C5 Rear diffuser making progress
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Sorry you feel that way. Pete was the only vendor to offer and step up and take on this venture. Put the money up for the molds, take care of the sales and shipping. I just was not set up to do this.The actual manufacturer was recommended buy another very respected vendor on here to make these. Pete was also affiliated with them as well so this worked out best for me. I just wanted this to be available for other's. I have always had great dealings with Pete and feel confidant that the product that is being made here in the US will be top quality.
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Here's a new C5 diffuser, hybrid C5 and C7. I wish if someone is going to take time to develop and money to invest they would do a little homework as to what will look good. Some may like this but I think it's an abomination. It was posted in the "C5 Vendor For Sale" section 7-6-15 with not a single post by a member. They should have at least posted in General where it could be viewed, who knows...someone may like it....maybe not.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-your-c5.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-your-c5.html
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Here's a new C5 diffuser, hybrid C5 and C7. I wish if someone is going to take time to develop and money to invest they would do a little homework as to what will look good. Some may like this but I think it's an abomination. It was posted in the "C5 Vendor For Sale" section 7-6-15 with not a single post by a member. They should have at least posted in General where it could be viewed, who knows...someone may like it....maybe not.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-your-c5.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...r-your-c5.html
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I don't think it looks that bad. If everything was painted to match the car with the exception of the vents and lower portion where it curves in, it would actually look alright.
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Well hopefully Petes people get the molds/production right seems like its hit or miss with him. And i agree something like this should be handled with care like a child from start to finish. I just hope the finished product isn't a crap fitment and teh ball gets dropped at the end. No disrespect Pete
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Well hopefully Petes people get the molds/production right seems like its hit or miss with him. And i agree something like this should be handled with care like a child from start to finish. I just hope the finished product isn't a crap fitment and teh ball gets dropped at the end. No disrespect Pete
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Different for this piece or all your pieces? I bought chassed old hood and the fitment is great others not so much. I been wanting to get a c style for awhile but wasn't sure how things are and I want to hear it from the horses mouth..I have had a spoiler from you before and you yiu gave me my money back so that's why I still want to try your products cause your customer service definitely is what keeps me looking at your parts..
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Different for this piece or all your pieces? I bought chassed old hood and the fitment is great others not so much. I been wanting to get a c style for awhile but wasn't sure how things are and I want to hear it from the horses mouth..I have had a spoiler from you before and you yiu gave me my money back so that's why I still want to try your products cause your customer service definitely is what keeps me looking at your parts..
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I knew this was out there way before I embarked on this projecr. If you followed the past threads on this subject people where wanting a diffuser that would mount to the stock rear bumper fascia without cutting or drilling. They wanted to keep the look of the C5 with the added look of a diffuser. Pete does sell both the Zr bumper and the GT500 diffuser you posted but if you figure in the cost of the bodywork and paint you are looking close to 2 grand. You can get the carbon fiber diffuser that is coming and bolt it straight on the day you recieve it for half the cost. Just taste and personal preference.
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I knew this was out there way before I embarked on this projecr. If you followed the past threads on this subject people where wanting a diffuser that would mount to the stock rear bumper fascia without cutting or drilling. They wanted to keep the look of the C5 with the added look of a diffuser. Pete does sell both the Zr bumper and the GT500 diffuser you posted but if you figure in the cost of the bodywork and paint you are looking close to 2 grand. You can get the carbon fiber diffuser that is coming and bolt it straight on the day you recieve it for half the cost. Just taste and personal preference.
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You should have presented all options available a long time ago if you had this. I posted links on post 197 in this thread of this being possible but you know what they say, One Good Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words!! I've been in sales over 23 years and know all too well that "awareness of what is available" is key in moving product to customers. Additionally ask anyone in marketing and they'll say PICTURES SELL.
I'll bet that with the ZR rear bumper you could install any number of C6 diffusers available on the market.
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I for one hate C6 "round tail lights", however the ZR rear bumper uses C5 rear lights and to me that is what makes the C5 rear end more appealing than the C6.
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Extreme Dimensions, a relatively new supporting vendor here. Here's threads they started.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rchid=48340611
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rchid=48340611
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Yes an Extreme Dimensions ZR rear bumper and any C6 diffuser on Extreme Dimensions website will fit, Duraflex or Carbon. The setup above is less than $1k shipped. Considering your diffuser project is $699 for pre-orders plus shipping we're not talking about a lot of difference in parts. Probably not a deal killer with added cost to paint ZR bumper either.
You should have presented all options available a long time ago if you had this. I posted links on post 197 in this thread of this being possible but you know what they say, One Good Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words!! I've been in sales over 23 years and know all too well that "awareness of what is available" is key in moving product to customers. Additionally ask anyone in marketing and they'll say PICTURES SELL.
There is a black C5 with this ZR rear bumper and a factory looking C6 diffuser mounted to it about 3 pages back in this thread. It has Euro plates on the car.
I'll bet that with the ZR rear bumper you could install any number of C6 diffusers available on the market.
You should have presented all options available a long time ago if you had this. I posted links on post 197 in this thread of this being possible but you know what they say, One Good Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words!! I've been in sales over 23 years and know all too well that "awareness of what is available" is key in moving product to customers. Additionally ask anyone in marketing and they'll say PICTURES SELL.
There is a black C5 with this ZR rear bumper and a factory looking C6 diffuser mounted to it about 3 pages back in this thread. It has Euro plates on the car.
I'll bet that with the ZR rear bumper you could install any number of C6 diffusers available on the market.
I wasn't going to post in Robs thread my stuff for sale when he was making a custom piece. I've said it many times here that the ZR rear would accept any C6 rear diffuser. That rear has been out for like 4-5 years already. If anyone wanted one we offer better pricing than extreme Dimensions