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Old 09-21-2018, 02:22 PM
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I took my side skirts off earlier this summer and now I am planning on taking the stripes off to before I put her away this winter. I am hoping it will be a nice change.
Old 09-21-2018, 02:40 PM
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Is the rear spoiler real caravaggio? I'm looking to get one but cant seem to order it from their website. Great looking car btw!
Old 09-21-2018, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DonsLS1
The skirts got to be a pain in the *** because they make it hard to get out of the car. At 52 years old, i have to put my feet kind of far out to avoid hitting them. My only other option was to raise the car, and that wasn't gonna happen!
Good to know about challenges getting out of the car. I've thought about the skirts for ours but wondered if that would be an issue and also worried about jacking the car up (although we have the Elite Engineering rails).
Old 09-21-2018, 06:53 PM
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Just right!
Old 09-22-2018, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by DonsLS1
I removed my BSM, Carbon Fiber side skirts, Grand Sport stripes, and my custom made fender badges. I think it has a much cleaner look.
Looks cleaner and smoother. Spoiler and black top set it off.
Old 09-22-2018, 02:35 PM
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Car looks much better without the skirts and stripes, IMO.
Old 09-22-2018, 07:19 PM
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I think that it looked nice before but...... it looks nicer now.
Old 09-24-2018, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by DonsLS1
are those the C7 carbons? I'm in South florida, i'll make the trip up
Old 09-24-2018, 11:30 PM
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Curious about the side skirts you removed.... brand, how much they stuck out, maybe pics from above?

I ask because I am thinking about installing a set and when I read you struggled not stepping on them it starting concerning me.
Old 09-25-2018, 08:49 AM
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Agreed. Man that's low
No kidding! I bet that thing scrapes worms off the roads!
Old 09-25-2018, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jglassmaker
Curious about the side skirts you removed.... brand, how much they stuck out, maybe pics from above?

I ask because I am thinking about installing a set and when I read you struggled not stepping on them it starting concerning me.
The brand of skirts were APSIS. Beautiful skirts and they fit perfectly. They stuck out about 2'' from the car. Not really a big deal, but at 52 years old, the car as low as it is, and limited space to open the door sometimes, it made quite challenging for me to get out.
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[QUOTE=FourG63 97GST;1598044657]are those the C7 carbons? I'm in South florida, i'll make the trip up [/QUOTE
The brand is APSIS.
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Originally Posted by C5junkyls1
Is the rear spoiler real caravaggio? I'm looking to get one but cant seem to order it from their website. Great looking car btw!
Yes, it's a legit Caravaggio.
Old 09-25-2018, 10:31 AM
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Wait, what is that tiny black circle just above the rear brake ducts? It is in both the new and old photo...
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I liked the skirts, but bsm's are just bad. Great looking ride.
Old 09-25-2018, 12:03 PM
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looks way better. Less is always more
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Old 09-25-2018, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jglassmaker
Wait, what is that tiny black circle just above the rear brake ducts? It is in both the new and old photo...
looks like a mini Jake
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Originally Posted by FourG63 97GST
looks like a mini Jake
Correct. It is a mini jake.



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