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Old Sep 11, 2025 | 08:12 PM
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Like others have said, do whatever you think looks good. I am not a fan of graphics on cars at all. I had matte black stripes on my black camaro and ended up taking them off. I've also debadged every car I've had, even my Honda Civic. I am considereing taking the CORVETTE off the back of my current one.
Same thing I plan to do. Rear of the car is too cluttered with the lettering on it. And I dislike placement of the emblems on the sides.
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Originally Posted by SoCal C8
I did this….custom made by Vettestripes.


This looks really good. But, your car, your money, so do what YOU like. Doesn’t matter what others think.
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Old Sep 12, 2025 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by McBeef
Nice car, my last c8 was red mist. If one of the options is "none" that would be my choice. I will never understand why people put stickers/lines/graphics/etc on 100k sports cars. Unless you're racing the car (not tracking, racing) I see no purpose or value. It makes the car look cheap and unserious like a mustang. Just my opinion.
Some of the coolest Corvettes ever made have graphics in varying capacity.

Some of the coolest Mustangs, Challengers and Camaros also have graphics.
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Old Sep 12, 2025 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Flybuddy
Just picked up a 26 mist red on Tuesday. Considering the hood graphic below and looking for opinions or alternatives. Wide open to suggestions. thx

Tough call as it looks great on the yellow but not sure if it would pop on yours. I would be thinking a silver decal on yours would look good. Love those new rims. I can't wait to get my 2026, should have it in a week or two.
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Old Sep 12, 2025 | 01:17 PM
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I’m gonna do this on my Arctic white


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Old Sep 12, 2025 | 01:34 PM
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I’m gonna do this on my Arctic white

That would sync well with the half red/half black interior.
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Old Sep 12, 2025 | 02:35 PM
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When I bought my 21 HTC, it came with the side Stingray R decals. It was ordered that way. I just completed the look by adding the Corvette Racing decal on the hood that is originally part of the kit.

I like it. I think it flows well with the factory Carbon Flash top and Nacelles.

Not the best picture on a rainy day...


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Old Sep 12, 2025 | 03:12 PM
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I have a Red Mist HTC Stingray R Z51. Jake Package stripes & StingrayR came on car. I added the Z51 to the side skirts and the Jake skull logo to the rear lower bumper (side).

If you gonna be badazz, be badazz all the way!

I do not have the Jake Stripes running over the roof and the deck lid only because Chevrolet does not make them. One aftermarket vendor, Vettstripes, makes them but I'm concerned the color and design would not be an identical match.




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Originally Posted by Tranz Zam
Some of the coolest Corvettes ever made have graphics in varying capacity.

Some of the coolest Mustangs, Challengers and Camaros also have graphics.
Obviously there will be exceptions given some cars/setups are historically iconic.

Today, stripes, stickers, graphics, etc. remind me of what a teenager would do to a handmedown from Dad.

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Originally Posted by McBeef
Obviously there will be exceptions given some cars/setups are historically iconic.

Today, stripes, stickers, graphics, etc. remind me of what a teenager would do to a handmedown from Dad.

Carbon Fiber accents are the stickers of the 70s!....
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Old Sep 12, 2025 | 09:39 PM
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Do what you want & make your car so you like it.

Mine came with the front Jake hood stripe. I almost bought a yellow ZO6 that had the Jake graphics & really liked the look of it, so I added the rear hash graphics a couple days ago. I really like the contrast of the black & Orange.



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That looks fantastic!!
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