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Old 04-28-2013, 08:57 AM
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So I am torn about a couple of things - mainly black vs. white with black rims and a red leather interior. My main question is this... do we have any pictures of the interior with the carbon fiber finish, and one without? I am trying to see if it is worth the $1k to me.
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See the link to the photos in this thread. The Laguna Blue car doesn't have the carbon fiber inserts. Zoom the picture to see it more clearly.

Most of the other pictures around are cars with the option.

I've decided to spend the money and get the option.
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and here with carbon

Old 04-28-2013, 10:46 AM
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I like to see a piano black option or a shinier carbon fiber finish.
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http://i1078.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4a1c5d04.jpg
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Wow! CF overlay stick-ons!!!!! :P
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Originally Posted by Thompyt
Wow! CF overlay stick-ons!!!!! :P
Yeah, thats what I was wondering myself!

I saw one pic and it looked cheesy.
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No to the CF for me. Looks cheap and doesn't cover enough.
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yeh i wouldnt recommend the CF for anyone.

looks extremely cheap based on the photos.
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Well if it does look cheap in life, you can bet the aftermarket guys are gonna be on it and will do it to the nines. I woud guess that's the way I would go.
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Originally Posted by Frankie2blue
Well if it does look cheap in life, you can bet the aftermarket guys are gonna be on it and will do it to the nines. I woud guess that's the way I would go.
They are NOT overlays nor do they look cheap. I have held and seen the actual part, you are GREATLY mistaken
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This is a new era for corvette, you can bet the phones are ringing at Audi, Porsche,

Houston, we have a problem...
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I'm considering the CF. Without it, isnt there a lot of exposed plastic on the dash?? (im not going 3LT)
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I'm torn on the CF as well. I think it looks better, but $1000 is a lot of money for that trim piece.
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Originally Posted by Davidl81
I'm torn on the CF as well. I think it looks better, but $1000 is a lot of money for that trim piece.
It might also make more sense if you're doing the CF spoiler and mirror splashes
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If you say the CF is fake and an overlay you are a moron. That is real carbon fiber and to get carbon fiber to lay that clean cost A LOT OF MONEY. For 1k that is a steal. And it looks amazing. I'm sure caravaggio or someone else will step up and do the rest the only problem is they have to do it in a matte finish to match the OEM one.

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Originally Posted by C7 4 Me
It might also make more sense if you're doing the CF spoiler and mirror splashes
The option for the spoiler and mirrors is Carbon Flash paint, not carbon fiber.
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Originally Posted by C7 4 Me
I'm considering the CF. Without it, isnt there a lot of exposed plastic on the dash?? (im not going 3LT)
Yes. Follow the link in post #2. The picture of the Laguna Blue interior helped me make my mind up to get the CF option.
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Not worth $1000. More like $200-300 max. I know it cost around $50 max plus some labor to make those. Yes real carbon fiber. Simply not worth it. Some aftermarket guys will sell this for $500 and make a killing


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