Want a C7 but can't afford it? Well look no further!!!
#1
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Want a C7 but can't afford it? Well look no further!!!
Probably posted somewhere on here but to lazy to search..
Gonna order 2 of them!!!!
Gonna order 2 of them!!!!
Last edited by Chicago1; 10-17-2016 at 11:25 PM.
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Le Mans Master
Of all the parts of a C7 that I don't like, someone has replicated the ugly rear bumper. When the C7 first came out some Italian company designed a C7 bumper with C5 taillights. Haven't seen it since but it was an excellent conversion for the rear of a C7, it really looked great. I would never convert my Z's rear to look like a 7.
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#5
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Can't say I "hate" the rear bumper conversion, but probably about $6,000 with exhaust modifications and paint. Don't personally care for the rear deck mod. Would like to see them take more photos from different angles.
Doesn't really say if it is the same flexible cover material (I am guessing it is)?
I would like to see a version without the enclosed exhaust (where you could just use something like Corsa Tiger Sharks). They could also leave off the spoiler treatment for my 2¢, but not likely.
Doesn't really say if it is the same flexible cover material (I am guessing it is)?
I would like to see a version without the enclosed exhaust (where you could just use something like Corsa Tiger Sharks). They could also leave off the spoiler treatment for my 2¢, but not likely.
Last edited by Choreo; 10-18-2016 at 12:24 AM.
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The fitment of the rear bumper/fenders looks good, and I don't mind it too much, but those things on the rear hatch glass look ridiculous.
Call me crazy, but all those sharp angles just don't seem to go with the insanely round and curvy C5 design. That's just my opinion though.
Call me crazy, but all those sharp angles just don't seem to go with the insanely round and curvy C5 design. That's just my opinion though.
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It looks like that rear fascia fits well and I can't say I hate it, but I'd rather have the stock fascia on the car.
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The fitment of the rear bumper/fenders looks good, and I don't mind it too much, but those things on the rear hatch glass look ridiculous.
Call me crazy, but all those sharp angles just don't seem to go with the insanely round and curvy C5 design. That's just my opinion though.
Call me crazy, but all those sharp angles just don't seem to go with the insanely round and curvy C5 design. That's just my opinion though.
I think it would look better on a C6.
The back doesn't match the front.
It seems like there are fewer C5's on the road these days anyway.
Corvettes should have round tail lights.
Last edited by Rob 02; 10-18-2016 at 02:46 AM.
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Here is the thread from the C7 forum with the retro rear bumper.https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ght-track.html
Last edited by Rob 02; 10-18-2016 at 03:16 AM.
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Here is the thread from the C7 forum with the retro rear bumper.https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ght-track.html
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#13
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To my eye, replacing the rear bodywork of the beautiful C5 with the worst looking part of the C7 is well... yuck! But we're back again to different strokes for different folks. Just not my cup of tea, but if it works for another C5 owner, well, thats what the hobby is all about, making your ride what appeals to you. Best wishes to all!
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Here is the thread from the C7 forum with the retro rear bumper.https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ght-track.html
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Melting Slicks
The "things on the rear hatch" are pretty much a copy of what Ferrari did on the 599 - stated aim was drag reduction. Here, though, looks like they were just trying to bolt on more C7 "look" to the much better styled C5.
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Here is the thread from the C7 forum with the retro rear bumper.https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ght-track.html
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Here is the thread from the C7 forum with the retro rear bumper.https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ght-track.html
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