Now Complete: Carbon Fiber ZR1 Side Skirts On
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Now Complete: Carbon Fiber ZR1 Side Skirts On
MOD EDIT - Keep the BS out of this thread. If anyone decides they'd like to start with the BS, they'll have some time off. Just a pre-warning to all
Ok, now I'm done modding this thing. 4+ yrs later, this is the end result of little things over the years. If I put one more piece of carbon fiber on this thing, I'm going to kick my own a**. What do you guys think?
Ok, now I'm done modding this thing. 4+ yrs later, this is the end result of little things over the years. If I put one more piece of carbon fiber on this thing, I'm going to kick my own a**. What do you guys think?
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Looks mean. Only thing that sticks out to me is that your muffler tips could use a little straightening. Maybe it's just the photo.
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Thanks Matt. I've been kind of anal about getting the exhausts lined up because i've seen so many modded C6's with crooked exhausts; in person, it's straight. Must be my horrible camera skills...
Marble, definitely needs a good wax job. Waiting for it to warm up a bit....
Marble, definitely needs a good wax job. Waiting for it to warm up a bit....
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Looks good.
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Well now it needs carbon fiber wheels, duh!
Looks good! Oh and CF engine panels.
Looks good! Oh and CF engine panels.
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It looks SO much better and more complete with the side skirts
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Doc, that looks great! I love the skirts and they really tie all the ground effects and wheels in nicely. The carbon interior and red stitching really class up a normally dull interior while not being overly done IMO. That being said, still think the spoiler looks lost and out of place but again my opinion. Looks really nice now get some paint correction done, seal the paint up, and let her shine!
Oh, I think these one little, little last piece of carbon would tie things up (don't forget that thing on top of the carbon piece)
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Oh, I think these one little, little last piece of carbon would tie things up (don't forget that thing on top of the carbon piece)
Edit - why won't it link
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Thanks guys for the feedback. I appreciate it.
rossv1, the more I think about it, the more I see how bad a** it would look with black headlights. The only problem is each* headlight assembly is $1000 from the dealer (so looking at 2K plus the install of taking the bumper off, ect). The ballasts/HIDs are built in to the headlight and only come as a whole unit from GM (son of a guns; another way they get you). One option is to paint the inside, but I'm not ballsy enough to open up the headlight. Another would be to get the acrylic black out that goes on top of the headlight, but I've never been a fan of those.
CL, thanks man. I was going for a complete C6 (interior/exterior/performance/audio) without going overboard. It all came together nicely over the years. A bunch of my buddies agree that my C6 has that classic look that will age well compared to my former C7 stingray. As far as the spoiler, I think it's something that just looks a lot better in person than pics show. And that supercharger......:it keeps calling my name
Thanks again everyone for the feedback.
rossv1, the more I think about it, the more I see how bad a** it would look with black headlights. The only problem is each* headlight assembly is $1000 from the dealer (so looking at 2K plus the install of taking the bumper off, ect). The ballasts/HIDs are built in to the headlight and only come as a whole unit from GM (son of a guns; another way they get you). One option is to paint the inside, but I'm not ballsy enough to open up the headlight. Another would be to get the acrylic black out that goes on top of the headlight, but I've never been a fan of those.
CL, thanks man. I was going for a complete C6 (interior/exterior/performance/audio) without going overboard. It all came together nicely over the years. A bunch of my buddies agree that my C6 has that classic look that will age well compared to my former C7 stingray. As far as the spoiler, I think it's something that just looks a lot better in person than pics show. And that supercharger......:it keeps calling my name
Thanks again everyone for the feedback.
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Very well put together
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Looks good-I'm hoping to get carbon fiber side skirts and front splitter for my C7.
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Clean!
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Kudos for taking some half-way decent photos! :wink: But seriously, not here to bash, I actually think it finally looks complete with all the ground effects tying in nicely. I know carbon fiber is hard to photograph all together to show the weave, so I'm sure it looks 10x better in person. The only thing I'd suggest has already been suggested; blacked out headlights would be the final perfect touch.
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Looks good OP.
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I like the headlight idea. I bet the vette lights are a piece of cake to bake and paint to someone who has done it before. There's got to be someone who lives where you do that could do them for you for not too much $$.
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+1 on the blacked out headlight. It would look MEAN. Like mattg said, there'll be someone in your area who can do it for you.
Anyway, good luck man.
Anyway, good luck man.
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Tacked on look of the CF....no thanks. Makes it look cheap.
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The OEM wheels being black still give this plain look, but I think that's all you really need now; some concaves will probably set it off really well, imo.
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Originally Posted by Joneill44
Very well put together
Originally Posted by Myxomatosis
Clean!
Originally Posted by mrmako
Looks good OP.
Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Looks good-I'm hoping to get carbon fiber side skirts and front splitter for my C7.
Originally Posted by JS + MS3
+1 on the blacked out headlight. It would look MEAN. Like mattg said, there'll be someone in your area who can do it for you.
Anyway, good luck man.
Anyway, good luck man.
Originally Posted by mattg
I like the headlight idea. I bet the vette lights are a piece of cake to bake and paint to someone who has done it before. There's got to be someone who lives where you do that could do them for you for not too much $$.
http://www.lightwerkz.net/news/2013/...-out-housings/
The more I picture it, the more bad a** I see it will look. Some 427 Vert's had that option, and it looks good. There is still the issue of taking the front bumper off and taking out the headlights. It's not the easiest job in the world, that's for sure. Wish I had more time, but don't right now unfortunately. Maybe in the future....
SuperTrooper169 Kudos for taking some half-way decent photos! But seriously, not here to bash, I actually think it finally looks complete with all the ground effects tying in nicely. I know carbon fiber is hard to photograph all together to show the weave, so I'm sure it looks 10x better in person. The only thing I'd suggest has already been suggested; blacked out headlights would be the final perfect touch.
juniorbean Looks awesome! I love the carbon ZR1 accents. I always said if I got a Vette it would be one of the first mods.
Looks great on your ride as well. Really ties in the wheels
Looks great on your ride as well. Really ties in the wheels
Rick, I'm sure a set of sweet forged concave wheels with tires would looks awesome as well, but that big money would be better served on a blower at this point....
Oh yea, Moog of course, thanks.
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Looks great. I too would black out the headlights.
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Looks great. I too would black out the headlights.
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Not my style, but if you're happy that's what counts.
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Looks good, would look even better with that bikini babe leaning on it (like your former avatar pic)
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Sorry, been away and didnt get to respond to everyone...
I agree. Both look good in their unique way. Like I've said before, I think the design of the C6 will stand the test of time and will age well. I love it's clean lines. And, of course, the LSx motor.....
Thanks, appreciate it fsttyms1. We will see about the headlights.....
That's cool. You're entitled to your opinion. You are right though, all that matters is if I like it. I will say though, the car looks awesome in person...a bump in from random people since I put them on...
Thanks. haha, you know AZ doesn't like that kind of stuff, esp from me...
On a side note, I bought black-outs for the front and rear side markers a while ago but never put them on. What do you guys think?
Don't know if anyone is bored wouldn't mind p-chopping the car w/ black headlights and/or black front/rear side markers.
Thanks again everyone for the feedback. Appreciate it.
Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Looks great. I too would black out the headlights.
Originally Posted by Hapa DC5
Not my style, but if you're happy that's what counts.
Originally Posted by Legend2TL
Looks good, would look even better with that bikini babe leaning on it (like your former avatar pic)
On a side note, I bought black-outs for the front and rear side markers a while ago but never put them on. What do you guys think?
Don't know if anyone is bored wouldn't mind p-chopping the car w/ black headlights and/or black front/rear side markers.
Thanks again everyone for the feedback. Appreciate it.
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Looks good.
And done modding? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.....never. Modding is like using crack or meth. Once you start, you never stop. If it's not the CF, it will be something else. Mwahahahaha.......
And done modding? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL.....never. Modding is like using crack or meth. Once you start, you never stop. If it's not the CF, it will be something else. Mwahahahaha.......
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Clean, it shows restraint, you have to have that to some level with any car. I think it looks very nice.
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It is the truth though. I've been fighting with myself not to add that whine your V has....This vid may have just threw me over the top....
Originally Posted by Myxomatosis
Clean, it shows restraint, you have to have that to some level with any car. I think it looks very nice.
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at 1:10 in that video. I will definitely take some whine with that, please.
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I paid the core charge so I will try to take some pics when I get the stock TB off to compare them....
Happy holidays everyone and happy new year.
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Aside from the spoiler I like it.