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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Why do some vette's have it and some don't?

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:30 AM
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I believe it was an option, mine didn't come from the factory with it on. I also know that alot of people take the BSM's off after they buy the car.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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It's an option. Mine hast it, but it just makes it harder to wax, clean, and dry off the car, so it's comming off in a few weeks.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:46 AM
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I have it as well, I've adapted to it.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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Thanks guys...yea I'm glad mine doesn't have it.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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I like my BSM and I like C5s without them
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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i took mine off, looks clean and smoother. plus it is easier to clean, but had some fad issue. not that bad, but ill have that fixed later
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:26 AM
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some like it,some don't.
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Mine had every option, except BSM.
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