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Dec 21, 2014 | 11:16 AM

#21

vetintheblood

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Yes, it would be out of line since our cars are not really Stingrays!

Dec 21, 2014 | 11:47 AM

#22

FrankLP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by colderbythelake

I am thinking of putting the current "Stingray" badging on my c5. Do you think this would be out of line since our cars are not really Stingrays?

I think you kinda answer your own question here. And IMHO I agree with your answer.

Dec 21, 2014 | 11:55 AM

#23

duramaxsky

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Since the Stingray emblem is a Firebird emblem and C5s look a lot like Firebirds NO.

Dec 21, 2014 | 12:45 PM

#24

colderbythelake

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Like some of you have said, I guess I have answered my own question.I just like the look of the emblem. I won't be putting it on the car. Maybe I will buy a flame-proof suit instead!

Dec 21, 2014 | 12:46 PM

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57gman

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Huh..... I would not. The question is why? And the answer.... Because you can. But most of us would still ask why? And we wouldn't understand.

Dec 21, 2014 | 12:55 PM

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roadbike56

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It's your car, so if that's what turns you on, go for it. If I was going to change emblems, I'd use the C6 badge. In my opinion, the C7 badge looks like a Pontiac Firebird logo. Like the car, hate the badge.
If I ever buy a C7, I'll take off the badges and mail them to you.

Dec 21, 2014 | 01:13 PM

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tmatthews

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Quote:

Originally Posted by colderbythelake

Like some of you have said, I guess I have answered my own question.I just like the look of the emblem. I won't be putting it on the car. Maybe I will buy a flame-proof suit instead!

Buy this on fleabay and hang it in your garage. And another no on installing it on a C5.

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Dec 21, 2014 | 02:02 PM

#28

tmatthews

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Buy this on fleabay and hang it in your garage. And another no on installing it on a C5.

Now that I look at this again, that size would make a cool looking guitar.

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Dec 21, 2014 | 02:42 PM

#29

jdvann

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tmatthews

Buy this on fleabay and hang it in your garage. And another no on installing it on a C5.

Also looks like a Klingon weapon!

Dec 21, 2014 | 03:03 PM

#30

Voodoo13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tmatthews

Now that I look at this again, that size would make a cool looking guitar.

now I want a Stingray guitar. . . Damn it, this forum is costing me a fortune!
In answer to the OP, go for it! See how you feel about it after a few months. It is a reversible mod anyways.

Dec 21, 2014 | 04:16 PM

#31

hrt vlv

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Ferrari F430 wanna be
I've been good!!

Dec 21, 2014 | 05:40 PM

#32

yaknow

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From: Lino Lakes MN

not for me

Dec 21, 2014 | 06:01 PM

#33

jhopper408

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From: Saint clair shores Michigan

No way.

Dec 21, 2014 | 07:45 PM

#34

snuggy

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From: Mississauga Ontario

put on "Tiburon" badging and people will think you have the coolest Hyundai out there!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 21, 2014 | 07:49 PM

#35

freew8

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Your car but its not a Stingray.

Dec 21, 2014 | 08:19 PM

#36

yanmar

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opinions wanted

well, some c5 owners replace their wheels, gearshift *****, and etc. with c6 parts.........however i prefer c5 parts on c5 corvettes. no doubt some will add c7 wheels to their c5's, but again, it's your car.........

Dec 21, 2014 | 10:59 PM

#37

SMT1004

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I grew up putting those little decals from after market parts (Hooker, Edelbrock, etc.) on my side or back window after installing the part on my car. If you install a Stingray powertrain under your C5 body then thumbs up! Otherwise no.

Dec 21, 2014 | 11:11 PM

#38

striper

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Quote:

Originally Posted by roadbike56

If you ever buy a C7 you'll find that GM screwed you. The badges are recessed into the body so they'll leave an empty impression when you remove them. Another reason to not prefer a C7.

Dec 22, 2014 | 12:14 AM

#39

WetteVette

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Do as you wish with no regret.

I see C2 Corvettes and other generation resto-mods cross the auction block for over $100,000 all the time and they have updated non-period correct badges.

Dec 22, 2014 | 12:14 AM

#40

duramaxsky

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From: Ravensdale WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by striper

If you ever buy a C7 you'll find that GM screwed you. The badges are recessed into the body so they'll leave an empty impression when you remove them. Another reason to not prefer a C7.

That sucks because I don't like them.

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