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10-27-2016 03:13 PM

8 Facts About the 1996 C4 Corvette Grand Sport

8 Facts About the 1996 C4 Corvette Grand Sport
by Joseph Coelho

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TA	10-28-2016 09:02 PM

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5. Flare it Out
Grand Sport coupes featured fender flares that were molded into the rear arches of the body.

Really???

Klondike

10-28-2016 11:30 PM

5. Flare it Out
Grand Sport coupes featured fender flares that were molded into the rear arches of the body.

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Originally Posted by TA (Post 1593352886)

Really???

:iagree: I always thought those "Glued on" flares looked stupid. They really don't do anything for extra coverage or internal clearance, because they are stuck on the outside of the original wheel well. It doesn't matter how wide the things are, the tire is going to find the original fender opening that's behind those glue-ons to be the width limitation. They're like those Japanese adhesive backed hood scoops. They don't really do anything. They're just along for the ride. :shrug:

Big Lebowski

08-01-2018 05:46 PM

5. Flare it Out
Grand Sport coupes featured fender flares that were molded into the rear arches of the body.

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Originally Posted by TA (Post 1593352886)

Really???

Well...they were molded somewhere!! Lol.

91 black convert

08-01-2018 09:28 PM

A ninth fact should be, that the convertible did not get the wider rear wheels because there would be no way of transporting a flat tire of that size in a convertible.

johnnymo63

08-02-2018 12:09 AM

I counted 8.
No mention about the chrome emblems front & rear instead of black / "Grand Sport" badges on the sides of the hood, and stitched into the seats.
I've never seen a GS with a clear top either, (smoke or bronze). Is it the only model coupe that didn't have that option available? :confused2:

It is nice to see the thread that does give some good info for anyone interested in C4s.

91 black convert

08-02-2018 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul Workman (Post 1597713609)

I musta come to the party late. Only #5 out of 8 are left. Did the other 8 get deleted? Based on the "fact" stated as #5, if the others were deleted for some reason...why am I not surprised?

All 8 were still there when I just clicked on the link.

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