2012 Grand Sport Front Splitter
07-09-2018, 05:11 PM
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2012 Grand Sport Front Splitter
Quick Question,has anybody just removed and gone "naked"
Due to speed bumps in my neighborhood,mine was already getting pretty nasty.
I'm on a road trip in Bar Harbor,and really scraped if bad on an incline.
Was thinking of just removing when I get home,as a replacement is just going to get ruined anyway
Due to speed bumps in my neighborhood,mine was already getting pretty nasty.
I'm on a road trip in Bar Harbor,and really scraped if bad on an incline.
Was thinking of just removing when I get home,as a replacement is just going to get ruined anyway
07-09-2018, 06:02 PM
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Strange ...
Usually that 3-piece rubber air dam way underneath the front end gets all ripped up before the front splitter actually gets damaged.
Usually that 3-piece rubber air dam way underneath the front end gets all ripped up before the front splitter actually gets damaged.
07-09-2018, 06:03 PM
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I replaced mine with a factory replacement. I don't think it's the actual splitter that's hitting but a rubber 3 piece unit underneath just behind the splitter. My '13 GS does it regularly... The splitter apparently also helps direct air for cooling I'm pretty sure so I'd definitely have something in it's place.... Good luck.
07-09-2018, 06:05 PM
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BTW .... If you ever replace the front splitter, you might think about getting the ZR1 style splitter instead.
Just a thought ...
Here is my GS with the ZR1 splitter:
Attachment 48339847
Just a thought ...
Here is my GS with the ZR1 splitter:
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07-09-2018, 06:16 PM
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So, another SSB car ... that's great!
The Z06 and the GS use the same OEM front splitter ... I just removed mine and replaced it with the ZR1 style for something different ... My original splitter is still in perfect shape ... I guess I will just hold on to it for ol' time sake
The Z06 and the GS use the same OEM front splitter ... I just removed mine and replaced it with the ZR1 style for something different ... My original splitter is still in perfect shape ... I guess I will just hold on to it for ol' time sake
07-09-2018, 06:27 PM
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So, another SSB car ... that's great!
The Z06 and the GS use the same OEM front splitter ... I just removed mine and replaced it with the ZR1 style for something different ... My original splitter is still in perfect shape ... I guess I will just hold on to it for ol' time sake
The Z06 and the GS use the same OEM front splitter ... I just removed mine and replaced it with the ZR1 style for something different ... My original splitter is still in perfect shape ... I guess I will just hold on to it for ol' time sake
07-10-2018, 08:44 AM
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I pushed it back in place,but definitely need to replace when I get home.
Never really had splitter issues with my old 07 base 😫😫😫
07-10-2018, 08:49 AM
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I see OEM style replacement splitters on Ebay for under 200 bucks
Anyone had any luck with these?
Noticed adds state the need to be painted
Anyone had any luck with these?
Noticed adds state the need to be painted
07-10-2018, 10:10 AM
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07-10-2018, 02:14 PM
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07-10-2018, 03:16 PM
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Here is the ZR1 style front splitter I purchased for my GS ...
$165 with free shipping
Don't fit base model C6
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Came well packaged ...
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$165 with free shipping
Don't fit base model C6
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Came well packaged ...
.
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07-10-2018, 04:50 PM
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[QUOTE=Turbo6TA;1597570412]Here is the ZR1 style front splitter I purchased for my GS ...
$165 with free shipping
Don't fit base model C6
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Came well packaged ...
.[/Thanks for the link,I just bought one.
$165 with free shipping
Don't fit base model C6
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Came well packaged ...
.[/Thanks for the link,I just bought one.
07-10-2018, 04:55 PM
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And the color and texture of that splitter I showed you matches the black plastic around the wheel wells and the rear diffuser on your car.
Really no need to have it refinished, unless you really want to.
Really no need to have it refinished, unless you really want to.
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07-11-2018, 04:01 PM
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Looks to me like the ZR1 style will have an even worse rubbing problem than the GS/Z06 style. And these DO RUB. All you have to do is get down and look at all the scrape marks on them. I should replace mine too.
07-12-2018, 10:20 AM
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07-12-2018, 02:47 PM
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I just cracked my 2013 GS chin. I did not like regular design with the vents with the small plastic pieces - they all broke off.
Fitting a ZR1 design now.
$165 - eBay
JohnA
Fitting a ZR1 design now.
$165 - eBay
JohnA
