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jdhommert 07-01-2012 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by BlueOx (Post 1581188579)
OK, this has nothing to do with Rick Conti but I am going to ask a question I haven't heard anyone else ask.

Look closely at this picture, specifically at the transaxle area below the pipes under the car. Is that the same transaxle you have on your C6? It doesn't look like my '05. Is it maybe like your later model Vette? Mine has an anti-roll bar that is really obvious and this one doesn't. BTW, I can't really tell much about it otherwise than it has 7+ white LED-looking backup lights in the center of the tailights. CLICK on the bar above the pic to see it much larger.
http://www.autotribute.com/wp-conten...7-spy-back.jpg

it really looks like some kind of pressure hose hanging down in the back, like a power steering pressure hose...the black rubber part connected to a metal line

maybe thats just me though

jdhommert 07-01-2012 04:41 PM


Originally Posted by redvette77 (Post 1581183753)
Basically just a culmination of things we have heard. The LED lights can be seen on the mule on the videos. And I agree that masked and unmasked test cars should be running around tracks anytime now. Shouldn't be long before we see more of the car.

where have we seen led's on the mule or even the jalopnik photos???

i dont remember seeing any

JLinCA 07-01-2012 05:03 PM


Originally Posted by redvette77 (Post 1581205940)
Those "rectangular things" are simply part of the camo. The taillights may be shaped like that, and they may not. Way too early to worry too much about it.

Where do you get that from? They are clearly a part of the body as shown in the rendering.

Nice Ride 07-08-2012 11:19 AM

Look for a upgrade to the NAV System with C7. Obvious need that will be addressed.

tuxnharley 07-08-2012 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by jdhommert (Post 1581208887)
where have we seen led's on the mule or even the jalopnik photos???

i dont remember seeing any


Originally Posted by JLinNY (Post 1581209028)
Where do you get that from? They are clearly a part of the body as shown in the rendering.

Look at the pic in the post one above jdhommert and two above JLinNY. Sure looks like a round tail light lens with LEDs in it to me...........?

JLinCA 07-08-2012 03:58 PM


Originally Posted by tuxnharley (Post 1581262672)
Look at the pic in the post one above jdhommert and two above JLinNY. Sure looks like a round tail light lens with LEDs in it to me...........?

I'm not talking about the tail lights!! No one can see what it going on there. I am talking about those lower rectangular body parts on either side of the rear bumper cover. The ones that look just like what is shown in the jalopy rendering.

pTr73 07-09-2012 12:19 AM

I cant tell with the camo over it but I think the rear lights are gonna look good on the vette! I cant wait until january! 5 more months!

CRABBYJ 07-09-2012 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by JLinNY (Post 1581264218)
I'm not talking about the tail lights!! No one can see what it going on there. I am talking about those lower rectangular body parts on either side of the rear bumper cover. The ones that look just like what is shown in the jalopy rendering.

:iagree: there is obvious similarity with the details you note between the rear view spy photo and the Jalopnik rendering. But I'm very skeptical about this being an accurate and final version of what the C7 exterior will finally reveal.

Last night I watched a cable show in part about the inner workings of the design team of a major auto maker. The attention to detail from initial sketches to final clay mule work-ups was extensive to the point of being almost absurd. With that, although the Jalopnik illustrators may be good drawers and got the basics right of what they saw (final production C7?), their rendition could have missed key, minute elements of what the C7 will be in only "a few hours". I hope so for our sake, please! :flag:

DREAMERAK 07-09-2012 11:32 AM


Originally Posted by JLinNY (Post 1581264218)
I'm not talking about the tail lights!! No one can see what it going on there. I am talking about those lower rectangular body parts on either side of the rear bumper cover. The ones that look just like what is shown in the jalopy rendering.

They look like vents, for high pressure air under the car and rear wheel wells.

tuxnharley 07-09-2012 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by redvette77 (Post 1581205940)
Those "rectangular things" are simply part of the camo. The taillights may be shaped like that, and they may not. Way too early to worry too much about it.


Originally Posted by JLinNY (Post 1581209028)
Where do you get that from? They are clearly a part of the body as shown in the rendering.


Originally Posted by tuxnharley (Post 1581262672)
Look at the pic in the post one above jdhommert and two above JLinNY. Sure looks like a round tail light lens with LEDs in it to me...........?


Originally Posted by JLinNY (Post 1581264218)
I'm not talking about the tail lights!! No one can see what it going on there. I am talking about those lower rectangular body parts on either side of the rear bumper cover. The ones that look just like what is shown in the jalopy rendering.

Okaaaay then, I guess it's my bad for being so stupid as to assume that you were referring to what you were quoting..........Geez...:crazy:


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