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02-14-2016, 11:21 AM
#41
Drifting
Agreed 100%. All the blackout and tape in the world isn't going to make the stock Stingray grille look as good as the Z06 one. They should offer it as a factory option, or just get rid of the Stingray one all together.
02-15-2016, 07:16 PM
#43
Drifting
02-17-2016, 12:08 AM
#45
Instructor
02-17-2016, 09:38 AM
#46
Le Mans Master
Performance Corvettes....forum vendor takes the oem part, sands it and paints it for 249.00 plus shipping...Johnny is a really good guy....I destroyed my expensive and beautiful RPI front splitter...I didn't want to spend big bucks on something that was gonna take a beating and then I found Johnnys ad....not on the Forum but on amazon...I call them disposable splitters.....I just ordered my 3rd one......I only back into parking spaces now...I learn slowly
...and yes it is CF metallic
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02-17-2016, 09:51 AM
#47
Le Mans Master
I love the new look. The job wasn't hard, just a little tedious when you get to all the little plastic tabs that hold the grill to the bumper cover. I did take the opportunity to vacuum/blow out all the trapped bugs! A second send of hands was helpful so thank you to my buddy Turk/T6/TheDogfather...whatever he goes by on here 
Last edited by Kracka; 02-17-2016 at 09:52 AM.
05-21-2016, 09:15 AM
#48
Just finished swapping my new Z06 grille on my AW C7 Z51 and it looks gorgeous. Now that it's on though, I'm wondering about the brake duct openings. Without the "screen" in front, seems like it would be easy for bigger items to now get sucked in. Is this something I need to worry about?
Last edited by RidgebackKing; 05-21-2016 at 09:16 AM.
05-21-2016, 09:23 AM
#49
Melting Slicks
Ordered mine from Gene at Cultrag. You can't beat the look. So much better over stock. The blackout mod/ newer blacked out grill is NO comparison to the Z06 Grill.
Last edited by ssidekickbp; 05-21-2016 at 09:26 AM.
05-21-2016, 09:52 AM
#50
Just finished swapping my new Z06 grille on my AW C7 Z51 and it looks gorgeous. Now that it's on though, I'm wondering about the brake duct openings. Without the "screen" in front, seems like it would be easy for bigger items to now get sucked in. Is this something I need to worry about?
05-22-2016, 11:36 AM
#51
Heel & Toe
I have a 2014 Non-Z51 A6 and am planning to order the Z06 Grille and Brake Duct Kit.
Is it easier to do the Grille Mod with the front wheels on the ground or perhaps with them raised?
For the Non-Z51s, do the Brake Ducts get mounted while the bumper is off or after it is reinstalled? Do the ducts bolt right up or is there some trimming involved?
Is it easier to do the Grille Mod with the front wheels on the ground or perhaps with them raised?
For the Non-Z51s, do the Brake Ducts get mounted while the bumper is off or after it is reinstalled? Do the ducts bolt right up or is there some trimming involved?
05-22-2016, 12:02 PM
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Up on a ramp is good to get at all the bolts to remove the nose. With the nose off, you can put on the ducts very easily, especially up on the ramps.
I don't know about the trimming as I have the Z51 and it came with the ducts.
Elmer
I don't know about the trimming as I have the Z51 and it came with the ducts.
Elmer
05-22-2016, 08:46 PM
#53
Heel & Toe
05-23-2016, 08:18 AM
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I loved the Z06 grill too. I got my grill free...with my $87k Z06.
05-23-2016, 09:33 AM
#56
Advanced
Did the swap this weekend but the tabs next to the headlights on my car would not let loose without a ton of leverage. One side ended up dropping (after I got it loose I had it propped up to stop it from falling onto the floor) and it caused too much tension and creased the other side against the hood (pinching and peeling the paint on the edge). I'm pretty pissed about it but I guess that's a lesson learned. The spot is about 1/4 of an inch long so will touch it up and carry on.
Last edited by chrsschb; 05-23-2016 at 09:34 AM.
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05-23-2016, 12:13 PM
#58
Melting Slicks
Did the swap this weekend but the tabs next to the headlights on my car would not let loose without a ton of leverage. One side ended up dropping (after I got it loose I had it propped up to stop it from falling onto the floor) and it caused too much tension and creased the other side against the hood (pinching and peeling the paint on the edge). I'm pretty pissed about it but I guess that's a lesson learned. The spot is about 1/4 of an inch long so will touch it up and carry on.
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11-20-2017, 05:19 PM
#59
Advanced
Just to let you know the standard aero panel does not fit the Z06 grille. You'll either need a Z06 license plate bracket or a Z06 aero panel and either will need the new retainers. I've taken some photos of the Z06 aero plate, Z06 bracket and Z06 retainers. If anyone is interested in any of these items contact us!
11-20-2017, 06:40 PM
#60
The base aero plate will NOT fit the Z06 grille.
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