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Old 11-15-2022, 02:29 AM
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Has any body shaved the back bumper cover making it flush with the taillights?
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Old 11-15-2022, 07:04 AM
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Interesting idea- I’ve never seen it done.
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Old 11-15-2022, 07:37 AM
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Has any body shaved the back bumper cover making it flush with the taillights?
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The car is in the process of being painted
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Old 11-15-2022, 07:49 AM
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That looks pretty fn cool, does the car look funny feom the side?
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That’s impressive- I’m sure it looks ‘off’ initially just like the notchbacks do, but once you get used to it I bet it looks badass.
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Old 11-15-2022, 03:26 PM
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Re: Rear bumper delete
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That looks pretty fn cool, does the car look funny feom the side?
Look at any car built after 2000, particularly the C5/C6/C7 Corvettes. Most all cars rear bumpers are flush with taillights with a fake diffuser.
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The car is in the process of being painted
It doesn't look as out of place as I though it would, well done.
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I see you have a Stinger box under the rear end of your car. If you have the hood, could we take a look at it on your car? Thanksl
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I see you have a Stinger box under the rear end of your car. If you have the hood, could we take a look at it on your car? Thanksl
I have the fiberglass front nose from Stinger, but it is highly modified for fit and esthetics.

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