Another C7 base to wide body conversion
12-06-2016, 07:02 PM
#1
After reading jet vet's DIY on his wide body conversion I decided to give it a shot. So here are my results/thoughts/2cents on it.
Cost-
3500$
Oem z06 panels from junkyard
2 quarters
2 fenders
2 rocker panels
1 rear bumper
500$
Z06 vents and 4 scoops
900$ in clips fender liners brackets and extras required
1000$ for Paint
So my total was=5900
There is plenty bumper removal videos and everything else u need to remove the difficulty level for those with the videos was 2/10
Only hard part was the rocker panel removal, but it's more time consuming and make sure u keep all the shims the new rocker lines right up to the shims . I would rate that a 6/10 difficulty level but still pretty easy and straight forward
Why I did this
I did this cause currently I'm pushing 800hp the c7 tire sizes weren't cutting it and car would go sideways flooring it anything under 60
I'm running 19" replica rims now with 345 30 19 Toyota proxies 888r and man the way it hooks and tracks straight while spinning is amazing!
So def worth it just for that and the looks are an extra plus here is my before pics then during and after enjoy!
Before pics
During pics
During still
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Sorry only letting me upload one pic at a time I wish I could post allot more
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Cost-
3500$
Oem z06 panels from junkyard
2 quarters
2 fenders
2 rocker panels
1 rear bumper
500$
Z06 vents and 4 scoops
900$ in clips fender liners brackets and extras required
1000$ for Paint
So my total was=5900
There is plenty bumper removal videos and everything else u need to remove the difficulty level for those with the videos was 2/10
Only hard part was the rocker panel removal, but it's more time consuming and make sure u keep all the shims the new rocker lines right up to the shims . I would rate that a 6/10 difficulty level but still pretty easy and straight forward
Why I did this
I did this cause currently I'm pushing 800hp the c7 tire sizes weren't cutting it and car would go sideways flooring it anything under 60
I'm running 19" replica rims now with 345 30 19 Toyota proxies 888r and man the way it hooks and tracks straight while spinning is amazing!
So def worth it just for that and the looks are an extra plus here is my before pics then during and after enjoy!
Before pics
During pics
During still
.....
Sorry only letting me upload one pic at a time I wish I could post allot more
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Last edited by Steve Garrett; 05-04-2018 at 03:08 PM. Reason: Merge Posts
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12-06-2016, 07:45 PM
#2
Instructor
Looks amazing...
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12-07-2016, 10:50 AM
#6
It's allot of work, but there is so many how to on every single step it made everything 100 times easier with right tools and piecing all the steps together and parts . If u decide to do it I can give u tips and info to help u along the way
12-07-2016, 10:56 AM
#7
Go Canes!
It is WAY above my capabilities!!!
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12-11-2016, 08:35 PM
#9
Burning Brakes
Looks Great! I took the plunge as well last week. Did you add any rear brake cooling ducts? I ask because I have added fuel lines etc that run in the rocker and show through the rocker scoops.
My conversion started over my 15" Welds sticking 2" out of my base rear quarters. Jetvette's thread definitely helped a ton! Here's my progress as of today.
My conversion started over my 15" Welds sticking 2" out of my base rear quarters. Jetvette's thread definitely helped a ton! Here's my progress as of today.
12-11-2016, 09:14 PM
#10
^^^ Nice looks great! It's not as hard as it seems when u do the research! no added the first part of it it's like a black liner scoop that goes behind the back of exterior scoop 70$ in parts that way u can't see inside the scoop. I didn't really care about air going to my brakes
Last edited by Steve Garrett; 05-04-2018 at 03:09 PM.
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12-11-2016, 10:19 PM
#14
Race Director
Must feel very rewarding every time you look at it. congrats and it looks fantastic.
said it the other day every C7 should be grandsport with Z06 just having more power. the widebody just crushes the regular. coming from an 08 C6. I loved the car but hated it next to any C6Z.
said it the other day every C7 should be grandsport with Z06 just having more power. the widebody just crushes the regular. coming from an 08 C6. I loved the car but hated it next to any C6Z.
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12-12-2016, 07:15 PM
#17
Racer
12-12-2016, 07:32 PM
#18
Burning Brakes
Thanks! Got some on order. If you want some custom fender emblems instead of using z06 (I see you don't have any on right now), I'm using Emblem Pros to make a set for me. Got the idea from Stangklr. They'll make you whatever you want in any color to fit in that spot.
12-12-2016, 07:42 PM
#19
I will look them up send me a pic when u get them
12-12-2016, 11:28 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
