G's-07Vette

Does a Z06 front bumper automatically match up and bolt up to at Reg C6 front end? Or is there anything else I would need to do? Thanks you guys!!!

KillerC7zo6

no it wont..u would need the z06 side fenders aswell this is because the z06 front is wider..i thought the same too at first until i researched..if u put the bumper on without the fenders it will over lap on the sides and just look horrible..that is why base c6 owners pay so much for custom z06 to fit base bumpers..there are a few sellers on here that sale it...i thought about it but meh dont want to look like a fake z06

smdio

zr1 fenders can also be used, I'm in the process of doing that now

G's-07Vette

Yea I hear you on that one! I just wanted it to have that front splitter not the whole body look, cause im the same way with that clone'n bs

jackhall99

Or you can get this, a C6 bumper with the scoop.

http://www.sicmsp.com/shop/part?part_id=127

A hell of a lot easier if you just want the Z06 'look'.

KillerC7zo6

they do sale the z06 front splitter for a base c6 but its made out of fiberglass..which imo will crack once u leave your driveway or any low areas

heres the link:
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-166-8175.html

jackhall99

I don't believe the OP wanted just the splitter. He did mention the bumper however. The one from SIC is made from Polyurethane and I expect may be as resilient as original 'vette parts.

speedraider

I have seen a few people on here put a Z06 front bumper on a base car. Maybe they will chime in.

arrowhead

CIANCI a forum vendor also makes a Z06 front bumper cover that fits a base C6.I believe it's made of viynl ester.

jackhall99

It can be done with the addition of other 'wide-body' parts as outlined in a few previous posts.

speedraider

I don't know how they did it but they used a z06 front bumper and standard front fenders

jackhall99

I'll wait to see their posts, but I don't see how that is at all possible.

If you research dimensions, you will find the z06 front is wider. If you put the bumper on without the fenders it will over lap on the sides. Can you say UGLY? I believe you can prove this to yourself easily.

Oh, I've been wrong before also.

ncvette_1FUNRIDE

Well I have 2 answers. The one I did was the SIC Z06 style bumper.

My car is the first photo.

I have seen ONE member who used the OEM Z06 front bumper along with the narrow body front fenders that looked pretty good. (Some that have tried it shows a 'slight bend' in the corners that meet up with the fenders).

A photo of his car is the second photo.

MINE with SIC Motorsports Z06 style bumper:



Another members car with an OEM Z06 bumper.

KillerC7zo6

so maybe it is possible to use a oem z06 bumper on a c6 with the base side fendors...

speedraider

Thanks Randy, I didn't want someone thinking I was BSin them. I knew it was a longer bumper than standard coupe, but they did make it fit.

speedraider

Is no maybe about it

VETFEVER

The silver Vette with the Z06 nose looks good - but - you can see one detail that is different between the Z06 and base Vette...

Take a look at the front wheel arch of the base silver Vette and you will see the edge is a flat area about an inch wide.

Now look at the Z06 bumper where it meets the fender and you will see it does not have the 1 inch flat edge - that is because Z06 fenders do not have this flat edge. You would have to compare a base car to a Z06 side-by-side to see this but the difference is there.....

So, while you can squeeze the Z06 nose on a base car, that little detail over the wheel arch kind of spoils the look....

But - To each their own.....

speedraider

your right , I was gonna write about that, but I was yoo lazy. thanks

jackhall99

Thanks amigo. As I said, in my opinion it is UGLY, but it's not my car.

Xedes

There's a black base with the Z nose and it looked spot on. He had a great body shop make some cuts here and there and it turned out perfect. If I remember correctly he was from California.

I think any shop that deals with a lot of body kits will know what they're doing and be able to blend the two together.