C5 body lines question
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Correct. My original post mentioning dealer "add ons" meant they ordered the car with BSM option. They did not install them at the dealership.
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Nailed it.I'd be willing to wager that the C5 didn't come off the drafting table with BSMs in the blueprint. I'm sure the bean counters added them to add a few $$$ to the bottom line.
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You funny Dawktah Jones... Me lik-ee my BSMs. The resulting breakup of the turbulence coming from the front fender vent by the BSM results in an additional 30 ft-lbs of torque and creates more downpressure on the car which give additional bite to the tires when on WOT. Plus it keeps Granny from dinging my doors as an additional side effect. 
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Most were factory installed, not dealer and were ordered as an option as stated. I like them, but my current 03 Anniv Edition convertible looks just like the one in your example (without). I wish it did have them, but I'm not adding them. I have to admit it's easier to wash and wax without them.
Factory installed and I like them. Was actually a high priority when shopping for mine.
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I bought a 02 without them, figured I'd add them myself later. After getting used to to looking at it without the moldings I now feel it has a sleeker and sportier look without the moldings. The vehicle color may play into for me, my car is yellow. But I feel my previous car a 03 AE looked better with them. I guess it's whatever looks good to u. The good thing is you can't go wrong either way.
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like people said, it was a factory option. my 04 was one of the few that didn't have them. the vast majority of them were ordered with the moldings. and the vast majority have taken them off.
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