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Old 11-03-2016, 10:11 PM
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Default 2016 Z51 front splitter

Hello:

Is the front of my car complete as pictured or does it ship with a splitter similar to the one from Zip Corvette?

The car did not have any additional options re: spoilers etc.

Thanks.

Robert
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Old 11-03-2016, 10:13 PM
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Z51 does not come with any splitter available from the factory as an option, but the Z06 one you picture will fit without issue if you want to add it.
Old 11-03-2016, 10:15 PM
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Yes, need to order ground effects, My Z06 had this option, Z51 does not, but you can put on the factory effects, just order thru dealer parts dept
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Thank you.

The Zip site had the splitter listed as a Z51 splitter so I just wanted to be sure the dealer gave me everything I should be receiving.

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Robert
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Originally Posted by 996toomey
Hello:

Is the front of my car complete as pictured or does it ship with a splitter similar to the one from Zip Corvette?

The car did not have any additional options re: spoilers etc.

Thanks.

Robert
I have one that we took off our Z, Would give it too you for Free but will not ship it.
Old 11-03-2016, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Joy c7
I have one that we took off our Z, Would give it too you for Free but will not ship it.
Do you have a pic of the splitter, I would take it if still available
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Originally Posted by teefrieson
Do you have a pic of the splitter, I would take it if still available
Looks just like the one pictured above. Yes i still have it.

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I added the GM splitter that i had painted Carbon Flash and now my car looks much better.

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Are the holes already there on the underside of the front bumper or do you have to drill to add the splitter?
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Originally Posted by 996toomey
Are the holes already there on the underside of the front bumper or do you have to drill to add the splitter?
There are some, but you will need to drill a few more for a more secure install.
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Originally Posted by Gio's C7
There are some, but you will need to drill a few more for a more secure install.
Thank you.

On the zip site looks like they supply rivets. Did you use rivets or screws?

Thanks.
Old 11-04-2016, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by wrecker3
I added the GM splitter that i had painted Carbon Flash and now my car looks much better.


Looks good, did you have a place paint it or did you actuallly do it yourself?
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Originally Posted by 996toomey
Thank you.

On the zip site looks like they supply rivets. Did you use rivets or screws?

Thanks.
Yes it comes with metal rivets, but I used plastic rivets.
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Originally Posted by Gio's C7
Yes it comes with metal rivets, but I used plastic rivets.
Thank you.

Do you happen to know the size of the plastic rivets and where did you buy them?

I am having splitter shipped elsewhere and I want to have the plastic rivets when I go to install.

Thanks.
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Originally Posted by 996toomey
Thank you.

Do you happen to know the size of the plastic rivets and where did you buy them?

I am having splitter shipped elsewhere and I want to have the plastic rivets when I go to install.

Thanks.
I will check tonight when I get home, I bought a bag I think like 30 or more and used less than 10. If I can find them will let you know.
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The rivets in the kit are aluminum which are almost as easy to drill out as plastic if you need to remove down the road. As you can probably guess I used the 10 aluminum rivets that came with the kit. Good luck & I believe you will enjoy the looks.
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Originally Posted by JHundertmark
The rivets in the kit are aluminum which are almost as easy to drill out as plastic if you need to remove down the road. As you can probably guess I used the 10 aluminum rivets that came with the kit. Good luck & I believe you will enjoy the looks.
Thank you.

Did you buy from zip or elsewhere?

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Originally Posted by r1eater
Looks good, did you have a place paint it or did you actuallly do it yourself?
I work part time at a body shop and they painted it for me.
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Their are i think 10 screws you remove and then attach the splitter. And then i drilled 6 holes and used 3/16 plastic push rivets. It makes it easy to remove.



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Originally Posted by wrecker3
Their are i think 10 screws you remove and then attach the splitter. And then i drilled 6 holes and used 3/16 plastic push rivets. It makes it easy to remove.


Thank you.


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