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Old 01-25-2013, 11:39 PM
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They really went for it. Ok, things I don't like:
I wish they kept the four circle-ish (the C4 were more square than circle) taillights to keep with tradtion.
I like how they go with the times and went with a painted C pillar vs B pillar, but I don't like how if you use the black glass top, the roof just looks unfinished.
I don't like how they have four massive tailpipes right next to each other like that, miss the C5's layout (matter fact, I still think the C5 had the best design since the C2).
I'm not sold on the front bumper.
I don't like how the vents on the quarterpanels are just there and black, has to be a better way to incorporate them more seamlessly.

It is all a bit much. But I like the overall shape and proportions, I feel like they should've stopped a few days sooner in their design sketches but I'm sure in person they will make quite a statement. Despite my views on the shape of the taillights, I like the back alot as well as the side profile. Lastly, I'll take one in silver with the Z51 package please
Old 01-25-2013, 11:49 PM
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this guy thinks its super duper!
Old 01-26-2013, 05:57 AM
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Horrible music in the vid.

I'll take mine in white with black/red interior.
Old 01-26-2013, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT
Originally Posted by rnye' timestamp='1359141200' post='22292802
Slightly O/T but this makes a good point of it - I'm sure I should know this but why do LED tail lights/head lights "flicker" in videos? I've noticed it on a lot of reviews... it's weird. It's inconsistant and not noticeable in person but I have no idea how lighting/shooting works or how they're related..
I'd assume that LEDs pulse on and off, so a camera that is capturing 24 frames per second will show them in mid pulse if the rates are different.

Looking at the video, it looks like there are some trim options, or some of the cars were missing parts.
This is basically it. Also to get the maximum brightness out of red LEDs the are typically pulsed. It actually works out to allow the lights to be brighter if you over drive them, then let them cool for a split second and repeat. If you notice many videos that show the IP clusters of the C6 and likely many other cars will also show this pulsing. Same thing.
Old 01-26-2013, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by zdave87
Horrible music in the vid.

I'll take mine in white with black/red interior.
Seriously, turn off the music, stop talking, and record the damn exhaust note as they go by..

But yeah, I'll take a black one, any other color just looks too busy.
Old 01-26-2013, 07:35 AM
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Looks great and I would take one in just about any color except black. The red and blue especially look very good.
Old 01-26-2013, 07:46 AM
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Ugh, not impressed with the looks. I like the headlights and maybe the exhaust, but that's it.
Old 01-26-2013, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy
Back looks tall/big and the fender gap is HUUUUUUUUUGE. My wife's Civic has a smaller fender gap than those Vettes!

Can't say that I don't want one, though.
You preferring a civic to a Vette? Someone fvcking call Guiness, none of us would have ever guessed.
The tail lights do look like they belong in the 80's.
Old 01-26-2013, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TommyDeVito
Originally Posted by JonBoy' timestamp='[url="tel:1359138971"
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Back looks tall/big and the fender gap is HUUUUUUUUUGE. My wife's Civic has a smaller fender gap than those Vettes!

Can't say that I don't want one, though.
You preferring a civic to a Vette? Someone fvcking call Guiness, none of us would have ever guessed.
The tail lights do look like they belong in the 80's.
Anyone ever tell you that you're an idiot? It's insane that a stock Civic has a tighter fender/wheel gap than this car. And obviously, I was saying that I want the Vette. Are you really this dumb or it just an internet persona?
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No name calling.


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