Will the tacky mods stop with the C7?
02-05-2013, 07:07 PM
#41
Why do you see only some (although very small minority) Corvette owners trashing their cars with tacky mods? I'm not mocking anyone just wondering?
I mean it takes a certain type of affluence to buy these cars just like other higher end vehicles but you don't see those people putting on pep-Boys like accessories on their cars?
I mean it takes a certain type of affluence to buy these cars just like other higher end vehicles but you don't see those people putting on pep-Boys like accessories on their cars?
02-05-2013, 07:19 PM
#42
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Why do you see only some (although very small minority) Corvette owners trashing their cars with tacky mods? I'm not mocking anyone just wondering?
I mean it takes a certain type of affluence to buy these cars just like other higher end vehicles but you don't see those people putting on pep-Boys like accessories on their cars?
I mean it takes a certain type of affluence to buy these cars just like other higher end vehicles but you don't see those people putting on pep-Boys like accessories on their cars?
02-05-2013, 07:24 PM
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...and then there is the Plasti-dip crowd.
02-05-2013, 07:24 PM
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One of mine is modded for car shows, I have at least 2 Vettes at a time, some more. Some are left stock and are classed as antique, not custom. For the stock lovers here why do you even whine about what someone else does with THEIR car. I know it's a popular pasttime to sqawk about what someone else does. BUT IN THE END you know most of us just don't really care what you think.
02-05-2013, 07:26 PM
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02-05-2013, 07:31 PM
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02-05-2013, 08:20 PM
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I'm sure the aftermarket suppliers will find all manner of tasteless gee-gaws to take some $$$ from your wallet.
For me, the first "mod" will be to remove the "stingray" badges. I might find someplace else inside the car to put 'em, but I don't like the placement - they just look like an afterthought.
For me, the first "mod" will be to remove the "stingray" badges. I might find someplace else inside the car to put 'em, but I don't like the placement - they just look like an afterthought.
02-05-2013, 08:33 PM
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GM dealers will sell body colors panels to replace all the black vents....
At first I too thought there was too much black vents etc...but after awhile I started to see what the designers were doing and began to appreciate the factory offering.
I tend not to like aftermarket changes to the clean design GM offers.
If I were going to change anything I really thought the vents on the rear quarter panels were a bit too much but knowing the dealerships will offer painted vents as a GM option I felt I could stay with the black vents all over and change them later on if I felt the need.
At first I too thought there was too much black vents etc...but after awhile I started to see what the designers were doing and began to appreciate the factory offering.
I tend not to like aftermarket changes to the clean design GM offers.
If I were going to change anything I really thought the vents on the rear quarter panels were a bit too much but knowing the dealerships will offer painted vents as a GM option I felt I could stay with the black vents all over and change them later on if I felt the need.
02-05-2013, 08:37 PM
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The aftermarket manufacturers are working feverishly, mouths watering in anticipation of "chroming" every conceivable piece, part, vent, tip, cover, molding, rocker panel, engine cover, louvers, eyebrows.....
Not to mention the future buyers of all this ..............
I'm not that guy.
Not to mention the future buyers of all this ..............
I'm not that guy.
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02-05-2013, 08:57 PM
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Most of the tacky stuff you see is in south FL and CA.
02-05-2013, 08:57 PM
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If some guy who is proud of his ride posts a picture of his Corvette loaded up with a bunch of tacky mods, just like in real-life social situations, I look, but don't comment. However, if the same guy posts a picture of his Corvette with a bunch of tacky mods and asks "What do you think?", he better be prepared to hear what people think!
02-05-2013, 11:31 PM
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I see it like this...it's your car, your money. What you do with it is your business and not mine...if I like it, I'll let you know, if I don't I won't.
...and I would expect nothing but the same in return.
...and I would expect nothing but the same in return.
02-05-2013, 11:47 PM
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Why do you see only some (although very small minority) Corvette owners trashing their cars with tacky mods? I'm not mocking anyone just wondering?
I mean it takes a certain type of affluence to buy these cars just like other higher end vehicles but you don't see those people putting on pep-Boys like accessories on their cars?
I mean it takes a certain type of affluence to buy these cars just like other higher end vehicles but you don't see those people putting on pep-Boys like accessories on their cars?
sadly there is a small minority of owners that are the Walmart, Honey Boo Boo, Beverly Hill Billy crowd or whatever you want to call them that do this.
The pathetic part is that they think putting cheap plastic around your taillights, license plate, most stripes, cheap plastic add-ons, fuzzy dice, etc. etc. look good or cool somehow. You don't see these tacky $hit on other high high brand vehicles. It tarnishes the brand as a whole!!!
I see less with each new generation but they are still there. Hopefully with the C7 they will go away. GM should pay them to go to another brand lol.
The pathetic part is that they think putting cheap plastic around your taillights, license plate, most stripes, cheap plastic add-ons, fuzzy dice, etc. etc. look good or cool somehow. You don't see these tacky $hit on other high high brand vehicles. It tarnishes the brand as a whole!!!
I see less with each new generation but they are still there. Hopefully with the C7 they will go away. GM should pay them to go to another brand lol.
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02-06-2013, 06:44 AM
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02-06-2013, 12:13 PM
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It's a good bet some of these will get a carbon fiber look instead.
I was thinking something slightly different:
my OTHER car is the Camaro
Oh please!! Let's say you lived in a very nice house in a very nice neighborhood and you had a new neighbor move in next door. And let's say that neighbor painted their house hot pink and put a neon green roof and astro turf on the lawn would you still say this????
.Jinx