Let the modding start... round tail light mod for C7 Corvette Stingray - Page 2

GaBoy25 · 02-01-2013, 03:24 PM

Good lord

But to each his own even if its

ec1990 · 02-01-2013, 03:36 PM

Same reason pop-up headlights were around for the C6, plus the C2 body kit made for the C6.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-01-2013, 03:44 PM

So now not only can your brand new C7 have a rear end that's 8 years old, it can have horrific panel gaps too!

1.5 cm gap between the new and old fascias for cooling purposes.

I'm thinking anyone who actually buys this will install it and instantly regret it after seeing that.

Angrybird 12 · 02-01-2013, 09:28 PM

It ruins the entire design scheme for the C7. Sorry but round lights do not belong on this car.
To me there is enough difference in the shape and design of the C7 lights that they are not really that similar to the Camaro tail lights to me. They have more style to them than the Camaro's do. In fact I wish they would do something similar with the Camaro's.

GaBoy25 · 02-01-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AngryBird 12

It ruins the entire design scheme for the C7. Sorry but round lights do not belong on this car.
To me there is enough difference in the shape and design of the C7 lights that they are not really that similar to the Camaro tail lights to me. They have more style to them than the Camaro's do. In fact I wish they would do something similar with the Camaro's.

I do as well but fear they won't in efforts not to be too similar.

The more I look at it the more I like it.

Most rears I can judge in mere seconds..not this one.

firecross91 · 02-02-2013, 08:20 AM

IMO it takes away from the aggressive styling of the car.

firecross91 · 02-02-2013, 08:24 AM

Oh and if I had $2800 extra I would start thinking of a SC. It's good to be blown.

Tony Alonso · 02-02-2013, 07:13 PM

One thing this kit would do, if it is produced as shown, is eliminate the exhaust vents by the lights...I wonder what the implications of that would be. And by the way, there isn't a guarantee to produce it, so it will be interesting to see how people will respond.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-02-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Alonso

One thing this kit would do, if it is produced as shown, is eliminate the exhaust vents by the lights...I wonder what the implications of that would be. And by the way, there isn't a guarantee to produce it, so it will be interesting to see how people will respond.

They addressed that with a gap between the old and new fascias.

The questions are: 1) How well will that vent warm air from the transmission and differential and 2) How awful is a massive panel gap going to look.

PYROLYSIS · 02-02-2013, 07:40 PM

To me that picture solidifies that they made the right choice by changing the lights.

Tony Alonso · 02-02-2013, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

They addressed that with a gap between the old and new fascias.

The questions are: 1) How well will that vent warm air from the transmission and differential and 2) How awful is a massive panel gap going to look.

That "solution" would be 'bleh'

guiLT · 02-02-2013, 07:47 PM

Looks like a 2013.5 Corvette.

volsfan0911 · 02-02-2013, 08:58 PM

I'm new on here but if you want to see a bunch of 'Vette owners squabble over the silliest stuff, bring up round taillights. I couldn't agree more with many of the posts above - it's a new generation car, the designers made a very deliberate break with the past. They're still 4 lamps and it still looks very much like a 'Vette but if you want round tail lights, get a great deal on a '13 C6 right now and be happy. If you want the new car, take the whole thing as the package Chevy developed. $0.02

Tony Alonso · 02-02-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by volsfan0911

I'm new on here but if you want to see a bunch of 'Vette owners squabble over the silliest stuff, bring up round taillights.

Or perhaps pop-up headlamps?

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Originally Posted by volsfan0911

If you want the new car, take the whole thing as the package Chevy developed. $0.02

Customization is a beautiful thing (I actually think it isn't a bad look) but when the style is that integrated with performance function (heat exhaust), I would agree with the "package" acceptance position.

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02-02-2013, 08:24 AM	#21
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PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	To me that picture solidifies that they made the right choice by changing the lights. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

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ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	Same reason pop-up headlights were around for the C6, plus the C2 body kit made for the C6.

02-02-2013, 07:13 PM	#22
Tony Alonso Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 42	One thing this kit would do, if it is produced as shown, is eliminate the exhaust vents by the lights...I wonder what the implications of that would be. And by the way, there isn't a guarantee to produce it, so it will be interesting to see how people will respond.

02-02-2013, 07:47 PM	#26
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	Looks like a 2013.5 Corvette. __________________

02-02-2013, 08:58 PM	#27
volsfan0911 Drives: '10 GTI for now Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 196	I'm new on here but if you want to see a bunch of 'Vette owners squabble over the silliest stuff, bring up round taillights. I couldn't agree more with many of the posts above - it's a new generation car, the designers made a very deliberate break with the past. They're still 4 lamps and it still looks very much like a 'Vette but if you want round tail lights, get a great deal on a '13 C6 right now and be happy. If you want the new car, take the whole thing as the package Chevy developed. $0.02