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Mar 17, 2007 | 12:30 AM

PIZZA LAW

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Has Anyone Installed Chrome Spears On The Sides Of Your C6 And If So A Few Photos Will Help Me Decide "to Do" Or "not To Do".

Mar 17, 2007 | 12:57 AM

ufso

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Why I wouldn't use them.

1) Too damn expensive...$400+
2) They're only affixed with double sided tape
3) They come off or get loose because of the heat from the brakes
4) I've been to car shows and the guys that had them on wish they hadn't put them on
5) JMHO

Mar 17, 2007 | 01:24 AM

Wayne88

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Originally Posted by ufso

Why I wouldn't use them.

1) Too damn expensive...$400+

I kind of agree.
They are part of Corvette history, appearing on the C1s, but the price is kind of high.
I might like them on my C6 for a while, but not at that price.

Mar 17, 2007 | 07:44 AM

rjr2007

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If you want my 2 cents they look like crap.

Mar 17, 2007 | 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rjr2007

If you want my 2 cents they look like crap.

That is a lot of money for something that doesn't do much for the C6 ...

Mar 17, 2007 | 09:14 AM

BADC64GO

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Lets see, will it make the Vette run better.........................

Mar 17, 2007 | 09:16 AM

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I wouldn't much care for them if they were free.

Mar 17, 2007 | 09:30 AM

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Mar 17, 2007 | 09:35 AM

shortski

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Originally Posted by PIZZA LAW

Has Anyone Installed Chrome Spears On The Sides Of Your C6 And If So A Few Photos Will Help Me Decide "to Do" Or "not To Do".

Thought about it decided not to do it. Just didn't like the look

Mar 17, 2007 | 09:50 AM

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no$4vette

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Thought about it decided not to do it. Just didn't like the look

Those things are $400+??? for real?

Mar 17, 2007 | 09:52 AM

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Mar 17, 2007 | 09:54 AM

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steve miller

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Originally Posted by no$4vette

Those things are $400+??? for real?

I've never liked them, and I've always wondered how the double faced tape holds them on without them wobbling?

Mar 17, 2007 | 10:08 AM

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srm248

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i think they look cheesy

Mar 17, 2007 | 10:32 AM

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C6 cowboy

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I initially considered doing this but I agree with the rest...too expensive. You could do manifold/TB porting, or a CAI, or upgrade your speakers and tinting, or......Do the cost/benefit thinking first.

jke

Mar 17, 2007 | 07:41 PM

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jmdaniel

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Good thread. I was pondering doing this myself, but had no idea they were a stick on... I don't think they look as bad as some on here, but they are a lot of money...