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Old 01-10-2012, 08:52 PM
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I changed my 2005 C6 convertible top from Tan to Black. Tan top started looking dirty and I could not get it clean. I Did the work myself in five hours including taking time to take a lot of pictures. I plan on doing a HOW-TO Install when I get a chance. I've never installed a convertible top before, but it was easy. EZ On top $575.00.
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Old 01-10-2012, 09:04 PM
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the car is sharp, you have done a great job on everything
Old 01-10-2012, 09:12 PM
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the car is sharp, you have done a great job on everything
Looks real good.
Old 01-10-2012, 09:23 PM
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Black top on LMB looks fantastic! Completely changes the look of the car....
Old 01-10-2012, 09:39 PM
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Good move.

My wife and I just had this conversation the other day and agreed that tan convertible tops don't look good on ANY color. It's just a poor option. Period.

Car looks great, man...well done.
Old 01-10-2012, 09:47 PM
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Black top on LMB looks fantastic! Completely changes the look of the car....
Thanks Luster nice car you have as well. I like the side skirts on your car. That may be my next mod. What brand are yours and how do you like them. If I do side skirts I'm tying to decide between doing side skirts in LMB or Black.
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Old 01-10-2012, 09:51 PM
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At this point I'd do your sideskirts to match your front splitter.

If I were doing it as an overall package I'd likely do them in carbon fiber or hydrocarbon. I always like the C6 with a bit of contrast to set it all apart.
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Default Looks Great!!!!

That really does look FANTASTIC.
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Originally Posted by sh2002
That really does look FANTASTIC.
Old 01-11-2012, 07:08 PM
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Black top looks alot better.
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I'm sure the black is easier to keep clean, but both look good.
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Looks Good!!!!
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Nice, I like it over the tan
Old 01-12-2012, 09:12 AM
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Can't wait for the write up.i'm replacing mine but going back with tan.
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Originally Posted by FloydSummerOf68
Good move.

My wife and I just had this conversation the other day and agreed that tan convertible tops don't look good on ANY color. It's just a poor option. Period.

Car looks great, man...well done.


I disagree - tan looks great with white and Magnetic Red

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