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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by socaljet
Love the headlights and I think it compliments the effect given off by the rear end design. Keep us posted.
Will do!

Originally Posted by peter pan
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Originally Posted by Larry/car
One of the neatest features on the headlight lense is the C7 emblem that lights up (headlight beam is reflected up towards the emblem). Really neat in the dark. Your mod covers this unique feature up. No thanks. Like the sting ray graphic on the hood.
Good thoughts. Some will like, some won't.

Originally Posted by vettnutt
You've got a lot of stickers there.
All I actually have on the car right now are the stinger stripe and the windshield banner. By the way, I like using "stickers" initially to see if I actually like a mod or not before making it permanent (if it's something that can be painted, like the stinger stripe).

Originally Posted by skinner1961
Dont like then because you can really tell they are just an add on after the fact, to much crap makes it look junky
I agree. Some will like, some won't. Some will like one thing, while others like another. I'm simply test fitting and photographing some things for my friend, Sean, from VetteFx.

Originally Posted by skinner1961
Dont like then because you can really tell they are just an add on after the fact, to much stuff makes it look junky
Didn't you already say that?

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What am I looking at? A close-up is the answer no doubt....
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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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I applaud you for taking risks, and this is just my humble opinion, but my first impression was the eyes look sleepy, droopy, not evil.
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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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You guys gotta read better, he's not sold on it, taking risks or anything of the sort. Sean sent him some eyes and he posted pics,nothing more.....comment on the mod, not the car or person doing it.....
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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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Correct, Glen...it's all good...to each his own as far as mods go, and I know that's how you feel too. You're honest in sharing your opinion about mods without making people feel like you're belittling them for going with a particular mod. That's the way everyone should be.

To everyone, I don't drive or show my Corvettes because I get personal validation from people making positive comments about it. It does make me happy when people see my Corvettes and smile and want to get a picture of themselves with them, because it's making THEM happy.

I'm into personalizing my Corvette because that's just how I am. For me, this means trying things that I may or may not actually like on the car, but there are some things I can't know until I try. In the mean time, helping a friend out and giving people ideas that might fit their personal preferences seems to be a good thing. That's how I roll.

Regarding this particular mod, a recent pole indicated that 89% (241 out of 272) liked the mod.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...eek-evil-eyes/
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Old May 10, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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I Like it Jag, but I'm biased I think it looks super cool.

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I Like it Jag, but I'm biased I think it looks super cool.

Very nice!

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Old May 10, 2014 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill17601
The OP's Corvette has bad teeth but good gums.. In my opinion.
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Old May 10, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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It was a joke , but you seem to have taken offense so I pulled it.. I was referring to the empty grille..

Here, in my opinion is the evil eye look...you need to see the pupil...

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Originally Posted by Bill17601
It was a joke , but you seem to have taken offense so I pulled it.. I was referring to the empty grille..

Here, in my opinion is the evil eye look...you need to see the pupil...

No offense taken...thus the smiley. I thought it was a joke, but was just checking.

Awesome pic!
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Old May 10, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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Thanks for posting...I'd pass on this mod personally but appreciate seeing it. Post like this help the community at large to make informed decisions.
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Old May 10, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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I like it.. Not sure it would be for me but like it still the same. Just like your Stinger stripe. I love it, again not sure its for me but has been shown to a lot of my club members and they all like it.
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Hey jag, Sean had told me he had just sent yours out the day before mine went out? I was just trying to come up with a way to temporarily install mine as well. I already have Xpel installed and they said they don't see anything wrong with putting them over it. I just wanted to make sure I like the look before permanently applying them. How did you chose to attach them?
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Hey jag, Sean had told me he had just sent yours out the day before mine went out? I was just trying to come up with a way to temporarily install mine as well. I already have Xpel installed and they said they don't see anything wrong with putting them over it. I just wanted to make sure I like the look before permanently applying them. How did you chose to attach them?
I put them directly on the lens. But I don't think there will be any problem at all putting them on the Xpel, though I haven't done that myself at any time. I installed mine using the recommended soap/rubbing alcohol/water solution. Wet the surface of both the Xpel on the lens and the back of the vinyl. Wet your hands with it too before pulling the backing off the vinyl. Pretty easy to line up that way.
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Not bad, Jags. I like yours and KJ's.
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At first glance I didn't even notice the difference from a stock Stingray on the headlights but a second glance told me otherwise. I think it looks great. And meaner.
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The Mod of the Week article has a poll which has 88% saying they are hot and 12% saying they are not. So, that puts me in the minority. I think they are an abomination.
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As long as the decal matches the paint then I think it looks awesome. I saw a set on a Torch Red C7 and it did not match the paint too well so you could tell it was a mod. Otherwise I like them because it makes the car look a little like a 458 Italia. I'm gonna do the mod on my car ... oh wait I can't!
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Originally Posted by go4kj
I Like it Jag, but I'm biased I think it looks super cool.

Now I see it!...couldn't tell on Jag's car (black on black)...thanks for the pic Body color looks like the way to go IMHO....with the right ancillary mods this may work fine....
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