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Old 10-22-2014, 05:09 PM
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While I await delivery of my Arctic White Vert with chrome wheels I need some help with a choice of side skirts.
I am undecided on whether to get body colored or carbon.
If anyone has pictures of either with the white exterior that would be appreciated.
Also any opinions on pros or cons of side skirts would be helpful.
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Don't get them, they look like 1930 running boards.
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Side skirts are for young, spirited, and smart people!

I really like the ones I installed this past Saturday. They are functional in terms of protecting against side rock chips and provides more stability during flight operations. Do a search for side skirt.

You also have this option from PFYC (forum supporter):
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This thread has some AW along with lots of others. I have a set ordered that should be in this week.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-rainbow.html
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QUOTE=Algiers;1588100190]This thread has some AW along with lots of others. I have a set ordered that should be in this week.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-rainbow.html[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the link appreciate it.
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WeaponX CF skirts on mine:





There's no doubt they'll save the paint on the rockers and lower doors from damage. And they look great!
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I like mine, but I keep hooking my shoe on it when I get out of the car.
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Side skirts keep your car from getting side debris gashes....period....i like the straight look of weapon x and lashway.

Get them.
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It's a tough choice because the lines are so clean but I also haven't seen one set that looks bad on the car. Just different than the original lines. I like most the carbon fiber or carbon flash painted colors and they will work well with your car. Not sure how white will work, but it could be interesting for sure.
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I'm still a fan of the Lashway street kit because it looks like it could of came stock on the car. If you want a little more of an aggressive look check out there race skirts. If your looking for something even more I'd go with the ZO6 look from ACS. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Thepiazza
I'm still a fan of the Lashway street kit because it looks like it could of came stock on the car. If you want a little more of an aggressive look check out there race skirts. If your looking for something even more I'd go with the ZO6 look from ACS. Good luck!
Where did you get those covers for the headlights? Looks just like a 458.
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Where did you get those covers for the headlights? Looks just like a 458.
Thanks thats what I was going for. They are vinyl pieces that I found over at vettefx. They go on the same way the strip that some of us used to cover that crome piece in our front grill.
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Originally Posted by dvilin
While I await delivery of my Arctic White Vert with chrome wheels I need some help with a choice of side skirts.
I am undecided on whether to get body colored or carbon.
If anyone has pictures of either with the white exterior that would be appreciated.
Also any opinions on pros or cons of side skirts would be helpful.
Thanks.
One of the conflicts I have is do I want to drill holes in the rocker--that's why I'm leaning toward the WeaponX model.
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Originally Posted by nmerhaut
One of the conflicts I have is do I want to drill holes in the rocker--that's why I'm leaning toward the WeaponX model.
The ACS Zero7's have holes already drilled and mount via existing bolts along the underneath frame..
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Originally Posted by nmerhaut
One of the conflicts I have is do I want to drill holes in the rocker--that's why I'm leaning toward the WeaponX model.
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Originally Posted by Malum1
The ACS Zero7's have holes already drilled and mount via existing bolts along the underneath frame..
Planning on installing mine tonight....they do require drilling and pop riveting, along with the stock bolts, at least according to the instructions.
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Originally Posted by Bill B 1
Planning on installing mine tonight....they do require drilling and pop riveting, along with the stock bolts, at least according to the instructions.
No need to use pop rivets...get these....they are removable any time. pop rivet removal would really mess up your fiberglass.

I'm surprised the vendors haven't gone this route....maybe lack of knowledge? Now you know.


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