OHSCrifle
OHSCrifle GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
7/6/22 6:57 p.m.

Saw a really unique modified C7 a couple weeks ago. It had a lot of body modifications - almost an open wheel look. I was driving and unable to snap a photo. Has anyone seen it and have a photo?

STM317
STM317 PowerDork
7/7/22 6:22 a.m.

This one is apparently local to Atlanta:

https://ag-spots-2021.o.auroraobjects.eu/2021/11/03/chevrolet-corvette-c6-valarra-c520303112021112652_2.jpg?1635935231

Chevrolet Corvette C6 Valarra

It's actually a C6 underneath, with the body kit made by Valarra

 

OHSCrifle
OHSCrifle GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
7/7/22 7:12 a.m.

That's the one!  I saw it on 400 near Lenox Rd.

The roof and back window made me think C7. 

Patrick
Patrick GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
7/7/22 9:36 a.m.

I like it way better than a normal c6

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
7/7/22 10:03 a.m.

In reply to STM317 :

I should hate that.

But I don't.

ClearWaterMS
ClearWaterMS Reader
7/7/22 10:51 a.m.

somebody spent ALL that money on the body kit and then runs bald tires on it... 

 

P.S. am I the only one who looks at tires on all sports cars and immediately prejudges the owner based on tires.  

WonkoTheSane
WonkoTheSane GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
7/7/22 10:55 a.m.
ClearWaterMS said:

somebody spent ALL that money on the body kit and then runs bald tires on it... 

 

P.S. am I the only one who looks at tires on all sports cars and immediately prejudges the owner based on tires.  

I dunno, the fronts seem to have plenty of tread..  it's only the backs that are bald.  I wonder why that could be?

STM317
STM317 PowerDork
7/7/22 10:58 a.m.

In reply to ClearWaterMS :

Those are probably due for replacement, but it's not like Sport Cup 2's have much tread to begin with:

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2

ClearWaterMS
ClearWaterMS Reader
7/7/22 11:08 a.m.
STM317 said:

In reply to ClearWaterMS :

Those are probably due for replacement, but it's not like Sport Cup 2's have much tread to begin with:

Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2

the tires on that car are not sport cup twos they are Vredestein Ultrac Vorti's.  If you look at the frist picture you can see the writing on the side of the tire.

That is a 320 tread wear summer tire.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/vredestein-ultrac-vorti

 

STM317
STM317 PowerDork
7/7/22 11:23 a.m.

In reply to ClearWaterMS :

Huh, you're right! Those are definitely bald then.

It almost looks like there's a paper license plate barely visible through the rear bodywork, so maybe somebody is just out enjoying their new toy?

rustomatic
rustomatic Reader
7/7/22 11:45 a.m.

Bald tires are an excellent indicator of financial preparedness for rolling awesome.  I love seeing a shiny Range Rover with bald (or better still, mismatched and bald) tires . . .

WonkoTheSane
WonkoTheSane GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
7/7/22 11:56 a.m.

Aside from the tire discussion, it looks like the sort of car to announce to the world that you're really a big kid and just enjoy life.  I dig it.  I'd like to believe that the rear tires are bald from doing stupid burnouts and such in pursuit of said announcement that you're really (really!) driving a real hot wheels car.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/7/22 12:37 p.m.

This site can find all. 

dculberson
dculberson MegaDork
7/7/22 1:43 p.m.

For some reason it brings to mind the Power Wheels Dune Racer

OHSCrifle
OHSCrifle GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
7/7/22 2:00 p.m.
David S. Wallens said:

This site can find all. 

Definitely. 

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
7/7/22 3:41 p.m.
ClearWaterMS said:

somebody spent ALL that money on the body kit and then runs bald tires on it... 

 

P.S. am I the only one who looks at tires on all sports cars and immediately prejudges the owner based on tires.  

I don't think I could bring myself to send tires to the dump unless they're at least totally bald, or ideally corded laugh

Patrick said:

I like it way better than a normal c7

fixed

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
7/7/22 7:12 p.m.
OHSCrifle said:
David S. Wallens said:

This site can find all. 

Definitely. 

Except those weird spikes with the knobs. Its been a few years, and we still don't know what what they are. It's the one thing that has collectively stumped us.

stuart in mn
stuart in mn MegaDork
7/8/22 7:47 a.m.

I'm not a fan of the Transformer-esque styling.

racerfink
racerfink UberDork
7/8/22 8:04 a.m.

Bertone did it first with the Mantide.

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