Side cove differences!!
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Side cove differences!!
Okay, Ive always wondered this and can't find the answer anywhere on the net. Some fifth gens have single side scoops, and some have them with two (a long piece in the middle) I know this isnt a yearly thing as Ive seen almost every year of fifth gens single and double. Is it a package thing? Someone please help! Thank you
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Not sure if you are referring to the Body Side Moldings (BSM), however all C5s offered during their run had a single front side cove. Some owners opted to install mesh screens or other decorative/aftermarket enhancement, however the cars rolled out of the factory with the cove open.
The BSM runs up to the side of the cove, however it does not split the cove in two.
Again, not sure if that is what you are referring to...
The BSM runs up to the side of the cove, however it does not split the cove in two.
Again, not sure if that is what you are referring to...
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That single long piece you are referring to was an option from the factory. It is to provide protection from doors being opened against it. You will find many posts on the pros and cons as to the actual looks of them on the C5.
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hmm I dont know about the screens, but yea I think you know what Im getting at.
For example, this pic has one:
http://usera.imagecave.com/corvetteguy/TCsign4_sm3.jpg
..and this has two, they are both the same year and appear to be factory pictures:
http://www.theautochannel.com/media/...tte_coupe2.jpg
So if this is what you are talking about, you are saying all 5ths came out with singles?
For example, this pic has one:
http://usera.imagecave.com/corvetteguy/TCsign4_sm3.jpg
..and this has two, they are both the same year and appear to be factory pictures:
http://www.theautochannel.com/media/...tte_coupe2.jpg
So if this is what you are talking about, you are saying all 5ths came out with singles?
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hmm I dont know about the screens, but yea I think you know what Im getting at.
For example, this pic has one:
http://usera.imagecave.com/corvetteguy/TCsign4_sm3.jpg
..and this has two, they are both the same year and appear to be factory pictures:
http://www.theautochannel.com/media/...tte_coupe2.jpg
So if this is what you are talking about, you are saying all 5ths came out with singles?
For example, this pic has one:
http://usera.imagecave.com/corvetteguy/TCsign4_sm3.jpg
..and this has two, they are both the same year and appear to be factory pictures:
http://www.theautochannel.com/media/...tte_coupe2.jpg
So if this is what you are talking about, you are saying all 5ths came out with singles?
You will find multiple posts on this subject as they have a love/hate relationship with many owners debating the pros/cons. If you have them and want to remove them, they basically peel off and the door and fenders are the same underneath.
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Body side moldings - seems like it is a love it or hate it option on the car. Me, I like the C5 either way.
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