JDM C5 Body Kit
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Not a look that I would want on the car, but it is different. May work very well for competition purposes.
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I've been looking for this front bumper since the Speedhunters article was posted. It's made by Alex Racing Design (ARD) from Japan.
Unfortunately Alex Racing Design is gone/closed shop. I haven't been able to find any used ones or any copies/remakes. Bumper would be great for FI cars for cooling purposes. Hell, on an NA car it would be great for mounting radiators for oil and transmission/diff coolers.
I was hoping Corvette Creations would come out with a new front bumper like this for the C5. Unfortunately we are stuck with stock or the Tigershark.
Unfortunately Alex Racing Design is gone/closed shop. I haven't been able to find any used ones or any copies/remakes. Bumper would be great for FI cars for cooling purposes. Hell, on an NA car it would be great for mounting radiators for oil and transmission/diff coolers.
I was hoping Corvette Creations would come out with a new front bumper like this for the C5. Unfortunately we are stuck with stock or the Tigershark.
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Listen, I get the C5 section is hardcore against any kind of mod that doesn't fit the status quo here and are incredibly intolerant about people building cars for themselves whether it be fully functional or not (which is odd because most of you drool over flame jobs and chrome- literally the least functional mods you could possibly throw money at)- but you have to admit the aftermarket selection for these cars is quite bad. I'm hoping that the dropping C5 prices brings in younger people who aren't afraid to actually drive and mod their cars to bring in new parts. Hell, they already make steering angle kits for these cars so you can take them drifting.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
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Listen, I get the C5 section is hardcore against any kind of mod that doesn't fit the status quo here and are incredibly intolerant about people building cars for themselves whether it be fully functional or not (which is odd because most of you drool over flame jobs and chrome- literally the least functional mods you could possibly throw money at)- but you have to admit the aftermarket selection for these cars is quite bad. I'm hoping that the dropping C5 prices brings in younger people who aren't afraid to actually drive and mod their cars to bring in new parts. Hell, they already make steering angle kits for these cars so you can take them drifting.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
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Listen, I get the C5 section is hardcore against any kind of mod that doesn't fit the status quo here and are incredibly intolerant about people building cars for themselves whether it be fully functional or not (which is odd because most of you drool over flame jobs and chrome- literally the least functional mods you could possibly throw money at)- but you have to admit the aftermarket selection for these cars is quite bad. I'm hoping that the dropping C5 prices brings in younger people who aren't afraid to actually drive and mod their cars to bring in new parts. Hell, they already make steering angle kits for these cars so you can take them drifting.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
I'm a hardcore gearhead that has been building modified cars and bikes, for almost fifty years. A lot of Corvette owners are conservative when it comes to changing anything, on their cars. However, what the majority of us don't want to see, is anyone abusing these cars, just because they are cheap like sport compacts. There's already enough cheap crap parts available and we don't want to see more.
FWIW, I'm not a fan of chrome and flames but it's none of my business what other people do with their vehicles.
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However, what the majority of us don't want to see, is anyone abusing these cars, just because they are cheap like sport compacts. There's already enough cheap crap parts available and we don't want to see more.
FWIW, I'm not a fan of chrome and flames but it's none of my business what other people do with their vehicles.
FWIW, I'm not a fan of chrome and flames but it's none of my business what other people do with their vehicles.
Buy your car, do what you will with it. Abuse it. Chop it. Change the look. Track it. Track it some more.
I agree with HPD:
1) A front end that is friendly to high airflow would be a nice change; the bottom-breather doesn't do awesome with cooling beyond normal use, and if you push hard enough -- big horsepower and use it for extended periods of time -- you'll need changes. The tigershark doesn't look great to me. We may have to switch to it due to lack of alternative but it's not a great look to me.
2) This forum is absolutely full of engine bay shots with fancy bling. If you're gonna get a polished alternator cover and color-matched billet fluid caps, no need to throw shade on someone who wants a JDM-inspired front-breathing front end. Actually, no need to throw shade at all, but I will note that the front-breather has legitimate use beyond jewelry.
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This forum is absolutely full of engine bay shots with fancy bling. If you're gonna get a polished alternator cover and color-matched billet fluid caps, no need to throw shade on someone who wants a JDM-inspired front-breathing front end. Actually, no need to throw shade at all, but I will note that the front-breather has legitimate use beyond jewelry.
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I’m all for functionality and using the crap out of the platform, but that bumper is hideous lol.
For all the complaining the real complaint should be the lack of any kind of tasteful design. That’s why the TS and stock are popular.
For all the complaining the real complaint should be the lack of any kind of tasteful design. That’s why the TS and stock are popular.
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Listen, I get the C5 section is hardcore against any kind of mod that doesn't fit the status quo here and are incredibly intolerant about people building cars for themselves whether it be fully functional or not (which is odd because most of you drool over flame jobs and chrome- literally the least functional mods you could possibly throw money at)- but you have to admit the aftermarket selection for these cars is quite bad. I'm hoping that the dropping C5 prices brings in younger people who aren't afraid to actually drive and mod their cars to bring in new parts. Hell, they already make steering angle kits for these cars so you can take them drifting.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
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Listen, I get the C5 section is hardcore against any kind of mod that doesn't fit the status quo here and are incredibly intolerant about people building cars for themselves whether it be fully functional or not (which is odd because most of you drool over flame jobs and chrome- literally the least functional mods you could possibly throw money at)- but you have to admit the aftermarket selection for these cars is quite bad. I'm hoping that the dropping C5 prices brings in younger people who aren't afraid to actually drive and mod their cars to bring in new parts. Hell, they already make steering angle kits for these cars so you can take them drifting.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
The stock front bumper is horrible for cooling especially if you need to mount an intercooler, or lay your radiator forward, or mount an oil cooler. The only alternative is the Tigershark- which is ok, but you're still stuck sandwiching heat exchangers in front of small opening.
But if you want something a little different, you're SOL.
out modified vette. It's your car do what you want with it. You are always entitled to your opinion ....even if we don't agree with you.
Good luck.
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Hack 'em up and do what you want. At the end of the day its just another car. Nothing special about an old Corvette. Wide, vented fenders, raised hoods, fender flares, rear wings, spoilers, stance, wheels. Folks have been modding Vettes since they first came out. Baldwin Motion cars are now bringing BIG bucks! Nothing wrong with making it into something cool and tricked out. That is what the car hobby is all about. Plus, with so many made, you can always go back to stock if and when you want too. Have fun and make it your own and one of a kind if you so choose. Who cares what other think. If you want bright pink tuner style C5, go for it.