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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 10:15 PM
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Here's a fun question:

How long before the aftermarket companies start churning out C7 parts? With a dealer installed Z51 spoiler coming in at a grand, I see a real opportunity for anyone ready to put out good quality aftermarket mods...

Anyway, I say we will start seeing non OEM mods within 6 months of the cars hitting the showrooms...
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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I'll be at SEMA in a few months and I guarantee, there will be a ton of aftermarket parts for sale very soon.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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I'll be ordering my first mod for my C7 this week. Carbon Flash rear license plate frame.
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 10:54 PM
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Z51 badges. . . .
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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 11:50 PM
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A big wing! Just kidding.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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Okay, jokes aside, what are the aftermarket things you are REALLY looking forward to?

Big stuff like body kits down to tiny things like custom radar detector mounts.
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I'm thinking I might like to replace the Corvette lettering on the rear with STINGRAY.

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That's actually kind of cool. ^

Not typically something I'd consider, but I could grow to like it.
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Originally Posted by SlickShoes
That's actually kind of cool. ^

Not typically something I'd consider, but I could grow to like it.
Actually, that is rather cool.
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Electronic curb sensors, so I don't mash an air dam on a wheel stop etc, and that I can get the tail end as far from traffic as possible.
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Carbon bits will be nice...
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Originally Posted by Turbobndt
I'm thinking I might like to replace the Corvette lettering on the rear with STINGRAY.
I really like that, definitely something I would consider.
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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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I'm looking forward to a carbon strip to cover the chrome in the grille and carbon air dam like the Hennessey rendering. Maybe a few small raw carbon interior parts to blend in and Lloyds mats will do it for the short haul.
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