New Body-Colored Vents are now Optional on the 2017 Corvette
#22
Burning Brakes
Body colored vents were on the "accessory list" starting with the introduction of the C7 in 2014. BUT, they were "on constraint" for all of 2014 and 2015. They were available for all of 2016. Aside from all the badmouthing here about how they look, I was probably one of the first 2016 purchasers to get "body colored vents" on my white C7. I've had the car to numerous car events and at first people know something is different but not sure what it is. And, to date, everyone that commented on the look, has said they like it better than the standard black vents, especially on the hood and rear deck. As an aside, I actually bought my car from MacMulkin, the OP, a year ago.
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Body color vents look good on some colors. I don't care for them on white. Its a thousand dollar option!
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I agree that was a hard pill to swallow since I had never seen how it would actually look when I placed my order but I would do it again in a second.
Maybe you have to see the car in person because as I said before everyone and I mean everyone that sees the body color vents likes them better than the standard black.
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#26
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For me, this option takes care of the single biggest complaint I personally had with the appearance of the C7's: namely, I hated the black painted vents all over the car that broke up the visual lines of the car. To me, the black vents--especially on the light colored cars--looked gimmicky; like the car was designed by a committee that used a J.C. Whitney catalog to find slap-on doodads.
Of the cars shown, I really, really like how the orange one looks with the body color spoiler and taillight surrounds. The only trim I would leave black/carbon flash on all color cars is the side fender vent piece and the rear diffuser below the exhausts.
Of the cars shown, I really, really like how the orange one looks with the body color spoiler and taillight surrounds. The only trim I would leave black/carbon flash on all color cars is the side fender vent piece and the rear diffuser below the exhausts.
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Whenever I get a C7 I will get the colored vents.....I like them........
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My Laguna Blue coupe with body color vents.
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i have a black 2016 but went with dark grey painted hood vents, side vents, and tail lights. i like it but i equally like all black on black.
me personally i'd rather have a different factory option than the ugly metallic dark grey rear bumper area.
me personally i'd rather have a different factory option than the ugly metallic dark grey rear bumper area.
#35
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I like the contrast between the white with black accents, body colored vents, not for me.
#36
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The colored vents really clean up the cluttered look of the standard vents. I've seen it on a Long Beach Red and I'd have to say that it was the absolute best looking C7 I've seen yet. There's already too many bolted on elements (rear spoiler)and the colored vents help offset the racer boy look. I wish they would offer a high wing rear spoiler on the ZO6 to complete a sophisticated GT look. Of course it would have to match the aero downforce of the existing Level one spoiler so as not to upset the high speed handling
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#39
Originally Posted by Bob Holinski
I saw a picture of a yellow GS yesterday and didn't care for it. I think the Carbon Flash is a nice contrast to highlight the vents.
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yuck...not a good look