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whalepirot 09-29-2017 10:01 AM


Originally Posted by -=Jeff=- (Post 1595665268)
That does not look like any Shinoda body kit I have ever seen on a corvette..

Nor does it look like mine.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a290206659.jpg

I've seen that kit, but don't know the source.

ZR-1 RG8 09-29-2017 01:05 PM

ZR-1 Shinoda Sypder
 
You can add a ZR-1 Spyder to that list, Vehicle is currently being converted by John Carravagio. I will add pictures as I get them. Here are some of the updates.
Diamond Pearl White Exterior, Steel blue or Black Stayfast top
Steel Blue/Diamond White Interior
530 HP LT-5 Engine,
Short Throw Shifter,
Ram Dual disc clutch,
4.10 Rear Gears,
C6 Z06 brakes,
Center mount custom exhaust

brian ralph 09-29-2017 02:42 PM


Originally Posted by -=Jeff=- (Post 1595665268)
That does not look like any Shinoda body kit I have ever seen on a corvette..

Apparently only 16 made, what do you think?

TA 09-29-2017 09:38 PM


Originally Posted by brian ralph (Post 1595664786)

I've seen that kit before, but I can't recall who makes it. I don't believe it's a Shinoda kit.

BTW, someone else made a post recently inquiring about the same kit.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-is-this.html

whalepirot 09-30-2017 12:29 AM


Originally Posted by brian ralph (Post 1595667831)
Apparently only 16 made, what do you think?

A few years ago, I counted about 25, but it's hard to track.

Originally Posted by TA (Post 1595670074)
I've seen that kit before, but I don't believe it's a Shinoda kit.

Agreed. Having read Larry's history, before and after GM, I'm quite certain that he did ONE kit. It did poorly in the marketplace due to the total install costs. Then, like now, most owners spent their $$ on performance, despite having Mears' name added.

brian ralph 10-02-2017 04:34 AM


Originally Posted by -=Jeff=- (Post 1595665268)
That does not look like any Shinoda body kit I have ever seen on a corvette..

If its not Shinoda, what do you think it might be? It has very similar lines.
It doesn't have a trunk, it has two batteries one is for the sound system.
Aliminium exhaust and chromed out engine. Cheers Brian.

-=Jeff=- 10-02-2017 07:51 AM


Originally Posted by brian ralph (Post 1595681872)
If its not Shinoda, what do you think it might be? It has very similar lines.
It doesn't have a trunk, it has two batteries one is for the sound system.
Aliminium exhaust and chromed out engine. Cheers Brian.

Not sure.. been trying to find where I have seen that before

TA 10-02-2017 05:56 PM


Originally Posted by -=Jeff=- (Post 1595682245)
Not sure.. been trying to find where I have seen that before

Somebody here had one wayyyyyy back in the day (early 2000s?). I tried searching, but couldn't find anything. Its tough to find it in the old threads since all the pics from that era are gone. I know I'll remember the name of the kit when I hear it. :crazy:

brian ralph 10-03-2017 04:12 AM


Originally Posted by TA (Post 1595686494)
Somebody here had one wayyyyyy back in the day (early 2000s?). I tried searching, but couldn't find anything. Its tough to find it in the old threads since all the pics from that era are gone. I know I'll remember the name of the kit when I hear it. :crazy:

Hi Jeff I have just found some original paperwork from when I had it shipped from the States to Dubai in 2011…..it says it is a rare "KAMINARI" body kit designed by Larry Shinoda, does that ring any bells?

SuperL98 10-03-2017 07:48 AM

Google search brings up this playing card


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...d837290482.jpg

-=Jeff=- 10-03-2017 07:58 AM


Originally Posted by brian ralph (Post 1595689158)
Hi Jeff I have just found some original paperwork from when I had it shipped from the States to Dubai in 2011…..it says it is a rare "KAMINARI" body kit designed by Larry Shinoda, does that ring any bells?

Still perplexed.. not saying it is not true, but I only ever knew and saw that other Shinoda kit that has been posted.

Maybe because Shinoda just designed it and it was marketed at Kaminari

Kaminari was Peter Brock

brian ralph 10-04-2017 01:36 AM

Kaminari Kit
 
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...0008264f6c.jpg
The President of Kaminari Mr Pete Morley has confirmed that it is their original kit, but stopped production 15 years ago and all molds destroyed!
The image is from their original brochure.

brian ralph 10-04-2017 02:07 AM

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...c7d1a2d43.jpeg

Only difference i can see is the extension on the headrests.

brian ralph 10-06-2017 10:04 AM


Originally Posted by -=Jeff=- (Post 1595689578)
Still perplexed.. not saying it is not true, but I only ever knew and saw that other Shinoda kit that has been posted.

Maybe because Shinoda just designed it and it was marketed at Kaminari

Kaminari was Peter Brock

You could say it was inspired by Shinoda!

Stang-etr96 11-02-2017 10:19 PM

I'm still here, and doing some engine work on my 91 Shinoda cpe, whoever did the rebuild didn't know what they where doing.

showcarsrob 12-12-2021 07:21 PM

kaminari style bodykit available now.....
 
showcars bodyparts 905-857-6345 rob
hand laid, short leadtimes, lots of corvette rarities....thanks,rob

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...e54cd540ce.png

Stang-etr96 12-23-2023 12:51 PM

if anyone is still on here or reading this, can someone please give me a part number for the third brake light on the 91 and up kit....the one in mine doesn't seem to be the right one.


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