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Old 07-28-2021, 03:34 PM
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Interesting. Does the roof look different to anyone else? At least it is not sitting on the ground. Maybe they refrained from having an airbag suspension.
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Interesting. Does the roof look different to anyone else?
It looks like it has Gurney bubbles

and do you have more pictures op? Looks like it’s had some really extensive bodywork done on just about every panel except the doors.
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Originally Posted by ArbyC8
It looks like it has Gurney bubbles

and do you have more pictures op? Looks like it’s had some really extensive bodywork done on just about every panel except the doors.
It looks like Sigala's widebody kit..It was on their FB page after they revealed it..
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The front fender doesn't line up properly with the door. I usually like the more outlandish body kits but the panels need to line up to look proper imo.
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Originally Posted by bapd77
The front fender doesn't line up properly with the door. I usually like the more outlandish body kits but the panels need to line up to look proper imo.
That's an optical illusion caused by the flared fender opening I think,


Looks a little too bat mobile for my tastes. But I like certain elements of it.

Major props for the amount of work they put into it though.
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Originally Posted by BigF6B
It looks like Sigala's widebody kit..It was on their FB page after they revealed it..
Yes, it's the Sigala C8-RR:


FRP (Fiberglass): $14,995
Carbon Fiber: $24,995
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Originally Posted by BigF6B
It looks like Sigala's widebody kit..It was on their FB page after they revealed it..
you are correct
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Originally Posted by BigF6B
It looks like Sigala's widebody kit..It was on their FB page after they revealed it..
Originally Posted by ArbyC8
It looks like it has Gurney bubbles

and do you have more pictures op? Looks like it’s had some really extensive bodywork done on just about every panel except the doors.
I have a video walk around but I’ve been unable to upload.
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Looks hideous. Especially in that side view.
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If they paid me $24,995 they could do it to mine
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Looked okay until I saw the side view so have to give it a no thanks.
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Be interesting to see a pic of the deformation of some of those simply tacked on "aero" pieces at speed.
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I like some of the styling on the car in the OP, but some of it is just too outlandish. I do like the wheels, a lot.
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Yet another proof that money doesn't buy one class or taste...
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Not only did they go with the shopping cart handle spoiler but went with the double rear spoiler (larger lip spoiler underneath) I guess to compliment the double front splitter. The design & execution is just awful.
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Not a fan, would like to see one in person
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Looks like a car from the original Fast & Furious had an ugly baby with a C8.


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