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I really wish artists would stop putting C7-like tail lights on the C8. According to C7pimp, the tail lights follow the "open-mouth Pac Man" shape of the rear light housings. Perhaps they mirror the shape of the large side intakes on the C8.R.
yep. it it is another one of mine.
C7 pimp never said anything about the actual lighting elements. He only described the outer shape which I followed and can be seen on the latest spy images.
I and others are simply useing a generic Corvette lighting design as a do- me- til until we know something more.
I really wish artists would stop putting C7-like tail lights on the C8. According to C7pimp, the tail lights follow the "open-mouth Pac Man" shape of the rear light housings. Perhaps they mirror the shape of the large side intakes on the C8.R.
I really wish artists would stop putting C7-like tail lights on the C8. According to C7pimp, the tail lights follow the "open-mouth Pac Man" shape of the rear light housings. Perhaps they mirror the shape of the large side intakes on the C8.R.
That is firstvettesoon rendering, the same sharp fellow who did all the other sensible renderings and he is in direct contact with C7pimp. I believe we will get a camaro like effect on this one.
I really wish artists would stop putting C7-like tail lights on the C8. According to C7pimp, the tail lights follow the "open-mouth Pac Man" shape of the rear light housings. Perhaps they mirror the shape of the large side intakes on the C8.R.
yep. it it is another one of mine.
C7 pimp never said anything about the actual lighting elements. He only described the outer shape which I followed and can be seen on the latest spy images.
I and others are simply useing a generic Corvette lighting design as a do- me- til until we know something more.
Shouldnt ruin your your viewing experience.
Last edited by firstvettesoon; Aug 28, 2018 at 09:31 PM.
C7 pimp never said anything about the actual lighting elements. He only described the outer shape which I followed and can be seen on the latest spy images.
I and others are simply useing a generic Corvette lighting design as a do- me- til until we know something more.
Shouldnt ruin your your viewing experience.
I appreciate your efforts! You do a great job coming up with these renders -- not sure how you do it, but it's awesome.
I was referring to a picture C7P put together (below), but I can't find the post he made where he mentioned that the tail lights follow the shape he drew over the CAD image. I remember someone (maybe even me?) asking if the actual light was shaped like a C7, and he said no, it was shaped just like the shape of the housing (below).
Pimp was referring to the concave horizontal “V” shape the overall fixture has as well as the bulging angular lamp shape from the side as I have rendered. You can see the black lines C7p drew on the CAD.
In the CAD, you can clearly see two distinct spaces for lighting elements... much like the two (per side) lamp
elements on the C7 and as I depicted. Whether these are rectangles or U shape or arrow shaped LED lamp assemblies... we do not know yet and from the cad we can not tell
Pimp never described the actual “lighting” elements. For this we must wait.
Hopefully they will will not be as seen on the miles... the cheap looking arrow designs. And I know they will not be. Or better not be. ; )
Last edited by firstvettesoon; Aug 29, 2018 at 12:42 AM.
Yes good ideas do. But when they are so unique (in regards to design elements) they seldom happen back to back, such as carried forward from the C7 to what is suspected to be either/both a C7.5/C8 FE/ME, or whatever. The 2009 Corvette design is a case in point where at least the flats on top of the front fenders were incorporated into the C7. Other design elements from the 2009 Concept? I did look for them. What I conveyed in my above post was it may have happened again using the 2009 Concept as we look at the rear of what has been illustrated by FVS from Camo pics, but not confirmed. I hope you’re depiction of the ME rear is right because that particular detail would look great IMO.
I will state it again here as I did elsewhere on CF. With the C7 design is such a unique design I seriously think not one element of its exterior will be carried forward to GM ‘Future Product’, at least not in the short run. However, the C3 may have and may also have from the 2009 Concept too. Keep an eye out for other design cues that may be posted on the wall in the background.
I appreciate your efforts! You do a great job coming up with these renders -- not sure how you do it, but it's awesome.
I was referring to a picture C7P put together (below), but I can't find the post he made where he mentioned that the tail lights follow the shape he drew over the CAD image. I remember someone (maybe even me?) asking if the actual light was shaped like a C7, and he said no, it was shaped just like the shape of the housing (below).
You are correct. The main shape of the tail lights fills the entire space, not half the space like the renders commonly show. Just like the C7 and the Camaro. I think those renders look great honestly, but that's not how it is.
I did a drawing about 6 months ago, let's see if I can find it. It was a crude mock up but gav ethe general idea.
I really love what FVS has done with the front, side and 3/4 front view of his renderings but, I have to say, I’m not as excited about the rear view. I know, it’s just a rendering but the proportions, IMHO, appear awkward. I think the basics, from what we’ve seen, especially on what is believed to the the C8-R mule, are there. As with the C7 concept renderings, the final production version was much better. Panel contours and deco trim do wonders. I’m hoping that will soften the vents on each corner below the taillights. As they have been rendered and on the few “peek-a-boo” shots we have seen, thus far, they really don’t blend with the otherwise beautiful design. Again, IMHO
Here are some details and ideas to mull over for the tail lights.
You can get an idea of what the ME tail lights "could" be like from the Camaro example as suggested above. Note the actual LED elements and lighted areas when on and off.
Another Render...Aug2018
