veloz

After several dry fits, a couple of visits to the shop to trim the boards and then waiting for the film to arrive from Japan, two months later i finally finish the project. after seeing them on a c5 i couldn't resist trying out..so thanks for the info $$$frumnuttin' and badger 6299...on mine i decided to cut them curved to match the door profile and then i wrapped them with the vinyl to match my other accents...

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debo

Not bad at all, I really like the side skirts.

ben dover

Looks good.

1bdvet

Looks good, nice job!

bucwheat

can't see anything but RED X

Joe_Planet

i like that front lip, but you should probably get it painted
good job!

veloz

almost did. but i have experience with painted chin spoilers and they dont last..it would look better though. i opted for the original urethane finish and then wrapped it with vinyl...so far i have hit a few curbs and there is no damage to it...the lip is by RK Sport..

and thanks to others for the likes on the side skirts......and to bucwheat too.....for contributing to d discussion...

chipscvettec5

Yes looks real good, can you provide some more info like what wood you used, thickness and any other prep that might help others DIY?

veloz

no no wood here big guy..it was made out of 3/4" x 6" PVC board that you can get at Lowes. I made a template of the basic shape by copying the curvature of the door sill, then transferred that to the board. I then took it to a wood shop where they routed the exposed edge with 1/2" bit. The PVC board is a great product, it is flexible, wont rot and can be drilled and tapped is you want.

For the small splash guard, i also made a template and then cut it from 3/16" ABS plastic. Actually I used a piece of an actual mud flap i bought from a local auto store - worked great. i attached it to the fender lip with no.8 x 1/2" long screws. I also used two of the OEM screws from the sill to attach it to the back side of the PVC board.

for screws under the car i used no. 8 x 1 1/4" long plated sheet metal screws and 1" dia washers. I drilled the PVC board with 1/8" bit and then the underside of the sill with 1/16" dia bit so that the screws would go in tight.

the CF vinyl wrap was more difficult. I did buy the 3M primer. that stuff is awesome. once the vinyl is down it wont come off ..but bc of the curve you got to be careful so it doesnt wrinkle on you...with some one helping you would be easier - i was solo on this one...

i took a bunch of of the installation...ill post them tnite.

NCorvette

Did you really go and paint the back of the brake pad? That's terrible.

sxs191

Where are you seeing the back of the brake pad?

NCorvette

The front of the pad is facing the rotor, the back of the pad faces outward.

dvilin

Looks good, nice job.

veloz

yeah i know...dont think is terrible,,most ppl dont notice it..they just like the contrast of colors...and me too....maybe next brake job will look better for you..

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2nd set of pvc boards made and being sanded. these i had to redo again bc the holes didnt line up...
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the splash guard being cut
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test fitting the splash guard
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drilling the splash guard
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complete splash guard and skirt bolted
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drilling the sill
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attachment screws and washers
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383vett

Looks nice. A lot of work.

VET4LES

I like them.

sxs191

WOW. I didn't even notice that, nice catch.

peter pan

Nicely done on you side skirt mod

alyupe11

Looks good.....nice job