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Oct 23, 2005 | 07:32 PM

tompugh

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From: Glen Mills PA

Needs a 'chin guard' to prevent scrape

I need a rub strip or something for the front bumper cover. My drive way is too step and sometimes it wants to scrape the chin and the lower spoiler on the way in and out. It is a horrible sound and it left a mark! Has anyone had this problem? Is there a product out there or something that could be fabbed to act as a 'chin guard'? My car is stock ride height too. I would like to lower it but no way at this point.
I guess I could just tear out the driveway and re-pour it with less angle. But all my neighbors have the same lousy high entrance angle.Thanks for any ideas. Tom

Oct 23, 2005 | 07:37 PM

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Try going out on an angle if you have room.
Otherwise, looks like some concrete work

Oct 23, 2005 | 07:44 PM

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Oct 23, 2005 | 07:48 PM

brownie374

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I have a three car driveway with a steep curb. If I back down it scrapes if I turn around and drive down it does not.

Oct 23, 2005 | 08:02 PM

Z06-JIM

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The Frame Saver / Rocker Rail combo from A & A Corvette works great for that problem!

IMHO, it's a must have for lowered vettes!
Here's the link: https://www.aandacorvette.com/cart/s...sp?MainCatID=5

Oct 23, 2005 | 08:06 PM

1STDROP123

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I Purchased The A&a Frame Saver /rocker Rail Combo Works Great And Very Low Cost Upgrade .

Oct 23, 2005 | 08:15 PM

edensknight

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Steep driveways are a freaking pain.

Oct 23, 2005 | 08:51 PM

Yello95

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Originally Posted by 1STDROP123

I Purchased The A&a Frame Saver /rocker Rail Combo Works Great And Very Low Cost Upgrade .

Same here

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Oct 23, 2005 | 10:33 PM

MY1STPEWTER

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A&A Frame Savers here also.

Oct 23, 2005 | 10:50 PM

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poolhustler

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Same here........A&A !!! Just need time to install them...

Russ...

Oct 23, 2005 | 10:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1STDROP123

I Purchased The A&a Frame Saver /rocker Rail Combo Works Great And Very Low Cost Upgrade .

a must do mod especially for those of us that are lowered

Oct 23, 2005 | 11:05 PM

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b98

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1STDROP123

I Purchased The A&a Frame Saver /rocker Rail Combo Works Great And Very Low Cost Upgrade .

Oct 23, 2005 | 11:53 PM

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Sharp angles are your friends here. I just about go in and out sideways to prevent scraping.

Oct 24, 2005 | 01:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06-JIM

The Frame Saver / Rocker Rail combo from A & A Corvette works great for that problem!
IMHO, it's a must have for lowered vettes!

Sure will save some scrapes on the car.

Oct 25, 2005 | 09:18 PM

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does anyone have any pictures of what their car looks like with the frame savers and rocker rails on?

Oct 25, 2005 | 11:32 PM

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If there is a person that owns a C5 that has never heard that scraping sound, they aren't driving their Vette enough. Everybody has had this problem one time or another. I also bought the A & A pieces, now I just need time to put them on.

Oct 26, 2005 | 12:58 AM

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C5VetteLS1

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Well I'm sold on the "Frame Saver / Rocker Rail combo from A & A Corvette". I'll order mine in the morning

Oct 26, 2005 | 01:04 AM

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powderski13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06-JIM

The Frame Saver / Rocker Rail combo from A & A Corvette works great for that problem!

IMHO, it's a must have for lowered vettes!
Here's the link: https://www.aandacorvette.com/cart/s...sp?MainCatID=5

saved my ride a few times

Oct 26, 2005 | 12:10 PM

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jmushockjr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Splaterman

does anyone have any pictures of what their car looks like with the frame savers and rocker rails on?

Try this link:

http://www.megspace.com/cars/magred/FrameSaver.html

Oct 26, 2005 | 12:57 PM

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Gonzo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by striper

and put tham on

I was leaving an office complex, and my car actually hung up on the HUMP between the road and the building. My back tires actaually lost traction pushing the car over.

A&A frame savers did their job that day, and paid for themselves

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