shameful rear end by GM

[HADI-ZR1]

The desinger possible somked crap when he designed the rear and his manager too!
From C1 till c6 we all seen covettes with round rear lights, mabye lil bit reshaped round in our belived c4zr1.

Whatever performance and new 7 speed and better handling of c7 , it will not make this one succeful in market, cuz something bad in the rear made it uncompleted art!!
Just my opinion...
At least,, in kuwait after c7 , the c6 value got raised!

http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2014-Chevrolet-Corvette-Stingray-C7-Rear-7-8-Left-Close-Up.jpg

[BigJohn]

1958 corvette tail lights are not round!!!!

:confused:

[HAWAIIZR-1]

Hadi,

That is why we are all created differently in this world with our own opinions, so that is cool how you feel about it. I thought the same thing initially, but surprisingly it grew on me and I love this C7 now. I want one myself and my guess is sales will be pretty good...in the US at least.

[Schrade]

I thought it was Camaro at first glance.

Early vette did have elongated lights, and Z later C4 is ovoid / rounded too...

[BigJohn]

At least the rear doesn't smile at you like the Japanese cars.

:neutral:

[Blue Flame Restorations]

I'm hoping that it grows on me. I like it better than the C5 when it was introduced.

[scottfab]

The look of the c7 rear has also grown on me.
Still there will be some the will rip them out when the bulb goes out and put in some round ones.
I was more concerned in the C5 when the rear centered gas fill tube was moved to the drivers side and the easy access hood was dropped. Then later when the C6 dropped the pop up lights.

[efnfast]

I really missed the pop up lights until I read about the issues with the pop ups. Namely the weight of the xenon lights was an issue for the pop ups and it did a number on the areodynamics. Now I'm ok with the fixed lights. The Camaro tail lights are a whole nother issue - no excuse for that.

[FU]

While the look of the rear end can improve. I really like the car. And time will show this is going to be bad a$$ car.

[efnfast]

The engineering of this car looks amazing, breathtaking - wish I could say the same for the tail lights.

[Fully Vetted]

I totally agree. Love everything about it. I'd just have to back in everywhere I went.

[XfireZ51]

Hadi,

Thank you. Your unique perspective, insight, and input are really appreciated.
Actually not really. :blahblah:

[BigJohn]

I totally agree. Love everything about it. I'd just have to back in everywhere I went.

I back in everywhere I go no matter what I'm driving!!!

:confused:

[HADI-ZR1]

1958 corvette tail lights are not round!!!!

:confused:

Yes, Not round! At least not rectangular typical japanez rear light sedan car LOL

The c5 has oval rear lights. Did not like it too.
But much better than c7 busy transformer rear light!

I saw the car in real from all direction in Geniva car show,
What I like in c7 was only interior improvement

[HADI-ZR1]

Be honest guys!! Now look at this one!
This is real C7 should look!
Ehh damn rectangular Japanese c7 :bootyshak

http://www.gtspirit.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Nolstagic-Tail-Light-Kit-Corvette-C7.jpg

[HADI-ZR1]

Even young guys has better taste and design than the GM guy who drunk vodka at time he designed the rear c7 lights!

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg49/walleyfisher/stingray50011_zps8e4e7f23.jpg

[efnfast]

Even young guys has better taste and design than the GM guy who drunk vodka at time he designed the rear c7 lights!

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg49/walleyfisher/stingray50011_zps8e4e7f23.jpg

Nice!

[XfireZ51]

Even young guys has better taste and design than the GM guy who drunk vodka at time he designed the rear c7 lights!

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg49/walleyfisher/stingray50011_zps8e4e7f23.jpg

Really? You aren't serious. You need to see the car and the tail in person. The lamps are complex and look very cool as they operate through their range. They look AWESOME in the dark. Round is completely wrong for the C7.
Enjoy the vodka.

[Top Toy]

I love everything about this car, especially the tail lights! I applaud GM for daring to do something different and bold! Just what they needed to attract a new crowd of buyers.

[54greg]

I love everything about this car, especially the tail lights! I applaud GM for daring to do something different and bold! Just what they needed to attract a new crowd of buyers.

Applaud? Really?

GM Please get some new designers!

[Schrade]

The Camaro taillights don't work.

http://autoweek.com/storyimage/CW/20130212/CARNEWS/130219935/AR/0/New-Corvette-stingray-crash.jpg

[HADI-ZR1]

XfireZ51

I told you I saw the car from close and every side... in Geneva auto show !

The REAR is FAIL! :cheers:
The end...its your taste

[HADI-ZR1]

The Camaro taillights don't work.

http://autoweek.com/storyimage/CW/20130212/CARNEWS/130219935/AR/0/New-Corvette-stingray-crash.jpg

Exactly... :p

I just don't get it,,,, the front with headlamp shape stolen from Ferrari #
The side gill shape stolen from Ferrari #

Why the hell they did not stolen the rear lights from Ferrari??!!!! :icon_scra

[mike100]

A 600 hp Z06, a 700 hp ZR1, and a regular coupe pushing 500 hp on E85 will make up for a lot of styling issues.

[Coupe89]

Well they could have gone with the CTS-V tail lights :handshak:

[ZR-1 Franz]

The design of the C7 could be born in Maranello! I really do not like
this idea, but for me it has no consequences. I am happy with the '90
ZR-1 and the '91 L98 coupe. I am looking anyway for a fine Alfa Romeo
Montreal V8.
Franz

[FU]

That's a heck of a parking job !

[HAWAIIZR-1]

How does the old say go? Opinions are like as_holes and everyone has them. To each his own.

[WB9MCW]

The engineering of this car looks amazing, breathtaking - with I could say the same for the tail lights.

I too am not fond of the lights!

Seems the vette is morphing into the maro!

[cvette98pacecar]

90-96 had rectangular rear lights, 97-04 had Oval lights. I have seen one of these in person and the photos of the C7 do not do her justice.

[HADI-ZR1]

ROBERT
90-96 had split squares with curve!
In dark looks as round... it was simple and sweet change!
Specialy that rear end designed for 90 zr1 made
It unique!

[efnfast]

Shame the ZR-1 lights went standard production.

[cvette98pacecar]

ROBERT
90-96 had split squares with curve!
In dark looks as round... it was simple and sweet change!
Specialy that rear end designed for 90 zr1 made
It unique!

In the Dark it does look round. Wait until you see one in person than tell me what you think.

[HADI-ZR1]

In the Dark it does look round. Wait until you see one in person than tell me what you think.

I post earlier that I saw one in person in Geniva car show!

If you like it.its ok. be happy!

[Fully Vetted]

While they may not be Camaro lights I definitely see Camaro DNA. And that link should never happen. Not even the other way around. Round lights work with the Ferrari's that the C7 heavily resembles. They would work here, too, if done right. The first pic may not be different enough. I like the 2nd pic. Not many cars look pissed off from the rear!

[HADI-ZR1]

I do not understand & I do not get it.

In C7 GM stolen front headlight with hood design of Ferrari!

The side veiw specially the side gill stolen from Ferrari design!

Why the hell GM were shy and did not stolen rear end with lights design of Ferrari??:icon_scra

[Rex Ruby]

Look at the rear of a '70 vette and a '70 Camaro, notice anything?

I too appauld GM for doing something different.

If I were to buy a C7 the round tail light conversion kit makes it look like a C6, I would just buy a C6.

[mgg]

Hadi, you better learn to like it because thats the view you will be seeing the most.

[Schrade]

They should have integrated legacy Z taillights into the design. No matter that they were also for the base '91-'96.............

Just my

http://genchem.rutgers.edu/cupen.jpg

[HADI-ZR1]

GT 1980
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/1981_skyline_rear_side.JPG

GT 1984
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1973_Nissan_Skyline_Kenmeri_GT_GTR_For_Sale_Rear_r esize.jpg

GT 1991
http://images.uptilo.com/veilside/8542BBD7-8E59-4654-BF7C-EC6D0842F192.jpg



GT 1995
http://static.bootic.com/_pictures/252737/525x410/1995-1998-nissan-skyline-r33-gtr-2dr-demon-rear-bumper.jpg


GT 2002 ----x---- 2012
http://image.automotive.com/f/features/29369364+pheader/impp_0910_02_z+2002_nissan_skyline_r34+rear_view.j pg


Now, guess if new GT had rectangular rear lights!!
What vould be the reaction?
But Japanese designer are more talent than GM!

[BigJohn]

GT 1980
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a9/1981_skyline_rear_side.JPG

GT 1984
http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/1973_Nissan_Skyline_Kenmeri_GT_GTR_For_Sale_Rear_r esize.jpg

GT 1991
http://images.uptilo.com/veilside/8542BBD7-8E59-4654-BF7C-EC6D0842F192.jpg



GT 1995
http://static.bootic.com/_pictures/252737/525x410/1995-1998-nissan-skyline-r33-gtr-2dr-demon-rear-bumper.jpg


GT 2002 ----x---- 2012
http://image.automotive.com/f/features/29369364+pheader/impp_0910_02_z+2002_nissan_skyline_r34+rear_view.j pg


Now, guess if new GT had rectangular rear lights!!
What vould be the reaction?
But Japanese designer are more talent than GM!




I like the black 1980 GT's best!!!
:)

[HADI-ZR1]

BigJohn,
It looks you have one! That's why
:D

[HADI-ZR1]

Ohh My God!!!


http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p183/hadi-zr1/Untitled1.jpg

I am sending my design to Nissan for their new 2014 GTR :rolleyes:

[XfireZ51]

Ohh My God!!!


http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p183/hadi-zr1/Untitled1.jpg

I am sending my design to Nissan for their new 2014 GTR :rolleyes:

That looks better.

[HADI-ZR1]

That looks better.

Oh ya??
That's why I said that rectangular tail light is for Japanese car,
but DO NOT fit corvettes!! LoL

[XfireZ51]

Oh ya??
That's why I said that rectangular tail light is for Japanese car,
but DO NOT fit corvettes!! LoL

Ok Hadi, I think we get the concept of you not liking the rear taillights and how that nullifies absolutely :rolleyes::rolleyes:everything else GM did on the C7.

[BigJohn]

My 1932 and 1938 coupes came from the factory with only one tail light!!!

:confused:

[efnfast]

Big John, square or round?

[BigJohn]

Big John, square or round?

The 32 is round and the 38 is square!!

:neutral:

[Schrade]

How does the old say go? Opinions are like as_holes and everyone has them.
...


and not only that - they wipe 'em their own way. Front-to-rear, rear-to-front, sideways, swirley, blot, etc., etc., etc., ...

:D

[efnfast]

and not only that - they wipe 'em their own way. Front-to-rear, rear-to-front, sideways, swirley, blot, etc., etc., etc., ...

:D

LMAO -Steve

[Hog]

The new redesigned 2014 Camaros have different tail lights now, at least on the new 2014 Z/28 model Camaro with the LS7 7.0 engine.

peace
Hog

[RHanselman]

Well, yet another... :neutral:

http://i1132.photobucket.com/albums/m578/rhanselman/2008_r8-thumb.jpg

[XfireZ51]

Honestly, I like the R8s.

[HADI-ZR1]

Honestly!

If I own C7 some day.....
I will fix my callaway tail lights to her :D
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p183/hadi-zr1/Untitled2.jpg

[Fully Vetted]

Honestly!

If I own C7 some day.....
I will fix my callaway tail lights to her :D
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p183/hadi-zr1/Untitled2.jpg

Body double...

http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=220&pictureid=2100


Sorry. Couldn't resist. I love the Callaway taillights but not on the C7.

[HADI-ZR1]

Body double...

http://www.zr1.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=220&pictureid=2100


Sorry. Couldn't resist. I love the Callaway taillights but not on the C7.

:sign10:
Good One!!

Comment: I did fast photoshoping, the scale size of callaway lights here is not tuth.
It could be smaller in real on C7.

[XfireZ51]

:sign10:
Good One!!

Comment: I did fast photoshoping, the scale size of callaway lights here is not tuth.
It could be smaller in real on C7.

Hadi,

You don't get it. The round shape is WRONG for the C7. Has nothing to do w diameter.

[BigJohn]

We need some 67 Impala tail lights!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:cheers:

[HADI-ZR1]

We need some 67 Impala tail lights!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:cheers:

:D
:dancing

[efnfast]

Like 'em or not boys, that's what they gave us!

[XfireZ51]

We need some 67 Impala tail lights!!!!!!!!!!!!!


:cheers:

How about 59 Impala tail lamps

http://www.flickr.com/photos/octopus7/7561005132/