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A new subject? Maybe
After almost 2 months, I finally saw the same car as mine.
Had the yellow tail light thingys (word?) I don't like but virtually the same.
Louder exhaust than mine, sounded better but kinda (for lack a a better word) looked crooked from the rear.
This caught me off guard though...white lettering on the tires, don't know brand, were moving at the same time.
Thoughts?
Ps. He jumped out at a red light while I was behind him and handed me the local corvette club info so I have that going for me.
Car was originally from North Carolina and has almost 4 times the mileage.
Had the yellow tail light thingys (word?) I don't like but virtually the same.
Louder exhaust than mine, sounded better but kinda (for lack a a better word) looked crooked from the rear.
This caught me off guard though...white lettering on the tires, don't know brand, were moving at the same time.
Thoughts?
Ps. He jumped out at a red light while I was behind him and handed me the local corvette club info so I have that going for me.
Car was originally from North Carolina and has almost 4 times the mileage.
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Have seen maybe a couple of people post pics of the stick on lettering for the tires here on the forum. Have not seen any on Vettes around here. May not be everyone's cup of tea, but so are a lot of the mods people do to their cars.
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From: jefferson texas
Good morning! Late 60's into 70's, white lettered tires were nearly mandatory, or so it seemed. Being one of the resident geezers I remember it well and was pretty much happy to see it go the way of the dodo bird. But, as they say, if you wait long enough, fashion trends come back around. I just like the cleaner look without it. Everyone have a good day!
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Good morning! Late 60's into 70's, white lettered tires were nearly mandatory, or so it seemed. Being one of the resident geezers I remember it well and was pretty much happy to see it go the way of the dodo bird. But, as they say, if you wait long enough, fashion trends come back around. I just like the cleaner look without it. Everyone have a good day!
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White-lettered tires went out with the C3s - when there was sufficient sidewall height to accommodate them. Low profile tires just don't have the real estate to make them look good and readable, IMHO.
Styles change - back then black wheels were unheard of, unless you were running a spare.
Styles change - back then black wheels were unheard of, unless you were running a spare.
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That was it!!
Admittedly I'd love gloss black rims and then yellow calipers but the mods
would end there.
I think the GM factory did an awesome job on the rear of the C5 and I'm not going to add anything that would enhance it.
Enjoy your weekend everyone !!
And Happy Fathers' Day to those it applies to
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