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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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He got my ZR sideskirts
Any pics or links?
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Any pics or links?

Best picture in carbon that I know of (Marks car - Canyon lake)

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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Quik Z06
Best picture in carbon that I know of (Marks car - Canyon lake)

Looks good.

What is the manufacturer's warranty on the clear coat over the carbon fiber? I've seen some aftermarket CF hoods that had issues with the clear peeling off the CF.

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Originally Posted by MSG C5
Looks good.

What is the manufacturer's warranty on the clear coat over the carbon fiber? I've seen some aftermarket CF hoods that had issues with the clear peeling off the CF.

1 year warranty against, fading, peeling, etc.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:16 PM
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how much does that splitter weigh?
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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how much does that splitter weigh?
If I had to guess I would say no more than 2 lbs if that. They are very light.
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
That looks very good - and thanks for taking the time to document the process.
I agree. I was getting ready to order this myself and stumbled on this thread. Your pictures answered all my questions. I have the spiral gray with the carbon creations carbon fiber rear ZR1 matching spoiler. This write up is outstanding. Thank you.
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I agree. I was getting ready to order this myself and stumbled on this thread. Your pictures answered all my questions. I have the spiral gray with the carbon creations carbon fiber rear ZR1 matching spoiler. This write up is outstanding. Thank you.
Thanks man, appreciate it!
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Any pictures yet with the side skirts?

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That looks nice.

Quik ZO6,
Any chance of a C6 version? I would buy one in matte black in an instant.
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Originally Posted by doublec4
Any pictures yet with the side skirts?

...or any status on the revised C5R splitter with the revised vertical supports?
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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I cant tell from the install pics,mabey its my migraine but did you end up taking off the stock valance that hangs down?
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great write up
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I ordered mine yesterday. Again, nice job........
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Originally Posted by murnutz
That looks nice.

Quik ZO6,
Any chance of a C6 version? I would buy one in matte black in an instant.
Im hoping to start a C6 lip or two very soon.


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...or any status on the revised C5R splitter with the revised vertical supports?
Waiting on pix from the manufactuer.
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Originally Posted by upsta8NY
I cant tell from the install pics,mabey its my migraine but did you end up taking off the stock valance that hangs down?
All stock parts (air deflector, left and right outer valances, and fascia close out panels) were re-installed.
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Originally Posted by Gr8Wht
All stock parts (air deflector, left and right outer valances, and fascia close out panels) were re-installed.
Awesome now we just need the skirts installed
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Awesome now we just need the skirts installed
Finished.... Pics hopefully tonight!
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Finished.... Pics hopefully tonight!
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Still waiting!

Lets see some pics of the front lip and side skirts together!
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