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Old 09-27-2012, 05:41 PM
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Here's my before and after conversion pictures, Grand Sport widebody conversion with 19/20 Wheels set up with 285/30/19 and 345/25/20 Toyos T1R tires, Enjoy:

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It looks great. I wish the c5 had a widebody that flowed as well as the c6 one does.

Really puts into perspective how big the z06/grandsport brakes are though.
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Looks good.
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BEAUTIFUL!!! Nice Job! Love the wheels!
Old 09-27-2012, 05:52 PM
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Wow! Job well done!
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I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH MYSELF TRYING TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD DO THE CONVERSION on my 08 I got back in March. I did the rear on my last 08 and loved the look.This car is so pristine that I am having a hard time allowing anybody to touch it or take it apart.Not a swirl mark on it.Paint smooth as a babies butt. However,after looking at your car I see how great it looks which tells me how great mine would look! Decision decisions!
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Thanks for posting. Great conversion. Mine's going into the body shop on Monday for the full conversion. Using ZR1 fenders, Z06 quarter panels and ZR1 Black cup wheels on a triple black Vert. I'm excited as a kid on christmas.
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Very nice, tastefully done, good job
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Why not just trade?
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Jax, I think it would look extra sweet with a black halo since you got the transparent top.
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It's a Grand Sport!
Nice job!
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Originally Posted by not08crmanymore
I HAVE BEEN FIGHTING WITH MYSELF TRYING TO DECIDE IF I SHOULD DO THE CONVERSION on my 08 I got back in March. I did the rear on my last 08 and loved the look.This car is so pristine that I am having a hard time allowing anybody to touch it or take it apart.Not a swirl mark on it.Paint smooth as a babies butt. However,after looking at your car I see how great it looks which tells me how great mine would look! Decision decisions!
I know brother, it took me a while to decide if I wanted to do this to my baby, however, all I can tell you is that I wish I would've done it sooner!!!
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Well done.
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Your car does look frikkin great though man!!
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Originally Posted by spinalator
Thanks for posting. Great conversion. Mine's going into the body shop on Monday for the full conversion. Using ZR1 fenders, Z06 quarter panels and ZR1 Black cup wheels on a triple black Vert. I'm excited as a kid on christmas.
Trust me, right know you feel like a kid on christmas, when she comes out of the shop fully assembled, you'll fall in love like a teenager on valentines day!!
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very sharp!
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Originally Posted by EVRose
Jax, I think it would look extra sweet with a black halo since you got the transparent top.
Yes, I though about it.....or even go with a carbon fiber halo.

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Old 09-27-2012, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
Why not just trade?
Yeah Larry, I looked into that, but even with the conversion, paint, wheels and, it's not showing in the pictures but I also added Corbeau seats...everything plus the price of the car is even cheaper than a stock Grand Sport. But what really counts is the satisfaction of doing the work yourself!!
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Guys, thanks to all for the great replies.
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Originally Posted by Jax_Corvette
Yes, I though about it.....or even go with a carbon fiber halo.
I'm not usually a fan of red, but your car looks absolutely perfect with the red paint and painted silver wheels. VERY well done.

I'll second the black halo too! any plan for a brake upgrade to fill those wheels up?


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