Newbie C5 question
10-23-2004, 08:25 AM
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I believe you are asking about the BSM ... or Body Side Moldings. It was an option and alot of members have removed them also. They do however, protect the doors from dings.
10-23-2004, 08:46 AM
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The BSM's go from behind the front wheel to the back edge of the door on each side. Is this what you're referring to?
I have them and love them, but that's why they are an option--get what you like.
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I have them and love them, but that's why they are an option--get what you like.
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10-23-2004, 09:28 AM
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Its the body side molding, an option on the C5's. Some like it, some don't. IMO, it looks good on some colors.
10-23-2004, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by cweed
Why do some C5's have a fin going through the little scoop behind front wheels while others have no fin going through it?? Sorry, newbie here.... 
10-23-2004, 10:09 AM
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10-23-2004, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by cweed
yes they do look like moldings, i personally dont like them either.... shopping for my vette and was just wondering, thanks!
10-23-2004, 10:59 AM
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10-23-2004, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cweed
yes they do look like moldings, i personally dont like them either.... shopping for my vette and was just wondering, thanks!
10-23-2004, 06:39 PM
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I have a Black coupe with BSM and I really like the look. Had I bought the car new I might not have thrown in the extra money for them but either way welcome to the forum and enjoy!!!!!
10-24-2004, 10:44 AM
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Thank you for such a warm welcome!! 
I've been very busy shopping. So far, I found a 1997 local to me in black, which is my color of choice, about 65k miles for about 16k. The only drawback is that it is an automatic and I've been really hoping for a manual, but it is so difficult to find one that meets all my requirements
Again, thank you all for the welcome, I cant wait to be driving my new vette!
I've been very busy shopping. So far, I found a 1997 local to me in black, which is my color of choice, about 65k miles for about 16k. The only drawback is that it is an automatic and I've been really hoping for a manual, but it is so difficult to find one that meets all my requirements
Again, thank you all for the welcome, I cant wait to be driving my new vette!
10-27-2004, 11:49 PM
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Love my BSM'S !!!
Being the Corvette is a "car magnet" in parking lots, is good protection for all those other cars who just HAVE to park next to us no matter how far away we park from others! 