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Sidewayz6.0 04-17-2013 08:30 PM

Help me out here. Side vents too much?
 
http://eblitz99.smugmug.com/Other/Ra.../photo2-XL.jpg


I like them on other peoples cars. But I don't think I like them on mine. I sanded them smooth, and painted them gloss black like the wheels and halo.

Thoughts?

damilleniumboy 04-17-2013 08:34 PM

Are they stick on or functional?

Sidewayz6.0 04-17-2013 08:35 PM

These are stick ons. I wanted to make sure I liked them especially sanded smooth and gloss before I cut into the rockers.

El original 04-17-2013 08:35 PM

Since you asked I agree with your thoughts it would look better without. Just a thought maybe paint them white to match body!? Just my .02 cents, Rob

Chilliwack vettes 04-17-2013 08:40 PM


Originally Posted by El original (Post 1583667013)
Since you asked I agree with your thoughts it would look better without. Just a thought maybe paint them white to match body!? Just my .02 cents, Rob

:iagree: Try white.

Sidewayz6.0 04-17-2013 08:45 PM

Other side, without Z06 vents.

http://eblitz99.smugmug.com/Other/Ra.../photo3-XL.jpg

jd_black_00 04-17-2013 08:48 PM

I like them. I say do it

damilleniumboy 04-17-2013 08:49 PM

I'm partial to them; I like them on some cars and on others I don't.

allred 04-17-2013 08:52 PM

I don't like them on Z06s, never mind on a coupe.

I hate them.......but it's your car.

If you have to ask others if they look good, I think your question has already been answered.

Sidewayz6.0 04-17-2013 08:54 PM

^^^ I think you're probably right. Although, I have seen some coupes that I liked them on. I'm just not feeling them here. It's too busy.

James2002z06 04-17-2013 08:56 PM

If it were a z06 I would say leave them ...
 
http://i1358.photobucket.com/albums/...ps96b772cd.jpg

Originally Posted by Sidewayz6.0 (Post 1583666956)
http://eblitz99.smugmug.com/Other/Ra.../photo2-XL.jpg


I like them on other peoples cars. But I don't think I like them on mine. I sanded them smooth, and painted them gloss black like the wheels and halo.

Thoughts?


FutureOWNR 04-17-2013 08:57 PM

I only like them on a Z06/FRC

1lowc5 04-17-2013 08:58 PM

how bout a comparison of the same photo to help decide....i think its a tough choice.....

http://eblitz99.smugmug.com/Other/Ra.../photo2-XL.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8102/8...98350f58_b.jpg

$$$frumnuttin' 04-17-2013 09:00 PM

One of the worst afterthoughts ever designed. GM got it right on the C7, of course, because it was part of the new design. But, even on the C5 Z06 they just interrupt the lines of the car.

djmlax89 04-17-2013 09:10 PM

If you were running skirts I think it could definitely pull them off, especially in white; but with that setup it looks more sleek and clean without them

Maxx_Z06 04-17-2013 09:11 PM

I actually like them on a C5 Z06, gives it a nice look IMO. On a coupe they look out of place. Just my .02€

GP777 04-17-2013 09:12 PM


Originally Posted by Chilliwack vettes (Post 1583667068)
:iagree: Try white.

I agree. Most of the vents I see are Black and often don't blend into the car. I think White would look aggressive, but not overly pronounced.

Vetteman Jack 04-17-2013 09:20 PM

I like the looks of them on the coupe/vert. I had them on my '00 coupe.

One word of caution though - I would not paint them - they tend to get a lot of rock chips and if painted they will be looking really bad after a short period of time. Even the factory black ones get to looking rough after a while.

damilleniumboy 04-17-2013 09:21 PM

I will say this, they do match your blacked out halo.

sircampsalot2 04-17-2013 09:42 PM

Just needs to be evened out....too much black in a small space. it needs something on the front fender to even it out maybe a blacked out badge or something


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