Yeah, the 360Forged Vettes look great (not to mention they have some outstanding photography skills).


FYI, quite a few folks have swapped out body parts on a Coupe to the Z06 spec (and no, I don't think that's "posing" in any way). The rear fenders are a piece of cake, fairly cheap (you can see how small they are) and are a simply bolt on. No other changes required as the rear fascia is the same for all C6's.

The fronts are a little more complex - the inner liner is bonded and requires some BS&T to remove, the parts are quite a bit more (the OEM are carbon fiber, though there are FRP available in the aftermarket for 1/2 the price). Plus you then have to use the Z06 front fascia to match up with the larger front.

You're still into the car a good bit cheaper, plus you have a targa. Interesting setup - when I was considering a C6 Vert, I would have likely done the rear if not all around - looks amazing.

 

They look great when cleaned.
But after washing and waxing my C6 for more than 4 hours, a quick 30 min drive made it look all dirty/dusty again.
I swear, I'll never buy another black car again.

Dan

 

^^^ I totally agree, Dan. Black looks badass when it's clean, but it's such a PITA to keep it looking clean, and scratches show worse than any other color. Plus it's hot as hell in TX summers.

 

I have owned ONE black car.

That's not uncommon. It's the people that buy MULTIPLE black cars that I don't understand.

 

My first Vette (95 C4) was black. I loved and hated it every day Then I went through a few cars/colors and when I bought my first C5 - it was black. I knew it would be terrible, and it was, but so fantastic.

I guess I space out my black car purchases so it's not a contiguous string of insanity. I *almost* bought my S2K in black, but decided the particular Honda silver was excellent (and the upkeep is +so+ much easier).

 

My C5 Z06 was black. It looked absolutely bad-ass... for about 15 minutes after I cleaned it. Then the dust shows up. It still wasn't awful if I was willing to use Zaino detail spray twice a day to keep up the finish but I got tired of that fast. If I had a trunk monkey to wipe it down all day I'd pick black again. Otherwise no.

 

After owning one black car.. I'll never own another. It's definitely the best color and the worst at the same time.

 

As much as I love clean black cars, it's such a pain.
I'm sure most car enthusiasts will agree on this one.

Dan

 

hey [DT] I just realized you live in Vilano, I use to live out on Porpoise point way back when. I wish I could move back in the area.

btw black cars are a pain to keep clean, had one and not sure if i would go back either but it looks soooo good on a z06