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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 07:39 PM
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I'm finally getting closer to what I envisioned for my C8. I just need tires and I'll get my 20/21 Avant Garde M250R's installed.

The day I received the car:



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Lowered on stock coil overs
RSC CF ducktail spoiler
AGM factory 5VM CF aero kit
Vinyl wrap on roof and rear
Ceramic tinted windows
Ceramic coating with graphene
Couple other odds and ends updates that you can't see





Rear prior to wrap so you can see the difference. The wrap adds a nice depth to the blocky rear end. I absolutely love it.

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Lowered on stock coil overs
RSC CF ducktail spoiler
AGM factory 5VM CF aero kit
Vinyl wrap on roof and rear
Ceramic tinted windows
Ceramic coating with graphene
Couple other odds and ends updates that you can't see





Rear prior to wrap so you can see the difference. The wrap adds a nice depth to the blocky rear end. I absolutely love it.


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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 07:48 PM
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Lookin' Good!
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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 07:58 PM
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nicely done
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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 08:16 PM
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I like what you've done with the aero. The ducktail spoiler is a very nice addition. I also think the wrap on the rear end works well. It eliminates what I'll describe as the "layer cake" look to the dark/light color interaction. It does end up looking less blocky. Overall I think the car looks more exotic.
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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 08:27 PM
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To each it's own but the car looked better before the added accessories. Your car do what you want!
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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 08:47 PM
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Looking good !
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What did the wrap cost?
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@CitznFish Looks really awesome! Can you feel the edge of the wrap when it meats the factory paint? I want to do a similar look when I get my car, but I am concerned about a "raised edge" with the wrap.
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Nice tasteful mods.....
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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 09:09 PM
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What did the wrap cost?
Wrap was $650 at a well known local shop in SoCal
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@CitznFish Looks really awesome! Can you feel the edge of the wrap when it meats the factory paint? I want to do a similar look when I get my car, but I am concerned about a "raised edge" with the wrap.
Yes, you can definitely feel the edge. Only way to avoid that would be too paint it and clear coat everything again.

The edge of the wrap won't move, roll up, or peel if that is an underlying concern.
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Looks good!
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That rear spoiler looks a lot better (IMO) than the Z51 spoiler. Well done
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The latter pics do a great job of showing what cmg looks like in person. Really digging that wing...
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Originally Posted by CitznFish
Lowered on stock coil overs
RSC CF ducktail spoiler
AGM factory 5VM CF aero kit
Vinyl wrap on roof and rear
Ceramic tinted windows
Ceramic coating with graphene
Couple other odds and ends updates that you can't see





Rear prior to wrap so you can see the difference. The wrap adds a nice depth to the blocky rear end. I absolutely love it.
It's too bad your car wasn't a choice in the Corvette Of The Year contest!


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Originally Posted by CitznFish
Yes, you can definitely feel the edge. Only way to avoid that would be too paint it and clear coat everything again.

The edge of the wrap won't move, roll up, or peel if that is an underlying concern.
Yeah that's exactly my concern @CitznFish . Because I just don't see how dust and any particulates won't mess with flexible pliable material slapped onto a surface. Makes me think twice all the time
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 09:24 AM
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Looks great.
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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 10:18 AM
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I have agree with Bear, that is a really sweet ride.

Did the ducktail spoiler attach to the original Z51 spoiler location using the same holes or is it just VHB taped on? Do you think it is taller than the Z51 spoiler? Thanks, really nice sleek lines, nicely done 😃
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Tasteful mods, done well.

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