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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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I know the look of it is hit or miss to many members, but in my opinion it's a better option than having to buy a whole new lower rear fascia.

So what's taking them so long with it?

For a bolt-on part made out of (likely waterjet cut) aluminum, you'd think that would've been the first part on the market within days of them first showing it off, but we're now already into the 2015 model year and it's still not available.

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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 04:58 AM
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Bolts to Borla rear section. No drilling, screws, body modification. Personalize color like this Bondurant C7. New tips shown.
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Oooooh I likely. When can we get these separately either from Borla or another vendor/manufacturer without getting their exhaust??
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
Oooooh I likely. When can we get these separately either from Borla or another vendor/manufacturer without getting their exhaust??
More info please!!! Hey, Borla reps, where are you???
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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Good to see I'm not the only one interested in this product.

It was teased at their Sema show before the '14 started rolling off the line and it's just been radio silence about this part since then outside of a few blips.
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no thanks.
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It at least shows coming soon on the Borla site.. Maybe call them tomorrow and ask whats going on..
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Whose exhaust is that on the car??? I checked the Borla site........ And they didn't have those TIPS?

Anyone know?
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Originally Posted by GiannaP
Whose exhaust is that on the car??? I checked the Borla site........ And they didn't have those TIPS?

Anyone know?
It's Borla's, they're called "Prism Tips".
http://www.borla.com/corvette/c7/#tipStyles
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We just got our showcar back with those new exhaust tips.
Trying to find out when those will be available. I will post when i know more. Thanks
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Originally Posted by BondurantHPD
We just got our showcar back with those new exhaust tips.
Trying to find out when those will be available. I will post when i know more. Thanks
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will try to have an update by next week guys - glad to see everyone excited for this amazing part!
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Originally Posted by billyb_at_borla
will try to have an update by next week guys - glad to see everyone excited for this amazing part!
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Originally Posted by AlvinT
Bolts to Borla rear section. No drilling, screws, body modification. Personalize color like this Bondurant C7. New tips shown.
Me LIKEY!
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Old Sep 27, 2014 | 02:23 AM
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I need the diffuser...hurry up borla.get them ready asap
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Here's an option...

http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-1...er-katech.aspx





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Originally Posted by jagamajajaran
Doesnt seem as aesthically refined as the Borla one to me..
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Originally Posted by FYREANT
Doesnt seem as aesthically refined as the Borla one to me..
Also requires drilling / modifying the lower rear fascia. Neat looking product, but not what I'm looking for.
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 10:29 PM
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Still nothing updated on Borla's site.
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Old Oct 5, 2014 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by flaagan
Still nothing updated on Borla's site.
Don't worry... Just a few more weeks.


Anyone waiting for their exhaust to come out last winter will get that one...
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