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Old May 12, 2017 | 07:20 AM
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It seems that most red c7 have a black hood vent. Actually hadn't seen one in pics that's red like mine. Haven't seen red themed stingray. I just bought car a week ago. I like that it's different but I love car so much. I'm not sure I trust my perspective. 😁

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Old May 12, 2017 | 07:23 AM
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I like it . . . Nice!

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Old May 12, 2017 | 07:39 AM
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not sure upper quarter vents are still black ? But hood looks good!
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Old May 12, 2017 | 07:44 AM
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Looks fine.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 08:05 AM
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I believe body colored vents are a build option. Looks great! I have my eyes on a Torch Red one too.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Poet93
I believe body colored vents are a build option. Looks great! I have my eyes on a Torch Red one too.
Yes, but the option makes all the vents body color, not just the hood.
Someone probably had hood vent painted.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 08:40 AM
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Needs CHROME WHEELS with that setup .......
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Old May 12, 2017 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by TEXHAWK0
Yes, but the option makes all the vents body color, not just the hood.
Someone probably had hood vent painted.

Looks like they are all red on this car!
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Old May 12, 2017 | 08:46 AM
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I think it looks good that way. I haven't seen one with the hood vent painted to match the body color either, so you've got something subtly unique when you drive it around.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 11:23 AM
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Looks great and very unique. Welcome to Club Red
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Old May 12, 2017 | 11:29 AM
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I'm pretty sure all the vents are body colored. The side vents we are viewing that show black is just the trim piece and not the vent itself. Please let us know if that is the case. Beautiful. I had color body vents option on mine by choice. I liked it better than black on the Long Beach Red.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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Sorry, not feeling it. Looks rattle-canned to me.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Neil Baker
Looks like they are all red on this car!
After closer look, I think you are correct.
The rears look black, but that may just be the openings showing up.

I prefer the black accents.
I thought about trading for GS, but I don't like the stuck on body color trim on the fender vents... Think I would have to black them out.


Don;t think so.....



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Old May 12, 2017 | 12:08 PM
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No likee red hood vents.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 12:31 PM
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^ I like these VENTS on RED BEST!





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Old May 12, 2017 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by fourmat
not sure upper quarter vents are still black ? But hood looks good!
Painted vents all around.About $1K option.
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Old May 12, 2017 | 12:39 PM
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Like all the body colored vents that show up. There is too much black on most of these cars. Contrast is great, when done in moderation. The black rear panel, side vents, grill, hood, hip vents and wheels is just too much and insane when you add in a black interior. The one way it works is when it's black on black on black. Not my preference, but it does work. Followed a Z06 yesterday. It was white, which from the profile looks great. However, the more you move to the quarter and rear, the more the black vents look out of place and gapping. Color does make a difference ..... a lot of difference! Pat
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Looks good and more unique!
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Originally Posted by Always Red Dave
Needs CHROME WHEELS with that setup .......
Totally agree.
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