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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:49 PM
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i am new on the forum. I am wondering if anyone can answer a question for me. I installed the oem splitter on my 2016 z51 and it looks like it's a little short on one side where the end meets the front fender in front of the front wheel. I installed it as per c7jake instructions on the forum. Any help would greatly appreciated.
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 07:56 PM
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i am new on the forum. I am wondering if anyone can answer a question for me. I installed the oem splitter on my 2016 z51 and it looks like it's a little short on one side where the end meets the front fender in front of the front wheel. I installed it as per c7jake instructions on the forum. Any help would greatly appreciated.
that does not look like an OEM splitter; where did u get it?
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 08:04 PM
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I was told it was oem painted in carbon flash. I got it from Performance corvettes
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I was told it was oem painted in carbon flash. I got it from Performance corvettes
it does not look OEM. There are 2 styles; the stage 1 or poverty splitter like on C7 Jake's; the stage 2 & 3 are the same except for the end cap winglets; the splitter in your picture looks like after market design.
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Old Nov 6, 2016 | 08:41 PM
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Did you rivet it on yet, or is it just screwed on? If it's just screwed on, you might be able to push on it to get it in place, then tighten the screws.
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I used the bolts and drilled and installed screvits. I am just concerned if i un install everything I will end up with the same results.
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I installed my poverty splitter per CJ Jake instructions and it fit perfectly. Was not interested in painting it. Perfectly happy with the finish on the splitter the way it came.
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Could it be just defective ? here is the oem number on the box 22922352 I guess I am just going to take it off and return it.
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Sounds like it. It should fit perfectly as others said.
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This is how mine looks, just like the other side of yours.
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Half of the holes are already there so there is not much room for adjustment... Should fit by just bolting it on..
The ends on mine actually seem like they are a bit long, rather than short. The end of yours in the top photo does not look like the GM splitter.
I would be concerned that if it turns out not to be OEM, that when you get a factory one, the holes will not match.
I bought mine direct from the dealer for less than Performance Corvettes is selling them for when you include freight.
Looks like they are even using a photo of Jake's car on their website!





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