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Mar 26, 2010 | 04:10 PM

Z0GOON6

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Side molding

how come on some c5z there is a side molding and some dont have it, are people removing them?
side molding
http://z06zone.com/corvette-c5-z06-12.jpg

no side molding
http://www.netcarshow.com/chevrolet/...llpaper_09.htm

Mar 26, 2010 | 04:13 PM

hotwheels57

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...door-line.html

Mar 26, 2010 | 07:07 PM

Mtnvettes

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The BSM (body side molding) was option B84 on the C5s that listed for $75. One chose the option. My 02 does not have the BSM and the Z06 does. Hope this answers your question.

Mar 27, 2010 | 08:59 AM

Blue Blood

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Many of us remove them, cleans up the lines of the car IMHO.

Mar 27, 2010 | 11:05 AM

redvette365

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Many of us remove them, cleans up the lines of the car IMHO.

body side molding makes the car look cheap IMHO.

Mar 27, 2010 | 11:41 AM

RogerZ06

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They protect the door from dings. I would leave them on.

Mar 27, 2010 | 11:49 AM

Milan

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I think the car looks way better with the, on.

No BSMs make it look horrible, especially if you have a non-FRC

Mar 29, 2010 | 11:00 PM

guypilot

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i never thought of that but i just went and looked at my car and it has none...i guess the previous owner removed them.

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Mar 29, 2010 | 11:30 PM

MTPZ06

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I think the car looks way better with the, on.

No BSMs make it look horrible, especially if you have a non-FRC

It's all a matter of opinion, but I think the BSM adds to the lines of the car. On the Z, it looks like its missing something without it.

Mar 29, 2010 | 11:51 PM

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Daluvman

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At this point of owning my Z, I am liking the lines of the BSM on it. I didnt realize until lately it was an RPO. It is purely a matter of opinion and ones idea of what looks good or not.

Mar 30, 2010 | 01:04 AM

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Paul 68

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Daluvman

At this point of owning my Z, I am liking the lines of the BSM on it. I didnt realize until lately it was an RPO. It is purely a matter of opinion and ones idea of what looks good or not.

Mar 30, 2010 | 01:15 AM

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JETZ

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I guess you're never getting a C6!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milan

I think the car looks way better with the, on.

No BSMs make it look horrible, especially if you have a non-FRC

Mar 30, 2010 | 07:33 AM

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danziger

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I'm on the fence about my BSMs... I think the C5Z looks a little cleaner without the BSMs "busying up" the lines.

Mar 30, 2010 | 01:02 PM

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SilverZohsix

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agreed, the frc body style looks waaayyy better w/o the side moldings. it just doesn't flow with the car at all.

Mar 30, 2010 | 01:16 PM

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GFCmgb71

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I took them off and it looks 100x better, i believe it was a $200 option, that what my window sticker says for 2002.

Mar 30, 2010 | 01:29 PM

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Z0GOON6

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I took them off and it looks 100x better, i believe it was a $200 option, that what my window sticker says for 2002.

did you remove them by heating up the glue with a blow dryer and then peeled them off?

Mar 30, 2010 | 03:14 PM

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BSM on C5 = Trump on bad hair day

Apr 16, 2010 | 12:29 PM

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KeyoRacing

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I don't have them on my car but I like them and I'm thinking of adding them to me the cars to plain. I like the lines they seem to add to the car.

Apr 16, 2010 | 01:22 PM

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SmittyChevy

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I was thinking about removing them from my Z, I think they look "out of place" espically with the yellow, just my opinion.

Apr 16, 2010 | 03:38 PM

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DARRYLZO6

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I have them on my Z and personally it adds to the look particularly in black. I also understand that it adds to the aerodynamics of the car. All in all its a matter of personal taste. ( And it helps prevent the dreaded door ding, a big plus!!)

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