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Dec 29, 2015 | 08:05 PM

imlowr2

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Painting sway bars

I just picked up a set of Z51 sway bars for my C5 torch red coupe. I know most people stay with standard black painted bars, but I'm curious what other options people like. The rear sway bar is visible from out back. Any pics would be appreciated!

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Dec 29, 2015 | 09:27 PM

momo20

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i have always wanted to do this as well...i think red would look hot under the car esp since you can see it

Dec 29, 2015 | 10:00 PM

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I think the bars in red would look good - either painted or powdercoated.

Dec 30, 2015 | 12:15 AM

momo20

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deft would do powdercoated would hold up a lot better and less likely to chip

Dec 30, 2015 | 12:36 AM

Outlawtorn

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I scored some Z06 sways....then got them powder coated red

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Dec 30, 2015 | 12:59 AM

Rookieracer

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I powder coated mine. Any color is possible and more durable than paint.
There is a shop two doors down from mine.

Dec 30, 2015 | 01:45 AM

olbear1962

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Powdercoating would definitely be the best coating.
Red would look good!

Dec 30, 2015 | 08:56 AM

huesmann

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That red looks nice since you have a red car. Yellow could look cool too, except look dirty quicker. Blue might be nice too.

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Dec 30, 2015 | 10:54 AM

johnson-rod

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All sway bars are red. The others are mistakes.

Dec 30, 2015 | 11:40 AM

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......Go with Red, Ed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dec 30, 2015 | 11:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlawtorn

I scored some Z06 sways....then got them powder coated red

Looks great, I may do that to mine.

Dec 30, 2015 | 12:31 PM

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I painted mine silver to match the aluminum parts back there.

Dec 30, 2015 | 12:39 PM

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I like the silver, but I think red looks just as good. Anything I think is better than black.

Dec 30, 2015 | 01:07 PM

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You can experiment. Magenta anyone??

Dec 30, 2015 | 01:33 PM

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I recently installed JOC shocks/sway bars on my EB C5Z. When I first stepped behind the car to see how the rear bar looks, I had a feeling I would hate the fact that the bars are yellow. Let's see... EB + Mod Red interior + red GS fender hashes and black wheels + bright F-ing yellow sway bars?!

But now that I've had them for a little while, I have to say, I don't mind the yellow so much... Black blends in too much, and I'm not sure how I would feel about MORE red...

Dec 30, 2015 | 02:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlawtorn

I scored some Z06 sways....then got them powder coated red

I noticed your export tie down in the back. Export model?

Dec 30, 2015 | 02:46 PM

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On my To Do list for this spring. Think I'll have them powder coated red to go with my red calipers.

Dec 30, 2015 | 03:14 PM

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Quote:

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I noticed your export tie down in the back. Export model?

Yes, export C5 out of Japan. I'm in New Zealand....

Was stock standard with 30,000 miles when I bought it

Dec 30, 2015 | 03:19 PM

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As per the photos above , well way above....mine are red...I have polished CCWS and red calipers so it works....however Im thinkin bright yellow would also have been cool.