C7 Emblem on C5
Racer
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Lol everybody gets so uptight on here about little ****. I'm not new to Corvettes, but I have stayed away from them for the simple fact that majority of the owners have been ****** that are narrow minded. Thats why i stayed with Fbodys for so long. Its not like i was badging it with the Stingray emblems and trying to pass it off as a C7 because its not. The flag design just interests me. Everybody on this forum needs to just take a damn breath and relax because I have seen some horribly gaudy stuff done to Corvettes that pass for normal to the older generation.
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Haha, there are different stereotypes for different Vette owners. The older guys are "Typical old fart Corvette owners" and the young ones (like me) are "I wish my mommy and daddy would buy ME a corvette!"
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Lol everybody gets so uptight on here about little ****. I'm not new to Corvettes, but I have stayed away from them for the simple fact that majority of the owners have been ****** that are narrow minded. Thats why i stayed with Fbodys for so long. Its not like i was badging it with the Stingray emblems and trying to pass it off as a C7 because its not. The flag design just interests me. Everybody on this forum needs to just take a damn breath and relax because I have seen some horribly gaudy stuff done to Corvettes that pass for normal to the older generation.
If other people's opinions don't matter to you, than just go and do it and don't get upset if other owners disagree with it. I'm sure there are just as many uptight Fbody owners who would get their panties ruffled if someone slapped a Z28 logo on a single exhaust V6 Camaro.
My stock politically correct answer: It's your car, do what you want.
My not-so-politically correct answer: I like the C7 and I like the C7 logo. However I think a C7 logo on a C5 Corvette would look stupid and would scream poser just like stick-on Z06 brake ducts, fake stick on wood or carbon fiber trim, tacky and scratched-up stainless steel covers, and LED undercarriage lights.
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Lol everybody gets so uptight on here about little ****. I'm not new to Corvettes, but I have stayed away from them for the simple fact that majority of the owners have been ****** that are narrow minded. Thats why i stayed with Fbodys for so long. Its not like i was badging it with the Stingray emblems and trying to pass it off as a C7 because its not. The flag design just interests me. Everybody on this forum needs to just take a damn breath and relax because I have seen some horribly gaudy stuff done to Corvettes that pass for normal to the older generation.
Originally Posted by MSG C5
I'm sure there are just as many uptight Fbody owners who would get their panties ruffled if someone slapped a Z28 logo on a single exhaust V6 Camaro.
And a 2012 V6 mustang with Shelby badges installed. Rather sloppily, I might add. This thread has gotten out of hand.
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Lol everybody gets so uptight on here about little ****. I'm not new to Corvettes, but I have stayed away from them for the simple fact that majority of the owners have been ****** that are narrow minded. Thats why i stayed with Fbodys for so long. Its not like i was badging it with the Stingray emblems and trying to pass it off as a C7 because its not. The flag design just interests me. Everybody on this forum needs to just take a damn breath and relax because I have seen some horribly gaudy stuff done to Corvettes that pass for normal to the older generation.
Someone needs a Chill Pill, To say that most owners are tools as you say is way off track, What we are is a brotherhood and some things are just not right to do to an American Icon, It has nothing to do with being old and tools, It is just that some thing just are not done, I don't expect you to understand what I am saying, But maybe you will.
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If older Corvette guys can tack on a bunch of chrome louvers on their taillights, license plate lights, side markers, and the front bumper, Then go ahead and put a c7 emblem on your car. Their C5 isnt a C2 and they do it.
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Lol everybody gets so uptight on here about little ****. I'm not new to Corvettes, but I have stayed away from them for the simple fact that majority of the owners have been ****** that are narrow minded. Thats why i stayed with Fbodys for so long. Its not like i was badging it with the Stingray emblems and trying to pass it off as a C7 because its not. The flag design just interests me. Everybody on this forum needs to just take a damn breath and relax because I have seen some horribly gaudy stuff done to Corvettes that pass for normal to the older generation.
Totally different people on a Mustang forum. The GT and Cobra boys and girls even get along with us V6 fellas.
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Racer
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This is the kinda stuff that i'm talking about as passing for OK to do, but nothing new because its against the brand or whatever. I wasn't asking opinions, just asking if anybody has done it because I'd like to see what it looks like. This thread did get entirely out of hand from a simple question. Where is the line drawn though? A badge is too much, but vendors sell whole bumpers to make the front and back to resemble a C6 Z06. Or window and tail light louvers to take the car back to the 70s. Even complete kits to make your c5 supposedly resemble a 50's corvette. All that is acceptable, but a badge "from a different year corvette mind you" just ruins the C5 all together.
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Racer
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I agree with this statement. Same idea, but nobody gives a damn about that. Or better yet how many people have non popup headlights? Trying to pass as a C5-R? Or how many people have rear fender flares? Trying to Pass as a C6Z? Its stupidity that only certain things are ok.
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Lol everybody gets so uptight on here about little ****. I'm not new to Corvettes, but I have stayed away from them for the simple fact that majority of the owners have been ****** that are narrow minded. Thats why i stayed with Fbodys for so long. Its not like i was badging it with the Stingray emblems and trying to pass it off as a C7 because its not. The flag design just interests me. Everybody on this forum needs to just take a damn breath and relax because I have seen some horribly gaudy stuff done to Corvettes that pass for normal to the older generation.
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My stock politically correct answer: It's your car, do what you want.
My not-so-politically correct answer: I like the C7 and I like the C7 logo. However I think a C7 logo on a C5 Corvette would look stupid and would scream poser just like stick-on Z06 brake ducts, fake stick on wood or carbon fiber trim, tacky and scratched-up stainless steel covers, and LED undercarriage lights.
My not-so-politically correct answer: I like the C7 and I like the C7 logo. However I think a C7 logo on a C5 Corvette would look stupid and would scream poser just like stick-on Z06 brake ducts, fake stick on wood or carbon fiber trim, tacky and scratched-up stainless steel covers, and LED undercarriage lights.
