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Dec 3, 2015 | 10:28 AM

66dts-v

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Front bumper options.

My front bumper got backed over and pushed down just before the hood. Rather than just get a new bumper, I was looking at a few options. I am very partial to the C5.5 because it is subtle. But the tigershark seems to be the defacto. I read some real bad stories about fitting the Duraflex, but if you fit it right it looks really good in most pictures.

I was able to buff mine out, so you almost don't notice except for the front hood gap. But the shop who repainted the door and fender will shoot the nose, hood, and headlights this time.

Thought? Opinions? Pics of each, or something completely different? I'm not changing my headlights or hood, but I might change the rear to something more like the C6.

C5.5

Tigershark

Duraflex

Dec 3, 2015 | 10:33 AM

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Out of those 3 the Tigershark looks the best

Dec 3, 2015 | 10:50 AM

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IMO, the only one of those that looks good on the car is the Tiger Shark. I just do not care for the others.

Dec 3, 2015 | 10:52 AM

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I prefer the looks of that C5.5 bumper.

Dec 3, 2015 | 11:03 AM

66dts-v

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I guess the Tigershark is just too busy for me. The C5.5 pic isn't the best because it lacks the emblem.

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:19 PM

Bluebeast17

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Hood

I did the Duraflex n hated it was a PITA then I hit a racoon it shattered so I went to a Tigershark from DDMods Dennis has great prices and I loved the bumper it looked fantastic.

Dec 3, 2015 | 12:24 PM

66dts-v

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The Tigershark looks good overall, I guess it just seems a bit busy to me considering how overall smooth the C5 is.

Your car looks great, wow.

Dec 3, 2015 | 08:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebeast17

I did the Duraflex n hated it was a PITA then I hit a racoon it shattered so I went to a Tigershark from DDMods Dennis has great prices and I loved the bumper it looked fantastic.

Damn. That photo makes me want to do the Tigershark. LOL

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Dec 4, 2015 | 12:11 PM

mrr23

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Tigershark for me as well. Made from the same material as oe bumpers and direct fit.

In a side note, the yellow car is tje oroginal GM tigershark concept. It has the c6 style front

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Dec 4, 2015 | 12:26 PM

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66dts-v

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This might be a stupid question, but is the one on the yellow Vette available, or was it a on off? That looks amazing.

Your's looks really good, too. Very nice work.

Dec 4, 2015 | 12:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 66dts-v

This might be a stupid question, but is the one on the yellow Vette available, or was it a on off? That looks amazing.

Your's looks really good, too. Very nice work.

The original concept never went into production. The aftermarket started making their version that you see on my car.

http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forum...d.php?t=105220

Dec 4, 2015 | 02:26 PM

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66dts-v

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Not a huge fan of the hood, but the overall concept looks really good. I am leaning more towards the tigershark without the fog lights. Thanks a lot for the info and pics.

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