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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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If one can picture a C7 convertible, then I believe one can also imagine a Z06 fixed roof coupe. Using my drawing program, I modified a photo from Car and Driver to do just that. Does it mess up the base design? Maybe, but IMO no more than a convertible. Any and all comments welcome.
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If one can picture a C7 convertible, then I believe one can also imagine a Z06 fixed roof coupe. Using my drawing program, I modified a photo from Car and Driver to do just that. Does it mess up the base design? Maybe, but IMO no more than a convertible. Any and all comments welcome.
The least you could do is make the top's window edge line up with the door line. Its way too short front to back. I would never by a car with that top.
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ah, no fixed roof like that for the new Z06. It looked good on the C5, but not C7
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The C5 FRC had its place and time, doesn't work at least not with that shape. I say, time to move on.
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The least you could do is make the top's window edge line up with the door line. Its way too short front to back. I would never by a car with that top.
You might want to look at a direct side view of the real thing- the door seam angles forward at the top surface. Perspective emphasizes the effect. But I'll save the rest of the explanation for another thread to be titled, "Drawing for Dummies."
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Here is a possible convertible version.
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