jeffs396 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) I just LOVE the new Corvettes, except for one styling element...the taillights!!! I think GM engineers tried too hard to resemble the Camaro lights...and succeeded! Here's the beginning of my re-style: I'm thinking classic round lights (4 of course) either behind black mesh, or exposed, surrounded by black mesh. Edited August 27, 2015 by jeffs396 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I think you have a winner, here!I also think the taillights on the new 'vette are a little too camaro-like, and not really in keeping with the quad circular tailpipes.Your plan sounds good. I'm imagining the taillights looking like a Ferrari F-40...or for something different, maybe a perimeter-taillight like the McLaren P1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wow this will be worth watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hgbben Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Awaiting more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I like the F-40 idea, and 2 rounds on each side is sort of a Vette tradition, let's see it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Nice project. I agree, those Camaro inspired lights aren't working on the Vette. 4 rounds are traditional and definitely the way to go. Even the 2012 Vette tails are good. I think the F-40's rear end is so flat and not as sexy as the new Corvette, but that's me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Ditto on the four round lights! I'm looking forward to seeing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thanks guys. Glad I'm not the only one not into the Camaro-like taillights Tinkering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 i am digging this, awaiting progress pic's..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 You can easily put 4 rounds on that mesh, looks great! You have to be creative finding something to use for those 4 rounds, LED style should be considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertw Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Interesting! Like you I'm not drawn to the new C7 rear end. I'll be watching with interest how this comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Looking good. The mesh is a great idea. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Hhmmmm, me likey!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbike-shaun Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Very creative for such a simple idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Very very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Looking better already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Good idea. Has the potential to get away from the somewhat overwrought, trying-too-hard look of an overall beautifully-shaped car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Haha, "trying too hard" absolutely nails it. The 'vette could look much better if some of the "Hot Wheels meets Transformers" was sucked out of it.Liking that mesh so far. This re-style removes some of the fussiness of the rearend and lets the better aspects of the design speak up and be heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Still tinkering... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Still tinkering... I am the minority in liking the c7 taillight, but this picture has my attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Many supercars have gone to extremely forced, repellently aggressive styling. You're going in the right direction (I think) and I hope you'll do more to your Vette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Looks great, some 458 Ferrari in the back. Dump the round tailpipes and try split or single trapezoidal tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Looking good!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Nice start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The new look is good,i finally got mine a couple days ago and first thought was how can I paint the exhaust tips?,i noticed yours are gone,did you use a moto tool or drill them out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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