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C8 must return to ORIGINAL design. AT LEAST ZO6 deletes tacked-on scoop +Front bloat
The C8 needs to return to this, it's ORIGINAL design.
Worst case scenario. all the performance models (ZO6, ZORA, etc) need to return to this design. -Without the side intakes receiving the addition of tacked on plastic (black "scar")
-Without the bloated front end that negatively affects both the visibility and sleek taut design
I originally posted for reference a collage of 4 pics, but I think they will only confuse people, so I removed it..
Notice on the collage featuring four different designs, it show how, over time, the side intakes receive the addition of the tacked-on plastic side scoops, and the font end gets bloated.
Notice how the front end gets bloated, decreasing front visibility, and the original sleek, taut front end.
Disclaimer: Long time new Corvette buyer over 4 generations, C8 order reserved, no other car is better or more reliable, Corvette's incredible value is just an additional bonus.
Here are example of clean, taut side intakes, integrated into the design, without plastic tacked on as an after-thought
Early design renditions often do not taken to account many necessary items that are found along the way to development. Cooling is one major concern on the new design. Then someone menttions the need more luggage room.another wants a visible engine. yet another designer insists on a bigger tire,,,the list goes on until a final decision is made.
The C8 needs to return to this design.
Worst case scenario. all the performance models (ZO6, ZORA, etc) need to return to this design.
-Without the side intakes receiving the addition of tacked on plastic (black "scar") -Without the bloated front end that negatively affects both the visibility and sleek taut design
Disclaimer: Long time new Corvette buyer over 4 generations, C8 order reserved, no other car is better or more reliable, Corvette's incredible value is just an additional bonus.
I dunno...This doesn't look all that different to me. I don't think there are many C8 drivers out there that puke in the bushes when they see their cars with the "black scars" and if that really bothered them, they just went with body colors. Personally, I like a bit of contrast in that respect. The front end look is one of my favorite angles of looking at the actual car. Again, this car (to me) has some amazing differences in pictures than in person. Many pics don't do a whole lot for me, but seeing the car in person, I forget them. Not a fan of the spoiler, but curiously it also doesn't bother me as much in person as in pictures. The wheels are a definite drawback IMO, and that pic is much better in design and the slight appearance of improvement in offset. If mine had those, I prolly wouldn't bother with aftermarket. YMMV.
Maybe.
But, who agrees that original intake looks like a work of art, and not tacked on as an afterthought?
The performance models have different body work, so couldn't they receive an update/improvement, in a return to the original design?
If you disagree, just look at all design changes that were made early and often to the 6th Gen Camaro by GM.
Maybe.
But, who agrees that original intake looks like a work of art, and not tacked on as an afterthought?
The performance models have different body work, so couldn't they receive and update/ improvement, in a return to the original design?
If you disagree, just look at all design changes that were made early and often to the 6th Gen Camaro by GM.
Um, you're along for the ride, you'll get what they make. If you don't like the way it looks then don't buy it. They aren't coming here for design help or insight. Why not take a poll on how many want the rear trunk on a C8, when you find out it's split down the middle, you'll realize they can't please everyone. It's fun winter time sport to speculate, but we are all just pawns on the chess board.
It's painfully obvious, if you only look at the top left image.
I removed the collage of 4 different designs together, because I think it's going to confuse people.
I think it looks just fine the way it is. I like the carbon flash metallic black accents.
You say that now about the car you own.
But, if the ZO6 returned to the original design without that tacked on plastic scoops,
I guarantee that no one would be calling for the black plastic to be added to the ZO6.
I'd bet my very life on that.
Um, you're along for the ride, you'll get what they make. If you don't like the way it looks then don't buy it. They aren't coming here for design help or insight. Why not take a poll on how many want the rear trunk on a C8, when you find out it's split down the middle, you'll realize they can't please everyone. It's fun winter time sport to speculate, but we are all just pawns on the chess board.
Very negative and obtuse post.
Especially in consideration of the fact GM made early and often design changes to the 6th Gen Camaro, which I posted for reference.
Maybe.
But, who agrees that original intake looks like a work of art, and not tacked on as an afterthought?
The performance models have different body work, so couldn't they receive an update/improvement, in a return to the original design?
If you disagree, just look at all design changes that were made early and often to the 6th Gen Camaro by GM.
One benefit of the separate "boomerangs" is the ability to more easily remove and repaint should they become chipped up which looks like a significant possibility over time...at least for those that don't PPF them.
I think that front overhang looks way too long, production proportions are better. I can see why some people would want to remove the carbon flash side intakes, but I kinda like the carbon flash. This design reminds me of the C5 side vent flipped and reversed. I guess if you want to replicate this your only choice is to get the body color accents and always stay 20 feet from the car.
Um, you're along for the ride, you'll get what they make. If you don't like the way it looks then don't buy it. They aren't coming here for design help or insight. Why not take a poll on how many want the rear trunk on a C8, when you find out it's split down the middle, you'll realize they can't please everyone. It's fun winter time sport to speculate, but we are all just pawns on the chess board.
This.
Lol @ changing the gameplan when its been a success so far.
Very negative and obtuse post.
Especially in consideration of the fact GM made early and often design changes to the 6th Gen Camaro, which I posted for reference.
My response was steeped in reality. If you don't buy a Z06, irrespective of your opinion of its looks, they'll sell every one of them and as a manufacturer that's all they really care about. I know it hurts when you first find out you don't matter, but it gets better with time.
My response was steeped in reality. If you don't buy a Z06, irrespective of your opinion of its looks, they'll sell every one of them and as a manufacturer that's all they really care about. I know it hurts when you first find out you don't matter, but it gets better with time.
Originally Posted by Z0HS1CK
This.
Lol @ changing the gameplan when its been a success so far.
More worthless, negative, obtuse posts that ignores history and facts.
The same usual suspects from the peanut gallery.
I remember hearing the same garbage being hurled at Corvette owners who were simply asking for the option of a DCT. How did that turn out, and what are those hecklers saying today?
Another worthless, negative, obtuse post that ignores history and facts.
Really??? Show me how a GM mass produced car changed it's design based on what you thought. I'll wait right here. Please provide all the history and facts of getting things changed to suit you. Talk about living in denial.
Really??? Show me how a GM mass produced car changed it's design based on what you thought. I'll wait right here. Please provide all the history and facts of getting things changed to suit you. Talk about living in denial.
6th Gen Camaro
It was even spelled out, just for you.
Why don't you go research the 6th Gen Camaro and learn how early and often the design was changed AFTER sales began.
I can't even SEE my frunk cover from the driver's seat. Glad I have the cameras.
I agree.
A good design does not require tacked on black plastic, or font cameras........
The C8 originally has a great design.
It should return to it.
It's possible, and there is history of GM doing exactly that.
WORST CASE scenario, at least the ZO6 and performance models that require different bodywork anyway, should return to the original design.
01-04-2021, 04:47 PM
C8 must return to ORIGINAL design. AT LEAST ZO6 deletes tacked-on scoop +Front bloat
Talk about living in denial.