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Apr 20, 2014 | 03:23 PM

#241

important

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From: FEMA District 4

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Originally Posted by Hurley1

My original order was a 3LT Black z51, but I got tired of waiting had an oppertunity to buy this 2LT Black non z51 car last week, so I jumped on it! Already lowered it, tinted the windows, blacked out the chrome front grill, and tuned it. Black OEM z51 wheels are also on order!

Can we see some pics from the front assuming you still have the chrome wheels?

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Apr 20, 2014 | 03:34 PM

#242

important

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From: FEMA District 4

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Originally Posted by Process Black

Keep it frosty.

Yo mang, he be keepin that chit on ice.

Apr 20, 2014 | 03:46 PM

#243

important

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From: FEMA District 4

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Originally Posted by susanf9999

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Originally Posted by susanf9999

a couple more around town...

Thats like WOAH.

Apr 20, 2014 | 06:33 PM

#244

realwhiz

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From: La Canada, CA

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Originally Posted by AZstingray

I agree I need to blackout the grill.
I went to my detailer today to get paint decontamination and coated with Reload. My car was coated with Cquartz Finest about 5 months ago.
Looks amazing. Thanks to Windows and Wheels detailing. Highly recommended if you are in the Phoenix area.

Your car looks amazing!! I should have my black one arriving in a couple of weeks and I want it to look at good as yours. I'm not exactly sure what you mean when you say,"paint decontamination and coated with Reload. My car was coated with Cquartz Finest". sorry but can you elaborate? I'm assuming reload and Cquartzs are some sort of polishes/finishes and what's decontamination?

Thanks!!

Apr 20, 2014 | 06:47 PM

#245

Glen e

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From: Ft Lauderdale

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Originally Posted by realwhiz

Thanks!!

just google them - carpro reload & Cquartz Finest

read for days

make google your friend...and you tube too!

bottom line: it's a $1000 bill or so at a good detailer....but well worth it....

Apr 20, 2014 | 06:51 PM

#246

realwhiz

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From: La Canada, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

just google them - carpro reload & Cquartz Finest

read for days

make google your friend...and you tube too!

bottom line: it's a $1000 bill or so at a good detailer....but well worth it....

wow that's expensive but looks damn nice! I'll check it out, thanks for the info. enjoy that car!!

Apr 20, 2014 | 07:12 PM

#247

Patriot77

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From: Omaha

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZstingray

More pics

This car is just "begging" to have that silver bar covered up with a black carbon flash piece in the front grille. Call Jeff Nowicki auto sports and put a smile on your cars face.

Apr 21, 2014 | 11:43 AM

#248

lizizvette

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From: Peoria Az

Black C7s

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Originally Posted by AZstingray

Hi, I'm Denny Granquist (lizizvette), we ordered a Black 2 Lt z51 coupe in Dec13. Should be delivered middle of May. Would like to exchange contact info. We live in Peoria. dennyliz@***.net, my cell, 602-312-5681. Your car really looks good. Would love to have ours look as good!

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Apr 21, 2014 | 06:30 PM

#249

AZstingray

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The entire hood and front bumper and fenders of my car are covered with Suntek PPF with Cquartz Finest on top.

May 13, 2014 | 10:41 PM

#250

Trout-44

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From: Pittsburgh PA

St. Jude Donor '10-'11, '14

Here are some of my pictures...

May 31, 2014 | 04:17 AM

#251

Eagle Ray 7

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From: Texas

Bump for end of the month photos!

May 31, 2014 | 06:45 AM

#252

daixloxbmw

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Originally Posted by Eagle Ray 7

Bump for end of the month photos!

Beautiful car!

What grill is that? Is that the OEM Z06 grill? Where did you get it and how much? It looks awesome!

May 31, 2014 | 09:39 AM

#253

Eagle Ray 7

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Originally Posted by daixloxbmw

Beautiful car!

What grill is that? Is that the OEM Z06 grill? Where did you get it and how much? It looks awesome!

Thanks!

The stock grille was the one thing from day one I knew was going as soon as something better was available.

Yes it's the OEM Z06 grille.

eBay seller grilles950, he had 2 and will be trying to get more. $300 free shipping.

May 31, 2014 | 10:18 AM

#254

daixloxbmw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle Ray 7

Thanks!

The stock grille was the one thing from day one I knew was going as soon as something better was available.

Yes it's the OEM Z06 grille.

eBay seller grilles950, he had 2 and will be trying to get more. $300 free shipping.

Thanks!

May 31, 2014 | 10:26 AM

#255

daixloxbmw

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle Ray 7

Thanks!

The stock grille was the one thing from day one I knew was going as soon as something better was available.

Yes it's the OEM Z06 grille.

eBay seller grilles950, he had 2 and will be trying to get more. $300 free shipping.

One last question, I know there are brake cooling ducts in the lower corners but does the Z06 grill openings line up well with the existing duct work? Any chance you can post some close ups of the inside of the ducts?

Thanks again!

May 31, 2014 | 07:56 PM

#256

Harry2

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From: Minnesota

Congrats to all of you black C7 owners, all of your cars look fantastic!

May 31, 2014 | 08:39 PM

#257

Eagle Ray 7

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Quote:

Originally Posted by daixloxbmw

My Stingray is a non-Z51 so there are no cooling ducts. I will be added ducts in the future.

Jun 8, 2014 | 02:49 AM

#258

Eagle Ray 7

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From: Texas

Heavy Bomber!

Jun 8, 2014 | 04:22 AM

#259

Blk

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Without a doubt, of all the colors that are properly prepped, polished, waxed, black is the deepest and richest looking of all. It's a color that takes a lot of work to keep it looking clean, but when it is done well, nothing else compares.

Jun 8, 2014 | 11:21 AM

#260

Glen e

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From: Ft Lauderdale

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Blk

It's a color that takes a lot of work to keep it looking clean, but when it is done well, nothing else compares.

once again, if you move to the latest technology avail today, black is pretty easily to keep nice with silica or hi-polymer coatings like Cquartz, Opti coat, 22PLE, etc - educate yourself....it ain't cheap but it works....this is not "wax".....it's semi permanent...

an example:
http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...black-car.html

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