Finally getting a Corvette
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Finally getting a Corvette
So I just sold my 2004 Cobra and I am looking at picking up a very clean 2001 Coupe. It's already got a decent amount of performance mods done, so appearance is all I'm looking at doing. I've decided on a couple of things and I was wondering if you guys had some recommendations on what brand to go with over another, and/or where to purchase the stuff.
I am definitely wanting to do the flared rear fenders. I see L5 and Corvette Creationz stuff. Is one of these better manufactured than the other? Fitment or material issues?
I'm also leaning heavily towards doing the Specter Werkes "Group 5 Rear Fascia" since it's going to be in for paint anyway. Thoughts?
The only other immediate need is new wheels. I think I am going to go with the Forgestar CF5V in 19/19 with semi concave up front and super deep in the rear. 19x9 and 19x12.
Any thoughts on the plans? Parts or fitment conflicts? Recommendations on where to purchase?
--Thanks!
I am definitely wanting to do the flared rear fenders. I see L5 and Corvette Creationz stuff. Is one of these better manufactured than the other? Fitment or material issues?
I'm also leaning heavily towards doing the Specter Werkes "Group 5 Rear Fascia" since it's going to be in for paint anyway. Thoughts?
The only other immediate need is new wheels. I think I am going to go with the Forgestar CF5V in 19/19 with semi concave up front and super deep in the rear. 19x9 and 19x12.
Any thoughts on the plans? Parts or fitment conflicts? Recommendations on where to purchase?
--Thanks!
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I have two Springfield mutts. I'd love to find one with all original parts but it's damn near impossible considering how often they were rebuilt and moved around. Great gun though.
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So I just sold my 2004 Cobra and I am looking at picking up a very clean 2001 Coupe. It's already got a decent amount of performance mods done, so appearance is all I'm looking at doing. I've decided on a couple of things and I was wondering if you guys had some recommendations on what brand to go with over another, and/or where to purchase the stuff.
I am definitely wanting to do the flared rear fenders. I see L5 and Corvette Creationz stuff. Is one of these better manufactured than the other? Fitment or material issues?
I'm also leaning heavily towards doing the Specter Werkes "Group 5 Rear Fascia" since it's going to be in for paint anyway. Thoughts?
The only other immediate need is new wheels. I think I am going to go with the Forgestar CF5V in 19/19 with semi concave up front and super deep in the rear. 19x9 and 19x12.
Any thoughts on the plans? Parts or fitment conflicts? Recommendations on where to purchase?
--Thanks!
I am definitely wanting to do the flared rear fenders. I see L5 and Corvette Creationz stuff. Is one of these better manufactured than the other? Fitment or material issues?
I'm also leaning heavily towards doing the Specter Werkes "Group 5 Rear Fascia" since it's going to be in for paint anyway. Thoughts?
The only other immediate need is new wheels. I think I am going to go with the Forgestar CF5V in 19/19 with semi concave up front and super deep in the rear. 19x9 and 19x12.
Any thoughts on the plans? Parts or fitment conflicts? Recommendations on where to purchase?
--Thanks!
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Can't help you with recommendations on the parts, but good luck if you do get the car. The C5 is a very good vehicle.
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To the Op, you're going to need to do some real work to get that coupe as fun as that terminator, I'm sure. You'll see tons of info on parts having fitment issues, but hopefully with a good body man you can make it acceptable. Enjoy the new car!
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and he will be having fun and enjoying life. You do realize how much money you spend on poison (alcohol) every year, and the only return you get is dehydration and liver damage. Stop trying to tell us how to live our lives.
To the Op, you're going to need to do some real work to get that coupe as fun as that terminator, I'm sure. You'll see tons of info on parts having fitment issues, but hopefully with a good body man you can make it acceptable. Enjoy the new car!
To the Op, you're going to need to do some real work to get that coupe as fun as that terminator, I'm sure. You'll see tons of info on parts having fitment issues, but hopefully with a good body man you can make it acceptable. Enjoy the new car!
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This Coupe already has a lot of mods performance wise so it's done in that aspect. Now I just want it to look as good as it sounds.
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This. 
When I started looking at C5s I was debating on getting a Cobra. Glad I went the C5Z route, but I'm still planning on picking up a 03/04 Cobra eventually. Sounds like you are heading in the right direction with your Vette. Gonna be a fun little cruiser/show car.
When I started looking at C5s I was debating on getting a Cobra. Glad I went the C5Z route, but I'm still planning on picking up a 03/04 Cobra eventually. Sounds like you are heading in the right direction with your Vette. Gonna be a fun little cruiser/show car.
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