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Old Jan 12, 2023 | 08:10 PM
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I am good with my stock black. I like this mod though from Falcon. It really closely matches the rear vents.

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Old Jan 12, 2023 | 08:17 PM
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My mother taught me that if I can't say anything nice
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Old Jan 13, 2023 | 08:56 AM
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That's a pass for me.
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Old Mar 2, 2023 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by dohabandit
I am good with my stock black. I like this mod though from Falcon. It really closely matches the rear vents.

Not a fan of that surround. Prefer this one.

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Old Mar 3, 2023 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jost6453
Not a fan of that surround. Prefer this one.
I think both fit the "solution in search of a problem." i.e., making the already too busy rear end even busier. But if it floats your boat, it's your car so go for it.
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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 10:52 AM
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Love the added contrast.





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Old Mar 14, 2023 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dohabandit
I am good with my stock black. I like this mod though from Falcon. It really closely matches the rear vents.
This thread should be retitled “PSA - Sometimes less is more.”
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 09:33 AM
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Friends car



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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 09:46 AM
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Friends car




If Chevy made it this way everyone would be bitching that they skimped out and should’ve painted it black.
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 09:50 AM
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Can move the engine to the middle, but you can't take the stickers and chrome spears from the owners.
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Old Mar 26, 2023 | 09:35 PM
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Not for me. I think the stock piece looks better. But if you like it, that is all that matters.
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