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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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Hello,

Which of the available front splitters/lips provides the best ground clearance?

Anyone tried mounting corner splitters on a vette?

Dan
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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The shortest, full-width splitters come from Quik Z06. They have the C5R and Vortex. Mine's the Vortex. Lowered all the way on stock bolts, I have 4-1/2 inches of clearance in front.

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I had a Vortex sold it before I put it on. I did not want to sacrifice the ground clearance.
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Another vote for vortex.

The Ground clearance on flat surfaces is the same as it would be with the factory, however the ground clearance forward of the center air dam is about 1-1.5" less than without. Just keep in mind approach angles and you'll be fine.
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Originally Posted by Hamlet
Hello,

Which of the available front splitters/lips provides the best ground clearance?

Anyone tried mounting corner splitters on a vette?

Dan
Canards ?

3" ground clearance to the bottom of the splitter.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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