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Old Dec 26, 2016 | 08:50 PM
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I personal like it! If I had the problem described above, I would seriously consider buying this item.
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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Saint_Spinner
Thanks for the link! I ordered one. Can't wait to install it. My front bumbper was def. scraping my driveway (even at an angle).
Adding another layer between vehicle and ground won't reduce scraping, it only changes the surface being scraped.

This is like a heal or toe anti-scuff pad, it protects your shoe's sole but is a wear/friction item and will need to be replaced at some point. This protects the factory surface but will need replacing.
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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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Nice to see some options now. I was looking for some a while back lol.

I ended up making some make-shift rubber ramps that I leave on my driveway.

I made a short video on it a while back (sorry amateur video skills here lol)

& these are the rubber mats I used

http://amzn.to/2fzB2VJ
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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 03:41 PM
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Just take things slow and at an angle. My car is lowered all the way on the factory pre-load springs AND has a GTX splitter. All good.
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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ZenicaPA
Adding another layer between vehicle and ground won't reduce scraping, it only changes the surface being scraped.

This is like a heal or toe anti-scuff pad, it protects your shoe's sole but is a wear/friction item and will need to be replaced at some point. This protects the factory surface but will need replacing.
I totally agree..I'd rather these pads get damaged than my bumper. The main issue with the bumper scraping is I can see little dangly shredded bits. OCD issues...I know. These are easily replaceable once worn down to much. Kind of like those fang protectors for the radiators.
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 07:25 PM
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Hey guys,

Mitch from ProTEKt skid plates here, posting as a new forum sponsor.

glad to see that some of you have picked up a set, and are liking them. as a small business owner, and the designer and manufacturer, it is pretty satisfying to see that folks are happy.

I'll be happy to answer any questions any of you might have, and also, I'm excited to announce that we now have a product for the C6 grand sport and Z06 models.






c6 grand sport installed



c6 grand sport layout



c7 installed



c7 layout


thank you,
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 08:14 PM
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Looks like a good solution, thanks for sharing it.........I had this problem with my C5Z. I was actually going to solve my driveway problem with some concrete and some pvc pipe. I was going to fill in that gully and use the pvc to allow rain water thru and down the street. May do it when I get c7......
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 08:22 PM
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Not sure I need it but nice product.
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Originally Posted by Gonzo
Looks like a good solution, thanks for sharing it.........I had this problem with my C5Z. I was actually going to solve my driveway problem with some concrete and some pvc pipe. I was going to fill in that gully antad use the pvc to allow rain water thru and down the street. May do it when I get c7......
Can you just do that? I'm sure here in Los Angeles, some gov't type would come by and make you take it back out.

I'm pretty sure you won't need a permit from the city to bolt on some skidplates....

plus the plates work for the driveway at the gas station, grocery store, movie theater...
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Old Mar 1, 2017 | 09:51 PM
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Have a set to fit a stage 3 splitter yet?
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 02:01 PM
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Looks Good, I read a lot on this forum how some folks lower there cars, I would like mine to be higher.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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How can adding anything fix the problem? What you are doing is adding even more material which effectively lowers that portion of the car even lower to the ground.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TRANS DAMM
Have a set to fit a stage 3 splitter yet?
Not yet, but I am looking for a car with stage 2/3 aero on it, to work up the prototypes.

If you know anyone in the Los Angeles area, my shop is in Gardena.

Any borrowed cars get a free skid plate kit, installed, for free.

Thanks,
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 02:23 PM
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I've never had an issue either angling or backing into where I wanted to go and my car is lowered. Before I hung something like that on my car I'd raise the stock bolts. Each to their own.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg00Coupe
I've never had an issue either angling or backing into where I wanted to go and my car is lowered. Before I hung something like that on my car I'd raise the stock bolts. Each to their own.
Not to mention, drilling holes into my car gives me the heebie jeebies (how is a hole any different than a scrape from a 'damage' perspective?).
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg00Coupe
I've never had an issue either angling or backing into where I wanted to go and my car is lowered. Before I hung something like that on my car I'd raise the stock bolts. Each to their own.
Everybody has got their own thing, to be sure.

I've made the parts so they are barely noticeable once they are on the car, so for me they are not an issue visually...

But a C7 corvette sitting 1/2 " higher than stock looks super weird to my eyes, in fact, I'm one of those who typically are looking for a way to run a bit lower!




C7 with installed ProTEKt skidplates


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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DogTag-C7R
How does that work?

Do you leave it down all the time? Or just get it out to drive the Vette into the driveway? I feel like someone would come along a take it if I just left it there.
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Casey VP26
Looks Good, I read a lot on this forum how some folks lower there cars, I would like mine to be higher.
Do you want it higher because you prefer the way it looks, or because you are scraping it?
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Old Mar 2, 2017 | 06:22 PM
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A skid plate on a 2 wheel drive Corvette That's a first!
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