ncvette_1FUNRIDE

It would take a little work but I also believe that you COULD do it and it most people would never notice anything about it that looked 'not right'.

Nd4spd2

It can be done. When I did my widebody I took some pics of the front bumper aligned with the stock fenders just to see what would need to be donw to make it work if you wanted that. As mentioned before, the wide stock fender lip doesn't match but it's not terrible. The biggest hurdle is teh interface between them. If you look close you can see 4 silver extrisions sticking down from the stock fender. These fit into 4 indents in teh stock bumper. The Z fenders and bumper have 3 of these extrusions. So you would have to do something to make them fit flush if you mixed them together.

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

Nd4Spd2, excellent photos. That explains a lot. I'll bet GM did that so they wouldn't accidentally put the wrong bumper with the wrong fender, AND to discourage us from trying it.

Looks like they're are a few other differences as well (hole alignments).

Yes, that would take some extra work but it could be done.

tonmarchelli

I didnt know this was an option for us. Its not perfect but I actually dont mind the fact that the "lip" doesnt continue around to the whole bumper. but i guess its a matter of opinion. I may look into doing this on my car. Its a cheaper alternative to doing the entire wide body conversion. and i love a challange like getting them to fit doesnt seem that difficult.

ive looked at all the aftermarket options and nothing really suits my fancy. the Sic Motor sports on has the lower lip part im not huge on, the cianci has been plauged with problems. and in the end. noting fits or has the same factory finish as OEM parts.

something to spend my money on :0

davidtcpa

You think gm wanted to discourage us from doing this aftermarket? Uh, ok, yeah, GM would really care about that.
And I mean after-purchase!! Lol

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

David, your right, I'm sure that GM didn't sit around in meetings and think how can we make sure that 'John Doe' doesn't put out Z06 nose on a stock Corvette.

It's just an unintended result that makes it unlikely that many people would try it.

mourat

So could you just get the front fenders and front bumper and bolt it on a base C6? I realize the fiberglass inners that glue onto the frame are different but can be made to work just need to fill a 1" line there.

What about all the other parts underneath, cuz I can get a front bumper for $300, and if I can find the fenders for a good price off a grand sport, for those who have done this swap. Are all the other inside parts that come with the conversion kits really necessary or can I make this work using the stock inner plastic trim pieces.

Thank you!

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

If your going to install the Z06 front bumper and wider front fenders, you do need the conversion parts that go with it. The big lower grill opening and parts behind it are different than a regular bumper. There may be a few small parts that work with both narrow and wide front ends, but those are not included in the conversion kits anyway.

redcloud1023

I'm in the process of converting to the Sic motorsports bumper now. How did you reconnect the air shrowd going to the radiator to the new bumper? The shop I'm using is acting like their going to have to make mods, but it supposed to be bolt on.

ZoomnC6

Nc looks great!

ROYSTOLL2

I just put after market ZR-1 and Zo-6 fenders on both to make mine a wide body and still use stock front bumper. After market fenders are plain garbage but I reinforced them and made them work, so please buy the GM-OEM parts or maybe Eckler. You have to replace rear inner liners but I re-used the front. Maybe I should have changed them but I did it myself with nobody to ask. I do want to add the chin spoiler with the better brake cooling intakes. Has anybody done this before that I could talk to?

biker1059

Does anyone have the web site for SIC motorsports?

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

FYI - As far as I know, they no longer make that front bumper.

Also, not sure if they are still in business.

VETFEVER

Bumping for reference purposes

vetfever