 | 07:39 PM

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BLUICIDE

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Looks good Rj. That color with black wheels is spot on! Now, SLAM IT! Gotta fill those gaps! Search for "how to lower a C5" or ask anyone who replied/suggested. Send follow-up pics!

Dec 27, 2013 | 08:15 PM

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tbrent

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Congrats on the new look! Really looks great! I'm on my phone or I would post links... Just google "bsm removal corvette forum". Then google "lowering C5 Corvette".... Should pull up links and how to threads

. Happy Holidays and enjoy your new ride!

Dec 27, 2013 | 09:44 PM

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Rj-lo

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Thanks guys
Ill post more pics this weekend but I didnt think the ride height was so bad lol! The pic was on a hill a little bit but ill really be looking at it now. I scrape on EVERYTHING as it is haha
but Ill think about it and will google those things to see whats the scoop