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Old 07-08-2010, 06:35 AM
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Looks like a nice job on the paint, but I too prefer the shiny look. But if you are happy, that's what counts.
Old 07-08-2010, 10:56 AM
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The C5 doesnt have the angles to pull off flat black.
Old 07-08-2010, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
They're murdered alright!
Yep murdered any resale value.
But it's your ride...do it the way you like it. Enjoy.
Old 07-08-2010, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by garage-ghost
Yep murdered any resale value.
who came up with that term anyway...
Old 07-08-2010, 12:20 PM
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Looks good but you need to do 2 things.....

1) Gloss black stripes
This will help bring it back to life a little
2) Tint those windows

Old 07-08-2010, 01:33 PM
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I applaud your ambition and want for something different, but IMO it doesn't work for this reason:
Originally Posted by ICULUKN-C5
The C5 doesnt have the angles to pull off flat black.
Lamborghini does a fine job of it, maybe even a ZR1 can handle it, but the C5 is just too "soft" for such an "edgy" motif.

Perhaps you'll reconsider after the umpteenth time of having to answer the question, "What color you gonna paint it?"
Old 07-08-2010, 02:37 PM
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I like the murdered out look. In fact, I've been mulling it over for my boat. Which I think would look really cool.

But those headlights kill it for me. I never did like those. They just look so out of place.
Old 07-08-2010, 03:35 PM
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should have kept the stock lights, and maybe a different kind of rims, i would probably put c6z rims that are all black
Old 07-08-2010, 05:13 PM
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Default It's your vette...

The murdered out thing isn't for everyone... however I agree with those who have already said... "It's your car... If you like it then great! That is what counts."

It looks Stealth Bomber like... I bet if you run any type of passive (or active) laser countermeasure for any front or rear facing reflective surfaces, it's going to be hard as heck to get a reading off you.

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Old 07-08-2010, 08:32 PM
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I like it.
Old 07-08-2010, 10:19 PM
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I personally prefer a high gloss paint on my Vettes. I wouldn't murder them.
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Tint the windows
Old 07-09-2010, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DocMorgan
...It looks Stealth Bomber like... I bet if you run any type of passive (or active) laser countermeasure for any front or rear facing reflective surfaces, it's going to be hard as heck to get a reading off you.

- Doc
Yes it seems so. However; I have no empirical data to support the reflective properties of the paint allowing for a different quality speed reading. A few LEOs at my gym let me test drive another solution against their equipment.



I was happy with the results...

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Old 07-09-2010, 09:07 AM
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what the heck is that?

and you need to replace those screens. maybe go with black chrome.
Old 07-09-2010, 09:15 AM
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I like the look but lose those headlights
Old 07-09-2010, 09:44 AM
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black is good. flat looks evil. tint dem windars, back to stock lights, possibly a spoiler in rear to break up soft lines a little and maybe t/s front fascial. looks good do what you want. also make sure you can do at least a 10 sec pass in 1/4 mile
Old 07-09-2010, 01:24 PM
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Looks great.

Its the old guys who have a handicap tag who dont like it.

Props to you for being different.

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Old 07-09-2010, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tdogg21
what the heck is that?
They are the front external antennas and transmitters for the SR-7 and ZR-3. Still prefer my V1 for the directional arrows, but these are more effective as active systems.
Old 07-09-2010, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by garage-ghost
Yep murdered any resale value.
Looks pretty ricer to me.
Old 07-09-2010, 05:47 PM
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Funny that rice comments come out my neighbor has a couple flat black hondas. Still looks mean/evil. Cant imagine doing it to mine, but maintenance has to be easier then this >


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