Body kit from this place?
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Body kit from this place?
Hello all.
I am new to this board and am looking for info on bodykits for the c5 vette. Has anyone installed or in the process of installing the following body kits from this place?
http://www.corvetteracebodies.com
C5 Wide body: http://www.corvetteracebodies.com/Wi...0at%20CWM4.JPG
and C6 body : http://www.corvetteracebodies.com/corvetteracebod.htm
I am curious in the little nick nacks that come with installing the body. I have talked to one of the fellows at the shop and they told me it can be done. But most people chop the top also??? Is it really necessary? I want this to still be a street legal car. With everything functional.
Thanks, any reponce will be appreciated.
Gus
I am new to this board and am looking for info on bodykits for the c5 vette. Has anyone installed or in the process of installing the following body kits from this place?
http://www.corvetteracebodies.com
C5 Wide body: http://www.corvetteracebodies.com/Wi...0at%20CWM4.JPG
and C6 body : http://www.corvetteracebodies.com/corvetteracebod.htm
I am curious in the little nick nacks that come with installing the body. I have talked to one of the fellows at the shop and they told me it can be done. But most people chop the top also??? Is it really necessary? I want this to still be a street legal car. With everything functional.
Thanks, any reponce will be appreciated.
Gus
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by yellow01
What do you mean chop the top also?
The only reason I am even looking for a bodykit like the one I mentioned on my first post, is because I love to tinker on my cars. Since the c5 vette comes more then well equiped stock. I will not have to worry about upgrading to much stuff. Just cams, exhaust, intake. Brake pads and rotors. And possibly suspension shocks. Which would be replaced by c6 parts.
If I can just locate an almost Identical C5-r Kit I would jump on it. Complete with exact hood etc.
Gus
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 6,725
Likes: 5
From: Colesville MD
Originally Posted by daisosasen01
Well from what I have been told. Individuals that do buy the C6 wide body for pro racing purposes( for example) they chop(cut) the pillars to lower the roof.
Man, where do you get your information? I've been this game a long time, and have no idea what you're talking about. Race teams do not cut pillars to lower roofs. I'm laughing out loud as I'm typing this!! Come on man, do a little research.
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by ICULUKN-C5
C5west.com has a C5-r kit.
For some reason those rims on that car just does not look right. I guess I am too picky. Thus far this :
Above Decent Wide Body
is the best I have found as of yet in my opinion for a wide body. I'm sure their is someone out there with a more authentic look of the C5-R.
Just that this:
Original C5-R 01 C5-R 02
C5-R 03
and this
Not So good
(C5R Upgrade) is still comparing apples with oranges.
Arg I'm so picky...I don't want to turn my vette into a rice racer. Those things are just vulgarity to the eyes.
Gus
Last edited by daisosasen01; Apr 27, 2005 at 01:28 PM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by YELLOHHH
Man, where do you get your information? I've been this game a long time, and have no idea what you're talking about. Race teams do not cut pillars to lower roofs. I'm laughing out loud as I'm typing this!! Come on man, do a little research.
In all honesty Kerry from corvette race bodies told me this. I knew it did not sound right to me which is why I am asking questions. I've been into cars for a long time, and dropping the top of a car is not to uncommon. I have barely migrated to vettes and well there's the reason to my ignorance.
How long have you been in "this game" ? And have you competed or participated in any professional teams before?
Gus
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 8,222
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk VA
I know they take the factory Halo bar out, but that is replaced by the roll cage, so it isn't needed and they save some weight, but they don't chop the top like the old school hotrod guys do.
The only C5 with a choped top I know of is the Caravaggio Speedster
no this is not a photochop
The only C5 with a choped top I know of is the Caravaggio Speedster
no this is not a photochop
Last edited by Lancer033; Apr 27, 2005 at 03:04 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,979
Likes: 5
From: San Diego, CA "leaf" "tee" "e"
Like Lancer33 said, they chop the halo bar out because it's replaced by a roll cage. The halo bar is pretty heavy, so the roll cage helps it lose weight from the top of the car. With the new roof, I don't believe the windows will be able to work properly due to the roof coming into the compartment to provide better air flow around the cockpit.
The ACP/corvetteracebodies kits are awesome. They're made for racing, and really do work. The C5West kit, on the other hand, looks like it was made as part of an elementary classroom art project.
The ACP/corvetteracebodies kits are awesome. They're made for racing, and really do work. The C5West kit, on the other hand, looks like it was made as part of an elementary classroom art project.
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: BILLINGS BIG SKY COUNTRY
hood
i just got my hood. fantastic...if the rest of their kits are of this quality you cant go wrong. send me your e mail and ill send pics when it is painted and on the car. jpmarkel@montana.net
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 50,808
Likes: 9
From: Buy USA products! Check the label! Employ Americans
ACP rocks they did my body and do the World Challenge bodies and Used to do Trans Am bodies before some dirty dealings by SCCA. Quality products from a person who raced Vettes for 30+ years.
The C5 west is no match and I have seen some bad threads on them here.
The C5 west is no match and I have seen some bad threads on them here.
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Does anyone have pics of the roll cages used on the cars that use corvetteracebodies kits? Geez if I can locate a place here in San Diego to go see and take pics. I sooo wanna see how the improvement is.
Gus
Gus
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by John Shiels
cage will depend on who makes it and for what purpose drag or Road Race.
Gus
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 8,222
Likes: 0
From: Norfolk VA
This is the car David Farmer is building. Click on C6-R construction for more details.
you could also check out LG Motorsports. They are currently running their car in the Speed WC. Remember, The C6-R body is designed for a RACE CAR, not a street car, and you've got do do a lot of work (move the rear wheels back 1.5 inches) to make it work)
you could also check out LG Motorsports. They are currently running their car in the Speed WC. Remember, The C6-R body is designed for a RACE CAR, not a street car, and you've got do do a lot of work (move the rear wheels back 1.5 inches) to make it work)
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by YELLOHHH
Man, where do you get your information? I've been this game a long time, and have no idea what you're talking about. Race teams do not cut pillars to lower roofs. I'm laughing out loud as I'm typing this!! Come on man, do a little research.
Chopped top (cut top)
just scroll down a bit more. You will see a c5 vette with c6 wide body from corvetteracebodies on there. I am liking it alot.
Gus
Thread Starter
Navigator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Lancer033
This is the car David Farmer is building. Click on C6-R construction for more details.
you could also check out LG Motorsports. They are currently running their car in the Speed WC. Remember, The C6-R body is designed for a RACE CAR, not a street car, and you've got do do a lot of work (move the rear wheels back 1.5 inches) to make it work)
you could also check out LG Motorsports. They are currently running their car in the Speed WC. Remember, The C6-R body is designed for a RACE CAR, not a street car, and you've got do do a lot of work (move the rear wheels back 1.5 inches) to make it work)
Wow.. Thats all I gotta say. I guess would need to move the subframe 1.2 inchs back. hmmm And cutting the top erg...
Gus