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C7Carbon | GTX side skirt set for C5 Corvette | Let us know what you think!!

Old 01-16-2018, 09:51 PM
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Default C7Carbon | GTX side skirt set for C5 Corvette | Let us know what you think!!

We are excited to introduce our latest side skirt set for the C5 Corvette that is in the works. The GTX side skirt set for the C5, currently going through the design phase and we would love to hear your thoughts. Let's make the best side skirt set tailored for what you are looking for!

item link: http://www.c7carbon.com/for-c5-corve...on-fiber-p-677


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Let us know what you think!
Old 01-16-2018, 11:05 PM
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How about an original design? Something clean and simple? That is just another replica C6 ZR1 skirt with the very odd C7Z "step" in the middle, which looked weird to begin with.
Old 01-16-2018, 11:27 PM
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Agreed. I’m sure it would look better, as a finished product, but something uniquely “C7Carbon” would be better than mirroring side skirts that look more like they belong on a C7. I appreciate that you guys are still creating new parts for the C5 though - that is very cool.
Old 01-17-2018, 12:20 AM
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Not a side skirt guy TBH. And this one doesn't do anything for me, particularly the lead into the rear wheel well.
Old 01-17-2018, 01:47 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys, we really appreciate it!
Old 01-17-2018, 07:46 PM
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looks like a running board. needs to be less bulky, smoother
Old 01-19-2018, 12:16 AM
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I agree it is too boring and a wanna be C7 style that frankly does not work on the C5.

Want to be original? Integrate a rocker panel scoop into it. Not one that looks like the Z06 style, but a unique design. It can overlay on the existing rocker section or replace.

Obviously that wouldn't work on cars with the Z06 screens so make the base design modular so you can sell a basic skirt, or an optional upgrade with the rocker extension, and/or front and rear wheelwell leads. It could end up being multiple pieces designed to work individually or as a complete set.
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The part I do not care for in that design is the area that goes from the horizontal portion of the side skirt up into the rear fender well. I know a number of the current side skirts use the same design, but I just never cared for that look, even if it is used for structural stability.

If something could be produced that did away with that portion but still kept the rigidity in place, I could be very interested in the product.
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Looks good but I see one glaring aesthetic error.

The rear of the skirt clashes with the shape of the rear brake duct.

​​​​​​If theres any way to form the rear of that to play nicely with that duct shape that'd be awesome.

Love how it ties into the wheel well. Good rock chip preventer.
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personally I like the design I just don't think it flows very well with the looks of the c5... for sake of being a little different maybe you could reverse it and have the rear of the skirt stick out more and then taper in as it gets near the front, and maybe offer the option to get them with or without the fender spats

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Old 09-24-2018, 10:58 PM
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the step out in the middle of the door disrupts the flow of the skirt
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Thanks again for the feedback, its much appreciated!

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