Newb with question
Dec 29, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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hey all,
My name is mike, and I LUV Vettes. Why do some Vettes have that side trim molding while others of the same year do not?
Dec 29, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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97 – 04 could be ordered with or without BSM
Dec 29, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Dec 29, 2004 | 06:08 PM
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Welcome
97 – 04 could be ordered with or without BSM
Dec 29, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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BSM = body side moulding. And it's a personal choice. Some like it and some think it ruins the clean lines. But yes, it was just an available option. Zuti
Welcome and enjoy the forum... if you need to know something, somebody here will know the answer.
Dec 29, 2004 | 06:13 PM
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thanx guys. I wasnt sure if it was part of some special pkg.
Dec 29, 2004 | 06:17 PM
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Dec 29, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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thanx guys. I wasnt sure if it was part of some special pkg.
It is! BSMs are part of the grocery getter parking lot protection package. I think it only comes with the A4s and 2.73s.
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Dec 29, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Dec 29, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Dec 29, 2004 | 07:16 PM
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Welcome aboard, the Vette looks good either way
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Dec 29, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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It is! BSMs are part of the grocery getter parking lot protection package. I think it only comes with the A4s and 2.73s.
Here we go again
Dec 29, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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It is! BSMs are part of the grocery getter parking lot protection package. I think it only comes with the A4s and 2.73s.
I have the A4 and the 2.73 and the BSM so I can't disagree. My opinion is that the car looks better
with them.
My previous C5 (97) was A4 and it didn't have BSM and I always wished that it did.
Dec 29, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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do not have BSM......wished I did, but if I had them, I would be wishing I did not....
Dec 29, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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Must be BSM day. 2nd thread I've seen in the last 5 minutes.
Dec 29, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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Dec 29, 2004 | 11:25 PM
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It is! BSMs are part of the grocery getter parking lot protection package. I think it only comes with the A4s and 2.73s.
lol i think they look good either way, definately wouldnt be a deal breaker in my book
Dec 29, 2004 | 11:46 PM
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It is! BSMs are part of the grocery getter parking lot protection package.
Don't forget the extra aerodynamic downforce they provide.
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Dec 30, 2004 | 12:44 AM
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Welcome to the Forum!
Looks like others have pretty well covered you question.