Grand Sport fender stripes
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Grand Sport fender stripes
Hi... I didn't order the Heritage package for the new 2012 GS I have on order because the only part of that $1200 package that I might have wanted was fender stripes (still not sure if I even want them). So if I want to buy and have those stripes installed, where would I go to buy them?? I see them as just decals from a number of places for $40 for the pair but it seems I also have seen them as a genuine GM accessory for closer to $400... Am I correct about that latter part?? I can't seem to find again where I thought I found that before... And are the $40 decals OK or should I only buy the genuine parts?? What do the genuine parts have to offer for so much money???? Assuming of course I've even correct about them being that expensive... And if you do a clear bra, should the stripes go on before or after the bra??? thanks... bob...
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The seats are just Embroidered with GRAND SPORT VS the Cross flags which IMO is much nicer. Anyway I would stay away from the $40 decals as they are just that Stickers.
The ones from the factory are clear coated and very high quality. You can find them on forum for around 300$. Just post up and you will get responses depending on what color you want. Grey, red or Silver are OEM GM colors avilable. I bought silver but would like to trade for a set of Greys
I also opted for the non heritage package on my new 2012 order and agree the option price is way overpriced.
The ones from the factory are clear coated and very high quality. You can find them on forum for around 300$. Just post up and you will get responses depending on what color you want. Grey, red or Silver are OEM GM colors avilable. I bought silver but would like to trade for a set of Greys
I also opted for the non heritage package on my new 2012 order and agree the option price is way overpriced.
Last edited by studiovette; 04-04-2012 at 05:56 PM.
#6
Racer
I will bet if mine, which were installed at a custom graphic shop, were next to factory, you'd have a hard time telling the difference, except mine are two color, red and silver, and $80 installed. Guaranteed 7 years against fade or peel.
And they are what they are. GM's aren't painted on either.
And they are what they are. GM's aren't painted on either.
#7
Drifting
Hi... I didn't order the Heritage package for the new 2012 GS I have on order because the only part of that $1200 package that I might have wanted was fender stripes (still not sure if I even want them). So if I want to buy and have those stripes installed, where would I go to buy them?? I see them as just decals from a number of places for $40 for the pair but it seems I also have seen them as a genuine GM accessory for closer to $400... Am I correct about that latter part?? I can't seem to find again where I thought I found that before... And are the $40 decals OK or should I only buy the genuine parts?? What do the genuine parts have to offer for so much money???? Assuming of course I've even correct about them being that expensive... And if you do a clear bra, should the stripes go on before or after the bra??? thanks... bob...
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Pro
I have the OEM hash marks on my GS. My GS came with the Heritage pkg but I installed the hash marks myself. At the time I wasn't sure I liked them.
One difference on the OEM stripes might be that the Corvette flags are embedded into the stripes.
One difference on the OEM stripes might be that the Corvette flags are embedded into the stripes.
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Melting Slicks
I got the stripes from CORVETTEMODS1.......
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Last edited by Speedforhire; 03-21-2012 at 03:57 PM.
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We offer five different versions of high quality fender stripes if anyone needs a set that is done right and easy to install:
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#11
Race Director
I used some auto grade vinyl for ours, 30.00 for both sides done by a window tint guy. They are 2 colors as well. Your correct the GM ones are way too high. The most notable difference is the GM ones have a little cross flag on them, that's the easiest quickest way to know if they aren't from GM. It wasn't worth the money difference to me, but some are purist. I also liked mine much better with them on the car. It's a personal preference deal. To me they make the car look a little meaner or more of a competition car. The whole do I or don't I use them has pretty much been beat to death on this forum.
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I will bet if mine, which were installed at a custom graphic shop, were next to factory, you'd have a hard time telling the difference, except mine are two color, red and silver, and $80 installed. Guaranteed 7 years against fade or peel.
And they are what they are. GM's aren't painted on either.
And they are what they are. GM's aren't painted on either.
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Thread Starter
Thanks for all the responses but I still have the following question... If I decided I wanted the GM stripes, can I buy them from a dealer??? Or was the only way to get the original GM version to buy them as part of the heritage package???? Is it a GM accessory I can buy from GM now??? Or not????
And regarding the one poster who had the set of silver stripes, thanks but if I get them I would likely get white to go on the Crystal Red Tint car I have on order...
thanks... bob..
And regarding the one poster who had the set of silver stripes, thanks but if I get them I would likely get white to go on the Crystal Red Tint car I have on order...
thanks... bob..
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Thanks for all the responses but I still have the following question... If I decided I wanted the GM stripes, can I buy them from a dealer??? Or was the only way to get the original GM version to buy them as part of the heritage package???? Is it a GM accessory I can buy from GM now??? Or not????
And regarding the one poster who had the set of silver stripes, thanks but if I get them I would likely get white to go on the Crystal Red Tint car I have on order...
thanks... bob..
And regarding the one poster who had the set of silver stripes, thanks but if I get them I would likely get white to go on the Crystal Red Tint car I have on order...
thanks... bob..
Any dealer or vendor on here who sells oem GM parts csn sell them to you. As I posted easrlier white is not a color available from the factory so you would have to go with aftermarket stripes .
#17
Melting Slicks
Factory colors are CG, Red, Silver & Pearl White.......Any vender can get them for you.
BTW! The CG oem stripes would look the best on a CRM car..........but I chose black!
BTW! The CG oem stripes would look the best on a CRM car..........but I chose black!
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Instructor
Thanks for all the responses but I still have the following question... If I decided I wanted the GM stripes, can I buy them from a dealer??? Or was the only way to get the original GM version to buy them as part of the heritage package???? Is it a GM accessory I can buy from GM now??? Or not????
And regarding the one poster who had the set of silver stripes, thanks but if I get them I would likely get white to go on the Crystal Red Tint car I have on order...
thanks... bob..
And regarding the one poster who had the set of silver stripes, thanks but if I get them I would likely get white to go on the Crystal Red Tint car I have on order...
thanks... bob..
When I bought mine, I saw that there were aftermarket stripe kits out there, but since it was a brand new car, it was important to me to remain stock on those stripes. They do have the Chevrolet logo on them, which is something the aftermarket stripes won't have due to copyright law. I think both look wonderful. You're also going to get a lot more attention WITH the stripes than without because it is something that sets the car apart from others. I drove mine with and without and you put the stripes on there and all of a sudden people are interested. Good luck with your decision.
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Yes. You can get them from the dealer. I did the exact same thing as you. I bought my GS off the lot and it was one that didn't have the heritage package. I definitely wanted the hash marks, so I ordered them from the dealer and the dealer installed them at no charge. These strips do have a part number and you can order them from the parts department.
When I bought mine, I saw that there were aftermarket stripe kits out there, but since it was a brand new car, it was important to me to remain stock on those stripes. They do have the Chevrolet logo on them, which is something the aftermarket stripes won't have due to copyright law. I think both look wonderful. You're also going to get a lot more attention WITH the stripes than without because it is something that sets the car apart from others. I drove mine with and without and you put the stripes on there and all of a sudden people are interested. Good luck with your decision.
When I bought mine, I saw that there were aftermarket stripe kits out there, but since it was a brand new car, it was important to me to remain stock on those stripes. They do have the Chevrolet logo on them, which is something the aftermarket stripes won't have due to copyright law. I think both look wonderful. You're also going to get a lot more attention WITH the stripes than without because it is something that sets the car apart from others. I drove mine with and without and you put the stripes on there and all of a sudden people are interested. Good luck with your decision.
If I get them I would most likely get the white stripe as the car color is Crystal Red Tint... Anyone have an opinion about that???
Again, John, thanks for the help... bob...