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Old 03-25-2015, 10:38 PM
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So what do you do when these, almost inevitably, get torn up and broken? Is it possible to get them off and replace them?
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So what do you do when these, almost inevitably, get torn up and broken? Is it possible to get them off and replace them?
Hi,
Its pretty hard to tear them up and wear them out, but if you do and they need replacement just pry them off like we did in the test video on a C6 Fang which is half the length of a C7 Fang.
Watch the video at bottom of page.
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/See-t...n-Action-.html

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Thanks Christian.
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How do they attach to the skid plates? In the photo it looks like you supply some adhesive?

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EDIT: Disregard, watched the installation video.

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Originally Posted by OVERULD
How do they attach to the skid plates? In the photo it looks like you supply some adhesive?

BJ

EDIT: Disregard, watched the installation video.
See my post #7, has some pics of my install. This is a link to a PDF with some added extra items and pics that may be of interest: http://netwelding.com/Skid_Pad_Protector.pdf
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Old 04-24-2015, 01:58 AM
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Thanks again Jerry for the nice installation write up!
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Sorry to hear that the C7 has the same radiator support problem as the C6. I have the fangs on my GS. They won't save you from a big hit. Only you can do that by being aware/careful. But, they will help with scraping the supports. Better to scrape the plastic than the actual aluminum piece.
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finally installed my fangs
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Hi george vee:
Thank you for nice pic.
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I didn't think I needed these. Then I went over a speed bump that didn't seem that high, but I scraped the radiator supports on the way down. So I ordered and installed the fangs and, of course, haven't scraped anything since.

But they're cheap insurance, so definitely recommended. I seriously suggest using an oscillating multi-tool to sand off the paint, though. Doing that all by hand would be way too much work.
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Originally Posted by meyerweb
I didn't think I needed these. Then I went over a speed bump that didn't seem that high, but I scraped the radiator supports on the way down. So I ordered and installed the fangs and, of course, haven't scraped anything since.

But they're cheap insurance, so definitely recommended. I seriously suggest using an oscillating multi-tool to sand off the paint, though. Doing that all by hand would be way too much work.
Hi Meyerweb:
Thank you for your kind words and your business
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Hmm. Wish I knew about these years ago for my C6. I'll buy a set for the C7 when I get it next year.
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Hi LS3 MN6:

We"ll have the C7 Fangs waiting for you

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Originally Posted by Virtual Geezer
I had Fangs on my C5 coupe. Easy to install and look 100% OE. GM should install these at the factory!

It looks like the C7 Fangs install with adhesive -- the white zip ties you see in the pic just help hold the black Fang in place until the adhesive cures. Then the zip ties are discarded.
Great recommendation. Thank you
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Hi Bunk: thank you for nice words

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Great recommendation. Thank you
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Fangs not only look good, they also are great protection.

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Fangs from SacCityCorvette provide the best possible protection available for your front skid Plates/Lower Radiator support on your C5/C6/C7 Corvette.
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Will these reduce ground clearance?

I plan to get my car xpeled so that I can just run it through an automatic car wash... The clearance of the carwash is probably around 3-3.5inches. Was wondering if that will be an issue with this product. Please advise. Thanks!!!

Please let me know if you have any shots before and after of the installed fangs. Point of view set to what you would see if you were laying down and looking into the car underside
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Originally Posted by Bui
Will these reduce ground clearance?

I plan to get my car xpeled so that I can just run it through an automatic car wash... The clearance of the carwash is probably around 3-3.5inches. Was wondering if that will be an issue with this product. Please advise. Thanks!!!

Please let me know if you have any shots before and after of the installed fangs. Point of view set to what you would see if you were laying down and looking into the car underside
They are only ~1/8 inch thick so really no loss in clearance. Below is a pick of mine during installation on my C7 and the damage I had on my C6! Great product.





C6 Scrapped Skid Pad, Skid Pad Part, C7 Protector FANG Installed

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