Z06 body conversion what do you think.
09-14-2018, 10:15 PM
#1
(Completed pics on last page of thread) Z06 body conversion what do you think.
Ok everyone so here is the story. About a week ago at night on the freeway I drove right into a stack of white chairs or something in the fast lane. The front bumper is cracked and needs to be replaced, Also scratches are on the hood, rood, windshield, left side mirror, left headlamp and left side panel. So I decided to look into doing a C6 Z06 body panel conversion to try and save money while the repairs have to be made. The insurance is paying roughly $4200 in damages at this time. When I spoke to the repair shop about doing a Z06 conversion I was quoted by the shop about $5500 out of pocket plus the $500 deductible so the total would be $6000 which also includes high quality painting of the panels and high quality painting of the whole car they make their own panels so those will not be GM parts. Obviously this depends on how much you would like to do the conversion but I'm curious of what you guys think of this deal/offer and if you think it's worth it. I'm also aware that I'm going to have to get rims and tires and possibly look for a deal on those.
Last edited by JBSCC6; 12-16-2018 at 08:05 AM.
09-14-2018, 10:40 PM
#3
I don't have a problem with a wide body conversion (it does look great), But I would not badge it as something it is not.
That smacks of poseur.
That smacks of poseur.
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09-14-2018, 10:46 PM
#4
Racer
Do it and never look back. You will be no " poseur" as spoke of in previous post and and you will love the new look. All Corvettes shouldl have wide booties and fat tires.
Last edited by c6crazy; 09-14-2018 at 10:47 PM.
09-14-2018, 10:50 PM
#5
The poseur comment was only directed at badging claiming what it wasn't, not the conversion, which I like.
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09-14-2018, 10:50 PM
#6
Race Director
The big expense in doing a front end wide-body upgrade is OEM CF fenders for the Z06 or ZR1.
You might want o consider aftermarket fenders from SS-Vette. Much cheaper with an excellent fit and finish.
You might want o consider aftermarket fenders from SS-Vette. Much cheaper with an excellent fit and finish.
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LTVN68 (09-16-2018)
09-14-2018, 11:04 PM
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09-14-2018, 11:08 PM
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09-14-2018, 11:30 PM
#10
literally anything besides ZO6. When it comes to converting a base to a “wide body” 98% of the population don’t know the difference in vette models anyway, and the 2% who are in the know will see it for exactly what it is. A base vette with a body kit. As a ZO6 owner I’m partial to the look obviously, ZR1’s as well. Your car your money at the end of the day so obviously spend your money how ever the hell you want and anyone with an issue can f$&! off basically. I’ll part with this.....when I see other vettes C6’s specifically my first thought is....”wonder if it’s fast” base/GS/ZO6/ZR1 doesn’t matter necessarily if it’s fast. Just my opinion and what I find most important I’m sure other have completely different “judging criteria” and that’s cool too.
09-14-2018, 11:34 PM
#11
Wow.
I was just hoping for a clever new badge.
I was just hoping for a clever new badge.
09-14-2018, 11:46 PM
#12
Their products look nice. Would the 1.5" fenders/quarters look like an OE ZR1/Z06?
09-15-2018, 12:39 AM
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09-15-2018, 12:40 AM
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09-15-2018, 12:57 AM
#15
I agree they all should. Is that a good price? $5500. I've heard of this costing 10K in other posts.
09-15-2018, 01:01 AM
#16
literally anything besides ZO6. When it comes to converting a base to a “wide body” 98% of the population don’t know the difference in vette models anyway, and the 2% who are in the know will see it for exactly what it is. A base vette with a body kit. As a ZO6 owner I’m partial to the look obviously, ZR1’s as well. Your car your money at the end of the day so obviously spend your money how ever the hell you want and anyone with an issue can f$&! off basically. I’ll part with this.....when I see other vettes C6’s specifically my first thought is....”wonder if it’s fast” base/GS/ZO6/ZR1 doesn’t matter necessarily if it’s fast. Just my opinion and what I find most important I’m sure other have completely different “judging criteria” and that’s cool too.
09-15-2018, 06:25 AM
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Le Mans Master
Get in touch with Crazy Cowboy and get his front panel replacements with the C7 headlight upgrade in styling. Less money, looks great, don’t need new wheels and tires. Just don’t put those Manta Ray insignia on it or you’ll catch hell from forum members. ��
09-15-2018, 09:33 AM
#19
Do you just get wider rims to fill out the space of the wide body panels? Does that affect the wheel offset and performance? Just asking.
09-15-2018, 10:32 AM
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