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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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I have a 2003 50th. AE coupe and I was wondering what years have the 'body side moulding' My car came without it, and I was wondering why so many folks who've taken it off? Personally I don't care for it.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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I have a 99 and don't have them but I wish I did I like them.... To me it adds a racer line to the car. This has come up a number of times on as far as I can see. However a lot of people do take them off.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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It was an option, I've had 2 C5's and it wasn't on either one.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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My 01 has them and i just bought an 04 and it does not have them.I do like them. I think they make the vette alittle sharper but i dont think im going to put them on my 04. I dont know mabey someday.Its pretty nice without them also.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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BSM were optional on all models...I like them a lot on mine. Indy
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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I paid extra to get them when I ordered my 2004 Z06, and I am going to leave them on.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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BSM were optional on all models...I like them a lot on mine. Indy
I tend to like mine also.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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I have them on mine and like them. I personally think they look just as good either way. I think most people take them off because they're bored with their car's look and its a cheap mod. There's not much point in arguing if it looks better or not anymore than arguing one car color looks better than another.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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As said they were offered on all years, As far as I go, I like it both ways, with or with out, I took mine off after having the car 2 years and I think my car looks a lot better without.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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I like them both ways. I have them on my 2001. The are too low to protect against most car doors, but they at least give some protection if parking next to another Corvette.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 11:49 PM
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I have them on mine, and hate 'em haha
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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A forum member took hers off and sent them to me,I love them.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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I ordered my 2003 with them on and prefer to have them. The Vette looks good with or without them so it is really just personal preference.
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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I will keep mine. I like the looks and extra protection from dings.

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Originally Posted by Rich-L
I will keep mine. I like the looks and extra protection from dings.


What protection? These cars are so low that it will only protect you if you park next to a go-kart with doors.

Personally, for looks, I think
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I like em.......

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I like them and had them on my 02 and now the 04...
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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I'm still on the fence about removing mine, they came on my '04 and I'm not sure whether or not to take them off...
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluefire
What protection? These cars are so low that it will only protect you if you park next to a go-kart with doors.
I totally agree with you! They are mostly for looks. I really didn't like them, so I took my body side "moldings" off. I think the smooth look is much better.
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Anything stuck on with 3m double side does not belong on a Vette.

Now a poll was done awhile back. Like or Dislike. Came up like 50/50. So i guess if you like um fine,

I took mine off the 1st day I bought my 04 CLE.
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