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Old May 18, 2015 | 10:39 AM
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Saw this insane looking C7 at the 25th Annual Cruisers Weekend in Ocean City, MD this weekend and thought I'd share it.
If the owner is a member of this forum I'd like to say "Well Done"
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Old May 18, 2015 | 10:40 AM
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While I admire the work put into the car, the wheels are the automotive equivalent of clown shoes.
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Originally Posted by Ernest_T
While I admire the work put into the car, the wheels are the automotive equivalent of clown shoes.
A little much for me too,,, but the car did have a tremendous 'Wow' factor and there was more work that photos just couldn't capture.
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Old May 18, 2015 | 11:13 AM
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That's one of the Forgiato widebody C7's (there are 3 of them I believe, all different colors). They have been around the block and back since SEMA a year ago. Although there are 3 different ones, there are consistent themes:

1. The wheels are horrible on all 3.

2. The front grille is horrible on all 3.

3. The wheels are horrible on all 3.

Also, those are the thickest diffusor blades I have ever seen in my life. The quality of body work on the rear quarters is very good, though.
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Old May 18, 2015 | 11:22 AM
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Although I am sure the person who owns this car is proud of it, I feel the modifications that were performed did nothing to make the car look better. The factory did a great job, why go to this extreme? IMHO it detracts from the C7 factory looks. I agree wheels are rice.
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Old May 18, 2015 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Ernest_T
While I admire the work put into the car, the wheels are the automotive equivalent of clown shoes.
I don't like the front grill, either.
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Old May 18, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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While I admire the work put into the car, the wheels are the automotive equivalent of clown shoes.
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Old May 18, 2015 | 12:01 PM
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Irrespective if you like it, this car will draw attention.
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Originally Posted by 1KULC7
Although I am sure the person who owns this car is proud of it, I feel the modifications that were performed did nothing to make the car look better. The factory did a great job, why go to this extreme? IMHO it detracts from the C7 factory looks. I agree wheels are rice.
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Old May 18, 2015 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 1KULC7
Although I am sure the person who owns this car is proud of it, I feel the modifications that were performed did nothing to make the car look better. The factory did a great job, why go to this extreme? IMHO it detracts from the C7 factory looks. I agree wheels are rice.
Agreed. Extensive work, seemingly well executed but way way over the top. Don
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I'd say it looks pretty bad ***.
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Old May 18, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Irrespective if you like it, this car will draw attention.
So will a skunk.
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Originally Posted by Nuke991
Saw this insane looking C7 at the 25th Annual Cruisers Weekend in Ocean City, MD this weekend and thought I'd share it.
If the owner is a member of this forum I'd like to say "Well Done"
This is definitely the look for anyone seeking a car that is insane.
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I love how people try to bash it.....if this were the look from the factory people would applaud it.
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Originally Posted by Curahee
This is definitely the look for anyone seeking a car that is insane.
Job beautifully done, craftsmanship looks wonderful. but I'm not sure it is the car that is insane. JMO
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Old May 18, 2015 | 12:59 PM
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The owner owns a performance shop in Manassas, VA and makes the rounds of all the local shows and get togethers. I've seen it a number of times. In person, the proportions are cartoonish and not in my tastes but it's his car.
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I don't know if I'd throw, I'm guessing here, $30K, into an $80K car to win $20 trophies.
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Originally Posted by bapd77
I love how people try to bash it.....if this were the look from the factory people would applaud it.
Don't think so. Not bashing the car, some people like clown shoes.
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well I agree with a lot of the comments.....the one thing I actually love.....and that's the color!
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