Ordered mine without BSM. 
Why Did You Remove Your Bsm
Melting Slicks
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People remove them for one reason -- they think (and I agree) that it looks better without them. IMO, the BSM gives the car a 'dated' 90's look... But if you like em, it doens't matter what I think! 
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by SeaLawyer
People remove them for one reason -- they think (and I agree) that it looks better without them. IMO, the BSM gives the car a 'dated' 90's look... But if you like em, it doens't matter what I think!
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Took mine off because the original design didn't have 'em, the car looks so much better without them, and I gained an extra 4-5 hp by taking them off... 
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Melting Slicks
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From: Annapolis MD
Originally Posted by newyiddy20
it matters, always a consideration for me to remove, the dated 90's look is something to consider
IMO, the added door protection doesn't outweigh the appearance detriment. But like I said, it's YOUR car -- do what makes you happy. I see ALOT of people doing things to C5's that I dislike, and I'm sure some people don't like things I've done to mine. To each his own. It still looks cool with BSM's cuz it's a C5! (So long as you don't go doing EG's ironing board spoiler mod!!)
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Removed because they are butt ugly.
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whats some of the reasons out there for removal, or keeping them
b. looks like those "rub strips" my dad would always have installed on his Oldsmobiles
c. BSM = Buick Sedan Moldings
d. It's your car - do what you want (but you did ask for opinions...
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Aerodynamics. Without them you gain 5hp and and a higher top end.
Looks, I like the clean look without.
Bottom line do what makes you happy. Its your car.
I had a guy bragging that he had every option including side moldings, I'm like ooooohh, well I guess mine isn't loaded since I don't have the BSM's. LOL.
Looks, I like the clean look without.
Bottom line do what makes you happy. Its your car.
I had a guy bragging that he had every option including side moldings, I'm like ooooohh, well I guess mine isn't loaded since I don't have the BSM's. LOL.
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Originally Posted by newyiddy20
i havent removed mine, i think they look cool, whats some of the reasons out there for removal, or keeping them 
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Originally Posted by MADDOG97
Left mine on because I "think" that being black it would look plain w/o the bsm's to break it up.
P.S. if anyone has a pic of a black w/o I would like to see it
P.S. if anyone has a pic of a black w/o I would like to see it
Melting Slicks
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From: The second childhood is the best one of all.
I like the look of BSMs. I bought my car used and it came with them but, if I were to order one, I'd order it w/ BSMs. I think the side of the car looks too plain without them. A friend of mine has a road race corvette that'll do over 200 mph. He says the BSMs are funcional. At high speeds, windflow tends to go over the fenders, around the windshield, down the doors and under the body creating lift. If you read closely about the C5R, C6 Z06 and C6R you'll see it was a problem they had to deal with in designing those cars. BSMs block the airflow from going under the car reducing lift and creating downforce. I'll never drive that fast but it is a reason for some to have BSMs. I just like the look. 
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
to each his own - I like the protection
Have seen a few idiots open their doors into my Vette and I've been thankful they are on there!
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Have seen a few idiots open their doors into my Vette and I've been thankful they are on there!
my 2 centavos
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