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Old 11-23-2013, 02:34 PM
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1) So painting the lower rear fascia actually looks good in white. Can't imagine how dirty it will get though.

2) wrapping the roof is a terrible idea. You can't follow the roof line so it just looks bad towards the rear. Gotta paint it and follow that roof line.

Not a fan of the wheels either.


If you want to see all the pics from the L.A. Auto Show, I have a gallery here:

http://imgur.com/a/jrdY0
Old 11-23-2013, 02:38 PM
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You're right, in the pics the all white rear fascia doesn't look that bad. Doubt I'd do that but for those contemplating here's the preview.
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Not a good look IMHO.
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yeah, keep trying....
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
Not a good look IMHO.
I don't care for it.
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Nice worthless rear diffuser add-on that takes away any functionality of the rear diffuser.

This is garbage.
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
Not a good look IMHO.
Old 11-23-2013, 03:15 PM
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Wheels : very squirrely
Lower rear fascia body color: I will be doing that on mine.
Hatch and roof matte black: Interesting 'cause it does show off the roof line. Although,
they should have done the same for the A pillar
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Anything added to the front ?
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I like it.... and that surprises me...
I usually don't like fancy wheels like that but it's very subtle and fits well.
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Originally Posted by TX Navy Vet
I like it.... and that surprises me...
I usually don't like fancy wheels like that but it's very subtle and fits well.
+1
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I don't like the rear body colored. Like the rims though!
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Someone never stopped playing with their Hot Wheels.
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Unique. In about a year a lot of people will be looking for a slightly different look than stock. Some are looking today, but because few are on the road, all C7s have a unique and fresh look. Thanks for posting.
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Originally Posted by rcallen484
Not a good look IMHO.

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Old 11-23-2013, 09:41 PM
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I checked out your gallery and those are some great pictures. As for the C7. I'm not a fan of the body color lower rear fascia. I prefer the carbon black with the white. In person, the rear facia is much smaller to the eye than it looks in pictures and in my opinion, it kind of compliments the rear of the car. Especially with the carbon black spoiler and mirrors. I just ordered a AW C7 with the carbon black mirrors, spoiler and wheels I'm thinking that I might just paint the body color roof carbon black if somebody doesn't come out with a retrofit carbon fiber roof skin soon. No way I was ordering the CF roof option for $2000. Especially if it's on constraint.
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Originally Posted by 1320vetteran
I don't like the rear body colored. Like the rims though!
I like the rear body colored and hate the wheels
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I removed the 'LF' in Photoshop. I can understand how some may dislike the wheels, but, IMHO, I like what they've done with the rest of the Stingray. It's a very doable treatment that Chevy could offer later in the C7's life cycle, as an option.



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