C7 Corvette Rear Bumper w/Round taillights - Our first shot, are we on right track?
10-07-2013, 11:31 AM
#23
Race Car Tech
When I first saw the C7, I was not very impressed with the rear lights. Now, having seen the lights and the lines of the C7, I believe that round lights will look completely out of place on the C7.
I think that adding the round lights will somehow ghetto the C7.
I'm sure you will sell some of these to the "die-hard, don't change the corvette style" crowd, but as with the c6 headlights, the corvette die hard fans finally accepted them.
I doubt you could get any of them to convert the C6 to hidden headlights, and I think the same will hold true with the C7 rear lights.
Good Luck with the project
I think that adding the round lights will somehow ghetto the C7.
I'm sure you will sell some of these to the "die-hard, don't change the corvette style" crowd, but as with the c6 headlights, the corvette die hard fans finally accepted them.
I doubt you could get any of them to convert the C6 to hidden headlights, and I think the same will hold true with the C7 rear lights.
Good Luck with the project
10-07-2013, 11:31 AM
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10-07-2013, 11:33 AM
#25
You need to incorporate the vents somehow.
I like the functionality of the vents, just not how they were incorporated with the current C7 taillights.
My wife and I saw a C7 in person for the first time at VIR saturday.
Our only hesitation is the rear end styling.
Well, my only hesitation. My wife still prefers the look of my Grand Sport.
Don't give up on this effort.
I like the functionality of the vents, just not how they were incorporated with the current C7 taillights.
My wife and I saw a C7 in person for the first time at VIR saturday.
Our only hesitation is the rear end styling.
Well, my only hesitation. My wife still prefers the look of my Grand Sport.
Don't give up on this effort.
10-07-2013, 11:34 AM
#26
Melting Slicks
For those that want that old look......you need to address the venting......
Personally I think you would sell more of a C6 to C7 conversion kit ........that's where the money is going to be IMO
Personally I think you would sell more of a C6 to C7 conversion kit ........that's where the money is going to be IMO
10-07-2013, 11:37 AM
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I think it looks good.
Wouldn't be my cup tof tea, but I could see people buying it.
Now that the side view looks like a GTR and you guys make a GTR rear bumper, we need a GTR front bumper conversion for the C7 also!
haha
Wouldn't be my cup tof tea, but I could see people buying it.
Now that the side view looks like a GTR and you guys make a GTR rear bumper, we need a GTR front bumper conversion for the C7 also!
haha
10-07-2013, 11:53 AM
#30
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[QUOTE=Vetteman Jack;1585112216]
There have been several photos posted of the C7 without the rear fenders installed and you can see that the scoops on top of the rear fenders feed directly into ducts that go to the bottom of the car at the rear where they feed air to the rear mounted heat exchangers for the transmission and differential. That air is then passed through the two vertical vents on each side of the diffuser. I don't see where the air is ducted to the vents mounted adjacent to the taillights.
Not sure, but it appears the taillight vents are more cosmetic than functional.
There are also rear vents; how are you going to incorporate them?[\QUOTE]
That would be my main question also. I happen to like the new taillights and going back to a C6 look is not something that will flow with the rest of the C7 design IMO. But if someone wants to changes their car around like that, it's their money.
That would be my main question also. I happen to like the new taillights and going back to a C6 look is not something that will flow with the rest of the C7 design IMO. But if someone wants to changes their car around like that, it's their money.
Not sure, but it appears the taillight vents are more cosmetic than functional.
10-07-2013, 11:54 AM
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You need to incorporate the vents somehow.
I like the functionality of the vents, just not how they were incorporated with the current C7 taillights.
My wife and I saw a C7 in person for the first time at VIR saturday.
Our only hesitation is the rear end styling.
Well, my only hesitation. My wife still prefers the look of my Grand Sport.
Don't give up on this effort.
I like the functionality of the vents, just not how they were incorporated with the current C7 taillights.
My wife and I saw a C7 in person for the first time at VIR saturday.
Our only hesitation is the rear end styling.
Well, my only hesitation. My wife still prefers the look of my Grand Sport.
Don't give up on this effort.
Your wife prefers you KEEP your Grand Sport and not get the C7
In 6 months when you see them all over the road you will get over it and think it looks fine. Plus how often are you look at the tail lights of your car when you're in the drivers seat driving?
10-07-2013, 11:57 AM
#32
Team Owner
10-07-2013, 12:01 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
I don't think you're on the right track, because the tail lights are just fine on the Stingray.
IMO......Spend the time on wide body conversion. Just my 2 cents.
IMO......Spend the time on wide body conversion. Just my 2 cents.
10-07-2013, 12:01 PM
#34
Melting Slicks
Hello!
We are working on a new C7 rear bumper with the round lights like so many of you have asked about. I've attached a few pictures to see if you think we are on the right track? I won't be able to get pictures of if on our C7 until mid next week, but want your feedback.
If you don't like the round taillight look, I understand, but this is for feedback from owners looking to change to the round lights, to see if you like what we are doing and what changes might need to be made?
Thanks you!
We are working on a new C7 rear bumper with the round lights like so many of you have asked about. I've attached a few pictures to see if you think we are on the right track? I won't be able to get pictures of if on our C7 until mid next week, but want your feedback.
If you don't like the round taillight look, I understand, but this is for feedback from owners looking to change to the round lights, to see if you like what we are doing and what changes might need to be made?
Thanks you!
I'd think if the vents are necessary you could incorporate them into the recess part of where the tail light mounts. Basically they would vent out around the tail light then. Would be nice too so the dirt wouldn't accumulate in that recess area like it does on C4's, C5's, and C6's.
10-07-2013, 12:05 PM
#35
Le Mans Master
I couldn't agree more. Like dealing with perpetual third graders. They bit--, moan & whine about wanting a new generation vette that's different. GM does a masterful job with the C7 & the first thing the peanut gallery does is bit--, moan, & whine that they want the old 4 round tail lites. So RPI makes a version of round tail lites & now since they've gotten used to the new design & it's the latest " in" thing ( like black wheels), they now don't want the round tail lites ( cause they are " out"). Totally predictable. Deja Vu all over again like the C5/C6 transition.
10-07-2013, 12:11 PM
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10-07-2013, 12:16 PM
#38
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I couldn't agree more. Like dealing with perpetual third graders. They bit--, moan & whine about wanting a new generation vette that's different. GM does a masterful job with the C7 & the first thing the peanut gallery does is bit--, moan, & whine that they want the old 4 round tail lites. So RPI makes a version of round tail lites & now since they've gotten used to the new design & it's the latest " in" thing ( like black wheels), they now don't want the round tail lites ( cause they are " out"). Totally predictable. Deja Vu all over again like the C5/C6 transition.
10-07-2013, 12:18 PM
#40
Burning Brakes
Hmm... thanks for checking for our feedback and I'm open to seeing how it all turns out... though like many have said venting would have to be addressed too. I'm really not crazy about the C7 lights (they look like evil eyes from a monster from some cheesy 1980's flick), but I can't say I'm sure what to think about this throwback design, either.
For those two people who haven't seen this in a rough concept from another ad...
For those two people who haven't seen this in a rough concept from another ad...
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