. Also got the G.M. full length spoiler. Took my body shop 3 days to install everything and blend the paint to ensure a perfect match.
widebody conversion
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Burning Brakes
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From: EDMONTON ALBERTA
widebody conversion
I need input please to those of you that did the z06 rear, did you get the complete set from Gene? how long did it take you to install them? did you get them painted before the install? any other comments please let me know thanks.
J-P
J-P
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From: Los Alamitos California
St. Jude Donor '09
I bought all my parts from Gene. My car is also black, but had been hit (while parked) so the body shop already had the paint used for the repairs, so there was no need to blend.
San
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Burning Brakes
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From: EDMONTON ALBERTA
I bought all my Z06 suspension from you, very happy as well, i know you woulodn't leave anyone hanging, it's just that the Cdn $ is back down so the pricing is not as good as it once was, I also like the idea of you sending me "ALL" the parts i will need. I don't imagine we can do anything on the price right.
J-P
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Melting Slicks
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From: Evansville, IN The GOCC, rebels without a clue.
St. Jude Donor '06
Rear Fenders Only
Didn't get mine from Gene, but I had mine painted before the installation. I sent the painter my fuel door for the color match, and it came out great. The complete kit was then sent to me and I installed it myself with the help of an installation document a forum member posted. It took me about 8 hours working by myself, keep in mind my back was trashed years ago and a lot of time was spent just "relaxing" on the floor. I think if I had to do it again I could cut that time in half, easily. If you do a search you should be able to find the installation aide the member posted, (sorry, I don't have the link available for you).
If you decide to have them painted and install them yourself I wouldn't be too worried about doing the installation, just make sure you have a reputable shop painting them for you and you should be fine.
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I bought my Z06 "kit" (rear fenders, brakes, bars, grilles, trim) from Gene for my Convertible. I had a very minor snag (1 wrong brake vent part) which he corrected immediately.
Personally, I think using OEM Parts is the best way to go, even if you have to modify the fenders to for a 'vert. Perfect fit with no surprises.
Subsequent purchases have been trouble free. Great customer service and the best prices I could find, and I looked everywhere.
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From: Saint Albans, WV
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From: Rushsylvania Ohio
Kit purchased from Gene. $1189 for the entire rear kit when it was on sale last month. After I removed the stock rear quarter panels, I installed the new ones just for a trial fit to make sure there would be no need for modifications after painting. All parts fit perfect.
Rear quarters and the lower valance panel are at the painters now. I did take them one of the stock rear quarters for them to use for color match. Color is (89U) Crystal Red. At present, there are no plans to need to blend into the other panels.
Rear quarters and the lower valance panel are at the painters now. I did take them one of the stock rear quarters for them to use for color match. Color is (89U) Crystal Red. At present, there are no plans to need to blend into the other panels.
Pro
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From: Philly Area PA
And it's not just the prices (which are great); it's the fact that he knows our cars and always delivers.
I'm going to be doing the rear widebody at some point and the parts will come from Gene.
Scott
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From: Nj/Pa
just incase anyone needs wheels and tires. ill be selling my wheels for a rear widebody vette. theres nothin wrong with the wheels. im just switching to a 18x12 so i can go with a drag radial. 345-30-19back and 265-35-18 on the fronts michelin pilot sports on them. there the black c6 z06 motorsports. 1400 takes them. just gotta wait till march when the new wheels come in. greg
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From: Reading PA
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From: Reading PA
I bought my Z06 "kit" (rear fenders, brakes, bars, grilles, trim) from Gene for my Convertible. I had a very minor snag (1 wrong brake vent part) which he corrected immediately.
Personally, I think using OEM Parts is the best way to go, even if you have to modify the fenders to for a 'vert. Perfect fit with no surprises.
Subsequent purchases have been trouble free. Great customer service and the best prices I could find, and I looked everywhere.
Personally, I think using OEM Parts is the best way to go, even if you have to modify the fenders to for a 'vert. Perfect fit with no surprises.
Subsequent purchases have been trouble free. Great customer service and the best prices I could find, and I looked everywhere.
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From: Reading PA
I live right around the corner from Gene's location, but I'd use him for everything for my GN and C6 even if I were in Anchorage...
And it's not just the prices (which are great); it's the fact that he knows our cars and always delivers.
I'm going to be doing the rear widebody at some point and the parts will come from Gene.
Scott
And it's not just the prices (which are great); it's the fact that he knows our cars and always delivers.
I'm going to be doing the rear widebody at some point and the parts will come from Gene.
Scott
Thank you for your business, your patronage and the positive feedback.
Thanks, Gene.
