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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruthless909
Front bumper doesn't seem to match the hood...

Just the sky reflections...
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:43 AM
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For comparison...





Not identical for obvious copy right reasons but we tried to take it's spirit, bring to it the past 8 years of modernity in design, McNord's own personal touch and we can out with a product that McNord and I both have on our own cars and just got off the phone talking about how f@cking great it looks in person. We're both happy as pigs in ***** and that's all that matters
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 07:04 AM
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The 1st gen-style foglights look out of place with that bumper.

The SS spoiler doesn't really match up anymore. The front end is aggressive, but the SS spoiler makes the back end look subdued and bland. You really need something like the Freedom Designs spoiler to offset the front end (plus it'll have a cool road race look to it).
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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veryy nice job.
those bumpers look amazing!
i was skeptical at first, but im actually very impressed.
its a more modern dh car. the 6le edition.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 11:06 AM
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it does look really good i like it. The only thing now, it seems like the sides need some flare out to them to tie it all together.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Bet thats a good feeling, I know you guys put a lot of work into this project and the final product looks great.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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It looks a lot better painted, but if the center grill portion was painted black, I think it would look a little better. You guys did a good job though.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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will look better with the grill and now that I look at the comparo I know what it is that seems off. the bottom (the lip portion) is so much thicker than the original.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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it looks goot i just think the lip should be rounded off more like the DH unless its just the angle
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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Thanks everyone, plans for the car include:

Ditching 1974 Z28 Emblems for 6LE Emblems

Trans-Am side skirts/GFX (eventually replaced with a new McNord
version coming out to compliment the front and rear bumper)

Ditching the SS Spoiler for the 5" RKSport spoiler

Ditching stock steering wheel (just looks too old since it is the 1998 style with the new interior) for a 2010 one (I'm going to make adapters and sell them, hopefully).
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Also, for those who don't think the bumper ties into the rest of the car you are right, it does not. That is not our plan.

Our plan is to bring these cars into 2010 with updated styling. We are trying to do for the Camaro what Pontiac did for the Firebird with the Trans-Am. Take a Bird, put on a specific to Trans-Am front and rear bumper and side skirts and have a bad *** street machine that doesn't look like a V6 (for those who DON'T want sleepers).

Add on the Targa Top and your 12 year old car suddenly looks modern, hell more modern than the 2010, lol.

Maybe McNord will post a photoshop of his car in black with the bumper, GFX, etc... (I can't find it anymore) so you guys will see the big picture...
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Anyone in AZ this weekend come to Super Chevy in Phoenix, see it in person and see some crazy bad *** **** McNord has been doing debut as well
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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I like it, it will look really great once the side skirts are on.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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Looks killer bro... Can't wait to get mine on the car as well... Do u a military distributor by chance? Lol
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Looks fine. Just not feeling the foglights in the grille area. Other than that the bumpers look fine.
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER
Anyone in AZ this weekend come to Super Chevy in Phoenix, see it in person and see some crazy bad *** **** McNord has been doing debut as well
Little teaser pic...
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 6LITEREATER
Also, for those who don't think the bumper ties into the rest of the car you are right, it does not. That is not our plan.

Our plan is to bring these cars into 2010 with updated styling. We are trying to do for the Camaro what Pontiac did for the Firebird with the Trans-Am. Take a Bird, put on a specific to Trans-Am front and rear bumper and side skirts and have a bad *** street machine that doesn't look like a V6 (for those who DON'T want sleepers).

Add on the Targa Top and your 12 year old car suddenly looks modern, hell more modern than the 2010, lol.

Maybe McNord will post a photoshop of his car in black with the bumper, GFX, etc... (I can't find it anymore) so you guys will see the big picture...





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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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^ that second pic is fantastic
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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id like to see more of the girl in the background
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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 05:04 PM
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Car looks great, makes me want to sell the trans am and buy a camaro! Its going to look when its finished!
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