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Old 08-11-2014, 03:10 PM
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heres a custom splitter I made few days ago and few changes to the stance of the car so i figure id share it here

thanks for looking

quick sketch on the planning stage









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Old 08-11-2014, 03:13 PM
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Nice work, looks good and I'm sure it saved some $$$
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Why does your C5 have a C6 logo on it?
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cutout the final design


splitter is almost ready



mounted the piece and "tension" mount on the behind the bumper (not visible) to make it sturdy


mirror finish vinyl wrap the piece

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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
Why does your C5 have a C6 logo on it?
it was original owners idea, bought the car with it on, i just never got around changed it back to C5 badge,

I am planning on painting the whole car real soon, and get the badge holes filled then not run a front badge at all

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Old 08-11-2014, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver ZSTi
it was original owners idea, bought the car with it on, i just never got around changed it back to C5 badge,

I am planning on painting the whole car real soon, and get the badge holes filled then not run a front badge at all
That would be a definite improvement on your already amazing Z.
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thanks man, I never been a fan on badges on most cars

if it wasnt for the stupid holes, it would have been badgeless the same hour I bought the car lol
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Great job!
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I like it! Make me one! Haha!
Old 08-11-2014, 05:03 PM
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Wow, that looks incredible. What material did you use to make it?
Old 08-11-2014, 05:53 PM
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Looks good. What materials did you use for the splitter and the "inside" support? (I was a bit taken aback by the number of fasteners you used on the underside.) Also, whose hood is that? It sort of looks like the ACP hood, but without the additional side louvers.
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What material?

I actually like the C6 badge on it. Looks better than the C5 in my opinion.
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thanks for the compliments, much apprecaited

Originally Posted by dbgoodwin
Wow, that looks incredible. What material did you use to make it?
thanks man
its made out of 1/4 inches thick Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)

Originally Posted by wamara
Looks good. What materials did you use for the splitter and the "inside" support? (I was a bit taken aback by the number of fasteners you used on the underside.) Also, whose hood is that? It sort of looks like the ACP hood, but without the additional side louvers.
thanks, hahaah yup I over did the whole fasteners thing. I could have used alot less fasteners but its the first one I made so made sure its sturdy as possible. Instead of using "tension rod" to on the front like most front splitter, i had them on the back,

my good friend has been experimenting with carbon fiber/kevlar overlays I might just have him CF this thing to make it even more nicer, I will also correct the fastener when i have time wrench again

the hood is a full Carbon Fiber ACP World challenge,
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What material?

I actually like the C6 badge on it. Looks better than the C5 in my opinion.
ABS with carbon fiber vinyl wrap
c6 badge looks nicer but i love cars badgeless better

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Originally Posted by NukeC5
Nice work, looks good and I'm sure it saved some $$$
thanks man, it wasnt that bad, def alot cheaper than brand front lips out there, but money wasnt the issue, i wanted something subtle yet aggressive enough and wanted it my way


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I like it! Make me one! Haha!
thanks, me too hah

if the price is right i will ahahha

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Old 08-11-2014, 07:38 PM
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Where did you buy the ABS sheet?
Old 08-11-2014, 07:47 PM
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Splitter looks nice...and I like the badge too, you should leave it.
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Where does one get this material? Seems like a fun project!

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Freakin genius. If you really wanted to get crazy you could add adjustable rods to the front. Where does one buy ABS sheets?
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Very nicely done. Will check back to see if you post up where you got the material.
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Ebay sells all kinds of ABS sheets. I've bought 4'×8' -1/16" sheet for rear liner extensions. 1/8" thick sheet for battery den cover. Let me search and I'll post my finds. Great job on the splitter. Looks awesome.


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