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Old 10-17-2016, 11:23 PM
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Probably posted somewhere on here but to lazy to search..



Gonna order 2 of them!!!!






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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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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.

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I hate to say it, but I kind of like that.

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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.
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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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Originally Posted by Sea Vette
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.

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.

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Corvettes should have round tail lights.

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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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To each their own. They all look fine to me, 'cause they are all Corvettes!

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Originally Posted by Rob 02
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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Those round tail lights look 100% better!!
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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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Old 10-18-2016, 08:22 AM
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Somebody here on the forum bought the product.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-to-a-c5.html

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I'm waiting for the C8 version.
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Originally Posted by Rob 02
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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Good start - now they need to do an equally good looking rear lower body molding to match.
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Originally Posted by Sea Vette
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.
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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Originally Posted by Rob 02
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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MUCH better, take the horrible lights OFF a C7 and put on C5/6 style lights. C7 lights on a C5, yech. To each their own.
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Originally Posted by Rob 02
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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That looks absolutely terrible.
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