Grill options
Drifting
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From: Salado TX
There are a lot of threads on this with a lot of pictures--most seem to prefer the Z06 grille. It's inexpensive and easy to do. The aftermarket grilles seem very expensive when compared to the stock Z06 grill.
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
Keep in mind that the Z06 grille has larger openings and will let more trash through to the radiator, with no easy way to clean it...
I see no reason to change grilles just to be changing something...
Additions, like the Z06 front splitter, do complete the front end.
Now, the clear Z06 tail lights are a different story...they look hideous. If I had a Z06, I would probably change back to the stock red tail lights.
I see no reason to change grilles just to be changing something...
Additions, like the Z06 front splitter, do complete the front end.
Now, the clear Z06 tail lights are a different story...they look hideous. If I had a Z06, I would probably change back to the stock red tail lights.
Safety Car
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From: Atlanta GA
I bought a Z06 splitter because I think it looks more aggressive than the stingray version. That's not to say it doesn't look good..it does, but the Z06 grill looks better IMO. I also agree that more debris (leaves in the fall) may collect behind the grill, but since I don't have Z51 air inlets I can get a vacuum hose in there and suck out the debris.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fairfax VA
Agreed Ernest. I really like the ACS grill from a style perspective but for the price of the Z06 grill, I like it just fine. I wasn't a fan of the base grill making the Z06 grill ("poser" or not) a good option for me.
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Z06 posers have the Z06 insignia on the quarter panel and try and act like they have a Z06.
My car is NOT a stock Stingray. I class it as modified. Screw those butthead pompous judges. They can just kiss my donkey if they mouth off like that.
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My car is NOT a stock Stingray. I class it as modified. Screw those butthead pompous judges. They can just kiss my donkey if they mouth off like that.
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Intermediate
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From: East Wenatchee Washington
Has anyone purchase a grill from RPI Designs? They are expensive, but appear to be quality built.
Melting Slicks
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I bought mine for me, not to win any shows. I will do with it as I see fit.
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Who cares what anyone thinks about YOUR car. Last thing I want/need is anyone's approval of what I do to MY car. I added the Z06 grille at first offering because the standard Stingray grille is just, IMO, ugly. Covering the "retainer" with some tape was not even an option for me. I wanted the ACS grille, but their asking price made me run and run fast. I'm not entering any car shows. I bought it to be driven and enjoyed by me and not to impress the masses.
Enjoy your car and do what you feel is fit with it; to mod or not to mod.
Enjoy your car and do what you feel is fit with it; to mod or not to mod.
Melting Slicks
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I too think the chrome "retainer" is hideous on an otherwise outstanding looking car- There are several ways to cover it (paint, tape, other things), but I was recently at an independent Corvette shop and was told by the owner that some manufacturer is making completely new "retainers" in carbon flash or black to match the grill. He did not know who is doing this- does anyone?? I sure would be interested in knowing - have been told that painting the retainer does not work very well.
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I too think the chrome "retainer" is hideous on an otherwise outstanding looking car- There are several ways to cover it (paint, tape, other things), but I was recently at an independent Corvette shop and was told by the owner that some manufacturer is making completely new "retainers" in carbon flash or black to match the grill. He did not know who is doing this- does anyone?? I sure would be interested in knowing - have been told that painting the retainer does not work very well.