GM Really styled this car right..and I was a jerk for doubting...LOL
07-12-2011, 04:58 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Put in a Blower. Vortech with the A&A Kit. Although it fits under the stock hood I thought that hood would give the car a more agressive look. I forgot about the vent on the front facia. 2 scoops looked like crap, and consequently I screwed me
The picture and in person sometimes look real different. I have a new appreciation for C6 factory styling!
The picture and in person sometimes look real different. I have a new appreciation for C6 factory styling!
07-12-2011, 05:15 PM
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07-12-2011, 05:26 PM
#25
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The double intake look was hideous. 
"Overpowered" the look/styling of the Car in a negative way. Stock looks just right.
"Overpowered" the look/styling of the Car in a negative way. Stock looks just right.
07-12-2011, 05:38 PM
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07-12-2011, 06:34 PM
#27
Melting Slicks
And here I didn't say anything when I saw that hood for the first time, because I thought:
1. It looked ridiculous
2. It belonged on a 1982 Camaro bondo-job in a trailer park, jacked up in the back, and with **** carpet on the dash board top
...and I didn't want to hurt your feelings.
The original hood is MUCH better. I haven't seen an aftermarket hood yet that improves on the C6's original.
Good choice.
1. It looked ridiculous
2. It belonged on a 1982 Camaro bondo-job in a trailer park, jacked up in the back, and with **** carpet on the dash board top
...and I didn't want to hurt your feelings.
The original hood is MUCH better. I haven't seen an aftermarket hood yet that improves on the C6's original.
Good choice.
07-12-2011, 06:53 PM
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Put in a Blower. Vortech with the A&A Kit. Although it fits under the stock hood I thought that hood would give the car a more agressive look. I forgot about the vent on the front facia. 2 scoops looked like crap, and consequently I screwed me
The picture and in person sometimes look real different. I have a new appreciation for C6 factory styling!
The picture and in person sometimes look real different. I have a new appreciation for C6 factory styling!
At least you saw the error of your ways!
07-12-2011, 07:03 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-12-'13-'14-'15-'16
Personally, I've never liked that Lingenfelter hood.
07-12-2011, 07:32 PM
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I have to agree that the hood was a little obnoxiously big for your car. You should consider the violator hood or the SLP.
07-12-2011, 07:54 PM
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I did not care for the after market hood. It looked like a monster pimple on the face of the homecoming queen.
I think the stock hood looks a ton better.
I think the stock hood looks a ton better.
07-12-2011, 08:14 PM
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You've learned a lesson many Corvette owners never do . . . that few, if any, aftermarket parts "improve" the looks of a Corvette. Sure, you can personalize it and/or make it more distinctive, but while it may look different, it doesn't look better.
Everyone is, of course, entitled to do anything they like to their car - but just be aware that what you see as an "improvement" is causing others to wince and think "Man, he really screwed that nice car up".
Everyone is, of course, entitled to do anything they like to their car - but just be aware that what you see as an "improvement" is causing others to wince and think "Man, he really screwed that nice car up".
07-12-2011, 08:18 PM
#34
the factory hood is perfect.
At least you had the good sense to change it back.
Im always surprised about the designs people come up with.
How many people did it take to say "this looks good," to actually have decided that product should go to market?
07-12-2011, 08:19 PM
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"In honor of jpee"
07-12-2011, 10:38 PM
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I learned a lot, watching other people make choices that didn't work out. It's helped shape my thinking about what I do to my own Vette and the hobby in general. Beside all the camaraderie, it's probably the best thing about this forum.
07-12-2011, 10:47 PM
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Melting Slicks
There are a few hoods that look better than stock, but yours was not one of them 
It looks better with the stock one for sure!
It looks better with the stock one for sure!
