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Old 07-09-2013, 09:01 PM
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The black C7 looks the best when viewing their rear ends. The almost black bottom half section looks much better than the silver's. I wouldn't be surprised if future models (GS, Z06, etc.) have that bottom section body-colored, or, at least a factory option. IMO, rear will look much better that way. In any event, these are beautiful cars and considering a C7 vert in the future - w/black top!
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Originally Posted by KayJay
The black C7 looks the best when viewing their rear ends. The almost black bottom half section looks much better than the silver's. I wouldn't be surprised if future models (GS, Z06, etc.) have that bottom section body-colored, or, at least a factory option. IMO, rear will look much better that way. In any event, these are beautiful cars and considering a C7 vert in the future - w/black top!
I disagree. I feel the all black rearend looks too plain. I like the separation of the black and silver. Gives it a slimming effect and adds more detail.
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Sweet video, thanks for sharing. Nice to see the two colors I was deciding on side by side. The light and dark colors look a lot different next to each other but buth are gorgeous.
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I like the black lower half as shown in the silver car. That black c7 looks awesome too.

Thanks for posting up
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Originally Posted by Stingray23
I disagree. I feel the all black rearend looks too plain. I like the separation of the black and silver. Gives it a slimming effect and adds more detail.


Much more interesting with the two tone rear. I like the design as it is. That silver is a beauty.
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Like all one color.
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Gotta love the overcast views!

The C7 is stunning.
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love the silver color, black not so much
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Originally Posted by KayJay
The black C7 looks the best when viewing their rear ends. The almost black bottom half section looks much better than the silver's. I wouldn't be surprised if future models (GS, Z06, etc.) have that bottom section body-colored, or, at least a factory option. IMO, rear will look much better that way. In any event, these are beautiful cars and considering a C7 vert in the future - w/black top!

Darker colors are much better in re: the rear end Black, Cyber Gray, Midnight Race Blue.
I like the vert and believe black, with a black top and 3LT Kalahari & carbon fiber interior would be the most appealing.
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First time I actually can say the Silver looks better IMO on the C7
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From about 0:05 to 0:10 that black C7 has some serious (dirt?) buildup concentrated on the lower front fender and just in front of the lower rear wheel. And also on the lower door. Otherwise the car looks to be clean. Mud flaps needed anyone?
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Originally Posted by matthewelle

Darker colors are much better in re: the rear end Black, Cyber Gray, Midnight Race Blue.
I like the vert and believe black, with a black top and 3LT Kalahari & carbon fiber interior would be the most appealing.
Exactly what my vert will be configured to!
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I wonder why GM has a Bilstein truck in the parking lot...
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Look at the bottom of the rear quarter panel in front of the rear wheel on the black car where it sticks out behind the door.

Look at all the road grime built up on that area... That looks like an area that will NEED some clear wrap to protect the paint from damage from rocks and road debris flying up hitting the paint.
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Originally Posted by CRABBYJ
From about 0:05 to 0:10 that black C7 has some serious (dirt?) buildup concentrated on the lower front fender and just in front of the lower rear wheel. And also on the lower door. Otherwise the car looks to be clean. Mud flaps needed anyone?
I noticed that also.. just posted about that before i saw your post...

the rear quarter panel at the bottom behind the door will need some clear wrap to protect the paint from damage. Small rocks and debris from the road flying up chipping the paint could cause damage.

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OMG black looks so amazing in this video! Fixes the rear end color problems without a doubt
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I know people complain about chrome, but the chrome wheels and the chrome grill strip (not to mention the exhaust tips, Stingray emblem, and X flags) really accent the black C7 beautifully IMHO.

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Originally Posted by KayJay
The black C7 looks the best when viewing their rear ends. The almost black bottom half section looks much better than the silver's. I wouldn't be surprised if future models (GS, Z06, etc.) have that bottom section body-colored, or, at least a factory option. IMO, rear will look much better that way. In any event, these are beautiful cars and considering a C7 vert in the future - w/black top!


Originally Posted by matthewelle

Darker colors are much better in re: the rear end Black, Cyber Gray, Midnight Race Blue.
I like the vert and believe black, with a black top and 3LT Kalahari & carbon fiber interior would be the most appealing.




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