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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 06:01 PM
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I like the C8's so much I installed a C8 conversion kit for the C7. I was able to keep the engine in front and 7 speed manual.



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That would look better (IMO) if you had the carbon flash badging and black corvette nameplate...otherwise...
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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 08:40 PM
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Good for the extra 35 HP too I bet.
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Sorry, I don't get it. Paul
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You need to change your other badging to match the carbon flash - IMO/YMMV.
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Originally Posted by DSOMDream
Sorry, I don't get it. Paul
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Originally Posted by Scruff Vette
I like the C8's so much I installed a C8 conversion kit for the C7. I was able to keep the engine in front and 7 speed manual.

looks good. Don’t listen to these boomers in white shoes and white socks.
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Your new electric guitar sticker is pretty neat. I approve.
LOL, someone should make one. I might be a buyer.
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looks good. Don’t listen to these boomers in white shoes and white socks.

It does look pretty good! Haters gone hate
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Paint looks better on the C7,
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Way ahead of you ..did it a year ago,,,,Great minds


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