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Old 01-26-2011, 05:05 PM
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Default changing front bumper to z06 style question??

i am thinking about changing my front bumper to a z06 bumper. will i need different size wheels if i just change the front not planning on doing rear wide body... thanks for any advice
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you will only need new wheels (or spacers) if you change the fenders. the stock Z bumper will fit but it will stick out just a little right under the headlights where it meets the fenders. it wasnt designed for the stock c6 fenders. there are a couple of guys that have done this mod and if you search you can find some pics of what i am talking about. there is also a company on here that makes an aftermarket Z bumper for the regular c6 that wont stick out.
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you will only need new wheels (or spacers) if you change the fenders. the stock Z bumper will fit but it will stick out just a little right under the headlights where it meets the fenders. it wasnt designed for the stock c6 fenders. there are a couple of guys that have done this mod and if you search you can find some pics of what i am talking about. there is also a company on here that makes an aftermarket Z bumper for the regular c6 that wont stick out.
Thanks for the help. That's the worry I had. I dont want to go aftermarket though always some kind of issue with those things fitting and such....
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Originally Posted by brooklync5
Thanks for the help. That's the worry I had. I dont want to go aftermarket though always some kind of issue with those things fitting and such....
it will look like crap, I think Talon has pics of how bad the fit is maybe he will chime in.
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it will look like crap, I think Talon has pics of how bad the fit is maybe he will chime in.
Thanks I'll send Paul an email right now.
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Default I have the SIC Z06 aftermarket bumper

Not all aftermarket products fit poorly!

You just need a shop that knows what they're doing!

Here's my SIC Z06 style bumper with stock fenders.





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Originally Posted by ncvette_1FUNRIDE
Not all aftermarket products fit poorly!

You just need a shop that knows what they're doing!

Here's my SIC Z06 style bumper with stock fenders.





As long as you do your homework, there are some great aftermarket vendors out there. My Zr1 Fenders, Rear diffuser, Sideskirts, Splitter, Rear Spoiler, Hood, are all aftermarket.
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Originally Posted by brooklync5
Thanks for the help. That's the worry I had. I dont want to go aftermarket though always some kind of issue with those things fitting and such....
If you're worried about aftermarket not fitting properly, I can assure you that the OEM bumper will not fit correctly with stock C6 fenders.
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Originally Posted by ncvette_1FUNRIDE
Not all aftermarket products fit poorly!

You just need a shop that knows what they're doing!
Randy's stuff looks great. I know first hand!
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Originally Posted by brooklync5
Thanks for the help. That's the worry I had. I dont want to go aftermarket though always some kind of issue with those things fitting and such....
Here's our customer's cars
PM me if you would like more info

browse thru and you will see a tone of pics with our Z style bumper
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