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Old 07-24-2014, 08:34 PM
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Default Arctic white, or carbon fiber Splitter

I was looking to add, either a chin splitter or side skirts on my 2006 c6 convertable, but having hard time of which i should do first.. mmmm
And wonder if any one has pic's of white c6 vette with either..
Was looking at http://www.c7carbon.com/
And cant decide, any pic's ?????..
Or i may go body color [ white ] on front splitter from RPI
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Anything other than body color looks like a stick on or add on.
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Originally Posted by saplumr
Anything other than body color looks like a stick on or add on.
Yea, and im having hard time deciding.. Cant seem to picture carbon fiber on it. And chin splitter im thinking i rather have Z06 style.. but all i see is ZR1 stye for sale..
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If (when) I ever destroy my bumper, I may need to refer back to this thread.

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Body color is the only way to go with your Vert.
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Originally Posted by dvilin
Body color is the only way to go with your
Vert.
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My very humble opinion says that since you have a tan top go with the body color match. I would vote carbon fiber if you had the black top since I like the contrast between the white and the carbon. That also happens to be the direction I am heading once the spare funds are built up.
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Carbon is my recommendation. Why spend big bucks to buy gorgeous carbon components only to cover them with paint? Both approaches would look good, but 'naked' carbon looks best!
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Originally Posted by ZR1Cat
Carbon is my recommendation. Why spend big bucks to buy gorgeous carbon components only to cover them with paint? Both approaches would look good, but 'naked' carbon looks best!
It was my thought the painted pieces OP was talking about were fiberglass. However painted carbon can look really nice if done right. I used to own a blue car with a carbon fiber hood that was paint matched but they sprayed it just light enough the carbon threads were still visible. To each thier own but I thought it looked nice and was little more unique.
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Originally Posted by ZR1Cat
Carbon is my recommendation. Why spend big bucks to buy gorgeous carbon components only to cover them with paint? Both approaches would look good, but 'naked' carbon looks best!
just buy fiberglass parts if you want them body color. I have seen some carbon fiber painted to match but still prefer raw carbon fiber !
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Bordered on post hijacking...my bad.

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Ignore the Z06 features and focus on the white to carbon transition and see if you like it...

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Default Thanks guys for pic's

Originally Posted by berk4422

If (when) I ever destroy my bumper, I may need to refer back to this thread.

Sweet ride...

I think i made up my mind, Since im vertable and tan/cashmere. I think body color is way to go..
But more pic's would be sweet, thanks guys..
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Here is link of splitter i may do.

http://www.rpidesigns.com/shop/item.aspx?itemid=1572
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Originally Posted by ILS07
Ignore the Z06 features and focus on the white to carbon transition and see if you like it...

Can we also ignore the stick on CF parts???
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Carl I have the ZRI splitter from RPI painted JSB on my 011 coupe,perfect paint match,fits car perfect.Gives the car a great look,sorry no pictures at this.time.
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Originally Posted by carls2004
Sweet ride...

I think i made up my mind, Since im vertable and tan/cashmere. I think body color is way to go..
But more pic's would be sweet, thanks guys..
Thanks bro!
After I did my bumper, I noticed this lip for the base model. Looks good in the pics

http://www.carid.com/2005-chevy-corv...bCCBoC7Djw_wcB

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