Does it look incomplete?
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Does it look incomplete?
I recently put a set of OEM Z51 wheels on my base Coupe. I do like the look of them much better than the base wheels the car came with. Now, I am wondering, with these wheels, does the car look incomplete without the Z51 spoiler? Just looking for honest opinions.
Last edited by Supersonic 427; Dec 15, 2014 at 11:01 AM.
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Everyone has their own likes a dislikes. Car looks great. If you think a full spoiler looks better and makes the car look more complete, then you should certainly add one.
Mine has the base spoiler and looks fine to me. I'm the only one that has to be pleased with my car.
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Personally I don't like the look with just that black plastic third brake light housing. That's why I added the wing spoiler to mine. Forget trying to make it look like a Z51; decide how you want it to look and go for it. There are spoiler options available beyond the standard Z51 spoiler.
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Wheels look very nice with the Torch Red body. I personally prefer the C7 body without the Z51 spoiler. The car, to my eye, looks smoother and sleeker without it.
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I really like those wheels.
Just wish you could order them without the spoiler, either with the Z51
package or the ZF1 appearance package.
Your car looks like I would want mine to look without having to remove
a spoiler and fill in the holes.
GREAT JOB!
Just wish you could order them without the spoiler, either with the Z51
package or the ZF1 appearance package.
Your car looks like I would want mine to look without having to remove
a spoiler and fill in the holes.
GREAT JOB!
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Nothing wrong with the way the car looks. New wheels are a nice touch.
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I am one of those where less is more. hence, the reason why i did not get the Z51 package. I have Cyber Gray with the base silver rims and think my car looks better then any others. It is sleek, stealthy looking and just all around badass. IMHO, the base Cyber Gray is the best looking one out of all of them.
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be glad you don't have the z51 blade, it blocks the entire rear shoulder look of the car - get the wing or no spoiler- all just my opinion of course..
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yes and no, the size of wheels and tires is fine, I did it the 2nd week I owned it. But since the shocks are a bit softer, sometimes (about 10%) you'll get a rub when the susp moves full travel, if you are lowered, no big deal, take the bolts up 1/4 inch and problem solved.