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Old 06-09-2004, 10:33 AM
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I decided my car had too much going on, a little overdone. Here is the plan to tone it down:

Phase 1:
  • remove headlight covers
  • remove Z28 from grille
  • remove side moldings
  • lower car 1.25"
COMPLETE: PICS BELOW

Phase 2:
(In progress)
  • replace Xenon front with Wings West
  • replace black billet grille with DG Motorsports "CAMARO" insert
  • MBA billet CAMARO inserts for grille
Opinions please on this plan!


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Did you get my PM about the grille? I think your plans sound pretty good, especially the !headlight covers.
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looks very good.
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So you already lowered it? I think this is a good move for you. Looks like you could of kept the Z28 emblem on the grille but whatever. I think the thing thats going to make the best difference is the front clip that you're going to change. Hopefully it all turns out well.
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That looks very good.. have you considered going with the CF nose emblem? I would blend in a bit more..

Good work
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I think I would leave it how it is.
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
That looks very good.. have you considered going with the CF nose emblem? I would blend in a bit more..
I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber but I have considered a custom decal overlay for the badge - exact replica except the red stripe + bowtie would be silver - what do you think of that?
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Is the area behind the grill paint black? Might look better if you couldnt see the center part behind the grill... just a thought.

Looks much better without the headlight covers.
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Lookin good, the drop helped out a lot. Can't wait to see if after everythings done.
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I like the black billet grill. Elegant but not overpowering like a polished one would be. I also like the Z28 in the grill.

But hey, it's your car, I can do with my T/A what ever I want, right?

(I like the other changes)
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I'd never car your car "rice" although I am not a fan of GFX on a F-Body. Your plan sounds good.
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I'm with ya on the !Xenon. It just doesn't fit the front of the car well.

Actually, you car is the only one I've ever liked with the Xenon kit.
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I say dropp all the ground effects and just get the widdest rims you can thats what gives the camaro the muscle look Firebirds cant get. Make it unique.
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I, too, am not a fan of the GFX, but the rest of your car looks very nice. Do whatever will make YOU the happiest.
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Originally Posted by mako22
I'm not a big fan of carbon fiber but I have considered a custom decal overlay for the badge - exact replica except the red stripe + bowtie would be silver - what do you think of that?
That would look good also.. the CF dosent really stand out on that badge but it does give it a "blacked out" look and makes it less noticable..

I think Blue Beast has it on his car..
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Thank you for taking those headlight covers off, I never liked them and I think the car looks much better without them, your going in the right direction with things, nice car.

Derek
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Take the ground effects off and we have a winner! Really sharp looking car otherwise though!!

I love the !sidemolding mod. Looks SO clean.
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I like the glossy black SLP grille insert with the little red bowtie. Looks sharp on any car.
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
That would look good also.. the CF dosent really stand out on that badge but it does give it a "blacked out" look and makes it less noticable..

I think Blue Beast has it on his car..
I have one too! I like my CF nose emblem it does give it a blacked out look. I say do the painted headlight mod, it looks really nice on dark cars.



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