w/ everything Y2K said. 
Ha...I know that feeling well 
C5R front spoiler question
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C5R front spoiler question
I am fraid it too low to the ground for a lowered stock bolt Z06. I wonder how many inches clearance from the ground for a lowered stock car. I usually hit the spring shield, that provided air to the radiator, when entering the drive way. I don't know if C5R front spoiler will be ok?
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St. Jude Donor '03
The spoiler actually has slightly more ground clearance then the center section of the stock airdam.....but, remember it sticks out forward a lot more, so it can be more of a hinderence in driveway approaches or going up any steep angle.
The spoiler does tolerate low speed scraping pretty well, so if you do occasionally scrape it, no big deal..but the key is slow and occasional.
Also, be prepared to repaint it and fix the chips and scrapes in it once a year or so. It is a magnet for stone chips, and chances are good you'll bounce it off at least 1 parking curb before you learn not to park like that anymore.
Mine has survived the last 2 seasons (approx 20k miles), and my car is way lower than stock, but it's seen it's share of abuse, and overall, I'm surprised how well it's held up.
The spoiler does tolerate low speed scraping pretty well, so if you do occasionally scrape it, no big deal..but the key is slow and occasional.
Also, be prepared to repaint it and fix the chips and scrapes in it once a year or so. It is a magnet for stone chips, and chances are good you'll bounce it off at least 1 parking curb before you learn not to park like that anymore.
Mine has survived the last 2 seasons (approx 20k miles), and my car is way lower than stock, but it's seen it's share of abuse, and overall, I'm surprised how well it's held up.
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I am fraid it too low to the ground for a lowered stock bolt Z06. I wonder how many inches clearance from the ground for a lowered stock car. I usually hit the spring shield, that provided air to the radiator, when entering the drive way. I don't know if C5R front spoiler will be ok?
If you hit the spring sheild then you will rip the spoiler off. the Spring shield is back 12 -14 inches from the front of the spoiler.
I have 4" of gound clearance in the front of the spoiler to the ground.
The ACIs will or should have a bit more.
I run a GM T1 suppension which is about 1" lower then stock normal ride height
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St. Jude Donor '05
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St. Jude Donor '06
ditto...hit a curb on mine too... my car is slammed on stock bolts, there is about 3" clearance for me in the front... approach any bump sideways and you'll be fine. but they doo look great, can't argue with that!
Aj
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I got a quote to fix and repaint mine because of the one time where you learn not to ever park like that again. 
$250 to fix the crack, sand the entire piece down and repaint. I was also quoted $100-$150 if it was new and just needed paint.
$250 to fix the crack, sand the entire piece down and repaint. I was also quoted $100-$150 if it was new and just needed paint.
