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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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What is the best way to accomplish this? I have a 2007 base and would like it to look like a z06 what should i start with first? any kits that i should stay away from? Im a very patient person and can shop around for the best deals i just need to know what i should be looking for.

I was planning on buying some new wheels shortly but i think i had better hold off on that untill i get new rear finders. I have a few can's of my oem base paint/clear so when i get the parts matching will not be an issue.

I would love to hear from some of you that have been down this road before. kinda let me know what the "do's and dont's" are

maybe some links or a wite up would be fantastic!

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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 01:44 AM
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I would get the GM oem Z06 fenders and a nice set of wheels and be done with it. I personally will be doing just the rear conversion and a set off CCW's I picked out.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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Z06 conversion? Dealer trade.

Widebody? Plenty of vendors for that.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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Do a search on "WideBody" and you'll get a lot of info. Many have did the conversion without much pain.

What color is your car?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RLSebring
Do a search on "WideBody" and you'll get a lot of info. Many have did the conversion without much pain.

What color is your car?

Thank you for the reply! I will do a search on that.

My car is black.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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here you go.rear widebody done.workin on the front conversion.oem zo6 bumper on hand.need to order fenders.goin for the zr1 look.
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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I got my rear kit from Corvette Recycling. The service was stellar! Also, check out what Gene Culley has to offer. He is really good to work with also.

I was thinking of doing the front end but decided to stay with just the wide-booty for now! Good luck!
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Wow that looks awesome! that is excatly what im going for, same rear wheels and everthing. thank you for posting the picture.

if you dont mind me asking how much did you end up spending on the rear quarters?
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Old Feb 13, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by davidtcpa
I got my rear kit from Corvette Recycling. The service was stellar! Also, check out what Gene Culley has to offer. He is really good to work with also.

I was thinking of doing the front end but decided to stay with just the wide-booty for now! Good luck!


thank you!
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Wow that looks awesome! that is excatly what im going for, same rear wheels and everthing. thank you for posting the picture.

if you dont mind me asking how much did you end up spending on the rear quarters?
info. on my setup.nitto invos 345/25zr/20s on a 20x12 zr1 replicas.zo6 spoiler.lowered all the way on stock bolts and half of the bushing cut.zr1 swaybar on the rear for the wide tires.when front is done swap rims/tires to zr1 19x10 or 11 replicas on 285/35r 19 invos.install front zr1 bars.couldnt tell you.just got lucky got rear ended by another vehicle with only minor cosmetic damage including one of my rear quarters.his insurance paid for it.
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If you are interested in purchasing new I would certainly be happy to help you out with it. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
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