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Oct 11, 2006 | 07:20 PM

#41

Vega$Vette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by newyiddy20

i like them and they are functional too,they aid the laminar side airflow

And you get 20-25 rwhp

Oct 11, 2006 | 07:24 PM

#42

newyiddy20

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vega$Vette

And you get 20-25 rwhp

its quite true......

Oct 11, 2006 | 07:36 PM

#43

bryanZ06

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From: Georgia

I can't stand BSM's.

Oct 11, 2006 | 07:39 PM

#44

dndrsn

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From: Fishin' Pole FL

I think you should beat them off the side of your car with the same Baseball Bat that we beat the Dead Horse with.

Oct 11, 2006 | 07:50 PM

#45

65GGvert

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From: Kannapolis NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Likesvettes

Once again let me point out that they are not even available on the C6 from the factory. What does that tell you?

Not much, you can't get C5 wheels from the factory on C6's either. You also can't get the FRC style rear window either. Doesn't mean they are bad on the C5. Probably didn't put them on to save money.

Oct 11, 2006 | 08:11 PM

#46

81c3

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From: Communist Colorado

I wouldnt own a C5 without them. If I bought one without them, I'd have a set installed. The doors are way too plain & look like something is missing......jmho

Oct 11, 2006 | 10:01 PM

#47

charlene

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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13

I like the bsm"s on my car.

Oct 11, 2006 | 10:32 PM

#48

Yello95

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Dittmer

I like the BSMs on all model C5s. Both in style as well as functionality.

For you who state the car is cleaner without them, why don't you replace your Sport Seats with the standard plain ones, the HUD buttons with the filler panel, your Ride Select panel with a plain one, and toss out the floor mats. Then your interior will also look cleaner.

Sorry in advance. I just couldn't resist.

No offense...okay?

I'm pretty sure noone got offended...actually, that was pretty darn funny...not logical ...but funny

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Oct 12, 2006 | 12:13 PM

#49

Ron Dittmer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yello95

I'm pretty sure noone got offended...actually, that was pretty darn funny...not logical ...but funny

I have difficulty understanding why some people will take off the BSMs to get a "clean" look, then paint interior trim parts, add chrome tail light trim and chrome "Corvette" insert things and other aftermarket items that take away from the "Clean" look. Each to his own though.

"Stock" is my preference, adding only subtle items.
- exhaust plate with C5 emblem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/C5-Co...35351369QQrdZ1
- emblem decal on air bridge
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=8060154206
- "Corvette" name on wheels
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevy...spagenameZWDVW

Oct 12, 2006 | 12:53 PM

#50

dndrsn

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From: Fishin' Pole FL

Should I "wave" at C5's with the Body Side Moulding?

Oct 12, 2006 | 01:31 PM

#51

btchn99

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From: "Never play games with a bitch who can play them better" NE PA

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dndrsn

Should I "wave" at C5's with the Body Side Moulding?

You should

WAVE at ALL vettes..

Even if you don't like the way their car looks---it's still a vette..

(that includes with bsm)

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Oct 12, 2006 | 01:35 PM

#52

Lancer033

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From: Norfolk VA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vega$Vette

And you get 20-25 rwhp

actually he's correct about the aerodynamics. they control the air flow along the side of the car and add a SLIGHT amount of downforce, unfortunately, it's not enough for any of us to notice unless you can get your car into GM's wind tunnel.

Oct 12, 2006 | 04:54 PM

#53

charlene

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From: monroeville pa

St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Dittmer

Gee i have all that stuff on my car except the exhaust plate no room for that on my corsa system.

Oct 12, 2006 | 04:55 PM

#54

CCA Corvette Parts

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50/50 as of this post...now thats funny

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Oct 16, 2006 | 10:35 PM

#55

Yello95

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Willfulone

50/50 as of this post...now thats funny

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Oct 16, 2006 | 10:37 PM

#56

Z0SLIK

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From: Hoover Alabama

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ta-taaa

I think it looks great myself.. but without it, it looks real clean!

Oct 16, 2006 | 11:05 PM

#57

rickko

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From: San Diego

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthy4

... I actually like it better on the coupe and less on the convert. ...

Hahaa, funny how subjective this is to each of us.

I think just the opposite as Stealthy4. They look good on converts with top down but add too many lines to the coupe IMO.